New sidewalk counselors often believe that once a woman enters the abortion center it is all over; in fact, most of the people who ultimately save their baby go into the abortion center first. I believe they see the contrast between the truth and hope we are speaking against the Read more…
Anyone considering sidewalk ministry should work towards gathering a team. Jesus, of course, sent missionaries out in minimum groups of two. There are many reasons for this. Teams encourage and uplift each other. Teams’ varying skills complement each other. Teams can protect each other. Teams can correct and refine each Read more…
One of the qualities of an effective sidewalk counselor is boldness. The counselor must be bold in speaking truth, enduring opposition, and following God no matter what. Some volunteers come with that boldness. For others, it develops with experience. For some, it is an elusive quality that they don’t seem Read more…
There are probably as many reasons why people are drawn to sidewalk ministry as there are people; however, they can be grouped into six main areas. There may be others, but these six are the ones that come immediately to mind: Horror and grief of abortion Desire to help the Read more…
While rape is a small percentage of why women seek abortions, it does occur and must be dealt with and prepared for when ministering from the sidewalk at the abortion clinic. You will find a mock counseling session with a rape victim here. Below are some key points and strategies for Read more…