Dear Reluctant Leader

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Christine Grimmett

Betty McDowell talks with Christine Grimmett about what she has learned in her years of work in the pregnancy help movement. Although she was not looking for a leadership role, God brought Betty to Heartbeat where she currently serves as the Vice President of Ministry Services. Listen in as Betty shares what God has taught her about trust, building relationships, overcoming obstacles, and moving forward.

Read Betty’s Letter Here: www.heartbeatservices.org/letter-to-my-younger-self-betty

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Sponsored by: OptionLine Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.

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Letter to a Young Bob Foust

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Christine Grimmett

Bob Foust, Executive Director of Pregnancy Resource Center in Alabama, was honored at Heartbeat’s Annual Conference with a Servant Leader Award. In this episode, Bob gives us insight into what he has found helpful over the years as a leader — from personality differences, staffing, and training to being honest with the Lord, self, and staff. Listen in as he shares the wisdom he has learned!

Read Bob’s letter here: www.heartbeatservices.org/letter-to-myself-honesty

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Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.

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A Letter to My Younger Self: Be Brave, Be Obedient

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Christine Grimmett

Brenda Newport attended a volunteer training for a pregnancy center many years ago with no intention of later becoming the Executive Director. Now, it has become a family business! Brenda was honored at Heartbeat International’s Annual Conference with a Servant Leader Award, and also was the recipient of the Andy Merritt Scholarship. She shares the lessons she has learned over the years about saying “yes” to God’s plan, even when she had no idea where to start!

Read her letter here: www.heartbeatservices.org/letter-to-myself-obedience

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Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented.

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30 Years of Lessons Learned

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Christine Grimmett

Kirk Walden, Advancement Specialist with Heartbeat International, joins Christine Grimmett to describe the crucial moments in his time in ministry that led him to where he is now. He expands on his recent Pregnancy Help News article in sharing stories of those lessons learned over his 30 years in the pregnancy help movement.

Pregnancy Help News – 30 Years of Lessons Learned

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Dear Younger Me…Where Do I Start?

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Heartbeat International

If you could go back and write a letter to your younger self, what would you say? Amy Scheuring, Executive Director of Women’s Choice Network, shares an open letter to herself about what she has learned over her years of experience in the pregnancy help movement. Join Christine Grimmett and Amy Scheuring as they discuss stories, lessons learned, and moments where God truly showed up in miraculous ways!

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A Letter to my New Director Self

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Heartbeat International

Join Beth Diemert, Heartbeat International Ministry Services Specialist as she dives into the stories and experiences that led her through over 31 years in pregnancy help ministry. Looking back on those years, Beth has a few things she would like to tell her new director self!

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Dear Reluctant Leader

Letter to a Young Bob Foust

A Letter to My Younger Self: Be Brave, Be Obedient

30 Years of Lessons Learned

Dear Younger Me…Where Do I Start?

A Letter to my New Director Self