Church Engagement

Church Partnership

Church Partnership

Hello! It is with much excitement that I’d like to introduce myself to you. My name is Bill Heydorn, and I am honored to join the Save The Storks staff as the new Director of Church Partnerships and Programs. Before I began, I was drawn to this organization’s mission to create a story of hope and empowerment for every woman facing an unplanned pregnancy.

As a pastor for over 30 years, I’ve been blessed to work in many capacities in and out of the Church, which has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to drive our Church program. I’m eager to serve this mission and you, who so generously support it. As someone who shares your passion and commitment to stand for life, I am thrilled to embark on this journey with you.

I look forward to the future and what God has in store for us. I welcome any suggestions or ideas you may have to help us achieve our initiatives. Please feel free to reach out to me at Bill@savethestorks.com. Your input is invaluable, and I am eager to learn from you.

I believe that true transformation in us and our communities is when we surrender to the way of Jesus. May we love well and let life happen. Thank you for your commitment to the cause and for welcoming me into the Save the Storks family.

Grace and Peace,
Bill Heydorn
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
-John 3:30

During my time at Save the Storks,

I am committed to:

  • Promoting the life-affirming message that God is the author of life and that all humans deserve to be valued and protected with compassion, understanding, and dignity.
  • Strengthening our programs and partnerships to provide support, education, and resources to those serving while creating environments where the broken can find healing and hope.
  • Collaborating with our dedicated staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters to create a united front for life-affirming change.
  • Pursue innovative strategies to raise awareness in the Church about the importance of providing hope and help to those in need because of an unplanned pregnancy.

Hello! It is with much excitement that I’d like to introduce myself to you. My name is Bill Heydorn, and I am honored to join the Save The Storks staff as the new Director of Church Partnerships and Programs. Before I began, I was drawn to this organization’s mission to create a story of hope and empowerment for every woman facing an unplanned pregnancy.

As a pastor for over 30 years, I’ve been blessed to work in many capacities in and out of the Church, which has equipped me with the skills and knowledge to drive our Church program. I’m eager to serve this mission and you, who so generously support it. As someone who shares your passion and commitment to stand for life, I am thrilled to embark on this journey with you.

During my time at Save the Storks,

I am committed to:

  • Promoting the life-affirming message that God is the author of life and that all humans deserve to be valued and protected with compassion, understanding, and dignity.
  • Strengthening our programs and partnerships to provide support, education, and resources to those serving while creating environments where the broken can find healing and hope.
  • Collaborating with our dedicated staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters to create a united front for life-affirming change.
  • Pursue innovative strategies to raise awareness in the Church about the importance of providing hope and help to those in need because of an unplanned pregnancy.

I look forward to the future and what God has in store for us. I welcome any suggestions or ideas you may have to help us achieve our initiatives. Please feel free to reach out to me at Bill@savethestorks.com. Your input is invaluable, and I am eager to learn from you.

I believe that true transformation in us and our communities is when we surrender to the way of Jesus. May we love well and let life happen. Thank you for your commitment to the cause and for welcoming me into the Save the Storks family.

Grace and Peace,
Bill Heydorn
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
-John 3:30

Abortion and the Church

women were attending a Christian church at least once a month when they had their first abortion.
of church goers who have had an abortion say that no one at church knows about it.

But YOU can rise up and be a voice for the vulnerable.
We’re here to help you do it!

A First Aid Course for Pro-Life Ministry

This course is the START of pro-life ministry in your church! This FREE 2½ hour video course will equip your church to reach and serve a woman in an unplanned pregnancy and empower her to choose life.

Our church is very appreciative for the free online training we have received from Save The Storks.
In the middle of that training process we had a mother wanting to abort her baby. We were able to implement some of training to help this mother.
With much love and prayer she decided to keep her baby.
-Tiffany E., Associate Pastor

Stork Mother’s Advocate

A Stork Mother’s Advocate acts as a mentor, meeting one-on-one with women in need. They gently guide with life-affirming resources, biblical direction, and connection.

Where Do We Begin?

Reimagining a Pro-Life Church

Our 30-day devotional, Reimagining Pro-Life, helps the church approach the issue of abortion not with judgment or politics, but with compassion and holistic care for women and their unborn children. It offers opportunities to engage those hurt by abortion with the hope and healing of the Gospel.

Unplanned Grace:

A Compassionate Conversation on Life and Choice

Unplanned Grace is my new favorite book on helping people understand why every life is sacred.”

-Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life

Save the Storks’ new book Unplanned Grace beautifully debunks those misunderstandings to help readers understand just how pro-woman the pro-life movement truly is. Writing not just from a “pro-birth” perspective but from a non-political “pro-abundant life” perspective, Unplanned Grace is an ideal resource for churches and individuals who want to make a difference in the pro-life movement.

The Matter of Life

Host a showing at your church

A powerful documentary on the history of abortion in the US, and the pro-life community’s response. If you would like to host a showing of The Matter of Life, please complete the interest form below.

Become a Church Ignitor for Save the Storks

Any move of God depends on people in local churches who are passionate about serving and making a difference. Without these dedicated “ignitors”, nothing would be accomplished! If you want to become a Storks Ignitor in your local congregation and be a leader for the cause of Life, fill out the interest form below and select “becoming a Church Ignitor”

Interest Form

I’d like to learn more about how my church community can reach more women.