Churches across the country this past weekend commemorated Sanctity of Human Life Day. They prayed for the protection of the unborn, held “baby bottle” fundraising drives, connected members with pro-life ministries, and encouraged fostering and adoption. Designated by Ronald Reagan in 1988, Sanctity of Human Life Day proclaims that the “right to life belongs equally to babies in the womb, babies born handicapped, and the elderly or infirm.”
“Our Nation cannot continue down the path of abortion, so radically at odds with our history, our heritage, and our concepts of justice,” Reagan declared. “This sacred legacy, and the well-being and the future of our country, demand that protection of the innocents must be guaranteed and that the personhood of the unborn be declared and defended throughout our land.”
This week in Ministries Making a Difference, we highlight the ministries—and the men and women who keep them running—with boots on the ground advocating for the right to thriving life, supporting orphans, and fighting for the hearts and minds of Americans.
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Photo courtesy of Pro-Life Wisconsin
Pro-Life Wisconsin wrapped up 2025 by launching a billboard campaign aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of abortion. The Abortion Injury Billboard Campaign plans to use the FDA warning label for the chemical abortion pill as a guide, highlighting side effects such as infections, bleeding, and infertility. The first billboard, located in Milwaukee directly across from an abortion center, asks “Experiencing Infertility after Your Abortion?” along with the website AbortionInjury.com.
African mom and baby / Photo by Stuart Isaac Harrier / Unsplash
Carry Them is a ministry offering free lactation and infant health services to babies and their mothers in Nigeria. Started by certified lactation consultant Mandolyn Crotts, the program has served nearly 900 babies and their families since 2020. Crotts says that in Nigeria—where poverty, malnutrition, and fear of Islamic militants are rampant—one in 12 babies don’t survive infancy and one in 22 women don’t survive childbirth.
Photo via Council for Life
On Sunday, Council for Life hosted tables at eight churches throughout North Texas to hand out pro-life educational resources and share about its beneficiaries and partners. Since 2001, Council for Life says it has grown to over 7,000 members, raised more than $20 million for pro-life causes, and funded 90 nonprofit agencies aimed at providing care to babies and families. Council for Life has 5 stars and a C Transparency Grade in the MinistryWatch database, and a Donor Confidence Score of 88.
Photo via Facebook @Americans United for Life
American United for Life CEO John Mize attended a Senate HELP hearing last week to support the testimonies of various medical staff and Republican politicians aimed at educating Congress on the danger of chemical abortion pills and urging them to act. AUL advocates for pro-life policies that protect and support the thriving of human life, from birth to death.
Photo via ACGI website
This month, All God’s Children International (ACGI) celebrated 200 girls who have received care at the ACGI and Tim Tebow House of House of Hope in Ethiopia. The House of Hope for Girls ministers to these girls through trauma-informed counseling, education support, and life skills training. Meanwhile, they work to reunite them with their families. ACGI works in 25+ countries to support family reunification, provide orphan care, and advocate for children’s holistic needs. ACGI has 4 stars, an A Transparency Grade and a Donor Confidence Score of 100.
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