Abundant Life Women’s Ministries exists to fulfill the greatest commandment and the Great Commission:
Love God, love our neighbor, and make disciples.
We share the gospel of Jesus Christ to inspire women and men to love the Lord and their neighbor by walking alongside the most vulnerable among us: women facing unplanned or unwanted pregnancies and their unborn children.
The Heartbreaking Reality
Every year, over 1 million abortions take place in the United States alone. That’s over 2,700 babies lost every single day. Globally, the number is even more staggering: approximately 73 million abortions occur each year—nearly 200,000 babies lost every day around the world.
These aren’t just numbers—each one is a life cut short, a family changed forever, and often a woman left carrying silent guilt, shame, and pain. Many women facing unexpected pregnancies feel scared, alone, and convinced they have no good options.
God’s Answer: The Church as a Refuge of Mercy, Truth, and Restoration
We believe the Church is uniquely called to be the solution. God is calling the church to step up on the front lines of this mission field as a house of refuge—a place of mercy, truth, and restoration.
We teach the biblical view of life in the womb to inspire believers to:
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Be a voice for the unborn who cannot speak for themselves
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Be a safe, welcoming place for women, couples, and families facing unplanned pregnancies
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Be a source of hope and healing for women hurting from the lasting pain of abortion
We want to help women choose life for their baby and discover abundant life for themselves by showing the beauty and joy of parenting and adoption as loving, hopeful alternatives to abortion.
And for women who have already had an abortion and are suffering in silence, we offer hope, compassion, and a path back to reconciliation with the Lord.
You are not alone. There is hope, help, healing, and abundant life in Jesus.
Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story—
those He redeemed from the hand of the enemy.
Psalm 107:2
Melissa Dykman
I'm a nurse, wife, and homeschool mom of three children. In 2005 I married my husband, Todd, who had two daughters from his first marriage. I learned to navigate and overcome many trials that blended families often go through.
I am passionate about standing for God's truth in a culture that often lies to us.
My goal is to help women grow in Christ and inspire them to stand for life.
Mara Petro
My story is a cautionary tale and a testimony of God's faithfulness. I deeply regret having an abortion and an affair. By God's grace, I have been saved, forgiven, and redeemed.
I'm a grateful wife, mom, grandma, writer, and speaker, advocating for pre-born children and abundant life in Christ.
I'm passionate about studying the Bible and live to tell everyone about God's redeeming love and the transforming power of believing that Jesus is enough.
You can hear Mara's story shared at Abundant Life Gatherings and Positive Options, Movie Night by clicking the links below:
Abundant Life Women's Ministries was founded to help women live abundant lives through the power of the gospel. We believe that every woman is a unique image bearer of God, and we are committed to equipping them with the tools and knowledge to defend and uphold the dignity of all God's image bearers.
Through our teachings, gatherings, and resources, Melissa and Mara guide women on a transformative journey of faith, helping them discover their true identity and purpose in Christ. Join us on this incredible adventure and experience the abundant life that God has in store for you!
Abundant Life
Mission and Vision
Mission:
To inspire women to love Jesus and live abundantly for Him.
Vision:
To inspire the church to be a voice for the unborn, a safe place for women or couples facing unplanned pregnancies, and a source of hope and healing for those affected by the devastating impact of abortion.
Core beliefs and purpose:
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The Bible and prayer are the foundation of our life and ministry.
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We exist to fulfill the greatest commandment – to love the Lord our God and love our neighbor by helping the most vulnerable among us–women facing unexpected pregnancies and their unborn children.
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We exist to fulfill the great commission – to disciple women in Christ and teach them to trust and obey Jesus wholeheartedly.
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We provide education about the sanctity of human life. Our goal is to help families teach their children to defend and cherish life, and offer support to mothers in unplanned pregnancies to help them choose life for their babies and abundant life for themselves.
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We collaborate with churches and other prolife ministries to offer the best resources for women desiring to make life-giving choices and those needing post-abortive healing.
Our guiding verses:
John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy; I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
Proverbs 24:11-12 "Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter. If you say, 'But we knew nothing about this,' does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay everyone according to what they have done?"