BOARD MEMBERS

Amy Jones
Vice President
Amy Jones, Founder of Servants for Life in Raleigh NC. Amy has 24 years experience in pro-life ministry and maternity housing.
Ashley Potts
In 2016, Ashley Potts, along with her husband, Kevin founded Selah Creek - a home, offering safety, care, and gospel-centered support to pregnant women and moms with children.
Jodi Burns
Treasurer

Jodi Burns Executive Director of Heart of Hope Sanctuary for Women in Louisiana since March 2010

heartofhopeministry.org

Sarah Sutay
Secretary
Sarah has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Walden University and a Bachelor’s in Biblical Counseling from Pillsbury Seminary. She has worked with teens and young adults for over 15 years. Sarah believes that Christ transforms lives and that no woman should have to choose abortion. She has been married to Todd for over 20 years and they have three children.
Sue Baumgarten
President

Sue Baumgarten, Served as Housemom, Board Member and Executive Director of LifeHouse Houston.

lifehousehouston.org

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Amber Hornsby
Amber has a degree in Social Work and has been serving for 15+ years in the US and internationally in human resources and service projects. Her prior work experiences have developed her current skill sets to work with people across demographics relationally and administratively. Amber’s role within ESTHER Homes is not only administrative, but she works directly + lives with the families to map out and research different resource options that best meet their direct needs.
Kesha Franklin
Kesha Franklin is the Program Coordinator at Lifeline Village Maternity Home. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master of Science in Studies in Human Behavior. God opened the door for Kesha to minister to women who desire to establish a new way of living. She is passionate about serving women who finds themselves in a unplanned pregnancy. During her 17 years of ministry, she has had the privilege to serve over 100 women and babies. Kesha has a testimony of 2 teenage unplanned pregnancies which she is able to use when ministering to those she serves. Kesha has been married for over twenty years and has 3 wonderful children and 2 grandchildren.
Meghan DeLuca
Meghan DeLuca was born and raised in South Florida where she and her husband raised their three children. After more than 20 years in commercial property management, development, and association management, Meghan’s role as a board member of Lifeline Family Center transitioned to a calling as the successor to the Founder. Her first call of duty as the organization’s President and Executive Director was to tackle a complete rebranding of Lifeline Family Center – now known as Thrive. Meghan has lead Thrive to become the safe haven for pregnant women and single mothers in Southwest Florida. She is dedicated and invested in the success of those she serves and recognized by her peers as shown by the organization’s latest honor – 2022 Nonprofit of the Year -- presented by The Community Foundation ENPY awards.
Stephanie Fears
Stephanie Fears is the founder and executive director of Mercy Manor. She has over 15 years experience in the pregnancy help movement. During her time as director, she has developed 4 major programs under the Mercy Manor umbrella: 1) Residential Program Ministry Home for minors (13-18) in crisis pregnancy, 2) Non-Residential Community Program for anyone / any age experiencing a crisis pregnancy, 3) Born Again Thrift Store Job Skills Training and Work Program, 4) Risk Avoidance Program.
Purpose

We empower maternity and aftercare housing ministries to cultivate Christ-centered family life with those they serve.

Vision

Our vision is that each attendee will be strengthened with renewed passion and vision to fulfill God’s purpose with excellence in their home.

Mission

Our mission is to equip and encourage board and staff members of emerging and seasoned ministries with fellowship, tools, and resources for effective programming.

Core Values

Christ-centered

Promotion of Christ-centeredness enriches the well-being of the attendees and strengthens the basis of how they conduct ministry in the home.

Family

To be a safe environment for ministries and homes to process, learn, grow, and build healthy relationships.

Excellence

Pursuing excellence honors Christ and strengthens ministries.

Intimacy

Offering a structure conducive to individual care and counsel.

Affordability

Making valuable resources attainable for housing ministries.

Collaborative

We honor and work with skilled and knowledgeable individuals who share our values which encourages others to do the same.

Guidance

Submission to the authority of Christ in our discernment through presence-based leadership