Pregnancy Resources and Medical Clinic of North Texas

THE PREGNANCY AID CENTER'S FOUNDATION

Jesus said at the end of the Sermon on the Mount, "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and acts upon them, may be compared to a wise man, who builds his house upon a rock: and the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and burst against the house, and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded upon the rock."

As we build the PAC ministry, we must realize that in order to have lasting success, the entire ministry must be built on the rock of Christ, having his word as our only foundation. "Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it." As we build the PAC on principles consistent with God's character as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, our work will overcome the trials and attacks that will inevitably come our way, and we will bear much fruit for God's glory, therefore, every individual involved should be committed to the following ten foundational bricks of truth:

Foundational Brick #1

A belief in the personal infinite God as revealed in his written word, the Bible, and the Living Word, the Lord Jesus Christ. This is the basis for the worth of every individual because all are created in his image, despite the circumstances of conception. All are the objects of His love, for Christ died for all, despite our rebellion and sin (John 1:1-14 and Psalm 139:13-18).

Foundational Brick #2

The PAC exists primarily to put God on display. The PAC is an extension of God's presence in the community of need, an expression of Christ's character in a lost world, and an exhibition of the Spirit's power to meet the need of those who trust and obey out of a "broken and contrite heart" (Matt. 5:16).

Foundational Brick #3

Involvement with the PAC is not so much out of a commitment to the Pro-Life cause, as good as that may be, but out of a commitment to the Lordship of Christ and to love hurting people through him. Every PAC counselor should know the call of God and be committed to living a pure personal life consistent with God's word, with their greatest desire to be like Christ and to make him known to others (Romans 12:1-2).

Foundational Brick #4

The PAC exists to give counselors the opportunity to learn deeper depths of God's love as revealed in I Corinthians 13:1-13 and how to express that love to those we serve. Our first and primary concern should be the birth mother, and to be available to her as long as she needs us. We are committed to demonstrating an unconditional love toward all women regardless of race, religion, lifestyle, or those who forsake our counsel and obtain an abortion (Philippians 2:3-8).

Foundational Brick #5

The PAC is an evangelistic arm of the local church and with all counseling services based upon the authority of God's word. We are committed to a holistic ministry in meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those we serve; therefore, every counselor should be equipped to share the gospel message of salvation and discipleship as opportunity arises (II Timothy 4:1-2).

Foundational Brick #6

The effective PAC is birthed by God through prayer and will be sustained by God through prayer. Truly "our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world-forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in heavenly places. Therefore take up the fall armor of God that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything to stand firm" Prayer and spiritual warfare are a priority at the PAC and for all counselors (Ephesians 6:10-20).

Foundational Brick #7

The PAC is committed to family ministry in the following ways:

1. Upholding the sanctity of marriage according to God's principles (Matt. 19:3-6).

2. Promoting moral purity and sexual abstinence before marriage (I Thess. 4:2-8).

3. Respecting parental authority in the lives of those girls we serve with a goal to minister to the entire family (Colossians 3:18-20 and Malachi 4:6).

Foundational Brick #8

Because the PAC is manned by volunteers from various churches and denominations, there must be a strong commitment to "keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace". All counselors, for the sake of harmony should lay aside differences that could create strife, and all counselors should defer to the policies and wishes of the governing church, board of directors, or director of the center (Ephesians 4:1-6).

Foundational Brick #9

"God's work done in his way will never lack His provision". There can be many different methods in raising financial support for the PAC, but regardless of our method, our trust and dependence must be upon God and God alone, not our methods. Praise Jehovah-Jireh! (Philippians 4:19)

Foundational Brick #l0

The PAC does not accept the philosophy that the end justifies the means. Since our primary end is to put God on display, every aspect of the work must be carried out consistent with God's holy character of truth and love. There is absolutely no place for the use of deception or falsehood in our lives or at the PAC. Lying and deception will never be condoned as acceptable practices in order to get into the PAC through advertising, telephone procedures, or any other means (I Thess. 2:3-4).

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