Heartbeat Academy

Heartbeat International Academy offers life-affirming leaders, staff members, volunteers, and supporters with access to online webinars and courses on a wide variety of topics. In the Academy, you'll find trainings on our core foundational materials, as well as on topics on everything from the history of abortion in the United States to fundraising basics, and from prenatal diagnostic tests to implementing STI testing in your center. Browse the trainings below or look for the Academy logo in other HeartCart categories and find out what's available on the topics important to you!


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Serving God in a Godless Culture

We will discuss how we can continue to confidently serve God in a culture whose belief systems contradict the moral principles set by God and are antagonistic to our beliefs and calling from God. We will be encouraged to stay the course in ministry as we review the book of Habakkuk.

Presented by Tom Lothamer

$14.95

Sustaining Compassion: Strategies for Managing Secondary Trauma and Self-Care

This workshop equips professionals with practical strategies to recognize and manage secondary trauma. Attendees will learn self-care techniques and explore how to cultivate a supportive work environment that prioritizes well-being and prevents burnout.

Presented by Stacey Chik

$14.95

How are you doing with the 4th Commandment? What does Sabbath look like in your life?

Encourage others to trust God, take Him at His Word and rest like He is truly in control.

Presented by Madeleine Schlenz

$14.95

Building a Culture that Allows People to Flourish

This workshop will enable EDs and other leaders to lead their people well, focusing on proven principles that unite people and enable maximum ministry effectiveness. Retain good people and build a cohesive team with mission focus by demonstrating that you care about your people.

Presented by Becky Sheetz

$14.95

Cultivating & Keeping Committed Team Members

This workshop will teach skills to cultivate and most importantly, sustain team members who have a heart for your organization's mission and vision.

Presented by Kaleigh Van Middendorp

$14.95

Effective Communication and Conflict Management

This workshop enables individuals/staff/teams to practice and develop skills in communication, motivation, conflict resolution and self-evaluation.

Presented by Melissa Lasater

$14.95

Finding and Keeping Great Staff!

What does it take to properly vet, hire, and then keep great staff? Let’s go through the process, step-by-step. We will cover vetting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, evaluating, and terminating.

Presented by Robin Fuller

$14.95

Processing Grief and Loss in the Workplace

In pregnancy medical clinic ministry work, there are many losses that we grieve on a daily basis. Whether it be a personal loss, experiencing grief after a client chooses abortion, lack of connection with a client or coworker, disrespect from the pro-choice supporters, or loss of productivity due to compassion fatigue. These situations must be grieved and addressed in a productive way to increase morale and maintain a mission-focused environment.

Presented by Vernicia Green

$14.95

The Vital Importance of Volunteers

If you have a volunteer-based pregnancy center, you know how important those volunteers are. Where do they come from and how do you find them? How do you train them once they are identified? How do you keep the great volunteers you’ve invested in? This workshop will cover all of these questions and more!

Presented by Dawn Darby

$14.95

Tools to Preventing Staff Burnout

How to inspire and lead others in a way that transforms their work into something deeper—a true calling and a sense of belonging, rather than just a job. How to create a workplace that ignites passion and purpose in your team, while encouraging you to give your all to bring out the best in those around you.

Presented by Linda Francisco

$14.95

Advocating For Your Ministry

This workshop will help pregnancy center staff understand why advocating for their ministries and their clients with representatives and legislators is vital, and to learn the basics of presenting their ministry to groups that may be hostile or friendly.

Presented by Sarah Bowen

$14.95

AI: Risks, Truth, and Innovation

The risks and benefits of AI are both high. Centers can integrate AI into everyday workflows safely and responsibly.

Presented by Brandon Monahan

$14.95