2026 Ministry Defense

Learn how to navigate media interactions with confidence, knowing when to speak (and when to stay silent) while protecting your ministry’s message.
Presented by Andrea Trudden and Lisa Bourne

Step into real-world claim scenarios and test your knowledge in this interactive, game-style workshop designed for executive directors and clinic staff. Participants will learn which insurance coverages and policies protect their centers, gaining practical insight to strengthen risk management, safeguard their mission and have fun doing so.

Presented by Kirk Thomas

Pregnancy help organizations across the country have come under legislative scrutiny while many states are also navigating abortion amendments. Together, we will discuss the legislative landscape and ideas for engaging with elected officials.

Presented by Rebekah Gantner and Emily Hoegler

Two ADF attorneys will explore ways to protect your ministry in light of recent cases and governmental attacks around the country.

Presented by Angela Thomas and Kevin Theriot

Equip your pregnancy center team with this dynamic training, led by Jennifer Grace, to champion America’s founding commitment to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Learn to integrate civic principles and Christian apologetics into your work, addressing the decline of civic understanding and government overreach, including un-American policies like abortion that defy the sanctity of life. Through engaging strategies, inspire clients and staff to defend pro-life values as Christian Americans. Acclaimed for her dynamic presentations, Jennifer offers an enlightening experience to arm your team with an invaluable message for today’s society.

Presented by Jennifer Grace

The goal of the workshop is to train pregnancy help staff to be an advocate and a voice on behalf of their center.

Presented by Rebekah Gantner and Emily Hoegler