Often pro-life advocates who have never done sidewalk counseling before are hesitant to get started because they feel like they don’t know what to say or do. The most common excuse I hear from people who have considered sidewalk counseling but have not tried it is that they are afraid … Read More
Peaceful Witness: Prayer and Beyond
Sidewalk counseling is a life-saving ministry of the pro-life movement, but not all pro-life advocates feel ready or called to sidewalk counsel. Many instead serve as peaceful witnesses through prayer outside of abortion facilities. This non-talking role is massively important but often underestimated because pro-life advocates do not fully understand … Read More
Why I Called the Police at the Abortion Facility Last Month
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes. Unfortunately, there may be a time when threats or acts of violence against you become a reality while sidewalk counseling. It is important to know how to handle such a situation, and, in particular, when and how to involve the police. When I arrived at … Read More
Why We Need Male Sidewalk Counselors
Jacob Nels is the Operations Coordinator at Equal Rights Institute. One of the most important things Jacob brings to the table at ERI is his expertise in gracious dialogue, particularly with people who are post-abortive and abortion-minded. In addition to putting those skills to good use at college campus outreaches, … Read More
From ‘I Don’t Want to Talk About Religion’ to ‘I Will Pray Tonight’
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes. Sometimes when I have an opportunity to share my faith in Jesus, I don’t take it. Stay with me. Sadly, many people have had negative experiences with Christians, which makes them disinclined to engage with one again. If I jump at the first chance I … Read More