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Since 1973, when elective abortion was legalized nationwide under the banner of Roe v. Wade, at least 296,035 lives have been lost to abortion in Kentucky, according to information gathered from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services. At least 118,282 Kentucky residents are included in that figure,Continue reading “A staggering 296,035 lives lost to abortion in Kentucky since 1973”

Pregnancy resource centers (PRC) in Kentucky are requesting prayer as numerous pro-life ministries across the United States have become victims of vandalism and arson after a Supreme Court draft decision leaked in May indicated the high court was poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. Pregnancy centers in New York, Virginia, Texas, Oregon and Maryland, a CatholicContinue reading “Pregnancy centers asking for prayer after spikes in violence and vandalism at pro-life ministries”

Kentucky Baptist leaders are encouraging churches to pray and continue serving women and families facing unplanned pregnancies as the fate of landmark abortion case Roe v. Wade hangs in the balance. In a leaked copy of a first draft majority opinion overturning Roe and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, another Supreme Court case that reaffirmed theContinue reading “Ky. Baptist leaders: Potential Roe overturn ‘an answer to countless prayers’”

Tuesday marked six days since Kentucky’s two licensed abortion clinics—EMW Women’s Surgical Center and Planned Parenthood’s Louisville Health Center—stopped providing abortions. “The fact that abortion clinics in Kentucky have remained closed for six days is a blessing for the unborn in Kentucky and good news to every Kentuckian who cares for life,” said Todd Gray,Continue reading “Pro-life leaders celebrate, address legal challenge as abortions cease in Kentucky”

The Supreme Court ruled that Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron can continue the defense of a pro-life state law on Thursday. “At every turn, we’ve maintained that Kentucky’s law banning live-dismemberment abortions is worth defending and should receive a full defense from the challenge brought by the ACLU and an abortion clinic,” Attorney General CameronContinue reading “Supreme Court affirms AG Cameron’s right to defend abortion ban”

By: Tessa Redmond HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (KT) – When Devin Dukes found out she was pregnant at 18, she thought abortion was her only option. It was only when she was sitting in the waiting room at Planned Parenthood, procedure already paid for, that she went with her instincts and chose life for her son, Camden.Continue reading “‘I knew that was my baby,’ said Ky. mom who chose not to get abortion”

By: Tessa Redmond WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (KT) – Care Net Pregnancy Services of Northern Kentucky relocated to a permanent third location on Tuesday (Jan. 25) after operating out of the Crittenden Baptist Association (CBA) building for nearly two decades. “We are so appreciative of the Crittenden Baptist Association of churches for allowing Care Net to utilizeContinue reading “Northern Ky. pregnancy center opens Williamstown location”

By: Tessa Redmond BENTON, Ky. (KT) – In the spirit of Pastor Appreciation Month in October, H.O.P.E. Clinic hosted a luncheon for local pastors and church staff members. “It’s just a time for them to come together,” said Lisa Holland, executive director of H.O.P.E. Clinic. “We’ve been able to give them a little gift ofContinue reading “Pregnancy center shows appreciation for pastors”

By: Tessa Redmond LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky Baptist Convention churches across the commonwealth will join with other Southern Baptist Churches throughout the nation Sunday to celebrate and affirm the sanctity of human life — that every person is made in the image of God. As you consider how your church can actively advocate forContinue reading “Sanctity of Life Sunday: Practical pro-life resources for Kentucky Baptists”