Fort Worth Baptist Seminary Partners with Dallas Church to Open Pregnancy Center

Overview

• Event: Opening of Prestonwood Pregnancy Center in Fort Worth
• Partnership: Fort Worth Baptist Seminary and Dallas' Prestonwood Baptist Church
• Goal: To expand women's access to medical care and support services
• Opening Date: March 2025

Background

• Initiator: Leanne Jamieson, observed significant travel by Fort Worth residents to Dallas for services
• Prestonwood Pregnancy Center: Established in 1991 by Prestonwood Baptist Church
• Services Provided:
  • Free medical services: pregnancy and STD testing, ultrasounds
  • Does not perform abortions
• Legal Status: Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization separate from the church

New Center in Fort Worth

• Location: B.H. Carroll Center for Baptist Heritage and Mission, 4723 Townsend Drive
• Opening Ceremony: Ribbon-cutting event in late March
• Significance: First location in Tarrant County
• Additional Locations: Richardson, southwest Dallas, and a mobile clinic in Mesquite

Services and Impact

• Free Services Offered:
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Support resources for unplanned pregnancies
  • Classes and ultrasounds
• Target Audience: Women lacking financial resources or insurance

Community Involvement and Training

• Volunteer Opportunities: Available for Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students
• Training Facility: National training center for other pregnancy centers
• Client Impact: 105 clients chose to continue their pregnancies at the Fort Worth location since January

Statements and Beliefs

• David Dockery (Seminary President): Emphasized commitment to sanctity of life
• Leanne Jamieson: Focus on providing support and hope to women and their families

Community and Media Engagement

• Media Coverage: Article by Marissa Greene, Fort Worth Report
• Support and Donations: Encouraged via Fort Worth Report's platform

These notes provide a summary of the key points and initiatives surrounding the partnership between Fort Worth Baptist Seminary and Prestonwood Baptist Church to open a new pregnancy center in Fort Worth. The center aims to offer crucial services to women, providing them with medical care, support, and educational resources, particularly for those facing unplanned pregnancies. The involvement of students and the establishment of a training facility highlight the center's broader impact on both the local community and potentially national pregnancy care services.