How Does Still Waters Work?
Still Waters Ministry exists to provide gentle, faith-based support to families serving in full-time ministry and missions during pregnancy and postpartum.
We believe that the families who spend so much of their lives caring for and serving others also deserve to be cared for.
Because every family’s circumstances are different, Still Waters operates through a pay-what-you-can model. This allows us to extend care to families who may not otherwise be able to afford postpartum support while inviting those who are able to give more to help make care possible for another family.
Pay what you can.
Let God do the rest.
What does that look like?
Pay what you can means exactly that! You contribute what you are reasonably able to give.
There is no required price for receiving care from Still Waters.
Some families may be able to contribute the full cost of their care. Others may be able to contribute partially. Some families may not be able to contribute financially at all.
Your ability to give does not determine whether you are worthy of receiving care.
We want financial circumstances to be one less barrier standing between a ministry family and the support they need during a significant and often exhausting season of life.
At the same time, postpartum care is valuable work. Your contribution, when you are able to give, helps sustain this ministry and allows Still Waters to continue caring for families in the future.
How Does This Work?
1. Reach Out
If you are expecting a baby or are currently postpartum and would like support, reach out to Still Waters.We will talk through your needs, your location, and what kind of care would be most helpful for your family.
2. Create a Care Plan
Every family and postpartum season is different. Together, we will determine what care may look like for you. Depending on your needs and what is available, care may include:
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In-home postpartum support
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Rest and recovery support
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Nourishing meals
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Infant-care assistance
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Postpartum education
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Lactation education and support
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Christ-centered encouragement
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Prayer and Scripture
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Virtual check-ins
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Postpartum care packages
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Handwritten encouragement
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Connection with trusted local resources
3. Receive Care
Our goal is to provide a peaceful, practical, and encouraging presence during your postpartum season.You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
4. Give What You Can
If you are able, you are invited to contribute toward the care you receive.There is no required amount.Your contribution helps support the ongoing work of Still Waters and makes it possible for us to extend care to other ministry and missions families.
Who is Still Waters For?
Still Waters exists specifically to support families serving in full-time ministry and missions.
This may include families such as:
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Missionary families
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Pastoral families
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Church-planting families
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Ministry staff families
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Families serving with missions organizations
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Other families serving Christ in a full-time ministry capacity
If you aren’t sure whether your situation fits, please reach out. We would be happy to talk with you.