Tell us where you serve, the role you fill (midwife, doula, BA, student, intercessor), and one thing God is stirring in your heart these days about birth work. We want to know you!

May every woman who finds this doorway feel her shoulders lower before she reads a single word. May the quiet here speak louder than striving. May Scripture feel near, not distant. May calling rise gently, without fear. And for those who have been walking this path a long while —tending, carrying, giving, staying— may this roadside chapel become a place to rest. A place to set down what is heavy. A place to be cared for, not only to care. A place where the God who sees meets them again with tenderness. And may this little chapel on the roadside become a place where many women first discover that God has been walking with them all along. Amen.

LINK TO PURCHASE ON AMAZON HERE Beside Still Waters is a gentle companion journal created to support moments of rest, reflection, and prayer in the midst of a full life. It is a perfect companion for the Beside Still Waters mini course through this Devoted Ministry of Childbirth. Designed to walk alongside the Beside Still Waters course, this full-color journal offers spacious prompts, breath prayers, and quiet invitations to pause—whether at the beginning of the day, during a busy afternoon, or at the close of evening. It is not a workbook to complete, but a place to breathe, listen, and be cared for. This journal is especially suited for women carrying many responsibilities—midwives, doulas, nurses, mothers, birth workers, and those longing for a slower, more embodied way of prayer. Pages are intentionally uncluttered, allowing room for words, silence, or simply sitting in God’s presence. Use this journal at your own pace. Return to it as often as you wish. Let it be a small, steady place of stillness—beside the waters that restore the soul.

Welcome.I’m so glad you’re here. This is a quiet place for women drawn to birth, to prayer, and to the gentle work of discerning their calling. Some who enter are midwives. Some are doulas. Some are only beginning to wonder if God might be inviting them closer to this sacred work. Wherever you are on that path, you are welcome here. Nothing here needs to be rushed. You don’t need to prove anything. You don’t need to have clarity yet. Think of Devoted Ministry of Childbirth not just as a classroom — but as a Chapel. A place of rest and receiving. You are allowed to arrive slowly. To begin: 1. Visit the Start Here post just below. 2. When you feel ready, introduce yourself in the community. 3. Explore any of the free or paid classes as you feel led. I’m grateful you’re here. Truly. — Mary

The Vessel of Christ is a beautiful retelling of the story of Mary's conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with Jesus. It is told through the lens of a midwife, and includes rich, beautiful imageries of Mary, a real woman having a real pregnancy and birth. Have you ever wondered: what was her pregnancy like? What foods did she eat? Who did she confide in? What was Joseph's reaction to her news? And was her birth really painless? Was she really alone, only with Joseph in the manger? I'd say: God chose her on purpose for the journey ahead of being the mother of Christ. She had to be wildly strong. And why would God spare Mary or any other woman the experience of labor? It is here, as she is brought to her edge and beyond, that she realizes she needs God, and that He stands beside her all along. This is a story of God-with-us. And it is the story of the midwife's role in walking alongside Mary throughout it all. If you love this book (and I hope you do!), there are offerings here, too, for a Vessel of Christ bookclub (with free printable Host and Participant packets, for your women's book club), and also a year-long walk together using The Vessel of Christ as a backdrop to a seasonal gathering of women who are seeking a deeper connection with Jesus as they are called by Him to bring something unique to life. Order your copy today on Amazon HERE