At one time, if a woman was in a crisis pregnancy situation, she had three options: raise the baby in an unstable environment, give the baby up for adoption, or terminate the pregnancy. Prepare for Babies was established in 2022 in order to help mothers who are afraid or unsure how they'll manage. We want to remove the obstacles that cause mothers to consider abortion— replacing fear and uncertainty with the reassurance and tangible support that every mother needs to sustain her pregnancy and prepare a strong foundation for her family. We recently announced that we have secured a house in Columbia County, GA and will be opening our doors to Brave Mothers in Fall 2025. Scroll down to learn more about the mission and future plans for Prepare for Babies.
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This is a new opportunity for the body of Christ to rise up to the mandate in James 1:27— to care for the orphan and the widow in their time of distress. Loving these beautiful ones is loving the Lord Himself.
Our Mission
To provide a safe and loving home for pregnant women in crisis while equipping them to build abundant lives rooted in Jesus Christ.
Every mother supported,
every child wanted.
The Vision for Prepare for Babies
It was during a season of prayer that the Lord repeatedly placed the phrase "Prepare for Babies" on the hearts of Rushton and Mandy Metzler, the founders of this ministry. Although they did not know what "Prepare for Babies" would become at that time, the Metzlers obediently gave the Lord their "yes" and continued to pray for His vision to be made clear to them. One night soon after, Rushton had a dream that revealed the Lord's plan to establish an entire property of homes for pregnant women. The property consisted of a main house, surrounded by cottages that safely housed the mothers and their babies. The peace and reassurance that the Metzlers experienced following this dream washed out any space for doubt. They immediately knew this was how the Lord intended for them to respond to the call to serve, minister to, and build up these mothers. ​
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After seeking counsel and advice from ministry leaders here in the CSRA, the Metzlers found that many women in need of housing often slip through the cracks because they do not qualify for other programs or assistance. The need became clear; a loving place for these pregnant women to live, where they can receive the support and resources to get on their feet and become the mothers the Lord created them to be. Since then, God has continued to pave the way for Prepare for Babies because taking care of these women was never the responsibility of the government, but instead a calling for the body of Christ.
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Below are floor plans for the main house, the house parent(s) cottage, and the transitional cottages where mothers will live with their babies. We are confident that, in His time, the Lord will provide the land and the means for Prepare for Babies to build these houses, just as He revealed in His vision. Check out our video under the "updates" tab to learn more about how we are currently serving pregnant women in our area, and the announcement of our first house!
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Main House
Transitional Cottages
House Parent(s) Cottage
Join Our Team
As we continue to build our team and spread the word about our mission, we are asking you to pray about serving with us. No matter your skills or resources, there are plenty of opportunities for you to help! By filling out our Interest Form (below) you can get a better idea of exactly how you can get involved.
Ways to Help
Please contact mandy@prepareforbabies.org for the most recent top priority needs.
