Deeper Still Central Illinois

03/15/2026

The Central IL Spring Retreat (April 10-12) has space available.

You can register using this link:http://pregnancyresourcecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2026-Registration-Packet-Google-Docs.pdf

Deeper Still isn’t just a weekend retreat—it’s a pathway to freedom and restoration.

If you’ve been carrying the pain of abortion, this 3-day retreat is a safe, confidential space to step into healing. You’ll find community, time away from daily routines, and a Christ-centered space where hope, peace, and renewed purpose can begin to take root.

This year’s retreats are April 10–12 and October 9–11, 2026, and thanks to generous supporters, all costs are covered.

Whenever you’re ready, we’ll be here to walk beside you, every step of the way.

12/05/2025

08/13/2025

Is abortion a part of your past? Deeper Still offers free weekend retreats that provide a safe and confidential place to find healing and freedom. There are still spots available for our October 10-12 retreat. Find more information and register here: https://www.pregnancyresourcecenter.org/services/after-abortion-support/deeper-still/

09/13/2024

“A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. so likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to the where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him.” Luke 10: 29-34

There are many wounded in our churches by abortion and other emotional wounds. They are “lying” there, half dead, not fully alive nor living out their calling and destiny.

One out of three women in our churches have had an abortion.

Are we like the priest who avoids those wounded, or the Levite who saw but did not want to engage or be inconvenienced? This passage is usually seen as helping physical needs, which is appropriate and good, but today my heart is stirred to ask what about those suffering from wounds we cannot necessarily see but we know are there. To deny they are there is to only walk by with our eyes shut, because if we see, we might be obligated to stop, ask, get real, get uncomfortable, hear hard things, and then respond.

The Samaritan had to allow himself to be inconvenienced, to be uncomfortable, and to get messy. If we are honest with ourselves, we will admit it is a whole lot easier to just “pass by”. But that isn’t what Jesus calls us to do.

What is the way of Jesus? Avoidance? Pretense? Was He afraid of offense or sharing hard things?

Jesus engaged. This is the way of Jesus.

If you are engaging in hard conversations and loving people into healing, hallelujah! Thank you for coming alongside to bring life, care, and, healing.

But perhaps as you read this, the Lord is tugging on your heart. Maybe you hadn’t thought about the emotionally wounded in our churches. Maybe it has never occurred to you that women and men who have had abortions might need emotional healing. Or maybe you know there are many suffering but thought, well, that is not my concern and passed by.

I know I have.

I pray the Lord would open our eyes. All our eyes, to see what He wants us to see. That when we see someone in need, we would not just avoid or walk by our fellow man, but truly see them.

If you are wondering how you could help someone with an abortion in their past, there are many wonderful resources out there! Ours is a retreat model and we do healing retreats for women who have had abortions and the men who fathered children lost to abortion. Below you will find our website where there are many retreats listed. They are free of charge.

It is time to open our eyes and engage; not just pass by those who are wounded suffering in silence.

Would you consider sharing about this ministry in your church or small group? You never know who might be laying there waiting for someone to bind up their wounds and help them heal. If you would like to contact us to see if we could share about this ministry and healing from abortion at your church, we’d love to connect with you. Or if you are the one laying by the side of the road, we want to help you. Reach out to us today. www.deeperstill.org

08/07/2024

Same baby. Different locations. Different stages of development. (Baby on the left is 7 weeks old, still in the womb. Baby on the right is the same baby, just a little older and more developed.) But our culture advocates and even celebrates a woman’s “reproductive right” to kill her baby….as long as the baby is 6-8 inches away, in the womb. It’s so evil.

(Note: If you too, have an abortion in your past, and are struggling with shame, grief, sadness, regret, anger, depression, self punishing behaviors etc., please reach out. You are not alone. There are so many resources I can offer. You too, can experience forgiveness, healing and restoration.)

03/21/2024

Deeper Still abortion healing retreats available across the country this spring. If you have experienced loss due to abortion, please consider registering for a life changing weekend. Deeper Still Central IL retreat is April 12-14. Confidential and free. Open to women and men. See registration link in the comments.

03/11/2024

I am so grateful for the impactful Deeper Still Training Seminar we facilitated March 1-2. A big thank you to East White Oak Bible Church for hosting us. Thank you to all who gave up 2 days to learn about God's heart for the abortion wounded. A huge thank you to our Deeper Still Watchmen on the Wall prayer team and to the many Deeper Still team members who gave sacrificially in order to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus. Here are some comments from attendees.

From a Pregnancy Resource Center Director:
"Before going to the Deeper Still training, my heart was wide open to how we can be leaders in meeting more people in need of post aboriton healing. After the retreat, even more so. The stories of redemption were incredible! Something that was an unexpected discovery for me was the intentionality of the Deeper Still ministry. I was a little convicted and much inspired by how clearly they define and live out their Guiding Principles, invite in the Holy Spirit, cultivate an environment of beauty and honor, and band together as a very tight team. Not only did my passion for post abortion work increase, so did my desire to lead with increased excellence."

From a pastor:
"I loved my time here. The training was very good! And intense! Thanks for all involved and for your hearts for Jesus and the Gospel impacting all of life."

"This training has been a true blessing I didn't know I needed. The Holy Spirit is breaking bo***ge and bringing freedom in Christ for healing! I will not be the same! I am interested in going through the next retreat."

"I saw so much of the healing power of our Great God!! My eyes were opened to the abortion wounded heart."

"This was an exceptional training. I loved hearing from so many team members, video's etc. The breakouts were so very meaningful and God used those times significantly. I'm encouraged by how God uses non-post abortive people to serve in this powerful ministry."

"This training was wonderful. I came expecting to learn more about Deeper Still and the abortion wounded heart and never imagined I would have my own breakthrough and life changing experience as I am not post abortive....but God had other plans."

"This training is very well organized and stays on track. The atmosphere is amazing! God is all over this! It is so very encouraging to see so many people excited about this ministry. May He continue to grow and bless Deeper Still."

02/10/2024

Shame, Blame, Brokenness, Regret, Sadness......all are common emotions after experiencing loss due to abortion.
Find freedom and restoration at a Deeper Still retreat.
Open to women and men. Free and confidential.
No matter where you are on the healing spectrum, we can help.
Our next Deeper Still retreat in Central IL is April 12-14th. Registration is required. Spaces are limited. Visit deeperstill.org

02/09/2024

Hey Everyone! Listening to other people’s healing stories can be a great place to start your healing journey.
Our latest episodes cover these topics: the impact of abortion on marriage , the potential for altered labor and delivery on future pregnancies, and how rejection earlier in life can set the stage for a future abortion
Listen here:

Podcast · Deeper Still · At Deeper Still, Freeing the Abortion Wounded Heart, we're going to be talking about one of the hardest things that so many people face, healing from a past abortion. You'll hear stories from those who have experienced abortion and how they found freedom and healing. You'l...