Joining Life Alliance Kansas
Requirements for Membership
We ask that each of the members of Life Alliance Kansas agree with our Statement of Faith, our Standards of Membership, and our Commitment of Care.
By sharing these beliefs and values, we hold each other accountable, and are able to serve those God places in our paths with compassion, integrity, and excellence.
Life Alliance Kansas Pillars
You talked, and we listened.
When we kicked off our alliance in the fall of 2023, we met with many of the staff and directors from across the state to hear what your greatest needs were in a state alliance.
The responses fell into three categories, and we have made those the three pillars of what membership in Life Alliance Kansas provides.
Community
- Prayer support
- Networking & Fellowship Opportunities (Quarterly In-Person Directors’ Gathering; Monthly KS PRC Workers Zoom Connection)
- Connection (a place to talk through questions and concerns with other centers and directors; an organized alliance to help track down answers to questions)
- Advocacy (through partnership with Kansans for Life, providing legislative updates; annual Day at the Capitol)
- Access to Statewide PRC Directory
Education
- On-site trainings/consultations at discounted rates (board training, new center start up, re-organization, new ED, staff/volunteer issue resolution and training)
- Professional development at discounted rates (Annual State Conference, annual enrichment day, ultrasound trainings)
- Annual Impact Report (assistance in gathering statistics for individual centers; will funnel into a statewide Impact Report)
Marketing
- Marketing Support (scheduled for 2025): both individual center support and state-wide services and opportunities
- Statewide strategic marketing plan to support life and combat the culture of abortion
- Member websites listed & linked on the LAK website; also promoted through LAK social media and print materials
Life Alliance Kansas Fee Structure
Level: First Year
Pregnancy Center in its first year of business:
Free membership for the first year
Level 1
Pregnancy Center annual budget is $0 to $249,999
Fee: $100 annually
Level 2
Pregnancy Center annual budget is greater than $250,000
Fee: $275 annually
Life Alliance Kansas Statement of Faith
1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world.
1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; John 3:16
2. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6
3. We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15
4. We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, we believe that God will reward the righteous with eternal life in heaven, and that He will banish the unrighteous to everlasting punishment in hell.
Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7
5. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life.
John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16-18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10
6. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment.
1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15
7. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the Church.
1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23
8. We believe that the ministry of evangelism (sharing and proclaiming the message of salvation only possible by grace through faith in Jesus Christ) and discipleship (helping followers of Christ grow up into maturity in Christ) is a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ.
Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15
9. We believe God’s plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made for each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female.
Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9
10. We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism.
Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, and 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15
11. We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen.
Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10
Commitment of Care
(Adopted from Heartbeat International & Care Net Commitment of Care)
Life Alliance Kansas members agree to the following Commitment of Care:
1. Clients will be served without regard to age, income, nationality, religious affiliation, disability or other arbitrary circumstances.
2. Clients are treated with kindness and compassion.
3. Clients always receive honest and accurate answers to their questions.
4. Client pregnancy tests are distributed and administered in accordance with all applicable laws.
5. Client information is held in strict and absolute confidence. Client information is only disclosed as required by law and when necessary to protect the client or others against imminent harm.
6. Clients receive medically accurate information about pregnancy, fetal development, lifestyle issues and related concerns.
7. Life Alliance Kansas members do not offer, recommend or refer for abortions or abortifacients; but are committed to offering medically accurate information about abortion procedures and risks.
8. All advertising and communications are truthful and accurately describe the services offered.
9. All staff and volunteers receive proper training to uphold these commitments of client care.
Standards of Membership within Life Alliance Kansas
In light of the cultural battle in the state of Kansas for the hearts of men and women in crisis as well as their children, it is vital that Life Alliance Kansas members operate with integrity and excellence in client care. The way these members function and communicate their services holds significant importance. Upholding high standards of integrity is essential for their success. As representatives of Jesus Christ, maintaining a reputation beyond reproach is a Biblical mandate.
Given the cultural and political environment in which we operate, it is imperative that Life Alliance Kansas members embody the principles of integrity found in God’s Word.
The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. Proverbs 11:3
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8
Therefore, pro-life organizations that desire to become a member of the Life Alliance Kansas (LAK) should agree to uphold and operate under the following Standards:
Member Foundation Documents:
1. LAK member is incorporated under the laws of its respective state and operates in compliance with its Articles of Incorporation, By-laws, and all applicable regulatory and legal requirements.
2. LAK member will adhere to a written purpose or mission statement.
3. LAK member will operate in accordance with a statement of faith.
4. LAK member will follow established policies and procedures.
Member Operational Integrity:
1. LAK member will be governed by a board of directors that meets regularly.
2. LAK member will maintain adequate insurance coverage.
3. LAK member will adhere to truthfulness in all aspects of its operations.
4. LAK member will ensure its operations remain within ethical and legal boundaries.
5. LAK member will implement a standard format for volunteer and staff training and orientation to ensure adequate preparation.
6. LAK member will provide a safe environment by screening all volunteers and staff who interact with clients.
7. LAK member will maintain records and statistics of clients served.
Member Financial Integrity:
1. LAK member will conduct its fundraising activities and financial transactions with integrity.
2. LAK member will maintain a system of financial accountability in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
3. LAK member’s financial records will be reviewed at least quarterly by its board of directors or governing board.
Member Biblical Integrity:
1. LAK member adheres to Biblical principles in regards to marriage between one genetic man and one genetic woman only and sexual intimacy is to occur only within the context of marriage as defined in scripture.
2. LAK member recognizes the calling from God of each of the members, and will give grace to those whose vision or model differs from their own.
3. LAK member opposes the use of violence, vandalism or illegal activity to achieve the goal of preserving, promoting and defending the sanctity of life. 4. LAK member shall be in agreement with Life Alliance Kansas’ Statement of Faith, as well as their Mission and Vision.
Member Medical Integrity:
1. LAK member providing medical services will function under licensed physician and only utilize licensed medical professionals for procedures and ultrasounds
2. LAK member without a principle physician will not present themselves as a clinic or provider of medical services
3. LAK member utilizes only trained and licensed medical professionals to perform medical procedures
4. LAK member carries adequate and appropriate malpractice insurance and is able to produce evidence of that insurance upon request LAK member understands that membership status may be revoked if these standards are violated in such a way that there is no remedy or repentance.
