Our Team

We are a group of Christians who are dedicated to helping women in crisis pregnancy by presenting them with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

We offer them ongoing support, educational guidance and counseling. We meet their physical and spiritual needs. Ultimately we give them HOPE by showing them HIM.

 

Click each image to know more about our team!

Kelly Christian

Founder & President

Sonya Holden

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Kricket Brattin

Treasurer, CPA & Board Member

Lauren (McCalmont) Morgan, MD

Medical Director & Board Member

Reverend Stephen Lesher

Board Member

Joel Girouard

Board Member

Ashely Ezell

Secretary & Board Member

Jennifer Martin, RN

Nurse Manager & Lactation Consultant

Khalisha Starr

Client Services Director, Life Coach & Counselor

Kelly Christian / Founder

God called our family to Louisiana to pioneer a church in 2020.  The pregnancy center was a door God opened to our surprise shortly after. As someone whose life has been transformed by the blood of Jesus, who overcame poverty, addictions, found forgiveness after my own abortion and teen pregnancy,  I developed an ever growing passion to share the gospel with those who were once where I was. Along with our  team I am determined to do my part to cripple Satan’s army as he seeks to destroy the lives of such families. For all Jesus has done for me, I owe him and those he loves my all. Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

Sonya Holden / Director

I have been in full time ministry with my husband for 27 years. 18 years to present as pastors then 9 years prior as evangelist. I have a strong belief that life is precious at every stage and want to do my part to protect those with an unheard voice. We are not givers of life and should have no authority to be takers of life. My burden for this ministry is to help young moms who feel like they have nowhere to go with the overwhelming responsibility of a new baby and to ultimately lead them to Christ who can help with any situation that life may throw their way.

CPA, Treasurer

Kristina is an accountant/CPA with over 11 years in public accounting.  Kristina works with multiple business structures including not-for-profits in tax planning, tax preparation, and financial statements.

Kristina graduated Magna Cum Laude from Louisiana State University in Shreveport in 2013.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.  She serves on the supervisory councils for Carter Credit Union and Louisiana State University-Shreveport.  Kristina is married to Neil Brattin and has four daughters, Julia, Loren, Bryn and Ella.  She is a member of Cypress Baptist Church and enjoys being a part of the worship team.

Welcoming our newest member
Medical Director & Board of Directors

I am a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and practice in the Shreveport/Bossier area. I am originally from Alexandria, but have called Shreveport home for the past 10 years. While in medical school, I felt a strong calling on my life to change my lifelong goal of being a Pediatrician and become an OB/GYN instead. I felt the Lord was preparing me to use the talents He has given me and develop meaningful relationships with women during their pregnancies and beyond. Pregnancy can bring forth a rollercoaster of emotions from joy to loneliness and everything in between, and it is a great pleasure to be used by God to show His love and faithfulness to both mom and baby in such a vulnerable season of life.

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Reverend Stephen Lesher / Board Member
Reverend Stephen Lesher, M.Div. moved to Shreveport from Somerset, Kentucky in March of 2021.  He began serving as Senior Pastor of Kings Highway Christian Church in April of that same year.  Steve comes to Shreveport with an extensive ministry career, having served churches in North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky over the last 30 years.  He started his ministry career as as Associate Pastor for children and youth before becoming a Senior Pastor.  Steve has also spent the last 8 years serving on the board of First Choice Clinic of Somerset, (formerly AIM Pregnancy Center) with his last three years as President.   He has a lot of experience helping move a pregnancy center forward to more fully meet the needs of families.  Steve is married to his wife Jennifer and has three children.  His oldest daughter just started her first year at Texas Christian University as a nursing major.  He enjoys fishing, golf, pottery, going to the beach and spending time with family.
Ashley Ezell
Secretary & Board Member

Ashley is a Headhunter in the Talent Acquisition field. She previously served as a Human Resources Director for a critical access hospital, as well as a Legal Assistant and Office Manager for over 15 years.

Ashley is an adoptive and biological mother, and she has a passion for advocating for life and adoption. She serves as the Secretary for her son’s PTSA and is also the former President of the Louisiana Redbud Festival. Ashley is married to Eric and has two sons, Jacob and John Michael. She is a member of Trees Baptist Church and enjoys helping her husband teach 4th-6th grade Sunday School, and spending her time with her family.

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Jennifer Martin / Registered Nurse

Jennifer Martin is a registered nurse and lactation consultant. Her favorite thing about being a nurse is using her knowledge to help teach and encourage mothers during and after their pregnancy journey. Jennifer said, “God calls us to support and love one another regardless of our past or upbringing, as he created us all equal and precious in his eyes.  I truly believe every pregnant woman can benefit from the guidance of this pregnancy center as we continue to shine a light at God’s love.”.

Khalisha Starr / Client Services Director 

I’m excited to humbly serve the families that God brings through our door. I live to glorify God. As a Pastoral Counselor, I wish to lovingly come alongside these precious families to provide resources that offer hope and dignity. I am a retired Air Force officer with a background in addictions counseling, mental health care, financial management and compliance accountancy. As a Christian counselor, I am certified to provide support for crisis management, crisis referral and facilitation of pre-marital/relationship assessments.