Across My Heart Ministries

Overview

Across My Heart Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States. Its primary mission is to equip churches with resources focused on Christian discipleship and Biblical sexual ethics.

Mission and Vision

The ministry emphasizes the importance of purity as a concept that reflects the need for Jesus Christ in overcoming sin and impurity. They advocate that sexual purity is for everyone, encompassing more than virginity and focusing on integrity in all stages of life. Additionally, they believe men and women are designed to complement each other, promoting harmony rather than competition. The organization's vision is to raise a generation deeply committed to God, living lives of purity, and upholding a holistic Biblical sexual ethic that addresses physical boundaries, body image, relationships, mental health, and a passionate pursuit of God.

History

Across My Heart Ministries was founded in 2010 by Ashley and her sister Amber, starting with a "girl's night" at their church. Initially, they focused on retreats for young girls but expanded by 2018 to include events for young women in their teens and twenties. Over the years, they have grown to include regular blogging, online Bible studies for women of all ages, speaking engagements, and hosting conferences.

Programs and Resources

The organization offers a variety of programs and resources:

• Speaking Engagements: Tailored messages for teens, college students, youth leaders, and parents about holistic purity.
• Online Blog: Writing on a broader vision for sexuality and purity.
• Podcast (Yada Yada): Discusses purity culture, the sexual revolution, and theology of the body.
• Conferences: Equipping churches on sexuality and related cultural topics like LGBTQIA+, pornography, and sex trafficking.
• Blogs and Publications: Over 200 blogs on love, sex, and purity, compiled into The Across My Heart Collection.

Values and Approach

Across My Heart Ministries believes that God's ways are the best for living and that sexual intimacy and identity should be understood through God's love story. They emphasize that sexual ethics should be based on love for God rather than merely good behavior. The ministry highlights the importance of science supporting scriptural truths and advocates for living in harmony with both masculinity and femininity to reflect God's image.