The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention is dedicated to protecting life in all stages of development, including those in the womb. The Psalm 139 Project is an overflow of that commitment.
This valuable ministry exists to purchase and place ultrasound machines in pregnancy centers around the country, and sometimes around the world, and train clinic staff for their use. Each placement allows abortion-vulnerable and abortion-determined women to get a glimpse of the life inside their womb.
One hundred percent of all donations given to the Psalm 139 Project go toward the purchase of life-saving machines and training of the clinic staff who will utilize them.
Praying for this vital work
Since its conception in 2001, the Psalm 139 Project has placed over 95 machines across 22 states, as well as a few international placements. We rely on the generosity of individual donors, local churches, state conventions, and associations to continue this important work and are thankful for the generosity of those we have already had the opportunity to partner with.
Before placing an ultrasound machine, our staff works through a due-diligence checklist to determine if qualified pregnancy centers meet the local and state guidelines and criteria, as well as show longevity in the community. Among the other components we look for in centers where we place machines include:
- Must be ready to go “medical;
- Must meet all of the legal requirements in their area for operating an ultrasound machine;
- Should have a strong, stable financial base;
- Needs a healthy leadership structure;
- And contains adequate staff and volunteers who can sustain the work.
Many executive directors from clinics around the country have shared about the vital work happening in underserved areas through mobile units, as well as the need for additional ultrasound machines and nurse training in order to open new locations. Placements are strategically spread out to areas with the intention of having the most impact per placement.
The work of these centers is increasingly indispensable in a post-Roe world. Here are a few ways you can pray for pregnancy centers:
- Marketing to reach more abortion-vulnerable women
- Protection against harassment and safety for staff
- Building space and quality medical equipment
- Opportunities to share the gospel with clients
- More advocates and volunteers to serve at centers
Join us in 2025
We will continue to provide ultrasound machines to pregnancy centers in order to aid clinic staff with the adequate means to better serve vulnerable women and to save more preborn babies. As word about the Psalm 139 Project spreads, we have had an overwhelming response from pregnancy care centers expressing a need for new ultrasound equipment through our application process. In 2025, we will continue to identify and seek to place machines in as many abortion-permissible states to provide critical support for PRCs as abortion tourism brings an increased number of women seeking abortions to these states.
At the ERLC, we believe in standing for the life of preborn children as well as caring for the well-being of women. By allowing families to hear the heartbeat of a preborn child, caring for the pregnant woman regardless of where she finds herself, or educating others about the foundational truths that each life has dignity, we are able to demonstrate the beauty of this holistic, pro-life vision.
The work of the pro-life movement requires all of us working together in order to see a shift in this country, making abortion unthinkable for women and showing them the true value of the sacred life within their womb. We would like to invite you to join us in this vital work through the Psalm 139 Project.
Together, we have the amazing opportunity to place ultrasound machines in pregnancy centers across the country in order to rescue babies and leave a legacy of life for generations to come.
