I would like to begin the “descending the iceberg” work by specifically looking at the topic of how being pro-life was a core value in my ARC background. I will reflect on the messages I received from my family; the training I received as a young leader in the evangelical  para church world; and the vision casting that has shaped my current context.

1. Unpack how my parents’ value of being pro-life shaped my childhood and youth and impacted my faith and worldview.

• Journal about the messages I received as a child, a teenage girl, and as a young woman.
• Interview my mom on her upbringing.

“What / when did you learn about human sexuality?”

“What were you taught about abortion?”

“What were your experiences of purity culture?”

“What do you wish for your grandkids?”

• Interview my sister on her experience.
• Extrapolate on how the pro-life value was tied to purity culture, the discipleship of making right choices, the role of shame and the fear of spiritual failure.

2. Explore how the core value of being pro-life shaped my first experiences in ministry.

• How did I view choices and behavior next to faith and belief?
• How did I bring these views into the context of working with teenagers?
• How do I continue to let these values shape my worldview and interactions with others?

3. Current Context

• Consider the positives of my background and reflect on what still lingers.
• Write on the process of moving from anti-abortion to an expanded definition of being pro-life.
• Do portions of the ARC Personal Examination and Common Table with a small group in church.
• Reflect on our discoveries of ARC in relation to our Church values, vision statement and ministry.