Pat Page Celebrates 10 Years at NGPC

Celebrating 10 Years of God’s Goodness in Ministry at NGPC

Pat Page, Executive Director

18 Never in a million years would I ever have thought I would be an executive director of a Pregnancy Center in North Georgia. I began to realize how God had been preparing me for this opportunity from a very young age. I was born into a pastor’s home in 1955 in Columbia, South Carolina. I was the second of four children.

The Lord saved me and gave me a heart to serve Him at a very early age. Upon high school graduation, I attended Columbia International University to receive an AA in Biblical Studies. I then went on to graduate in 1977 from Mississippi State University with a Business Education Degree and moved to Jackson, Mississippi.

Eventually, I ended up at Covenant College on Lookout Mountain working as Secretary

to the Dean of Faculty. There I met a professor who introduced me to Jim Page from Woodstock, GA.

When I married Jim Page in June of 1981, we had grand plans to start a family as soon as possible. The Lord blessed us with three girls and a boy within nine years. When my son started his senior year of high school in 2009, I began to wonder what I was supposed to do now that my kids were grown. I had been home educating our four children for over 20 years and found myself looking for more to do.

For as long as I can remember, Jim and I were involved in the pro-life movement. We helped start Cherokee County Right to Life in Canton in the mid-1980s and have always had a heart for the unborn – speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves. Our family was also involved in picketing abortion clinics in Atlanta and marching in pro-life parades for many years.

In the fall of 2009, a friend from Jasper called asking if I would be interested

in working at a pregnancy center in Jasper as an administrative assistant. Thrilled to have an opportunity like this, I applied and was hired immediately. My first job was to plan a fundraiser banquet within 60 days. It was the joy of my life, because as a wedding coordinator, I always loved event planning! Within a few years, I was asked to be the new executive director, since the current director was retiring.

What a joy it has been (and a huge learning curve) for the Lord to bless me and entrust to me the responsibility of running a pregnancy center. Shortly after I became director, we changed the name from Pickens Pregnancy Center to North Georgia Pregnancy and Family Resource Center since we wanted to reach out and serve an expanded area. We also added “Family Resource” to our name since the bulk of our ministry involves families in need.

I have truly been honored and humbled to oversee, along with a wonderful board of directors, volunteers, and staff, the ministry of serving others in the community. What a blessing to be part of a community of people who truly WANT to give birth to their children. However, the need is great for teaching truth and being a guiding light to the families here. We have seen many families turn a corner, some families reject our advice, but many families take advantage of the many services we offer.

During the last 10 years, I have witnessed the Mercy and Goodness of the Lord more than I ever thought possible. I have loved getting to know people and families in Pickens County. I do not believe there is another area in the state that does more to reach out and serve needy families like Jasper, Georgia. What a joy it has been to see men and women seek out our services, learn about childbirth, parenting, boundaries, and more. But most of all, the joy of seeing them grow in their walk with the Lord and growing in wisdom in their relationships and prospering in their personal lives is a true blessing.

The future of the center and the vision the Lord has given us for growth is so exciting! As we observe the culture and demographics in our community, we attempt to direct our marketing efforts to the needs of our area. However, one thing will never change … the need for the truth of the Gospel to be shared in the lives of people. People desire to see authentic Christianity, and I trust that we can come alongside them to give them the Help they need, present the Hope of the Gospel, and the healing and restoration that only His Grace can bring. What a blessing to be here and what a joy to serve the Lord in North Georgia! Thank you all for your encouragement and support through the years! To God be the Glory, Great things He has done!