1982: Within a few short months, Bev saw that her efforts alone from her small apartment was not adequate to meet the needs of the many calls she was receiving. With a volunteer staff of five and a big step of faith, the Crisis Pregnancy Center opened an office in Tyler. This Center continues operating today and offers free pregnancy tests, emotional support, community referrals and practical assistance such as providing baby and maternity clothes. The Center touches more than 1,000 lives every year.

1983: The need became clear for housing for pregnant teens who needed a place to live, and a small mother's home was started. Living Alternatives bought a fire-damaged four-bedroom home for $15,000 to use for this purpose. Because of the fire, the home needed $30,000 in repairs. However, with donated labor, supplies and $2,000, the home was completely restored. The home served 96 unwed mothers from 1983 to 1990.

1987: Living Alternatives established the State-licensed Loving Alternative Adoption Agency to help women who wanted to arrange a truly Christian adoption for their unborn baby. Through the ministry of Loving Alternative more than 100 babies have been placed in loving Christian homes and continues to offer support services to the birth and adoptive families. Loving Alternative serves Texas adoptive families and birth mothers in the East Texas area.

1993: The Fatherheart property was previously owned by Last Days Ministries and became available for purchase. The home was 7,800 square feet and sat on 40 acres of property. The $300,000 purchase price was far below it's appraisal of $645,000, but way above our then annual budget of $30,000. With another large step of faith, we moved in with a bank commitment of $45,000 a year for 5 years! Through the faithfulness of God's people, the mortgage was retired in only 3 1/2 years and the home is completely free of debt today!

1997: Fatherheart renovations expanded the home to almost 10,000 square feet and increased our capacity for 20 residents. Fatherheart is a State licensed maternity home and serves as a model for others to learn from and develop similar ministries in other areas.

1998: Life Skills and Discipleship afternoon program began. Visible changes in the attitudes and character in the lives of the girls is a credit to this program.

1999: Eagle Charter school, which is administrated by the Living Alternatives staff, opened on-site on the grounds of Fatherheart. The accredited high school and middle school curriculum enables our residents/students to earn fully accredited and transferable credits to public schools, at their own pace. (Non-accredited diploma programs and G.E.D. preparation is also available.)