About the Next STEPP Center

Our Mission:

The Next STEPP Center is a nonprofit Christian organization offering physical, emotional and spiritual support to women facing unplanned pregnancy and resources to pregnant and parenting women and their families.

Our History:

Originally established in 1993 as the St. Petersburg Pregnancy Center by the Suncoast Baptist Association and Southside Tabernacle Baptist Church, we began doing business as The Next STEPP Center in 2009. Since our opening, churches of various denominations, individuals, and community and civic organizations have embraced this ministry and have taken vital roles in supporting its mission. Only a few pregnancy centers around the country have opened in urban areas, and of them, very few have been able to sustain operation. However, through prayer and support from churches, organizations and individuals, we have been able to serve our community continually since opening.

In 2008, we began serving the Gulfport/Childs Park areas by opening a satelite location in Gulfport, FL. This location is near three schools where young women can conveniently receive confidential services including pregnancy tests, peer counseling and abstinence education.

Our Purpose:

We aim to empower women to make life and lifestyle choices that promote their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being and that prevent initial or repeat occurrences of difficult family situations. Our desire is to share the good news of the gospel and love of Jesus Christ with all that come through our doors.

Our Services:

The Next STEPP Center provides free pregnancy tests, peer counseling, pregnancy care, parenting, Bible study and life skills education, and referral services to about 1,500 families annually. Some of the practical assistance we provide is maternity and infant clothing, diapers, cribs, food and formula, etc., which helps reduce the stress associated with crisis pregnancy or parenting situations.

For More Information About Pregnancy Center Services please visit our client site.