Our Mission
Provide housing, practical resources, individualized education, and Christ-centered mentorship to help new and expecting mothers build lasting foundations.
About Eben Ministries
Building foundations for future generations.
A safe place to move forward.
We provide compassionate, Christ-centered support to mothers, helping them build stability for their future and families.
Our Story
A safe place to move forward.
Founded in 2020, Eben Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, faith-based maternity home in Belton, Missouri. We serve single women experiencing a crisis pregnancy by providing housing, transportation, safe relationships, mentoring, and practical programs that help each mother prepare for long-term stability.
Our heart is to stop generational trauma from continuing. Replacing fear with hope, safety, healing, and a clear path forward.
Why “Eben”?
Stone of Help
Eben is short for Ebenezer, which means “Stone of Help.” In Scripture, stones were used as a memorial so future generations could remember how the Lord had been faithful.
Eben Ministries desires to be that stone of help for mothers and children — a place they can look back on and say, “God helped us here.”
Mission, Vision & Values
Everything we do is shaped by faith, relationships, and community.
Our Vision
Every new and expecting mother creates a stable, thriving family and fully realizes her identity in Christ.
Our Values
The power of the Gospel, the power of relationships, and the power of community guide our work with every mother.
What Makes Eben Different?
We are more than a program. We are a safe home, a support system, and a Christ-centered community.
Relationship & Faith
We walk closely with mothers, building trusting relationships as they heal, grow, and prepare for the future. Our mentoring and support reflect the love, grace, wisdom, and hope found in Christ.
A Home for Lasting Independence
Eben provides a peaceful, stable place to live while mothers build the practical skills, resources, and confidence needed for independent living and a secure future.
Who We Serve
Mothers facing crisis pregnancies.
Eben Ministries serves women who need safe housing, practical guidance, and a supportive community while preparing for motherhood. Every mother enters with a different story, but each one is met with dignity, compassion, and a path forward.
- Pregnant
- Single
- In crisis
- Needing housing
- Seeking stability
- Ready for support
How We Help
Our program surrounds mothers with practical support, loving relationships, and tools for long-term success.
Stability & Practical Support
Safe housing, transportation, case management, and employment support help remove the practical barriers that can make stability difficult to reach. Each mother receives guidance shaped around her needs and goals.
Growth & Family Support
Life skills, mentoring, parenting education, and faith-filled community help mothers develop confidence, healthy relationships, and the tools to build a strong future for their families.
Our Program Path
A mother’s journey is supported one step at a time.
She reaches out and begins the application process.
She enters a safe, stable home environment.
Staff help create a personal plan forward.
Classes build parenting, budgeting, and life skills.
Employment support builds independence.
She saves money, has transportation, and has a future plan.
She has housing, childcare, and employment, building a new stable home.
Our Staff
A committed team serving mothers with compassion, wisdom, and practical support.
Jami Karst
Executive Director
Eric Karst
Development Director
House & Program Team
Mentors, case management, operations, and resident support.
Church & Community Partners
We are supported by generous individuals, churches, families, and organizations.
Manna Fellowship Church
Rock Brook Church
Alternatives to Abortion
Alliance for Life
American Printing Services
Financial Stewardship
Trusted support. Lasting impact.
Eben Ministries is a nonprofit 501(c)(3). Donors help provide safe housing, transportation, mentoring, parenting education, life skills, and daily care for mothers and babies.
Missouri maternity home tax credits may allow eligible donors to reduce their Missouri tax liability while supporting life-changing work.
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Transparency & Trust
Accountability
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry
- EIN: 84-4948557
- Candid profile available
- Missouri maternity home tax credit information
- Annual reports and financial documents
Together, we are changing generations.
Your gift, time, prayers, and partnership help mothers move from crisis to stability and give their children a stronger foundation.