IMPACT
MEETING PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE
Red Bird Ministries brings a deep understanding of what healing really means for grieving parents. "Acceptance really isn't that you're okay that it happened, but just that you live in the reality that it did," Kelly explains. "We meet people exactly where they are, but we love them enough not to leave them there. We try to really honor that journey for them and never push to for what they're not ready, but always invite them to something more when they are."
This profound insight shapes how they use the platform to support families - creating spaces where both grief and joy can coexist, where memories can be honored, and where healing can happen at each person's own pace.
Red Bird's approach is deeply thoughtful and person-centered. This philosophy extends to their use of technology: "When used for good, it can really make such a huge impact in one's life... not to replace human touch and human connection, but to be a bridge that builds to form relationships between people."
CONNECTING THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES
The impact of Red Bird Ministries extends far beyond numbers. The platform's ability to facilitate meaningful relationships is perfectly illustrated by one powerful story. Two families - one in Louisiana, one in Kentucky - whose infants passed away on the same day found each other through the community. What began in the app's private messaging evolved into genuine friendship.
"They were able to form a relationship through the community... and the following summer, they actually met in person," Kelly shares. "There's so much good that's being done, even if we're not even aware of it sometimes."
CREATING SAFE SPACES
Through Disciple's flexible features, Red Bird Ministries has created a sanctuary that's vastly different from traditional social media. While Facebook bombards grieving families with ads, unrelated content, and constant distractions, their Disciple platform provides a focused, protected environment where healing can happen naturally.
"This is a place where people can come and honor their child openly and freely," Kelly explains. “Here, families find others who truly understand – who know exactly what this journey feels like.”
Without the noise of social media, without the fear of judgment, and without commercial interruptions, families can focus on what matters most: remembering their children and supporting each other through both difficult anniversaries and moments of joy.
WHAT'S NEXT FOR RED BIRD MINISTRIES?
Red Bird Ministries continues to expand its support offerings. Current initiatives include:
Developing resources for hospitals to support families during pregnancy loss
Growing their network of professional support across states
Planning events for significant dates like International Suicide Remembrance Day
Expanding their training programs for both peer leaders and professionals
Through their partnership with Disciple, Red Bird Ministries is breaking down barriers to support and creating connections that transform the journey through grief from one of isolation to one of shared understanding and hope.
You can learn more about Red Bird Ministries on their website: https://www.redbird.love/
