We are Billy and Lauren Bourne, Founders of I Am Fruitful, and we're honored that you've stopped by to see what we're about!

 

When we got married in 2008, we thought having kids would be easy. Love, Marriage, Baby Carriage. That's how it works, right? But when we got a call from a nurse who said, "It's going to be really hard for you to ever get pregnant," we felt like we slammed headfirst into a brick wall. We had to choose that day (and many days after) what we were going to believe.

It was a hard road and a struggle to conceive all 5 of our precious children, but we are so blessed to have 2 on this earth and 3 in Heaven. As we walked through a lonely season of invasive tests, fertility procedures, meds, miscarriages, and a storm of emotions... God showed up in a miraculous way, taught us so much about who He is, and gave us hope to press on. Now, it's our desire to come alongside other couples who are going through a similar season.

 
 
 

Meet the Team

Portraits by Erin Stetson

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Lauren Bourne

President & Founder

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Billy Bourne

Development Director

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Tara Warfel

Shipping+ Special Projects

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Ashley Elin

Hope Box Coordinator

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Michelle Morris

Accounting

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La Shai Hamilton

Office Volunteer

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Amanda Hogue

Website + Retreat Leader

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Monica Walters

Hope Gathering Coordinator

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Arika Dreadfulwater

Office Volunteer

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Lauren Bantham

Admin Assistant + Retreat Leader

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Jenafer Aubrey

Social Media

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Haley Barton

Fundraising + Events

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Sarah Eslinger

Editor+ Worship Leader

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Erin Stetson

Photographer

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Pam Grosse

Special Projects

 

Board Members

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Lauren Bourne

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Billy Bourne

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David Grosse

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Katie Mendoza

Our Mission

I AM FRUITFUL was created to inspire hope in those trying to conceive, dealing with infertility, and suffering through loss and miscarriage.  Through unique programs and resources, we desire to encourage and uplift those struggling with infertility. Our goal is to come alongside couples as a major source of encouragement during their season of waiting.

Our Vision

We desire to become a leading resource for Christian couples trying to conceive (TTC). We are on a mission to change the face of what infertility looks like in the Christian TTC community so that through this struggle we can be a light to those who don't know the Lord. We are committed to seeing lives changed, babies born, and marriages restored.

We have a vision where

  • no one would feel alone through infertility

  • every parent who loses a child is comforted and supported in a meaningful way

  • husbands are provided quality resources to better understand and support their wives

  • infertility in the Christian community looks different from infertility elsewhere

  • churches have a life-changing resource to provide couples who are struggling alone

  • marriages are transformed during this season and not torn apart

  • we become the hands and feet of Jesus, creating a culture in which healings, miracles, and freedom are the norm and not the exception in the world of (in)fertility.

I AM FRUITFUL is committed to coming alongside couples to help them experience Christ in a more personal and fulfilling way during their season of waiting.

It's a grand vision! Good thing we serve a grand God!

Our Values

  • We highly value life, family, pregnancy, and adoption.

  • God's truth is the foundation of everything we do.

  • Doing things with excellence is important to us.

  • Kindness, compassion, and motivation and are key.

Our Programs & Resources