In Loving Memory of Pastor Al Howard

Founder of His Nesting Place
April 26, 1939 – March 5, 2026

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For more than 43 years, Pastor Al Howard faithfully answered God's call to defend the unborn, care for mothers in crisis, and proclaim the hope of Jesus Christ. As the founder, pastor, and visionary behind His Nesting Place, he dedicated his life to creating a refuge where every mother would be met with compassion, every baby would be valued, and every soul would hear the Gospel.

Pastor Al was a man of unwavering faith whose boldness for Christ never wavered. He was loving, kind, compassionate, and full of joy. His sense of humor could brighten any room, and his genuine care made every person feel seen and loved. To the mothers of His Nesting Place, he was far more than a pastor. He loved them as if they were his own daughters, walking beside them through their fears, celebrating their victories, and reminding them that they were deeply loved by God.

Through God's grace, Pastor Al helped save the lives of more than 5,000 babies from abortion. He was also instrumental in helping lead Operation Rescue and spent decades sharing the Gospel, leading countless people to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. His life reflected the words of Proverbs 24:11:

"Rescue them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain." (KJV)

Though Pastor Al is now home with the Lord, the mission God gave him continues.

Today, his wife, Pastor Judy Howard, faithfully carries on the spiritual ministry of His Nesting Place by counseling, discipling, and ministering to the mothers with the same love and biblical foundation they established together. His daughter, Geri Guzman, serves as Director of the maternity home, leading the day to day operations and continuing the vision God placed on Pastor Al's heart over four decades ago.

As we move forward, our commitment remains unchanged. We will continue to preserve the heartbeat of His Nesting Place by providing a safe haven for mothers in need, protecting the lives of the unborn, sharing the love and truth of Jesus Christ, and rescuing those whom God places in our path.

We believe there is no greater way to honor Pastor Al's life than by faithfully continuing the work the Lord entrusted to him. His legacy is not only found in the thousands of babies whose lives were saved, but also in every mother who discovered hope, every family that was restored, and every soul that came to know Jesus Christ.

His race is finished, but the mission continues.

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)