Heather Veitch
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Heather Veitch is an American
former-stripper
, turned Christian missionary who reaches out to women working in strip clubs, offering resources on pursuing a life outside of the adult entertainment industry. She is the founder of the Christian ministry
JC's Girls, based out of Las Vegas, Nevada
.
Veitch is a frequent speaker, working with both secular and religious audiences throughout the United States. Her expertise and knowledge in reaching out to women working in local strip clubs has been utilized throughout the world by organizations seeking to develop like-minded ministries.
. Their primary focus includes visiting local strip clubs in order to extend an invitation to attend church. Their friendly, nonjudgmental approach includes offering small gift packages along with ministry contact information. Additionally, the ministry participates in the annual AVN Adult Entertainment Expo
held in Las Vegas. The organization has set up an exhibitor booth during the convention, presenting a message to entertainers and patrons alike with a simple message. "There is nothing you have ever done that God would not forgive you for!"
The organization has been successful in developing chapter ministries across the United States. These chapters include JCs Girls of San Diego; JCs Girls of Austin, Texas
; JCs Girls of Las Vegas; and JCs Girls of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
In 2007, Veitch began partnering with Annie Lobert
of Hookers for Jesus on a joint media project entitled, "Saving Sex City." However, the project was short lived and , Veitch and Lobert were no longer producing new episodes.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
former-stripper
Stripper
A stripper is a professional erotic dancer who performs a contemporary form of striptease at strip club establishments, public exhibitions, and private engagements. Unlike in burlesque, the performer in the modern Americanized form of stripping minimizes the interaction of customer and dancer,...
, turned Christian missionary who reaches out to women working in strip clubs, offering resources on pursuing a life outside of the adult entertainment industry. She is the founder of the Christian ministry
Christian ministry
In Christianity, ministry is an activity carried out by Christians to express or spread their faith. 2003's Encyclopedia of Christianity defines it as "carrying forth Christ's mission in the world", indicating that it is "conferred on each Christian in baptism." It is performed by all Christians...
JC's Girls, based out of Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
.
Veitch is a frequent speaker, working with both secular and religious audiences throughout the United States. Her expertise and knowledge in reaching out to women working in local strip clubs has been utilized throughout the world by organizations seeking to develop like-minded ministries.
JCs Girls Ministry
JC's Girls is an international, faith-based organization that reaches out and offers spiritual support to women working in the sex industrySex industry
The sex industry consists of businesses which either directly or indirectly provide sex-related products and services or adult entertainment...
. Their primary focus includes visiting local strip clubs in order to extend an invitation to attend church. Their friendly, nonjudgmental approach includes offering small gift packages along with ministry contact information. Additionally, the ministry participates in the annual AVN Adult Entertainment Expo
AVN Adult Entertainment Expo
The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo is a trade show held each January in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is sponsored by the Adult Video News Magazine . The 2010 AVN Awards show was held during the Expo at the nearby Palms Casino Resort. The AEE is the largest pornography industry trade show in the United...
held in Las Vegas. The organization has set up an exhibitor booth during the convention, presenting a message to entertainers and patrons alike with a simple message. "There is nothing you have ever done that God would not forgive you for!"
The organization has been successful in developing chapter ministries across the United States. These chapters include JCs Girls of San Diego; JCs Girls of Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
; JCs Girls of Las Vegas; and JCs Girls of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
In 2007, Veitch began partnering with Annie Lobert
Annie Lobert
Annie Lobert is an American former call girl and sex industry worker, who founded the international Christian ministry Hookers for Jesus...
of Hookers for Jesus on a joint media project entitled, "Saving Sex City." However, the project was short lived and , Veitch and Lobert were no longer producing new episodes.
Pussycat Preacher documentary
In 2007, Veitch's life and ministry were presented in a documentary. Directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker Bill Day, the film revealed the inside story of Veitch's life and her struggle to start a ministry for women in the sex industry. The film primarily focuses on Heather, along with the team of Christian women who join her to become JC’s Girls, and Pastor Matt Brown of Sandal's Church in Riverside, California. The film highlights the pastor's efforts to support Veitch's endeavor, while facing opposition from his local congregation.Personal life
Veitch lives in Henderson, Nevada. She is married to Ike Dweck and is the mother of five children, including a set of triplets born via in vitro fertilization in 2009.External links
- Pussycat Preacher Official Documentary Website
- JC's Girls Ministry Website
- The Holy Hottie (UK Channel 4 programme, broadcast 2006-10-17)