Sharing Gospel Hope to Birth Mothers
How do we care for birth mothers who are going through unplanned pregnancies?
GUEST
Christie Mac Segars, VP of Domestic Programs
holds a Bachelors from Samford University and a Masters in Social Work from The University of Alabama. She has been the Domestic Director at Lifeline since March of 2013. She is passionate about taking the gospel to hurting families and the ministry of reconciliation and redemption that exists in the various domestic programs. She and her husband Croft have three daughters, Ila, Elizabeth, and Harris.
Christy Harmon, Pregnancy Counseling Program Director
holds a Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Alabama. She has enjoyed being on the Lifeline team since October of 2013. She is thankful to be a part of the amazing work that God is doing through Lifeline, and especially enjoys sharing the hope of the gospel with women facing an unplanned pregnancy.
Christie Mac Segars, VP of Domestic Programs
holds a Bachelors from Samford University and a Masters in Social Work from The University of Alabama. She has been the Domestic Director at Lifeline since March of 2013. She is passionate about taking the gospel to hurting families and the ministry of reconciliation and redemption that exists in the various domestic programs. She and her husband Croft have three daughters, Ila, Elizabeth, and Harris.
Christy Harmon, Pregnancy Counseling Program Director
holds a Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Alabama. She has enjoyed being on the Lifeline team since October of 2013. She is thankful to be a part of the amazing work that God is doing through Lifeline, and especially enjoys sharing the hope of the gospel with women facing an unplanned pregnancy.
RESOURCES
It is not too late to participate in Orphan Sunday 2020 (global day of observance is November 8, but your church may choose to recognize the day on a different Sunday).
Check out our free downloadable resources to allow your church to learn about the orphan crisis, advocate for vulnerable children around the world, and be moved to action.
Resources include prayer prompts, bulletin inserts, videos to use in services or in classroom settings, small group Bible lessons, and more. Visit lifelinechild.org/orphan-sunday/ or click the link in the show notes.
Interested in learning more about adoption? For those seeking to adopt, we have recently produced a free eBook to help you financially prepare for the journey. Filled with tips, resources, contact information for grant organizations, and more.
It is not too late to participate in Orphan Sunday 2020 (global day of observance is November 8, but your church may choose to recognize the day on a different Sunday).
Check out our free downloadable resources to allow your church to learn about the orphan crisis, advocate for vulnerable children around the world, and be moved to action.
Resources include prayer prompts, bulletin inserts, videos to use in services or in classroom settings, small group Bible lessons, and more. Visit lifelinechild.org/orphan-sunday/ or click the link in the show notes.
Interested in learning more about adoption? For those seeking to adopt, we have recently produced a free eBook to help you financially prepare for the journey. Filled with tips, resources, contact information for grant organizations, and more.
HOST
Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.
LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES
The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.
Creators and Guests
Host
Herbie Newell
Herbie Newell serves as the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services, holds an MBA in Accounting from Samford University and brings years of experience from his work as an independent auditor at WAKM Companies, LLC. Serving as Lifeline's Executive Director since 2003, Herbie has significantly expanded international outreach, obtained licensure in 17 states, and led the establishment of the foster care arm. A passionate advocate, he co-founded (un)adopted in 2009, focusing on equipping orphaned children with life skills for community transformation. Herbie, also the author of "Image Bearers: Shifting from Pro-birth to Pro-Life," emphasizes that being pro-life extends beyond opposing abortion, urging a broader ethic that includes fighting for racial equality and embracing every individual with the love of Christ. Herbie and his wife, Ashley, reside in Birmingham, Alabama, and are the parents to three children.
Host
Rick Morton
As Vice President of Engagement, Rick Morton shepherds the ministry’s outreach to individual, church, and organizational ministry partners as well as the ministry’s commitment to publishing resources that aid families and churches in discipling orphans and vulnerable children. Prior to Lifeline, Rick served for 15 years as a college and seminary professor, and he also served local churches in Tennessee, Louisiana, and Mississippi. He is an accomplished writer and sought after speaker. Most notably, Rick is the co-author of the popular Orphanology: Awakening to Gospel-centered Adoption and Orphan Care and the author of KnowOrphans: Mobilizing the Church for Global Orphanology. Rick and his lovely wife Denise have been married for over 32 years, and they have 3 children, all of whom joined their family through international adoption. God has continued to grow their family, and he now enjoys the role of “Doc” to his precious granddaughter!