Honoring our Global Partner on International Women's Day
The latest episode of the Defender podcast delves into the celebration of International Women's Day by highlighting the work of Global Orphan Care Partner in Pakistan. The episode sheds light on Christina and her husband Hanoch's incredible journey, where they answered God's call to serve in Pakistan and set up a comprehensive ministry that caters to the needs of the vulnerable in the country.
GUEST
Christina, alongside her husband Hanoch, answered God's call to serve in Pakistan, transitioning from their previous life in the UK. Despite the known challenges and Christina's health concerns, they stepped out on faith, moving to Pakistan in 2012. In their dedicated service, they established a robust ministry, comprising 60 churches, 6 schools, 22 sewing schools, 4 safe homes for vulnerable children, Sunday school outreach, women's transformation initiatives, a dignity project, a medical health center, a training center, and ongoing construction of a Mission Outreach Center.
HOST
Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.
CO-HOST
Dr. Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.
RESOURCES
Globally, the vast majority of orphans cannot be adopted due to political, cultural, and legal constraints. Lifeline is committed to caring for these vulnerable children and sharing the gospel in these inaccessible locations. Your church can partner with Lifeline to provide resources and support to ministries that raise, educate, and minister to orphans, giving them a hopeful future. Get more information on how to partner with Global Orphan Care ministries at lifelinechild.org/global.
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.
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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!