The Anderson Family's Unforgettable Adoption Journey – Part Two
Today on the podcast, Kenny and Kristen Anderson join us again with an update on their adoption. In August, we talked with the Andersons as they were about to head to China to bring home their daughter. Listen to part two as they share of life after coming home.
GUESTS
Kenny and Kristen Anderson have been pursuing international adoption over the last 3.5 years. They have a biological daughter named Brooklyn and this year they brought home their daughter, Hannah, from China.
GUESTS
Kenny and Kristen Anderson have been pursuing international adoption over the last 3.5 years. They have a biological daughter named Brooklyn and this year they brought home their daughter, Hannah, from China.
HOST
Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.
CO-HOST
Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.
Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.
RESOURCES
Although adoption is a beautiful response to God’s command to care for the fatherless, the vast majority of orphans will never be adopted. Our Global Orphan Care ministry was born out of a desire to reach these vulnerable children. This ministry equips caregivers with the knowledge of holistic care, provides children with job and life skills training, and serves alongside local churches already ministering to the vulnerable in their area. Partners like you enable vulnerable children to have their futures transformed by the hope of the gospel.
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 Senior 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!