The Defender Bible Study

Join us as Herbie Newell and Jason Sampler lead us through the second part of a 4-part series recapping the writings of Luke (Luke & Acts) as well as prayers for Honduras. For all the children in care of DINAF. For them to know Christ and know their value in Him. Pray for the transitions that will take place in the government due them recently signing Hague.  Pray that we build stronger relati...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell lead us through the second part of a 4-part series recapping the writings of Luke (Luke & Acts) as well as prayers for Hong Kong. Pray for the Gospel to continue to spread in Hong Kong and that the local believers will manifest the gospel to vulnerable children and families.  Pray for the safety for Mother’s Choice staff, foster families and caregiver...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Rick Morton lead us through the first part of a 4-part series recapping the writings of Luke (Luke & Acts) as well as prayers for Uganda. Government of Uganda: For God to reveal himself to the judges, probation office panel, and those who make decisions regarding orphan care.  Church in Uganda: For God to strengthen Ugandan families and grow more desire to care for...

Join us as Herbie Newell delivers a message on Pride from Northport Baptist Church and leads us in praying for Domestic Foster Care. For hosting churches for classes the rest of this year: Christ Fellowship, Northpark, Shades Mountain, Altadena Valley, Summit Crossings, and Faith Assembly. That our partnerships with DHR and DSS will deepen. Children in care: Salvation. For healing from the trauma...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Blake Wilson lead us through Acts 28:17-30 and prayers for Costa Rica. PANI - That the Lord would reach their hearts to help them better know Him personally That the Lord would provide them wisdom, encouragement, & resources as they evaluate children/ families and work hard to advocate for better processes, too. Specifically, pray for our major contacts there and l...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Tim Crist lead us through Acts 28:1-16 and prayers for Hong Kong. Pray for the Gospel to continue to spread in Hong Kong and that the local believers will manifest the gospel to vulnerable children and families. Pray that believers would trust in the sovereignty of the Lord Wednesday- Waiting Children Pray for more local families to be open to significant medical speci...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton lead us through Acts 27:1-44 and prayers for Hungary. Pray for the families in process as they wait.  Pray for the 10 families who have dossiers registered at the Ministry.  Pray we start seeing younger referrals again.  Pray for the discrimination against the Roma child and population as a whole.  Pray the Lord would protect these children from discrim...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Tim Crist lead us through Acts 26:1-32 and prayers for Foster Care. For hosting churches for classes the rest of this year: Christ Fellowship, Northpark, Shades Mountain, Altadena Valley, Summit Crossings, and Faith Assembly. Financial Provision for our Foster Care Program  Our partnerships with DHR and DSS. That they will deepen and strengthen in trust specifically wi...

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through Acts 25:1-27 and prayers for Taiwan. Pray for our partners in Taiwan, Cathwel, that the Lord would sustain the work that they are doing in Taiwan with Birth mothers and vulnerable children.  Pray that the Lord would draw unbelieving workers at Cathwel to Himself, especially Grace.  Pray for growth in the partnership between Lifeline and Cathwel For the Gos...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton lead us through Acts 23:12-24:27 and prayers for the Lifeline's Counseling program. Pray that summer can be a time of connection and sweet memories for families, and that families who typically struggle because of lack of schedule can find ways to incorporate consistency. Pray that God works in the hearts of our parents to keep them focused on the etern...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Jason Sampler lead us through Acts 22:22-23:11 and prayers for the Lifeline's Domestic Adoption program. Pray that our country and its leadership would submit itself to the authority of God. Pray for the various state legislations on abortion and for this to impact federal legislation Pray for protection over the ministry of Lifeline. Pray for birthmothers who desire t...

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through Acts 21:37-22:21 and prayers for the Dominican Republic. La Baliza (of Niños de la Luz, the boys’ home we partner with in the DR) Pray that the boys who live at La Baliza will trust Christ as their Savior and know the love of their heavenly Father for them. Pray for unity and strength among the staff at the home – teachers/leaders/cooks/grounds keeper. Pra...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Blake Wilson lead us through Acts 21:27-40 and prayers for China. Pray for our in-country team that the spirit would soften their hearts to the gospel. Pray for continued favor with the CCCWA and new opportunities to manifest the gospel. Pray for approval of future hosting Kid’s Camps. Pray for approval for delegations to visit Lifeline and for us to clearly communicat...

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through Acts 21:1-26 and prayers for Colombia. That the church will be strengthened and the true gospel will spread in Colombia. Pray for them as the Church becomes more aware of the orphan crisis and as we progress in discipleship with the local churches. Specifically praying for the following churches: Renacer, Vida Bogota, La Libertad, and Vida Nuevo Pray the L...

Join us as Herbie Newell and David Wooten lead us through Acts 20:13-38 and prayers for Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan has 6 million people and 88% of the people practice Islam. Pray the Kyrgyz church would be strengthened and the gospel would multiply throughout the country! Pray for leaders to rise up in this country that will assist in the furtherance of the Gospel, as well as better care for vulnerabl...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell lead us through Acts 20:1-12 and prayers for Haiti. Pray for the people of Haiti and the heightened political climate they have been in since the beginning of this year. Pray that the Lord’s sovereignty will reign above the corruption, and that Haiti’s people will turn their hearts to Christ and His salvation. Pray for IBESR, Haiti’s Central Authority, as...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton lead us through Acts 19:11-41 and prayers for Brazil. Pray for the local church and missionaries residing in Brazil – that they will be united, encouraged, and bold Specifically for Melinda, Deborah, Gui, Vanessa and Betina (friends we made on a previous trip) as they are sharing the Gospel throughout Brazil. Pray for truth and conviction for the people...

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through Acts 18:24-19:10 and prayers for Pakistan. Pray that God will continue to strengthen local believers and specifically strengthen the faith of persecuted believers. Pray for relations between India and Pakistan. Pray for the unrest and terrorist attacks within the country. Pray for our partners to have wisdom as they make decisions in helping guide the prog...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Blake Wilson lead us through Acts 18:1-23 and prayers for Ukraine. Pray for one family.  They are pursuing their 3rd adoption from Ukraine!  They are adopting an aging out child who they have hosted. Praise the Lord for families like the Laws who have a heart for older children. Pray for more families who desire to adopt older children from such a hard and harsh place....

Join us as Herbie Newell and David Wooten lead us through Acts 17:16-34 and prayers for our Birthmother ministry. Pray that even this week we will get calls of expecting mothers who are not only desiring to know about adoption, but whose hearts are receptive towards the gospel. Pray that the women we serve will come to know the Lord and His redeeming love. Pray that God will open their eyes to see...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Jason Sampler lead us through Acts 17:1-15 and prayers for India. Pray for the church in India to be bold and steadfast. Pray that the Lord would raise up national Pastors and that the church would grow, even in the midst of persecution. Pray for the Gospel to go forth in these areas where it has not yet been proclaimed. Pray for people’s hearts to be softened to the G...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Jason Sampler lead us through Acts 16:16-40 and prayers for Togo. Pray that the Voodoo spirit would be torn down with the truth of Christ. Pray that the Church would rise up to engage in orphan care with the skills and abilities God has uniquely given them. Pray that God would raise up churches in the United States to champion a cause for the fatherless and put Togo on...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Tim Crist lead us through Acts 15:36-16:15 and prayers for Lifeline’s Families Count ministry. Praise the Lord for the fruit that we are seeing – for hearts transformed and lives committed anew to Jesus and His Gospel. Praise Him for adding churches and volunteers to the ministry and for continually going before us and leading us. Pray that the Lord will send churches...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Rick Morton lead us through Acts 15:1-35 and prayers for Peru. Pray for the Peru program as we no longer have any active families in process and pray for our team as we are taking a step back to evaluate the future of the program and how we can grow and advocate in Peru. Pray for the government of Peru and the central authority (DGA/MIMP) to make wise decisions about o...

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through Acts 14:1-28 and prayers for Ethiopia. Pray for the country as they are re-evaluating adoption laws and intercountry adoption. Pray for the Ethiopian government to find an ethical solution for the children in need of care. Pray for Unadopted opportunities in the country of Ethiopia Pray for DOS’s commitment to continued conversations with the Ethiopian gov...