The Defender Bible Study

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through Acts 8:1-25 and prayers for Foster Care in the United States. Pray for the churches involved in foster care in both AL and SC and for these partnerships to expand into more than just recruitment of families, but holistic support of foster families and birth families and financial support. Financial Provision for our Foster Care Program-Pray that God will c...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell lead us through Acts 7:17-60 and prayers for our Lifeline’s Domestic Ministry. Pray that our country and its leadership would submit itself to the authority of God. Pray for more expectant mothers to choose life for their children. Pray for protection over the ministry of Lifeline. Pray for birthmothers who desire to make contact with their children. Pray...

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through Acts 6:8-7:16 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 Gosp...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Blake Wilson lead us through Acts 6:1-7 and prayers for the Dominican Republic. Pray for our team serving in-country Pray for relationships and continued favor with orphanage staff, localgovernment officials and the CCCWA Open doors for further Education in China Pray that God would open doors for holistic orphan care to take place and opportunities to share Lifeline t...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton lead us through Acts 5:12-42 and prayers for China. Pray for our team serving in-country Pray for relationships and continued favor with orphanage staff, local government officials and the CCCWA Open doors for further Education in China Pray that God would open doors for holistic orphan care to take place and opportunities to share Lifeline training pro...

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through Acts4:32-5:11 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...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Jason Sampler lead us through Acts 4:1-31 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 vulnerable...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Blake Wilson lead us through Acts 3:1-26 and prayers for Haiti. Pray for the people of Haiti as continuedunrest takes place. In the last several months, there has been a heightened political climate, with many protests and demonstrations taking place. Pray that the Lord’s sovereignty will reign above the corruption, and that its people will turn their hearts to Christ...

Join us as Herbie Newell and David Wooten lead us through Acts 2:42-47 and prayers for Brazil. Pray for the local church and missionaries residing in Brazil that they will be united, encouraged, and bold. Pray for truth and conviction for the people of Brazil. There is a great amount of poverty, liberalism, and societal issues that impact the people of Brazil. Pray for the leaders of the country t...

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through Acts 2:14-41 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 the United States and Pakistan. Pray for wisdom for developing hope as they make decisions in helping guide the work of unadopted in Pakistan Pray for S and U, directors i...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell lead us through Acts 2:1-13 and prayers for Birthmothers. Pray that they willcome to know the Lord and His redeeming love. That God will open their eyes to see that they and their children are made in the image of God and are thus valuable. God will lead women to choose life for the baby and that they will consider adoption Pray that women will reach out...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Rick Morton lead us through Acts 1:12-26 and prayers for Ukraine. Pray for a family pursuing their 3rdadoption from Ukraine!  They are adopting an aging out child who they have hosted. Praise the Lord for families who have a heart for older children. Pray for a tricky situation with an expat family who was asked to adopt a little girl from an Ukrainian orphanage! Pray...

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through Acts 1:1-11 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 their heart. Pra...

Join us as Herbie Newell and David Wooten lead us through “Basic Christianity” Chapter 11 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 that the Lord would continue to ignite the hearts of believers in India to care for orphans and widows. Pray s...

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through “Basic Christianity” Chapter 10 and prayers for Lifeline’s Families Count ministry . Will you ask the Lord to send parents in every location where Families Count is so that they may hear the Gospel and be restored to Him? We are preparing for a fall church training here in September. Will you ask the Lord to grant our staff discernment as we reach out to a...

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through “Basic Christianity” Chapter 9 and prayers for Peru. Pray for the children of Peru: that they would hear the gospel & would also be sustained in their times of difficulty and waiting. Pray for the government to create better advocacy policies for the children to be declared abandoned to be eligible for adoption or to be reunited with biological familie...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell lead us through “Basic Christianity” Chapter 8 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 (un)adopted opportunities in the country of Ethiopia. Pray for the Department of State’s co...

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through “Basic Christianity” Chapter 7 and prayers for Liberia. Country For the government of Liberia, that people will take a stand against corruption and peace would prevail. For the Church in Liberia – that churches would have purity of doctrine and godly leaders to be raised up. REAP Ministry o Pray for the ministry of REAP, our partner that trainsand equips o...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton lead us through “Basic Christianity” Chapter 6 and prayers for Guatemala. Country/Government Pray that the gospel will go forward brightly in the midst of such a “religious” (but not Christ-centered) culture Children  Pray for the children in Guatemala  Many children reside in orphanages. Pray for them as they grow up in places without a family. Pray fo...

Join us as Herbie Newell and David Wooten lead us through “Basic Christianity” Chapter 5 and prayers for Bulgaria. Waiting Children : There are many children on the waiting child list in Bulgaria. These children are typically older, larger sibling groups, or children with severe medical special needs.  The majority of these children receive little to neglectful care and the orphanage conditions ar...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Blake Wilson lead us through “Basic Christianity” Chapter 4 and prayers for Honduras. The Children  For all the children in care of DINAF. For them to know Christ and know their value in Him. Government Pray for the transitions that will take place in the government due to the recent presidential elections in Honduras. Pray that we build stronger relationships with ind...

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through “Basic Christianity” Chapter 3 and prayers for Uganda. Government and Church 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 orphans. Pray for sound doctrine and for the Church...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell lead us through “Basic Christianity” Chapter 2 and prayers for Costa Rica. PANI:  Pray for PANI staff as they evaluate children and families. Pray specifically that they will improve their dossier review/approval timeliness. Pray for the Council of Adoptions (board of directors who have the final say in dossier approvals and matching after PANI makes thei...

Join us as Herbie Newell leads us through “Basic Christianity” Chapter 1 and prayers for Romania. Pray for wisdom and discernment for our Lifeline team: Josh, Jana, Brianna, and Toria. Praise the Lord for David Wooten and the strong relationship he has with the Romanian people! Pray as he gives insight and guidance while working in this difficult country. Praise the Lord for Jana and Brianna’s tim...

Join us as Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton lead us through Luke 24:36-53 and prayers for Hong Kong. Families in process:  For our staff to be equipped to lead these families well and that God would provide for families needs in process. For God to bring more families who are mission-minded and especially have a heart for older children/significant special needs. Waiting children: that God would...