About / Herbie Newell
Herbie Newell

Herbie Newell is president & executive director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. He holds a Master’s of Business Administration in Accounting from Samford University. Under Herbie’s leadership, Lifeline has increased international outreach to 25 countries through adoption and strategic orphan care, obtained licensure in 17 states, and established the foster care arm at Lifeline.

Opinion: Adoption is a unifying answer in the baby bust debate
The Baptist Paper
For decades, data scientists have warned about declining birth rates, the so-called “baby bust.”...
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Christians, IVF, and when life begins
Today, we’re talking about how Christians can wisely and compassionately think about in vitro...
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The reality of adoption and foster care in the U.S.
Today, we’re talking about adoption and foster care in the U.S. Welcome to the...
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What should I know about the pro-life movement after Roe?
Welcome to episode #348 on The ERLC Podcast where our goal is to help...
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How Christians can answer the call of the orphan care crisis
Our world is marked by war, disease, disasters, and political shortcomings. Jesus guaranteed that...
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There Are No Mere Mortals
Embracing the dignity of all people, in word and deed
When God created the world, man had incredible freedom, important responsibility, and inordinate adventure. ...
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3 ways Christians can remember the people of Haiti
Showing generosity to a joyful people amid tragedy
Filder Hilaire was a schoolteacher before being called to something different. Born in Haiti,...
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Why international adoption is still a viable instrument in child welfare
After decades of steady growth, the landscape of international adoption has shifted dramatically in...
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The Church and the Orphan Crisis: Creating an Adoption Culture
America’s children are facing a crisis. Many are displaced from their homes, vulnerable, and...
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Adoption and foster care, special needs, and mental health
Adoption, foster care, and special needs are all important areas that affect many families,...
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The Church and the Orphan Crisis: Creating an Adoption Culture
How can the church address the orphan crisis in America? Brent Leatherwood hosts a...
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Vulnerable Children and the Gospel: From Victims to Victors
Herbie Newell gives a brief talk on Vulnerable Children and the Gospel: From Victims to...
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