Kristen New pictured above.
Kristen New
Kristen New grew up in a non-believing environment. She never stepped foot into a church or opened a bible. She was left to her own devices regarding right, wrong and morality. She describes her teenage/young adult years as “making herself and her own beliefs her God.” One of those beliefs was feminism. Excited to put her beliefs into action, Kristen received a master’s degree in social work at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and then took her first job as an abortion counselor at a clinic for women.
One day Kristen was asked to assist with a second trimester abortion. During this procedure, Kristen saw on the ultrasound, that this was not the “blob of tissue” as she had always been told, but a living human being who had a will to live. As she watched in horror, the truth of this reality and what she had been a part of for the last few years, penetrated her spirit. She left the abortion clinic shortly after.
Kristen then went on to work in an environment where there were a lot of Christians placed around her. They spoke about Christ openly and she felt like that was fine for them, but not for her. Until one day, she was literally and unexplainably blinded, and the Lord restored her site through prayer. Kristen was then led to Christ and Christianity through seeking God.
The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Exodus 4:11
For I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are things I will do; I will not forsake them.” Isaiah 42:16
Kristen shares her powerful Saul/Paul conversion story with the high school students, the truth of abortion, the gift of the Lord, and the miracle of life.
One day Kristen was asked to assist with a second trimester abortion. During this procedure, Kristen saw on the ultrasound, that this was not the “blob of tissue” as she had always been told, but a living human being who had a will to live. As she watched in horror, the truth of this reality and what she had been a part of for the last few years, penetrated her spirit. She left the abortion clinic shortly after.
Kristen then went on to work in an environment where there were a lot of Christians placed around her. They spoke about Christ openly and she felt like that was fine for them, but not for her. Until one day, she was literally and unexplainably blinded, and the Lord restored her site through prayer. Kristen was then led to Christ and Christianity through seeking God.
The Lord said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Exodus 4:11
For I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are things I will do; I will not forsake them.” Isaiah 42:16
Kristen shares her powerful Saul/Paul conversion story with the high school students, the truth of abortion, the gift of the Lord, and the miracle of life.
Nikki Schaefer
Like Kristen, Nikki received a master’s degree in social work in St. Louis, Missouri...but at the other school - St. Louis University. After receiving her degree, Nikki also counseled women experiencing a crisis pregnancy. Yet Nikki worked on the “other side”- at two pro-life organizations – Catholic Services and Birthright. Nikki Schaefer pairs up with Kristen in the high school presentation to share her experiences working as a pro-life counselor, her own personal pro-life stories and her own powerful conversion story.
Nikki and Kristen, stand together as one – as a former abortion counselor and pro-life counselor- sharing with the students that God is the answer, that He is the author and creator of all LIFE, and that He has a special plan for each one of their lives.
“For I know that plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give your hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Nikki and Kristen, stand together as one – as a former abortion counselor and pro-life counselor- sharing with the students that God is the answer, that He is the author and creator of all LIFE, and that He has a special plan for each one of their lives.
“For I know that plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give your hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11