Faith and Education: Conversation with Chuck Wolfe
Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton are joined by Chuck Wolfe, the founder and CEO of Faith Academics. They talk about the importance of Christian education in various settings and his passion for blending faith and learning.
In this episode, Chuck Wolfe joins the podcast and talks about the importance of Christian education and his passion for blending faith and learning.
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.
GUEST
Chuck Wolfe joins us from Tampa, Florida and is the founder and CEO of Faith Academics, an innovative education model founded on the belief that that every student is an image bearer of the Creator, possesses unique talents, gifts and passions, and has a distinct purpose that only they can fulfill. His career in the fields of law, business and education and his volunteer work through the years has fostered his passion for faith-based education for students in the U.S. and around the world.
RESOURCES
Share the Story is our annual fundraising dinner, held this year on October 25 in Birmingham. Or, you can also find a banquet happening soon near you. These nights are a wonderful opportunity to hear stories of how Lifeline is taking gospel hope to vulnerable children and families. For table reservations or for more information, visit lifelinechild.org/banquet.
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.
Adoption Funding E-Book: https://lifelinechild.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/funding_your_adoption.pdf
Adoption Funding E-Book: https://lifelinechild.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/funding_your_adoption.pdf
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!