Integrating Faith and Education: A Conversation with Dr. David Dockery
In this episode, Dr. Rick Morton interviews Dr. David Dockery at the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Dockery, a member of Lifeline’s pastoral advisory board, shares his appreciation for Lifeline Children’s Services and their mission to support vulnerable children and families. Dr. Dockery highlights his involvement with the International Alliance for Christian Education (IACE), which aims to unify and strengthen Christian education from pre-K to PhD levels. The conversation touches on the need to integrate a biblical worldview into all aspects of education, countering the fragmentation and compartmentalization seen in higher education. Dr. Morton and Dr. Dockery discuss the challenges faced by Christian social workers and the importance of maintaining a gospel-centered approach in their work. They emphasize the need for theological education to equip church leaders to connect their faith with social justice and mercy ministries, ultimately fostering a holistic Christian approach to addressing the world’s brokenness.
GUEST
David S. Dockery has served as the 10th President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary since September 27, 2022. He also serves as distinguished Professor of Theology, Executive Editor of the Southwestern Journal of Theology, and Director of the Dockery Center for Global Evangelical Theology. He is regarded as one of the most recognized leaders and senior statesmen in the world of Christian higher education.
HOST
Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.
CO-HOST
Dr. Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children's Services.
MID YEAR UPDATE
We’re past the mid-way point of the year, and what a journey it has been. We’ve seen incredible growth, inspiring stories, and countless lives touched by our mission to provide love and care to vulnerable children and families. As we reflect on the first half of the year, we are reminded that our work is far from over. There are still so many children who need our help, and we cannot do it without your support.
Today, we’re asking for your partnership to continue this vital work. Your donations enable us to provide critical services, from adoption and foster care to family preservation and orphan care. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant impact. Join us in making the second half of this year even more impactful than the first. Visit LifelineChild.org/Donate to give today. Together, we can continue to bring gospel hope and transformation to children and families in need.
We’re past the mid-way point of the year, and what a journey it has been. We’ve seen incredible growth, inspiring stories, and countless lives touched by our mission to provide love and care to vulnerable children and families. As we reflect on the first half of the year, we are reminded that our work is far from over. There are still so many children who need our help, and we cannot do it without your support.
Today, we’re asking for your partnership to continue this vital work. Your donations enable us to provide critical services, from adoption and foster care to family preservation and orphan care. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a significant impact. Join us in making the second half of this year even more impactful than the first. Visit LifelineChild.org/Donate to give today. Together, we can continue to bring gospel hope and transformation to children and families in need.
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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.
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Creators and Guests
Host
Rick Morton
As 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!
Guest
Dr. David Dockery
David S. Dockery has served as the 10th President of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary since September 27, 2022. He also serves as distinguished Professor of Theology, Executive Editor of the Southwestern Journal of Theology, and Director of the Dockery Center for Global Evangelical Theology. He is regarded as one of the most recognized leaders and senior statesmen in the world of Christian higher education.