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!
Appears in 557 Episodes
Best of 2020: The Pursuit of Christ-Centered Masculinity
Rick Burgess, co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show “Rick and Bubba Show" and author of "How to Be a Man, the Pursuit of Christ-Centered Masculinity" discuss...
Best of 2020: The McKinney Family Brings Their Son Home during COVID-19
The McKinney Family brings their son home from Bulgaria. Learn more about their journey and how God continues to be at work. Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director, sh...
Giving Your Time, Talents and Resources with Brittney Gilbert
We are all called to share and give our time, talents and resources. Learn more about how you can give in each of these areas.
Generosity with Anna Brooke and Cooper Johnson
Learn more about how generosity can transform lives through this season of giving. Anna Brooke and Cooper Johnson share how God is working through Lifeline one life at...
What Does the Bible Say about Generosity?
Brad Evangelista, lead pastor at CrossPointe Church in Columbus, Georgia, discusses what the Bible says about our responsibility to give.
Autumn's story of Hope through Foster Care and Adoption
Autumn Millett and Chris Johnson share how the family came together in one of the most unexpected ways.
The Connected Parent
Lisa Qualls, author of "The Connected Parent" shares her insight as a mother of 12 children.
A Biological Child's Perspective on Adoption
How adoption completed the Christenberry family. Adoption is not about creation but completion.
Sharing Gospel Hope to Birth Mothers
How do we care for birth mothers who are going through unplanned pregnancies?
Answered Prayers: Funding an Adoption
Craig Slay shares the dramatic way God answered prayers for a family to adopt and funded their pursuit.
Healing through Theraplay and Counseling
In the wake of a tragedy, learn how God's love has transformed Mo's life. Discover why Theraplay and therapy is needed for children.
Defend the Fatherless
Righteous anger spurs us to defend the fatherless.
Biblical Mandate for the Vulnerable
Pastor Chris challenges the Church and the community to hear the gospel call to care for the vulnerable. Learn how caring for the vulnerable changed Pastor Chris's vo...
Eurasia Adoptions through a Pandemic
The Eurasia team discusses how God continues to be at work in Eurasia during a pandemic.
China Adoptions through a Pandemic
Learn more about how families can engage internationally, specifically through adoption in China.
Adoption in Latin America
Learn more about how your family can adopt or encourage others to adopt from Latin America. Today we will hear from Beth Perez, Program Director of Latin America, and ...
New Foster Care Program in Columbia
Oscar and Beth Perez, join us today to discuss the new foster care program in Bogota, Columbia. We are seeing local believers go through the process with the governm...
Sam Collier's Adoption Journey, "A Greater Story."
Learn more about God's transformative power in rewriting Sam's story through adoption. "A Greater Story," shares Sam and his twin sister's adoption experience and His ...
The McKenney Family Brings Their Son Home during COVID-19
The McKenney Family brings their son home from Bulgaria. Learn more about their journey and how God continues to be at work. Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director, sh...
The Meyers Family Adopts from Haiti during Global Pandemic
Good news, the Meyers family welcomes home their two children from Haiti during a global pandemic. Learn more about how God continues to care for the most vulnerable e...