Rick Morton

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 571 Episodes

The God Who Seeks the Outcast Part III

The God Who Seeks the Outcast Part III

Join us as Herbie Newell shares part of a message he had the privilege to preach at the Church at Brook Hills called "The God Who Seeks the Outcast". Praise the Lord ...

From Colombia with Oscar Perez, Sebastian Rodríguez and Ashley Newell

From Colombia with Oscar Perez, Sebastian Rodríguez and Ashley Newell

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Oscar Perez, Sebastian Rodríguez and Ashley Newell about the amazing things God is doing in Colombia.

The God Who Seeks the Outcast Part II

The God Who Seeks the Outcast Part II

Join us as Herbie Newell shares part of a message he had the privilege to preach at the Church at Brook Hills called "The God Who Seeks the Outcast". Praise the Lord ...

The God Who Seeks the Outcast Part I

The God Who Seeks the Outcast Part I

Join us as Herbie Newell shares part of a message he had the privilege to preach at the Church at Brook Hills called "The God Who Seeks the Outcast".

The Newells Colombia Mission Part II

The Newells Colombia Mission Part II

Join us as Herbie Newell and Ashley Newell talk about their experience with caregiver training in Colombia.

Interview with Summit Church’s Todd Unzicker

Interview with Summit Church’s Todd Unzicker

Join us as Herbie Newell talks missional adoption with Summit Church's Todd Unzicker.

Pastor Raphael Speaks at CAFO

Pastor Raphael Speaks at CAFO

Join us as Pastor Raphael Kajubi shares a testimony at CAFO of what God is doing through King Jesus Church in Busega, Uganda.

The Newells Colombia Mission Part I

The Newells Colombia Mission Part I

Join us as Herbie Newell recaps some of the highlights from the Newell Family's first week in Colombia.

5 Ways to Advocate for the Fatherless this Summer

5 Ways to Advocate for the Fatherless this Summer

Join us as Herbie Newell shares 5 ways that anyone can advocate for the father this summer.

Stand for Orphans with Rick & Bubba

Stand for Orphans with Rick & Bubba

Join us as Herbie Newell and family share about Lifeline's summer Stand for Orphans Campaign on the Rick & Bubba radio show.

Life, Race & Discipling Families with Trillia Newbell

Life, Race & Discipling Families with Trillia Newbell

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Trillia Newbell about Life, Race & Discipling Families.

Interview with (un)adopted’s Michael Edwards

Interview with (un)adopted’s Michael Edwards

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Michael Edwards and his vision for Lifeline through (un)adopted and LSET (Life Skills Education Training) and the upcoming R(un) fo...

Colombia Kids Camp

Colombia Kids Camp

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Meredith Crawford and Ferrah Poe about Colombia Kids Camp and Latin America adoption. To host in 2018 or advocate email kidscamp@l...

Best of: Danny Akin

Best of: Danny Akin

Join us on this Best of episode where Herbie Newell sat down with Southeastern Seminary President Danny Akin to talk adoption, social justice, and the church.

Discipling Children from Hard Places

Discipling Children from Hard Places

Join us as Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton discuss a recent webinar Dr. Rick hosted focusing on discipling children from hard places.

Funding Your Adoption Part II

Funding Your Adoption Part II

Join us in the second part of this series as Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell talk about creative ways of funding your adoption.

The God Who Seeks the Outcast

The God Who Seeks the Outcast

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Getting Started in International Adoption

Getting Started in International Adoption

Join us as Herbie Newell and Marcy Larson discuss getting started in International Adoption.

Advocating for the Vulnerable with Dan Darling

Advocating for the Vulnerable with Dan Darling

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dan Darling about ways that he and the ERLC are championing the rights of the vulnerable.

Lifeline Giving Day

Lifeline Giving Day

Join us as Herbie Newell and Austin Hardison discuss Lifeline's 1st Annual Giving Day on June 21, how people can get involved, and the 8 different causes it will go to...

God the Father: Four Marks of Sonship

God the Father: Four Marks of Sonship

Join us as Herbie Newell shares with us some great insight about the responsibility of men to live as image bearers and not like the culture in today's world.

Interview with Darrell Jordan

Interview with Darrell Jordan

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Darrell Jordan about adoption and foster care.

Funding Your Adoption

Funding Your Adoption

Join us as Herbie Newell and and Rich Metcalf talk about funding your adoption.

Costa Rica Adoption and Orphan Care

Costa Rica Adoption and Orphan Care

Join us as Herbie Newell and Beth Perez talk about Costa Rica adoption and orphan care.

(un)adopted: Uganda trip

(un)adopted: Uganda trip

Join us as Rachel Snell and Neisha Roberts share about their recent trip to Uganda with (un)adopted.

(un)adopted: Haiti trip

(un)adopted: Haiti trip

Join us as Josh Caldwell and Meredith Campbell share about their recent trip to Haiti with (un)adopted.

Best of with Russell Moore

Best of with Russell Moore

Join us on this "Best of" episode with Herbie Newell and Dr. Russell Moore at Evangelicals for Life.

ArcStories with Lisa Terry

ArcStories with Lisa Terry

Join us as Lisa Terry shares her story at ArcStories about bringing her daughter home.

China Program with Karla Thrasher

China Program with Karla Thrasher

Join us as Karla Thrasher gives some great insight to Lifeline's China Program.

Foster Care with Tracey Hacker (ArcStories)

Foster Care with Tracey Hacker (ArcStories)

Join us as Tracey Hacker shares her road to adoption and foster care at a recent storytelling event, Arc Stories.