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 557 Episodes

Interview with Jospeh & Palmer Williams

Interview with Jospeh & Palmer Williams

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Joseph and Palmer Williams who are heavily involved in non-profit organization strategy, and providing legal and policy analysis to...

Self Care for Adoptive and Foster Families

Self Care for Adoptive and Foster Families

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Lynn Beckett about self care for adoptive and foster families.

Staff Spotlight: Emily Hembree

Staff Spotlight: Emily Hembree

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Lifeline's China Travel Coordinator, Emily Hembree.

Interview with Jamie Ivey

Interview with Jamie Ivey

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Jamie Ivey about a number of issues including adoption, racial reconciliation, the church, and her podcast, "The Happy Hour with Ja...

Creating Habits for Healthy Spiritual and Emotional Relationships in the Family Part II

Creating Habits for Healthy Spiritual and Emotional Relationships in the Family Part II

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Ashley Yeager and Whitney White about creating habits for healthy spiritual and emotional relationships in the family. In Part 2, t...

Creating Habits for Healthy Spiritual and Emotional Relationships in the Family Part I

Creating Habits for Healthy Spiritual and Emotional Relationships in the Family Part I

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Ashley Yeager and Whitney White about creating habits for healthy spiritual and emotional relationships in the family. In Part 1, t...

Colombia Hosting with Beth Perez and Christi Veazey

Colombia Hosting with Beth Perez and Christi Veazey

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Beth Perez and Christi Veazey about the recent Colombia Hosting.

Longing for Motherhood with Chelsea Sobolik

Longing for Motherhood with Chelsea Sobolik

Join us as Herbie Newell talks with ERLC's Chelsea Sobolik about adoption, infertility, and her new book "Longing for Motherhood".

Advent Day 25

Advent Day 25

This is Episode 25 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 24

Advent Day 24

This is Episode 24 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 23

Advent Day 23

This is Episode 23 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 22

Advent Day 22

This is Episode 22 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 21

Advent Day 21

This is Episode 21 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 20

Advent Day 20

This is Episode 20 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 19

Advent Day 19

This is Episode 19 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 18

Advent Day 18

This is Episode 18 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 17

Advent Day 17

This is Episode 15 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 16

Advent Day 16

This is Episode 15 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 15

Advent Day 15

This is Episode 15 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.

Advent Day 14

Advent Day 14

This is Episode 14 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.