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
Advent Day 13
This is Episode 13 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.
Advent Day 12
This is Episode 12 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.
Advent Day 11
This is Episode 11 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.
Advent Day 10
This is Episode 9 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.
Advent Day 9
This is Episode 9 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.
Advent Day 8
This is Episode 8 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.
Advent Day 7
This is Episode 7 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.
Advent Day 6
This is Episode 6 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.
Advent Day 5
This is Episode 5 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.
Advent Day 4
This is Episode 4 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.
Advent Day 3
This is Episode 3 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.
Advent Day 2
This is Episode 2 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.
Advent Day 1
This is Episode 1 in Lifeline’s Advent podcast series.
Thriving During the Holidays with Kids from Hard Places
Join us as Herbie Newell prepares us for Advent and Rick Morton talks with Lynn Beckett on thriving during the holidays with kids from hard places who may struggle wit...
Matt Mason on Preaching Gospel Driven Justice
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Matt Mason, Senior Pastor at The Church at Brook Hills, about the importance of preaching gospel driven justice.
Foster Care in America
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with foster/adoptive mom Cathy Leeke on foster care in America.
Learning to Care for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Kim Christenberry about caring for deaf and hard of hearing children.
Why the Church is the Answer to the Orphan Crisis with Brad Evangelista
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Pastor Brad Evangelista about why the local church is the answer to caring for orphan and vulnerable children.
Orphan Sunday with Billy Chondwe
Join us as Dr. Rick Morton talks with Pastor Billy CHondwe, CEO of Together Africa Without Orphans and visionary behind the Orphan Sunday
Successful Orphan and Vulnerable Children Ministry in Your Church
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Anita Bucher and Traci Newell to talk about having a successful orphan care ministry in your church to care for vulnerable children...