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
Colombia Kids Camp in Texas
In this episode Herbie Newell chats with Oscar Perez, Beth Stanley, & Meredith Crawford about the Colombia Kids Camp happening in Texas and some of the ministry partne...
Zephaniah Part III – Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ
In this episode Herbie Newell explores how caring for orphans and vulnerable children is not a social justice mission, but a Gospel focused mission.
Zephaniah Part II – Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ
In this episode Herbie Newell explores how caring for orphans and vulnerable children is not a social justice mission, but a Gospel focused mission.
Zephaniah Part I – Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ
In this episode Herbie Newell explores how caring for orphans and vulnerable children is not a social justice mission, but a Gospel focused mission.
10 Ways for Churches to Get Involved with Orphan Care
In this episode Herbie Newell gives 10 ways churches can get involved with orphan care and serving vulnerable children.
DOS Regulations and Inter-Country Adoption
In this episode Herbie Newell explains how the Department of State and regulations are not the end of inter-country adoption.
Extra – Loving From a Distance Part I
In this EXTRA episode Dr. Rick Morton and Whitney White discuss adoption attachment and building trust with an adopted or foster child.
The Gospel and Racial Reconciliation Part II
In this episode Herbie Newell digs deeper into racial reconciliation and how adoption can help further this cause through families across the world.
The Gospel and Racial Reconciliation Part I
In this episode Herbie Newell explores what the Bible says about racial reconciliation and what it means that Jesus died to reconcile us to himself.
International Adoption with Josh Caldwell
In this episode Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell discuss Lifeline's many international adoption programs and how to get started on your own adoption journey.
Non-Adoption Engagement – SUPPORT and ADVOCACY
In this episode Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell discuss how you can get involved with Lifeline outside of personal adoption.
Non-Adoption Engagement – PRAYER
In this episode Herbie Newell and Josh Caldwell discuss one of the most impactful ways to get involved with Lifeline whether you are considering adoption or not: PRAYER.
God’s Sovereignty in Our Pursuit of Caring for Orphans
In this episode Herbie Newell recognizes the sovereignty of God in our pursuit of caring for orphans around the world.
China Adoption with Karla Thrasher
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Karla Thrasher about China adoption and some of the recent adoption changes implemented by the Chinese Government and how it m...
Lifeline Distinctives with Karla Thrasher
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Karla Thrasher about some of the things that make Lifeline unique, specifically Lifeline's Gospel-centered, holistic approach ...
Building the Kingdom of God is a Global Effort
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Pastor Raphael, and Pastor James Sutton about working together as Christians to build the Kingdom of God while pointing out a ...
Equipping Local Pastors to Transform Busega, Uganda
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Pastor Raphael, Pastor James Sutton, and Pastor Brad Evangelista about how they are working to train and equip local pastors a...
Leading Like Christ in Busega
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Pastor Raphael about how King Jesus Church is equipping young people to be leaders in their communities and ambassadors for Ch...
Pastor Raphael and King Jesus Church in Uganda Part II
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Pastor Raphael, pastor of King Jesus Church about how they are partnering with Lifeline to reach the Muslim community and serv...
Pastor Raphael and King Jesus Church in Uganda Part I
In this episode Herbie Newell talks with Pastor Raphael, pastor of King Jesus Church about how they are partnering with Lifeline to reach the Muslim community and serv...
EXTRA – Special Needs Adoption
In this episode, Dr. Rick Morton discusses Special Needs Adoption with China Adoption Program Director Karla Thrasher, and Stefanie Leist, blogger and mom of 13 kiddos.
The Family of God
In this episode Herbie teaches us about belonging to the family of God and what that means to us as believers. Herbie also previews his upcoming trip to Uganda.
Interview with North Carolina State Director Levacy Smith
In this episode, Herbie Newell and Levacy Smith discuss how Levacy got involved with orphan and foster care, international and domestic adoption, and the exciting thin...
Columbia Adoption with Beth Stanley
In this episode, Herbie Newell and Beth Stanley discuss adoption in Latin America, specifically the country of Colombia. For more information about Colombia adoption, ...
Life is a Vapor
In this episode, Herbie Newell recounts how a recent family trip reminded him that life is a vapor and how we should be living intentionally in the present for the glo...
Supporting Birthmothers through Life Affirming Ministry
In this episode, Herbie Newell talks with VP of Domestic Programs, Christie Mac Segars and Birthmother Counselor, Christy Harmon about how Lifeline is serving women in...
Interview with Georgia State Director Blake Rogers
In this episode Herbie Newell and Blake Rogers discuss adoption and foster care in Georgia and how the local church can get involved.
The Importance of Dads in Response to California Travel Ban
In this episode of the Defender Podcast, Herbie Newell addresses the controversial travel ban instituted by California to states it deems "discriminatory". Herbie addr...
The Kids Behind StandforOrphans™
In this episode Herbie Newell chats with his three kids who started StandforOprhans™ to impact orphans around the world by selling lemonade and other goods at lemonade...
How Lemonade Stands are Helping Orphans
In this episode Herbie Newell and his wife Ashley discuss the origin of Stand for Orphans and how this initiative of Lifeline Children's Services is impacting orphans ...