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
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
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
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
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Darrell Jordan about adoption and foster care.
Funding Your Adoption
Join us as Herbie Newell and and Rich Metcalf talk about funding your adoption.
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
Join us as Rachel Snell and Neisha Roberts share about their recent trip to Uganda with (un)adopted.
(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
Join us on this "Best of" episode with Herbie Newell and Dr. Russell Moore at Evangelicals for Life.
ArcStories with Lisa Terry
Join us as Lisa Terry shares her story at ArcStories about bringing her daughter home.
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)
Join us as Tracey Hacker shares her road to adoption and foster care at a recent storytelling event, Arc Stories.
Foster Care & the Local Church
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Christie Mac Segars and Jennifer Travis about foster care and the local church.
Birthmother’s Day and Our Heart for Birthmothers
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Christy Harmon about Birthmother's Day and Lifeline's heart for birth mothers.
A Plan for Church Engagement
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dr. Rick Morton about planning for church engagement.
Getting Your Church Engaged in Orphan Care
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Dr. Rick Morton about getting your local church involved in orphan care.
Stand for Orphans with Ashley Newell
Join us as Herbie Newell talks about this year's Stand for Orphans campaign with his wife, Ashley.
Redemption & Rescue: Jennifer Phillips
Join us as Jennifer Phillips tells the story of bringing her daughter Lucy home from China. This story was part of ARC Stories recent storytelling event focusing on Re...
Engaging Men to Defend the Fatherless
Join us as Herbie Newell talks with Cameron Clayton about engaging men to defend the fatherless.
Families Count with the Kyle & Janie Davidson
Join us as Rick Morton sits down with the Davidson Family to talk about Families Count.