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
Conversation with the Luttrells
Join Herbie and Rick as they sit down with the Luttrell family, long-time friends of Lifeline, to discuss their story and the role Lifeline has played in the life of t...
Conversation with Petry Groza
Herbie and Rick are joined by Petry Groza, a Lifeline partner in Romania, for an update on the work of REGEN in Eastern Europe.
Ross and Hamn Families
Herbie and Rick are joined by the Ross and Hamn families, Lifeline international adoption families, and Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Program...
Orphan Sunday
Herbie and Rick share a podcast with Billiance "Billy" Chondwe, the founder of Global Orphan Sunday, from their time in India in 2017. Orphan Sunday is a time to mobil...
40 Years to Come
Herbie and Dr. Rick discuss what the vision for the next 40 years looks like at Lifeline.
The Importance of the Global Church
Herbie and Rick are joined by Pastor Raphael of King Jesus Church in Busega, Uganda to discuss the importance of engaging with the global church.
History of International Adoption
Karla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Programs, and Beth Perez, Director of Global Care Initiativ...
Celebrating 40 Years of Domestic Ministry
Lynn Beckett, Education Specialist, Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Programs, Traci Newell, Education Specialist and National Program Director ...
Stand for Orphans
Herbie Newell is joined by his wife Ashley, who helped their children found Stand for Orphans, and Jenna and Mary Beth Brown, a mother and daughter duo that have parti...
International Adoption Update
Karla Thrasher, Director of International Adoption, and Jana Lombardo, Senior Program Director of International Programs, join Herbie and Rick to give an update on int...
Advocating for your child this school year and Early signs that your child needs an IEP
Ann-Maura Hinton, Director of BRIDGE Educational Services at Lifeline, joins Herbie Newell and Rick Morton for a conversation about advocating for your child's educati...
Investing in your Family through Parent Coaching
Learn more about Lifeline's parent coaching program that provides parents with practical tools and techniques tailored specifically to each family and their individual...
Meet Our Strategic Partners in Colombia
Learn more about how we are spreading the Gospel across the world. Meet our partners in Colombia and how R(un) for One has impacted their ministry. Hear about the regi...
Meet Our Strategic Partners in Liberia
Learn more about how we are spreading the Gospel across the world. Meet our partners in Liberia and how R(un) for One has impacted their ministry. Hear about the regio...
Meet Our Strategic Partners in Pakistan
Learn more about how we are spreading the Gospel across the world. Hear about the region, orphans and how God is continuously at work.
Arc Stories with Lauren Eddie
GUESTLauren Eddie joined the Lifeline staff in January of 2018 as a pregnancy counselor. She’s originally from New Orleans, LA. She got her undergrad in social work at...
Arc Stories: A Story of Adoption with Julie Adams
GUESTJulie Adams, Arc Stories Speaker. HOSTHerbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. CO-HOSTRick Morto...
Arc Stories: A Story of Adoption with Shane Etheredge
Learn more about Shane's story of adopting his two daughters from Ukraine.
Creating Structure for Your Kids this Summer
Learn how kids thrive in structure and what challenges may come in this season.
Understanding the Culture Our Kids are Growing Up In
Dr. Walt Mueller, the Founder of Parent Youth Understanding. Help parents understand the culture that their kids are growing up in, and provide a gospel-centered persp...