Coaching, equipping and strengthening church leaders.
I Thessalonians 5:11: “Therefore encourage one other and build each other up as you are already doing (CSB).”
FOUNDER & LEADER OF CHURCH HEALTH SOLUTIONS
Don has been in the ministry for over forty years. He is actively involved as a member of the Southern Baptist Church Minister Relations Association. He is recognized as an expert in Church Health, Church Conflict Resolution and has coached and ministered to thousands of pastors who have experienced personal and professional crisis.
DEACON & LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT
George Shaffer has extensive experience in the practice of management and leadership in industrial and academic settings. As Senior Director of Executive Education at the Darden School of Business, at UVA, he was the principal Darden executive responsible for developing corporate universities and education programs for Fortune 500 companies. including United Technologies Corporation. George served as the Chairman of the Deacons at First Baptist Church Charlottesville, VA.
Tricia (Trish) Hicks is a wife, mother, and grandma. She is also a writer, speaker, singer, professional editor, and alumna of Liberty University. After many years of church ministry alongside her husband, Don, Trish brings her experience, knowledge, and wisdom to help and encourage others in their journey of faith. I Thessalonians 5:11: “Therefore encourage one other and build each other up as you are already doing.”
“There have been many times through the years when I needed to hear a voice of encouragement to give me the strength to make it through the day. When my children were small, a faith-based radio program was so helpful to me, and now we are in the culture of podcasts. I hope that these podcasts encourage and strengthen you in your journey of life and faith (This is Trish).”
Dr. Jeff Ginn serves as the senior ambassador for US and Global Relations at the International Mission Board (IMB). Prior to this role, he was IMB’s vice president of Mobilization. Ginn previously served as the leader for IMB work in all Latin America, building upon his foundation as a field missionary and church planter. For more than 20 years prior to that, Ginn pastored local churches of varying sizes in Mississippi, Virginia, and Louisiana. Ginn’s prior roles include executive director of the SBC of Virginia and a trustee both for the IMB and Liberty University. Dr. Ginn is a graduate of Williams Baptist University, Blue Mountain Christian University, and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as a faculty member and adjunct faculty member of various seminaries. He and his wife, Nell, have three children and six grandchildren. Contact for Jeff, jginn@imb.org and phone is (804) 750-3194.
Luis serves as the Adult Ministry Pastor at Thomas Road. Before joining the TRBC staff in 2016, he served as a youth pastor for 12 years in FL and NC. Luis’ heart for others is demonstrated as he connects them to Life Groups and through discipleship. Luis has been married for 24 years to his wife, Jennifer, who serves as the Director of Resident Life at Liberty University. They have two beautiful children, Sophia (Senior at Liberty University) and Nate (Sophomore at Liberty University). Luis enjoys mentoring the next generation of church leaders, leading teams on short-term mission trips, making Cuban food with his family, and enjoying laughter in fellowship with friends.
Contact Info:
Luis Nodal I Adult Ministries Pastor
Office: 434.582.8771
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Matt Bonnett is a worship pastor and active team developer for multiple ministries and has served in various ministry roles in full time ministry for the past 20 years. He has his degree in Worship Leadership with an emphasis on leadership and biblical studies from Liberty University and joined Dr. Rumrill at Thomas Road Baptist Church in the planting and development of Dan River Church and along with other worship team development church plant ministries at Thomas Road. Matt has an expertise in the development of systems and processes that can directly engage the culture and mission of local churches and has used that skill in a singular focus context until 2022 where God called him to invest into the local small, medium, and large churches in ways he had served his previous congregations. This has involved work with Liberty University, different state conventions, and numerous ministries across the US.
Paxton Bryant is a Digital Media and Journalism major student with a passion for faith, family, and community. He has a love for the Lord and enjoys sharing that with others through podcasting, social media, and daily interactions. Paxton aspires to live a life obedient to Christ whether that is through ministry or journalism.
Shawn Stricklin is one of the pastors on staff at Westwood Baptist Church. He has been married to the love of his life, Shawn Tay Stricklin, for more than 32 years. They have two adult children, Dylan and Paige, and five grandbabies that bring boundless joy to their lives. Pastor Stricklin has been on staff at Westwood since 2018 and participates in or oversees the following ministries: RU Addiction Recovery, Discipleship, Missions, Caregiving, Senior Saints, and The Timothy Foundation. He holds an Associate of Arts in psychiatry and psychology, a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, a Master of Arts in Ministry Supervision, and a Master of Theological Studies from Midwestern Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in pastoral and ministry supervision at Liberty University.