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. 

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).” 

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.