
Church Leadership in Focus
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).”
Episodes
61 episodes
Episode 38 -" A Pastoral Discussion with Dr. Rod Dempsey - Part 1"
Today I will talk with my friend and colleague Dr. Rod Dempsey. He will share things that every pastor, elder and deacon and seminary student needs to hear and apply to their ministry. Rod has a heart for God and pastors. He is a Professor of E...
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Episode 37 - "Get to Know Jason Porter."
As a military kid, Jason grew up moving frequently but now proudly calls Lynchburg home. He and his wife Rachael, a successful designer, decorator and home stager, enjoy raising their two children in Central Virginia. Before becoming a full-tim...
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Episode 36 - "Seven Principles when Life Gets Hard with guest David Lones."
On this episode of Church Leadership In Focus, Don speaks with David Lones, pastor of Good Springs Baptist Church, about how Great saints of God have gone through many Trials and Tribulations, as we do. Here are seven Principles whe...
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Episode 35 "Peace not Pieces!"
There are times in every pastors life that he becomes overwhelmed by issues that cause conflict. Don shares with you how to handle conflict that leads to peace and not pieces!
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Episode 34 - "Interview and discussion with Chad Brady from North Bedford Baptist Church." Part 2
Episode Part 2: Pastor Chad Brady serves as the pastor of North Bedford Baptist Church northbedfordbaptist.org . Today Chad shares with pastors the scripture that has guided his prayer for hi...
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Episode 33 - "Interview and discussion with Chad Brady from North Bedford Baptist Church." Part 1
Episode Part 1 Pastor Chad Brady serves as the pastor of North Bedford Baptist Church northbedfordbaptist.org . Today Chad will share his testimony and encourage you in your ministry as a pas...
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Episode 32 - CHS podcast update and future plans.
In today’s episode, Don is excited to share a remarkable update on the progress of our church leadership initiative and the incredible work God has accomplished over the past eight months. Joining him is Rob, who will recount how their paths fi...
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An interview with Sal Ferlise, CEO of The Sports Outreach Institute.
On todays Episode of Church Leadership in Focus Our Host Don Hicks will interview Sal Ferlise Chief Executive Officer of The Sports Outreach Institute.After spending 20 years in Business Management roles at age 40, God took Sal’s ...
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Interview with Ken Sande about the founding of Peacemakers and RW360 - Part 2
The First Podcast with Ken Sande is about Ken's founding of Peacemakers and RW 360In this two part podcast Don interviews Ken Sande, President of RW360. They discuses the founding of the Peacemakers and RW 360 Minis...
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Interview with Ken Sande about the founding of Peacemakers and RW360 - Part 1
The First Podcast with Ken Sande is about Ken's founding of Peacemakers and RW 360In this two part podcast Don interviews Ken Sande, President of RW360. They discuses the founding of the Peacemakers and RW 360 Minis...
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Episode 28 - Clear and Present Danger in the Church Today - Part 6 Conclusion
On today’s episode and the final episode of the "Clear and Present Danger in the Church Today" Don will continue sharing about what he has learned in different churches that he has pastored. He will give insights that will be helpful to seminar...
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Episode 27 - Clear and Present Danger in the Church Today - Part 5
On today’s episode Don will continue sharing about what he has learned in different churches that he has pastored. He will give insights that will be helpful to seminary student, a new pastor, or even a seasoned pastor
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Episode 26 - Clear and Present Danger in the Church Today - Part 4
On today’s episode Don will continue sharing about what he has learned in different churches that he has pastored. He will give insights that will be helpful to seminary student, a new pastor, or even a seasoned pastor
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Episode 25 - Clear and Present Danger in the Church Today - Part 3
In this episode of church Leadership In Focus: Part 3 of 5, Our host Don Hicks will share his story of being forced terminated from the church he was serving as Senior Pastor over 25 years ago. In episodes Parts 1 & 2, he will share his sto...
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Episode 24 - God’s calling to the gospel ministry
In this episode of church leadership and focus, Dr. Don Hicks will be sharing God’s calling to the gospel ministry. It is absolutely necessary that a pastor knows that God has called him into the gospel ministry. Take some time to c...
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Episode 23 - Clear and Present Danger in the Church Today - Part 2
In this episode of church Leadership In Focus: Part 2 of 5, Our host Don Hicks will share his story of being forced terminated from the church he was serving as Senior Pastor over 25 years ago. In episodes Parts 1 & 2, he will share his sto...
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Episode 22 - Clear and Present Danger in the Church Today - Part 1
In this episode of church Leadership In Focus: Part 1 of 5, Our host Don Hicks will share his story of being forced terminated from the church he was serving as Senior Pastor over 25 years ago. In episodes Parts 1 & 2, he will share his sto...
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Episode 21 – It’s Monday but Sunday’s coming!
In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, Dr. Don Hicks will share as a pastor and professor, practical ways to effectively improve your preaching through the preparation of the messenger and the message.
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Episode 20 – Interview with Commander Joshua Earls, the Chaplain of the USS Gerald Ford aircraft Carrier.
Interview with Commander Joshua Earls, the Chaplain of the USS Gerald Ford aircraft Carrier, and The USS Gerald Ford Strike Force. Commander Earls shares with Don the Life of a Navy Chaplain while he was on a tour of The USS Gerald Ford.
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Strength for the Journey - Ep17 “What will your Dash Say About You?”
Trish shares the thought provoking meaning of “The Dash” – What do you want to accomplish between the year of your birth and the year you pass from this earth? That is what happens during the dash. “For example, my mother’s dates were 1928 – 20...
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Episode 19 - Practical Ways to Effectively Improve Your Preaching.
On todays Episode of Church Leadership In Focus Dr. Don Hicks will share, Practical Ways to Effectively Improve Your Preaching and Key Aspects to Focus on With Your Preaching. He will speak about The Preparation of the Messager, Preparation of ...
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Strength for the Journey - Ep16 - “Everybody has Attitudes about Something.”
Based on Colossians 3:17, Trish and Katie continue their discussion with thoughts on checking our attitudes on a daily basis.
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Strength for the Journey - Ep15 - “Faith Journey Testimony.”
Trish introduces Katie Hicks, a young Christian wife and mother and her precious daughter-in-law. Katie shares her story of faith and trust in God.
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Episode 18 - “What It Means To Suffer In The Ministry”
Dr. Don Hicks shares, “What It Means To Suffer In The Ministry” from II Corinthians 1:1-11.
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Episode 17 - A Conversation on Evangelism with David Wheeler.
On today’s episode of Church Leadership in Focus, Don will be interviewing David Wheeler about Evangelism. They are friends, working and teaching together at Liberty University and Seminary for over 17 years.Dr. David Wheeler joined Libe...
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