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
92 episodes
Episode 69 - Church Leader What Is Your Power source?
In this powerful episode of Church Leadership in Focus, host Don Hicks sits down with Pastor David Lones to explore Jesus’ teaching in John 15 and what it means for pastors and ministry leaders today.Instead...
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Episode 68 - A Life of Servant Leadership — The Story of Frank Landrey - Part 2
On Todays Episode you will hear the incredible Kingdom Impact story of Frank Landrey — a story rooted in salvation, strengthened by obedience, and multiplied through faithful service. You will hear about: Being the golf coach at Liberty ...
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Episode 67 - A Life of Servant Leadership — The Story of Frank Landrey - Part 1
On Todays Episode you will hear the incredible Kingdom Impact story of Frank Landrey — a story rooted in salvation, strengthened by obedience, and multiplied through faithful service. You will hear about Franks wife Carol, family, playin...
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Episode 66 - The Heart and journey of a Pastor: A Conversation with Pastor Nathe Ozment
In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, host Don Hicks sits down with Pastor Nathe Ozment, senior pastor of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Halls, Tennessee, and chaplain for the Dyersburg Police and Sheriff’s Departm...
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Episode 65 - Nathe’s Jesus Story-Taking & selling drugs, alcohol, then jail: A Conversation with Pastor Nathe Ozment
In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, host Don Hicks sits down with Pastor Nathe Ozment, senior pastor of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Halls, Tennessee, and chaplain for the Dyersburg Police and Sheriff’s Departm...
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Episode 64 - “Strengthening Pastors: Trials, Triumphs, and a Strategic Path Forward”
Pastors face unique challenges—burnout, isolation, and conflict—but they also experience incredible triumphs through God’s grace. In this episode, guest host Tricia Hicks (Strength for the Journey Podcast) sits down with Dr. Don Hicks...
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Episode 63 - "Finding Joy in Difficult Seasons of Ministry."
The Christmas holiday season is often portrayed as joyful, but for many, it brings loneliness, grief, and anxiety. In this episode, Dr. Don Hicks equips church leaders to recognize holiday depression and minister effectively with biblical truth...
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Episode 62 - Christmas Holiday Depression – Shepherding Hearts During the Season of Joy.
In this episode Dr. Hicks will help church leaders understand Christmas Holiday Depression so they can minister to the members of their church. By the end of this podcast, they will have learned; Understanding Holiday Depression, Biblica...
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Episode 61 - Four Lessons That Every Giant Killer Needs to Learn
Dr. Don Hicks gives us four lessons that every giant killer needs to learn from I Samuel 17, by encouraging us to have faith over fear when facing our giants. The story of David and Goliath continues to inspire and challenge us today, offering ...
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Episode 60 - “Questions Every Pastor Must Ask Before Saying Yes”
Avoid the 24-Month Exit: Questions That Keep You in the Game. Navigating Pastoral Candidacy explores the essential questions every pastor should ask when engaging with a pastor church search team. From theological alignment and leadership s...
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Episode 59 - Faith, Media, and Leadership: Paxton Bryant’s Journey
In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, we sit down with Paxton Bryant, a Digital Media and Journalism major at Liberty University, who is passionate about faith, family, and community. Paxton shares how his love for the ...
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Episode 58 - Reaching the Amish: A Leadership Conversation with Joe Keim - Part 2
What does it take to lead with courage when obedience to Christ costs you everything? In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, host Don Hicks sits down with Joe Keim, founder of Mission to Amish People (MAP Ministry). Joe answers...
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Episode 57 - Reaching the Amish: A Leadership Conversation with Joe Keim - Part 1
What does it take to lead with courage when obedience to Christ costs you everything? In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, host Don Hicks sits down with Joe Keim, founder of Mission to Amish People (MAP Ministry). Joe shares ...
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Episode 56 - Mobilizing the Church for the Great Commission
In this episode, Don Hicks sits down with his longtime friend, Dr. Jeff Ginn, Senior Ambassador Sr. Ambassador US & Global Relations Office of the President for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Don and Jef...
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Episode 55 - "Building Stronger Adults: Discipleship and Community in The Local Church"
Today, we’re diving into the heart of adult discipleship and spiritual growth with someone who lives and breathes this ministry every day—Luis Nodal, Adult Ministries Pastor at Thomas Road Baptist Church...
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Episode 54 - Marriage and Family Life as a Pastor
Our guest on this Episode of Leadership in Focus is my friend Matt Bonnett Executive Pastor/ Worship Pastor at 7 Lakes Baptist Church, West End NC. Matt also serves as the Executive Director of Worship Impact Group.Matt talks with us abo...
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Episode 53 - The Life of a Worship Pastor
Our guest on this Episode of Leadership in Focus is my friend Matt Bonnett Executive Pastor/ Worship Pastor at 7 Lakes Baptist Church, West End NC. Matt also serves as the Executive Director of Worship Impact Group. Matt talks with us about the...
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Episode 52 - Leading Behind the Scenes: A Conversation with Executive Pastor Shawn Strickland - Part 3
On todays Episode Shawn Strickland Executive Pastor at Westwood Baptist Church continues to share the challenges & opportunities, faith & personal growth of an Executive Pastor, and advice, and Encouragement to Church Leaders.
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Episode 51 - Leading Behind the Scenes: A Conversation with Executive Pastor Shawn Strickland - Part 2
On todays Episode Shawn Strickland Executive Pastor at Westwood Baptist Church shares the challenges & opportunities, faith & personal growth of an Executive Pastor and advice and Encouragement to Church Leaders.
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Episode 50 - Leading Behind the Scenes: A Conversation with Executive Pastor Shawn Strickland - Part 1
On todays Episode Shawn Strickland Executive Pastor at Westwood Baptist Church shares his call. preparation, and role as an executive pastor.
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Episode 49 - Personal reflections from Dr. John Vaughan about his friend and mentor Dr. Elmer Towns
On today’s episode Don will be interviewing a longtime friend Dr. John Vaughn. Don met John when he was a student at Mid-Western Seminary and senior pastor of Sycamore Baptist church in Independence, MO. John is the founder /owner of Church Gro...
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Episode 48 - From being called by God to preach to mapping the mega church movement with Dr. John Vaughan.
On today’s episode Don will be interviewing a longtime friend Dr. John Vaughn. Don met John when he was a student at Mid-Western Seminary and senior pastor of Sycamore Baptist church in Independence, MO. John is the founder /owner of Church Gro...
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Episode 47 - HE AIN'T HEAVY – HE'S MY BROTHER
Don Hicks shares the story of he and his Billy. When my brother Billy was diagnosed with chronic Myeloma leukemia (CML), our lives were forever changed. In this deeply personal podcast, I share the journey of becoming his blood stem cell do...
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Episode 46 - A Personal Journey to Follow Gods Calling into Ministry
Dr. Richard Turner is our guest today, and he will share with us his personal salvation, and call to be a pastor. Each of us as pastors will be able to identify in some way with Richard’s story. You will enjoy listening to Richard and appre...
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Episode 45 - Interview with Dr. Steve Keith Director of Liberty University Center of Chaplaincy and Chaplain Endorser for Liberty Baptist Fellowship
Dr. Steven Keith talks about Liberty University Center of Chaplaincy which he is the Director and Liberty Baptist Fellowship which he is the Director and Endorser. Bio of Dr. Steven E. KeithDr. Steven E. Keith s...
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