
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
69 episodes
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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Episode 44 - The Call, Preparation, and Work of a Military Chaplain
Dr. Steven Keith talks about the call, preparation, and work of a military chaplain and shares his personal testimony. Bio of Dr. Steven E. KeithDr. Steven E. Keith serves as the Liberty Baptist Fellowship Chaplain End...
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Episode 43 - Insights from a Worship Pastor about Marriage and Family in Ministry - Part 2
Welcome to Church Leadership in Focus, I’m your host Don Hicks, we explore the heart of ministry and the lives behind the music. Today, we’re diving into the topic of the Worship Leader: Marriage and family life. Our guest is David Jones, Inter...
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Episode 42 - Insights from a Worship Pastor about Marriage and Family in Ministry - Part 1
Welcome to Church Leadership in Focus, I’m your host Don Hicks, we explore the heart of ministry and the lives behind the music. Today, we’re diving into the topic of the Worship Leader: Marriage and family life. Our guest is David Jones, Inter...
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Episode 41 - "Insights from a Worship Pastor about Leadership and Ministry - Part 2"
Welcome to Church Leadership in Focus, I’m your host Don Hicks, we continue to explore the heart of ministry and the lives behind the music. Today, we’re diving into the topic of the Worship Leader and Ministry. Our guest is David Jones, Interi...
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Episode 40 - "Insights from a Worship Pastor about Leadership and Ministry - Part 1"
Welcome to Church Leadership in Focus, I’m your host Don Hicks, we explore the heart of ministry and the lives behind the music. Today, we’re diving into the topic of the Worship Leader and Ministry. Our guest is David Jones, Interim Worship Le...
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Episode 39 -" A Pastoral Discussion with Dr. Rod Dempsey - Part 2"
Today I will continue my 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 Pr...
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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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