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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).”

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Episode 56 - Mobilizing the Church for the Great...

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2025/11/11

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 Jeff first met while attending the Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, TN, and their shared passion for ministry shines through in this conversation. You’ll hear Jeff’s heart for the Great Commission and his commitment to helping churches ...

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Episode 55 - "Building Stronger Adults: Discipleship...

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2025/11/04

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 in Lynchburg, Virginia. Luis has a deep passion for helping adults grow in their faith, connect in authentic community, and live out the gospel in everyday life. From small groups to mentoring, retreats to real-life transformation, Luis brings wisdom, energy, and a shepherd’s heart to the con...

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Episode 54 - Marriage and Family Life as a Pastor

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2025/10/28

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 ministry and marriage and specific challenges that most other professions do not have. Tell us how we're doing Support the show If you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By ...

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Episode 53 - The Life of a Worship Pastor

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2025/10/21

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 life of a Worship Pastor. Matt has known the challenges and joys of serving as a Worship Pastor in a local church. Matt also shares the birth, and vision of a ministry to serve small and medium churches. Tell us how we're doing Techknow Computer...

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Episode 52 - Leading Behind the Scenes: A...

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2025/10/14

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. Tell us how we're doing Techknow Computer Center, LLCProud sponsor of the Church Leadership in Focus Podcast.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show If you've be...

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Episode 51 - Leading Behind the Scenes: A...

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2025/10/07

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. Tell us how we're doing Support the show If you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content eve...

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Episode 50 - Leading Behind the Scenes: A...

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2025/09/30

On todays Episode Shawn Strickland Executive Pastor at Westwood Baptist Church shares his call. preparation, and role as an executive pastor. Tell us how we're doing Support the show If you've been enjoying the weekly insights and engaging discussions from our channel, we have a heartfelt request for you. By becoming a subscriber, you can play a crucial role in supporting our mission to deliver quality content every week. Your subscription not only fuels our passion but also enables ...

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Episode 49 - Personal reflections from Dr. John...

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2025/09/23

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 Growth Today. He will be sharing insights from over 4 decades of research into the world's largest and fastest growing churches. From global trends to turn around stories, in this Episode John shares some reflections of how we need to be ready to encourage...

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Episode 48 - From being called by God to preach to...

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2025/09/16

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 Growth Today. He will be sharing insights from over 4 decades of research into the world's largest and fastest growing churches. From global trends to turn around stories, this episode explores what makes churches thrive in today's culture. John also opens...

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Episode 47 - HE AIN'T HEAVY – HE'S MY BROTHER

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2025/09/09

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 donor — from the initial diagnosis to the donation process and the forever healing that followed. This is a story of faith, sacrifice, and the power of love between siblings. Through the highs and lows, one truth remained constant: “Greater love has no one th...

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Episode 46 - A Personal Journey to Follow Gods...

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2025/09/02

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 appreciate his ability to tell a story of his journey that will impact your life and ministry. Richard served in the ministry and has a business (over 30 years) and helps people with tax returns, bookkeeping, business plans and grant writing. He has degrees in B...

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Episode 45 - Interview with Dr. Steve Keith Director...

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2025/08/26

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. Keith Dr. Steven E. Keith serves as the Liberty Baptist Fellowship Chaplain Endorser. He is also the Director of the Center for Chaplaincy at Liberty University. In this capacity he orchestrates the Center’s mission of educating and equipping chaplain students to be Champions for Christ in secular and sa...

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Episode 44 - The Call, Preparation, and Work of a...

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2025/08/19

Dr. Steven Keith talks about the call, preparation, and work of a military chaplain and shares his personal testimony. Bio of Dr. Steven E. Keith Dr. Steven E. Keith serves as the Liberty Baptist Fellowship Chaplain Endorser. He is also the Director of the Center for Chaplaincy at Liberty University. In this capacity he orchestrates the Center’s mission of educating and equipping chaplain students to be Champions for Christ in secular and sacred environments. Dr. Keith serves as the Pro...

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Episode 43 - Insights from a Worship Pastor about...

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2025/08/12

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, Interim Worship Leader at First Baptist Church in Spartanburg, SC, who is not only passionate about leading Worship but also about reaching people outside the walls of the church. He has served on staff as a fulltime Worship Pastor in 4 churches. David curre...

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Episode 42 - Insights from a Worship Pastor about...

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2025/08/05

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, Interim Worship Leader at First Baptist Church in Spartanburg, SC, who is not only passionate about leading Worship but also about reaching people outside the walls of the church. He has served on staff as a fulltime Worship Pastor in 4 churches. David curre...

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Episode 41 - "Insights from a Worship Pastor about...

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2025/07/29

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, Interim Worship Leader at First Baptist Church in Spartanburg, SC, who is not only passionate about leading Worship but also about reaching people outside the walls of the church. He has served on staff as a fulltime Worship Pastor in 4 churches. David curren...

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Episode 40 - "Insights from a Worship Pastor about...

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2025/07/22

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 Leader at First Baptist Church in Spartanburg, SC, who is not only passionate about leading Worship but also about reaching people outside the walls of the church. He has served on staff as a fulltime Worship Pastor in 4 churches. David currently a bi-voc...

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Episode 39 -" A Pastoral Discussion with Dr. Rod...

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2025/07/15

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 Professor of Educational Ministries as well as an Associate Pastor at Thomas Road Baptist Church. Dr. Dempsey has served as a church planter, Christian education pastor, membership pastor, small group pastor, and elder prior to coming to Lynchburg in 2003...

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Episode 38 -" A Pastoral Discussion with Dr. Rod...

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2025/07/08

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 Educational Ministries as well as an Associate Pastor at Thomas Road Baptist Church. Dr. Dempsey has served as a church planter, Christian education pastor, membership pastor, small group pastor, and elder prior to coming to Lynchburg in 2003. Dr. Dempse...

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Episode 37 - "Get to Know Jason Porter."

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2025/07/01

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-time REALTOR with Legacy, Jason was an Associate Athletics Director at Liberty as well as a faculty member. When they weren't attending games, Jason and Rachael were putting their real estate experience into work buying, restoring and selling or renting th...

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