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
107 episodes
Episode 84 - “Shepherding the Flock: Lessons from the Front Lines of Pastoral Ministry” A conversion with Pastor Frank Gonzalez
In this episode, Dr. Don Hicks and Dr. Frank Gonzalez explore the realities of pastoral ministry. From sermon preparation to conflict resolution and leadership growth, this conversation provides practical and spiritual insight for pastors at ev...
Episode 83 - “From Calling to Ministry: The Life Journey of a Pastor”” A conversion with Pastor Frank Gonzalez"
In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Don Hicks sits down with Dr. Frank Gonzalezto explore the journey behind the calling. From life before Christ to salvation,marriage, family, and the call into ministry, this episode reveals how God
Episode 82 - Getting to know Paxton Bryant. A Liberty Journalism student.
On this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, host Dr. Don Hicks welcomes back Paxton Bryant, a student at Liberty University majoring in Digital Media,Television and minoring in Pastoral Ministry. Dr. Hicks and Paxton talk about their friends...
Episode 81 - Operational Integrity and Servanthood Leadership: A Conversation with Mark Brown President of Orange Sock
Many pastors are deeply trained in preaching, shepherding, and theology—but far less equipped to lead healthy financial and operational systems. Yet financial clarity, stewardship, and administrative integrity are not merely back‑office concern...
Episode 80 - “Guardrails for the Soul: Creating a Biblical Code of Conduct for Church Leaders”
In today’s episode of Church Leadership in Focus, Dr. Don Hicks and Pastor David Lones tackle a crucial—and often avoided—topic: creating a biblical code of conduct for church leaders. This is more than policy. It’s about protecting people, gua...
Episode 79 - Accountability, Power, and the Preventable Crisis
What happens when church leadership lacks clear behavioral boundaries—and what changes when accountability is defined before a crisis?In this episode of Church Leadership In Focus, Dr. Don Hicks explores the often-overlooked issue...
Episode 78 - The Sin of Complaining- The Opposite of Thanksgiving
Dr. Don Hicks teaches from Scripture about the sin of complaining and how to turn complaining into praise! He uses examples from the Bible and everyday life that you will identify with. In the conclusion of this podcast. You will learn the n...
Episode 77 - When the Shepherd Struggles: Pastors and Depression
Pastoral ministry is sacred work—but it is also emotionally demanding. In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, host Dr. Don Hicks addresses a topic many pastors struggle with silently: depression.With...
Episode 76 - Called to Serve in Uniform
Church Leadership in Focus welcomes TSgt Cristhian Roldan for acompelling conversation with host Dr. Don Hicks on faith, leadership, and service in the U.S. Air Force. Cristhian shares his journey in the Air Force, his role serving Airmen t...
Episode 75 - “Hidden Despair in the Pews: A Story of Conversion, Crisis, and Grace”
What do church leaders need to understand about hidden despair in the pews? In this episode, Cristhian Roldan shares his journey of conversion and recovery, offering hope and wisdom to shepherd people with truth, grace, and compassion.
Episode 74 - Practical guidance for navigating conflict
In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, Dr. DonHicks equips pastors and church leaders with a biblicalframework for confronting conflict faithfully andcourageously. Drawing from Scripture and real-worldministry experience...
Episode 73 - Barnabas: Characteristics of a Peacemaker
In this Episode of Church Leadership in Focus Dr. Don Hicks teaches about Barnabas: Characteristics of a Peacemaker. He explains the Bible, rather than providing detailed methods or techniques for mediating disputes, Scripture focuses primarily...
Episode 72 - When A Pastor is Struggling with a Passage of Scripture - Who Do They Call? Part 2
In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, Dr. Don Hicks sits down with his longtime friend, Jeff Connell, for an insightful and deeply encouraging conversation. Together, they explore Jeff’s story, the shapi...
Episode 71 - When A Pastor is Struggling with a Passage of Scripture- Who Do They Call? Part 1
In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, Dr. Don Hicks sits down with his longtime friend, Jeff Connell, for an insightful and deeply encouraging conversation. Together, they explore Jeff’s story, the shaping of his theolo...
Episode 70 - People Will Tell You a Lot If You Listen
In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, Dr. Don Hicks explores the vital role of listening inchurch leadership and conflict resolution. He begins by addressing a growing problem in churchestoday—the tendency to weaponize disagree...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...