Church Leadership in Focus

Dr. Don Hicks
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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).” 

  1. 4d ago

    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 every stage of ministry. https://ccnorthlakes.com/ Tell us how we're doing Strength for the Journey PodcastA weekly short inspirational message from TrishDisclaimer: 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 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 us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.   Thank you for listening to our podcast. To learn more about Church Health Solutions visit our website: https://www.churchhealthsolutions.com

    52 min

  2. May 19

    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 Gonzalez to explore the journey behind the calling. From life before Christ to salvation, marriage, family, and the call into ministry, this episode reveals how God shapes leaders over time. This conversation highlights the power of surrender, partnership in ministry, and God’s faithfulness through both joy and suffering. https://ccnorthlakes.com/ Tell us how we're doing Strength for the Journey PodcastA weekly short inspirational message from TrishDisclaimer: 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 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 us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.   Thank you for listening to our podcast. To learn more about Church Health Solutions visit our website: https://www.churchhealthsolutions.com

    48 min

  3. May 12

    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 friendship and his freshman experiences and God's faithfulness. He also shares personal stories and offers encouragement for new students starting their college journey this fall. Tell us how we're doing Strength for the Journey PodcastA weekly short inspirational message from TrishDisclaimer: 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 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 us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.   Thank you for listening to our podcast. To learn more about Church Health Solutions visit our website: https://www.churchhealthsolutions.com

    51 min

  4. May 5

    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 concerns; they are core leadership responsibilities. In this episode of Church Leadership in Focus, host Dr. Don Hicks sits down with Mark Brown, President of Orange Sock, his story of learning to serve people at their points of need. Marks story of faithPractice servant leadershipDefining moments in his life as a leader.Practical tips for point of service for churches.📞 Contact Information Organization: Orange Sock Website: https://www.orangesockpay.com Email: service@orangesockpay.com Phone: (855) 328‑8150  Mailing / Office Address: 17444 Center Drive, Suite 5c Ruther Glen, VA 22546 Tell us how we're doing Strength for the Journey PodcastA weekly short inspirational message from TrishDisclaimer: 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 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 us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.   Thank you for listening to our podcast. To learn more about Church Health Solutions visit our website: https://www.churchhealthsolutions.com

    53 min

  5. Apr 28

    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, guarding spiritual authority, and cultivating Christlike leadership culture. Drawing from Scripture, pastoral experience, and hard-earned lessons, this conversation equips church leaders to build clear, healthy, and redemptive standards that apply to everyone—including senior leadership. Tell us how we're doing Strength for the Journey PodcastA weekly short inspirational message from TrishDisclaimer: 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 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 us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.   Thank you for listening to our podcast. To learn more about Church Health Solutions visit our website: https://www.churchhealthsolutions.com

    56 min

  6. Apr 21

    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 of leadership conduct and accountability. Through two contrasting case studies, Dr. Hicks shows how the presence—or absence—of a leadership code of conduct can shape church culture, protect relationships, and prevent avoidable conflict. Listeners will examine: How power functions when expectations are unclearWhy most church crises begin relationally, not doctrinallyThe hidden cost of silence, fear, and unchecked authorityHow clear standards create safe, redemptive pathways for correctionWhy accountability strengthens leadership rather than weakens itWhether you are a senior pastor, elder, staff member, or ministry leader, this episode will challenge you to think critically about how leadership culture is formed—and how it can be protected. A conversation about power, clarity, and the preventable crisis every church hopes to avoid—but many are unprepared for. 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 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 us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.   Thank you for listening to our podcast. To learn more about Church Health Solutions visit our website: https://www.churchhealthsolutions.com

    32 min

  7. Apr 14

    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 next time you find yourself complaining, Remember the three reasons God dislikes complaining;  1.    complaining denies God's sovereignty.  2.    2 Complaining disrupts Christian unity. 3.     3 Complaining discredits our Christian testimony. Praise is the best deterrent I know for complaining. Believers who keep praising the Lord usually achieve victory over complaining. 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 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 us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.   Thank you for listening to our podcast. To learn more about Church Health Solutions visit our website: https://www.churchhealthsolutions.com

    32 min

  8. Apr 7

    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 honesty and compassion, Dr. Hicks explores why depression is more common in ministry than many are willing to admit, how it is often presented uniquely in pastors, and why faithfulness and emotional struggle are not opposites. This conversation challenges the stigma surrounding mental health in church leadership while offering practical wisdom, biblical perspective, and hope for healing. Whether you are a pastor navigating discouragement, a ministry leader supporting others, or a church member who loves their shepherd, this episode invites you to see depression not as a spiritual failure—but as a deeply human experience that calls for grace, care, and community. You are not alone. And help is not weakness, it is wisdom. If you need to talk or need help, please contact Don at dqhicks@gmail.com 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 us to enhance our teaching and broaden our reach. Every contribution—no matter how small—makes a significant difference. Together, we can continue to foster a vibrant community dedicated to learning and growth. Join us on this journey; your support can help us make an even greater impact! Thank you for considering this opportunity to help us thrive.   Thank you for listening to our podcast. To learn more about Church Health Solutions visit our website: https://www.churchhealthsolutions.com

    31 min
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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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  • Creator
    Dr. Don Hicks
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    107
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    © 2026 Church Leadership in Focus
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