Through my studies, 20+ years of experience, and travels across the nation, I have discovered 4 simple practices that all leaders who see movement in their college ministry share. We will look at how to practically implement them in your life and ministry, and we will also have time for Q&A.

This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.

Paul Worcester serves as the National Collegiate Director for the North American Mission Board where he focuses on encouraging and equipping collegiate leaders on 900+ college ministries across North America. At NAMB he pioneered an interactive coaching network that involves hundreds of leaders each year. He spends his days traveling to campuses leading trainings on evangelism, disciple-making and missions. Paul is the founder of several ministries including Christian Challenge at California State University, Chico which he led for many years seeing a movement of God with over 1,000 college students making professions of faith during his time there. Recently, his family moved to the North Shore of Oahu where they help invest in young leaders at Good Soil Discipleship School when he is at home. Paul also founded Campus Multiplication Network, an international and interdenominational coaching and resource ministry impacting leaders in many nations. He is a co-host of the GenSend Podcast with Shane Pruitt and Lacey Villasenor. He has authored several books for collegiate leaders and students including: The Fuel & the Flame: Ignite Your Life & Your Campus for Jesus Christ, 5 Leadership Principles For Collegiate Ministry, Tips For Starting A College Ministry, Do More With Less Time and Thrive: Cultivating A Faith That Endures with LifeWay. Paul has degrees from University of Oklahoma and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His wife Christy is his dearest partner in life and co-laborer in ministry and they have two kids and an adorable french bulldog named Ollie. When he is not working, you can find him surfing or skateboarding with his kids or taking Ollie to go search for some crabs on the beach. You can follow him at Paul Worcester and check out some of his free resources here: https://linktr.ee/paulworcester

Throughout this breakout, we'll focus on creating a teaching team of young adults to serve alongside you in developing teaching content for your ministry. The session will assist in identifying, training, and platforming key leaders in crafting and delivering sermons for your young adults.

This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.

Danny was invited to church by a friend during his Junior year of high school. It was then that he heard the Gospel, and his life forever changed because of Jesus. He felt called to ministry at 18 and has been practicing ministry full-time since 2011. God has allowed Danny to be involved in student ministry for 7 years, to plant churches in New York City for 2 years, and to now serve full-time at a local church in South Texas as the Young Adults Pastor. Danny loves spending time with his wife, Summer, and his son, Jayden. Like every great Christian, he loves coffee! Because he came to know Jesus in high school, he is passionate about preaching the Gospel to the next generation.

Most college ministry leaders have a sense of where they want to go — but they don't have a clear process for turning that vision into a strategy that actually moves their ministry forward. In this session, we'll use proven frameworks to help you assess where your ministry is, identify what's holding you back, and build a practical strategy from the vision you already carry. You'll leave with a clearer picture of your next steps and the tools you can put to work immediately.

This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.

Andy Abramson is the Executive Director of Elementum, a ministry that partners with local churches to reach, disciple, and form college students and young adults. For over 16 years, Andy has worked alongside college ministry leaders across the country — coaching them to build healthier, more intentional ministries. He brings a practitioner's eye to strategy and leadership development, helping leaders move from vision to real traction. Andy lives in Austin, TX, with his wife and kids and is passionate about seeing the local church fully engage the next generation.

Come discover how this single value at our church has both guarded against burnout and led to a vibrant disciple-making culture.

This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.

Chris has the joy of being married to the love of his life, Ashley, and they have four kiddos together: Caleb, Ella, Liam, and Rosalee. Chris also serves as the planter and Lead Pastor of The Well Community Church in San Marcos, Texas. Having served as a college pastor, he is passionate about reaching, equipping, and mobilizing college students for the mission of God through a multigenerational local church. 

College students are a gift to the whole church, but only when students and the congregation see themselves as belonging to one another! This breakout explores how to help students use their gifts to bless their local church now, and how to cultivate a church culture that welcomes, equips, and empowers them as full members of the body.

This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.

Meleena was raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a degree in Organizational Communication in 2015. As the NextGen Director at Fredonia Hill Baptist Church, Meleena's primary role is to help implement a cohesive strategy throughout our NextGen Ministry areas, from babies through to college students. Alongside this role, Meleena also coordinates the collegiate Residency program. She has worked with college students for over a decade.

Meleena is married to John James, and they have two sons, Owen and Oliver. Meleena enjoys coffee, friends, and airports.

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