We’re back for Part 2! As we discussed in the last episode, success is no longer just about attendance or sermons— leaders are called to combine spiritual formation with practical equipping, helping members rebuild skills, confidence, and resilience.

In this episode, we continue to break down how economic shifts and explore the trends reshaping how churches impact their communities. If you're a leader that is ready to create impact that extends beyond Sunday service, this episode is for you… and if you missed the last episode, be sure to go back and check it out! 

In this episode, we explore the trends reshaping how churches impact their communities. Success is no longer just about attendance or sermons— leaders are called to combine spiritual formation with practical equipping, helping members rebuild skills, confidence, and resilience.

Pastor Conway breaks down how economic shifts, AI-driven job changes, and personal crises are affecting congregants in real ways and how churches that offer career support, skill development, and networking have become essential for transformation. If you're a leader that is ready to create impact that extends beyond Sunday service, this episode is for you!  

And join us for the 2026 Climb Leadership Conference, January 22–24, to gain more tools and insights for leading with purpose. Register at climb-conference.com!

Many believers know they are children of God, and yet still struggle to believe His love is enough to sustain them, often because of deep wounds from an absent father or other authority figures who shaped how they see love, trust, and security. In this episode, we’ll unpack how these unresolved hurts can lead even strong leaders to live with an orphan mindset — striving for approval and validation or leading from emptiness instead of identity. We will explore practical, faith-filled steps to move from pain to peace, and from isolation to intimacy with the Father.

Too often, volunteers and team members slip away silently — burned out, overlooked, or disengaged —before leaders even realize something is wrong. But this doesn’t happen overnight; it shows up in small signs that leaders often miss when they’re moving too fast or leading from ambition instead of care. A great leader sacrifices for the mission, while a poor leader sacrifices the mission for themselves, and how someone leaves often reveals the depth of their heart and their connection to that mission. 

In this episode, we discuss how leading well and leaving well go hand in hand, and together they create a legacy that outlasts any single role.

Special Guest: Chris Broussard - In this inspiring episode, sports analyst and faith-driven leader Chris Broussard joins the

podcast to explore what it means to become an irreplaceable leader—someone whose presence elevates the team, the culture, and the mission. Through the lens of faith, integrity, and performance, Chris unpacks practical leadership principles rooted in action, not just words. 

To learn more about Chris Broussard and mission, visit https://kingmovement.com.

True leadership starts with a heart of honor. Servant leadership, humility, and valuing relationships are key to accessing greater authority and opportunity. Honoring those above you, even when it’s hard, builds the character God can trust with more.

In this episode, we break down how dishonor can block your growth, why servanthood is the highest position, and how your attitude toward leadership shapes your influence and legacy. If you want to lead well and rise with purpose, it begins by honoring up—because how you honor becomes the foundation of how you lead.

Special Guest: Tim Muehlhoff. One of the toughest hurdles in leadership is navigating difficult conversations. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, communications expert and professor at Biola University in La Mirada, California, and co-author of best-selling book End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations, to unpack the unique responsibility church leaders have to model how we can respectfully engage with those who may have different perspectives; this is especially important in today’s polarized climate. 

Join us as we explore the practical “heart work,” spiritual disciplines, and communication tools that leaders can use to find common ground in the midst of our differences - and do so with humility, clarity, and grace. If you're serious about leading well and influencing lasting change, this conversation is for you! 

To learn more about Tim Muehlehoff, visit timmuehlehoff.com or cmr.biola.edu. 

Special Guest: Shane Pruitt. The #NextGeneration isn't the future of the Church—they ARE the Church. As we progress in life and in leadership, we tend to forget that we have been blessed to stand on the shoulders of those who came before us—that’s how the Kingdom advances! In this episode, we sit down with Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB), to discuss this importance of equipping and empowering this next generation to live on mission and lead with purpose!  

To learn more about Shane Pruitt’s ministry and mission, visit https://shanepruitt.net.

To download the show notes, go to our website www.visitonecc.com/leadershiproundtable! 

In this special episode, Bishop Kenneth Ulmer, recently retired senior pastor of Faithful Central Bible Church, shares deep personal insights and profound lessons that he has learned over 41 years in ministry. With time-honored wisdom, forged through decades of leadership, Bishop Ulmer reflects on the often painful realities of growth and transition, the tension and delicate balance between authenticity and cultural relevance, and ultimately, the humility required to remain faithful and embrace God’s unique call for each season of life.  

To learn more about Bishop Ulmer’s ministry and mission, visit kennethculmer.com. 

One of the responsibilities of church leadership is to be proactive and try to see what’s coming around the corner. Great leaders look for opportunities to anticipate trends and ways to make the organization better. It is important to focus on the entire experience, not just the sermon. There are many components that make up the church experience.

In today’s episode, we discuss a few disruptive trends that church leader’s need to pay attention to. Churches need leaders that are intentional, teachable, accountable and willing to shift to be better equipped to do what God is calling you to do. 

Interested in more leadership tools? This month we are hosting our annual Climb Leadership Conference, January 23-25, 2025, at our OCC Plano Campus. Visit climb-conference.com to register and get more information! We hope to see you there!