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This breakout offers a practical roadmap for residents or new college directors, covering key areas like vision, strategy, campus presence, and small groups. This session is extremely practical and is full of lessons learned the hard way. You'll learn what's worth your time, what's not, and how to avoid common early mistakes.This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.John is the college pastor at Fredonia Hill Baptist Church in Nacogdoches, Texas. He serves at his alma mater, Stephen F. Austin State University. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a Business degree in 2015 and from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2025.  John is married to Meleena James, and they have two sons, Owen and Oliver. John is a longtime member of the Round Up Network and is passionate about coaching new leaders to build evangelistic momentum on their campuses. John has been serving at Fredonia Hill since 2014.

It's easy to stay comfortable within our Christian fellowship, but the Great Commission calls us to move beyond our circles and into the heart of the campus. This session is a practical field guide for students who want to transition from safe, internal ministry to bold, external mission.This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.Dr. Carl J. Bradford serves as the Dean of Texas Baptist College at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he is also an Associate Professor of Evangelism and holds the Malcolm R. and Melba L. McDow Chair of Evangelism. Beyond the classroom, he serves as an Evangelism Consultant for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC), frequently partnering with local churches to provide evangelism training. Carl and his wife, Andrea, are the proud parents of two children, Carl Jr. and Abigail.

Ever wanted to start a residency? Now is your chance! Come and explore the options and necessities of starting your own in-house residency program.This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.

In this session, we will walk through some spiritual and practical handles for how we, as college leaders (pastors/shepherds), can help our college students process and tease out their specific calling to vocational ministry.This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.Josh Thomas is the Worship Pastor at United City Church in Humble, TX. A creative at heart and a musician by calling, he shares Jesus through teaching, songwriting, and his personal artist journey. He is the founder of LocalEast Co., a creative platform dedicated to highlighting meaningful projects and expressions of ministry. Josh also leads worship with Urban Hymnal, a collective based in Downtown Houston. Whether on stage or over coffee, he's passionate about helping people discover their purpose and live at the intersection of calling and passion.

Why do you do what you do at your large group gathering? How can you improve this time for maximum Kingdom impact? This session will discuss topics such as altars, response cards, student leadership, meeting frequency, and more!This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.Drew has served on staff at Highland Baptist Church for 17 years, primarily leading out as College Pastor. For the past two years, he has also served as the Collegiate Mobilizer for the SBTC, leading the Roundup Conference and equipping college ministers/churches across the country to reach the campus for Christ.

This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.Regan has been following Jesus since she was young, sensing His call on her life as a missionary at age 12 and growing in a deep love for Him and His Word. With a background in Intercultural Studies from Taylor University, she now serves as a full-time missionary with Time to Revive in Dallas, equipping and discipling college students to live out the Gospel and make disciples wherever they are. Her heart is to see every person encounter their identity in Christ and for the nations to know Him- until the day we see Jesus return!

Healthy leadership doesn't happen by accident — it is cultivated through intentional personal convictions and sustainable rhythms that keep leaders rooted for the long haul. This resource equips college ministry directors and church leaders with the essential practices that form the whole leader from the inside out, while building a culture that naturally reproduces health in others.This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.Brandon Gilbert serves as an elder at Redeemer Church, where he also leads the Residency, Church Planting, and Institute ministries. He's been in ministry for over 20 years, investing deeply in developing leaders and strengthening the local church. Brandon is married to his wife, Annie, and together they have three kids—Calvin, Luke, and Mollie. When he's not serving in ministry, Brandon enjoys watching airplanes (not flying them—just watching!) and traveling with his family.

College students are uniquely positioned to respond to the Great Commission—energized, flexible, and seeking purpose. In this breakout session, we'll explore how to engage, equip, and send students on short-term mission experiences that ignite a lifelong commitment to Jesus and His mission. Discover practical strategies for casting vision, preparing teams, partnering with churches and agencies, and ensuring that these trips foster spiritual growth and gospel-centered impact—both abroad and back on campus. Whether you're a pastor, campus leader, or student, this session will help you see short-term missions as more than a trip—it's a launchpad.This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.Matt is the Canadian Collegiate Strategist for Send Network Canada and National Director of the Canadian Campus Collective (C3), a ministry of the Canadian National Baptist Convention (CNBC). Prior to his work with Send and the CNBC, Matt served as Pastor for Teaching & Vision with Church of the City, a church he co-founded and planted in Guelph, Ontario, in 2013. Church of the City is home to many students from the University of Guelph, and Matt was instrumental in seeing that come to fruition.  Matt is married to his wife, Andrea, and they have three boys. 

With all the things there are to juggle in ministry leadership, too often the simple things are overlooked for the complex, technical things. In this session, the importance of simply showing up in peoples' lives will be proven to be the catalyst for building the bedrock of a relational ministry.This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.Stanton is the College Pastor at First Belton Baptist Church. Since God saved and called him on January 18, 2008 in the mountains of Appalachia in Boone, NC, Stanton has been a collegiate athlete, a counselor at Kanakuk Kamps, a house monitor for a live-in discipleship residency in Mississippi, has met and married his incredible wife of 10 years – Paige, has received his master's degree from Baylor University's Truett Seminary with a concentration in Sports Ministry, has served in Baylor's counseling center helping students with drug and alcohol addictions, has been the chaplain for the Baylor baseball team, has been ordained into the ministry by Highland Baptist Church in Waco, and has welcomed 3 beautiful children into the world: Waverly (5), Boone (2), and Harvey (1), as well as been a foster parent to a sweet little girl, Hadleigh. 

Our calling as leaders is to "equip students for the work of ministry", and to help them be "hearers and doers" of the Word. There is a lot of confusion about the Bible floating around today. Let's talk about how to teach the Truth of God's Word to a generation.This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.Shane serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He and his wife, Kasi, reside in Texas with their five children. He has been in ministry for over 20 years as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. Shane is also a traveling communicator, evangelist, and Bible teacher. Every year, he speaks to over a hundred thousand people about the good news of Jesus Christ. He is the author of two books (9 Common Lies Christians Believe and Calling Out the Called) and two Bible Studies (Revival Generation and Not My Jesus). Shane is also one of the hosts of The Gensend Podcast. Follow him on Instagram & X: @shane_pruitt78.

In this breakout, we will walk through a simple framework to discover and clarify a 5-year picture for your ministry. Leaders will learn how to start with the end in sight, define measurable proof of success, identify key milestones, and narrow their focus into practical 12-month outcomes and 90-day moves. The goal is to leave with a clearer picture of where the ministry is headed and the first steps needed to move toward it.This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.Chuck Davenport serves as the Executive Discipleship Pastor at Sagemont Church, where he has served for nearly 10 years. He has been involved in collegiate ministry for 15 years, including almost 8 years as Sagemont's College Pastor. Chuck is passionate about helping people find Jesus, develop as leaders, and faithfully serve in the ministry God has entrusted to them.He and his wife, MaryAnn, have been married for 9 years and are raising three children, ages 5, 3, and 1. Outside of ministry, Chuck loves sports, fishing, grilling, and lifting weights. 

Scripture calls us to be devoted to prayer, yet it's easy for prayer to drift from the center of our ministries. This breakout will equip you to build a sustainable culture of prayer in your college ministry. You'll learn how to lead and structure a prayer ministry rooted in Scripture that helps students know God, hear from Him, and love Him more.This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.Emmy Lively serves as the Associate Young Adults & College Minister at Highland Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. She joined the staff in 2023 after graduating from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In her role at Highland, Emmy disciples young adults in their walk with Jesus, oversees prayer ministries, and shepherds students through seasons of grief. Emmy married her husband, Jared, in November 2025. They enjoy serving in ministry together, traveling, being outside, and exploring new coffee shops!

Learning to cultivate, grow, and multiply your ministry's influence through your student leadership team. This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.Cody served as the College Director at Redeemer Church in Lubbock and will now be moving on to plant a church in Norman, Oklahoma.

We want to raise up a new generation of laborers in the harvest field, but invisible roadblocks might be preventing them from taking the next step. Let's examine and address the five biggest barriers keeping the next generation from making it to the field.This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.Mackenzie Norman serves as a NextGen Associate for the International Mission Board. She spent two years in Eastern Europe working with university students as a Journeyman. She and her husband, Caleb, live in Denton and work with college students at the University of North Texas. They are active members of Southmont Baptist Church and enjoy traveling and making music together.

College leaders are not just called to send students on meaningful summer experiences. We are called to help form disciples whose vocation, location, and future are shaped by God's mission. This breakout will explore how church planting, marketplace mission, and intentional pathways can help leaders move students from short-term exposure to long-term sending.This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.

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.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Myths That Hinder Collegiate Evangelism with Paul Worcester.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on College Ministry with your Lead Pastor with John James & Kendall McDonald.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Developing a Student Leadership Pipeline Within Your Ministry with Cody Carroll.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Ministry Vision & Strategy That Works with Andy Abramson.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on It Takes a Church: Collegiate Ministry Valued by the Church with Nick Maddox.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Leading When God Feels Distant with Emily Seydell.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Systems of Care with Ethan McCreary.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Overcoming Barriers to Sending (Summer and After College) with Jon Chasteen.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Leading a Sexual Freedom Ministry with Ben Calkins.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Gospel Risk is Right with Bryan Wooten.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Equipping Leaders: 5 Essential Areas with Jesse Chaney.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Let Them Lead It! (Train / Delegate / Release) with Josh Thomas.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Missional Communities: Taking Small Groups From Friends To A Family On Mission with Mitchell Johnson.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Having Spiritual Grandkids: Making Disciples Who Make Disciples with Aaron Clayton.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on On-Campus Ministries: Friend, Not Foe with Will Bowden.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on On Mission Now: Mobilizing Students for Short-Term Impact with Long-Term Vision with Matt Naismith.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Bridging the Gap: Integrating Older Generations into College Ministry with Hannah McIver.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Developing a 10-Week Summer Ministry Training School with Drew Humphrey.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Leading from Prayer with John Durham.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Leadership that Develops Healthy Leaders with Brandon Gilbert.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every general session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this session titled "The Last Stand" with Mitch Tidwell.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every general session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on How to Persevere When in Pain with Nick Maddox.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every general session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on The Weight of Leadership with John Durham.

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Does Jesus Actually Sound Like Good News in 2025? (Apologetics Focus) with Ben Connelly.

In this Roundup 2025 general session, Drew Humphrey calls college ministers to reclaim their role as mobilizers by re-digging the spiritual “well” of sending. Drawing from Genesis 26 and the Great Commission, he challenges ministries to not only reach and develop students but to prepare and propel them into gospel movement. With practical strategies and heartfelt conviction, this message casts a compelling vision for activating the next generation of goers.

The Roundup Network is going through some major transitions into its 2.0 era after the past 9 years of ministry. Listen to this episode from Mitch Tidwell and Drew Humphrey discussing some of those changes and the exciting things ahead!

In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Collegiate Commons 2025. Enjoy this episode on Gospel Conversations: Sharing Your Faith Naturally with Chuck Davenport.