Roundup Podcast

Southern Baptists of Texas Convention
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The Roundup Podcast is focused on reaching the college campus, developing leaders and sending kingdom multipliers. Host Mitch Tidwell is the Collegiate Associate at the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. This podcast is created by the SBTC and provided through Cooperative Program giving.

  1. May 14

    4 Practices of A Movement Leader - Paul Worcester (Roundup 2026 Breakout Session)

    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

    1h 12m

  2. May 14

    Belonging Beyond Just College Minsitry - Meleena James (Roundup 2026 Breakout Session)

    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.

    57 min

  3. May 14

    Beyond Summer: When Students Leverage Vocation for Church Planting - Jon Chasteen (Roundup 2026)

    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.

    1h 9m

  4. May 14

    Breaking the Anxiety Barrier: Helping Gen Z Overcome Common Obstacles - Mackenzie Norman

    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.

    50 min

  5. May 14

    Developing a Student Leadership Pipeline Within Your Ministry - Cody Carroll (Roundup 2026)

    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.

    55 min

  6. May 14

    Devoted to Prayer: Building a Prayer Culture in Your Ministry - Emmy Lively (Roundup 2026 Breakout)

    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!

    1h 3m

  7. May 14

    Establishing a 5-Year Vision for Your Ministry - Chuck Davenport (Roundup 2026 Breakout Session)

    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.

    51 min

  8. May 14

    Followers First, Servants Second, Leaders Last - Chris Millar (Roundup 2026 Breakout Session)

    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.

    46 min
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The Roundup Podcast is focused on reaching the college campus, developing leaders and sending kingdom multipliers. Host Mitch Tidwell is the Collegiate Associate at the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. This podcast is created by the SBTC and provided through Cooperative Program giving.

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  • Creator
    Southern Baptists of Texas Convention
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    173
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 SBTC
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    Roundup Podcast