For A Purpose: A TSF Podcast

In this episode, we pick the brains of prominent Restoration Movement leaders across the nation. If you have questions about leadership in the church, we have answers.

In this episode of For a Purpose , we sit down with Jimmy McLoud , Lead Pastor at First Christian Church in Canton, Ohio, and board member of The Solomon Foundation. Jimmy shares his unexpected journey into ministry leadership—from a “random” visit to a church building that led to 12 years on staff, to stepping into the role of lead pastor during a season of transition. We explore the growth of Fi...

Today we get to listen to Mark Moore, professor at Ozark Christian College and author of “Core 52”. He shares with us the importance of vision in the church, and why a strong vision can make a difference, and how Christians were the people to make a huge impact on humanity, through simple things like the inception of public education and foster care.

In this episode, we sit down with Brandon and Matt Wilson—brothers, co-lead pastors, and the heart behind Ekklesia Christian Church in Conway, South Carolina. From childhood stages to shared leadership, their journey is a story of calling, creativity, and deep brotherhood—both in family and in ministry. You’ll hear how their different strengths fuel a dynamic partnership: Brandon brings depth thro...

In this powerful episode, we hear from life coach and pastor Tra Beard from Northwest Church of Christ in South Haven, Mississippi, as he unpacks what it means to lead with courage rooted in God’s vision. Recorded live at our recent conference, Tra challenges leaders to stop chasing personal ambition and instead align their vision with divine revelation from God’s Word. Drawing from the story of E...

In this special episode recorded live at the TSF Pastors Conference in Pismo, we sit down with Jerry Harris—pastor, leader, and publisher of Christian Standard —to unpack the powerful story behind one of the oldest Christian publications in America. From its origins in 1866 during the aftermath of the Civil War, Christian Standard has been the voice of the Restoration Movement—calling believers ba...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, generosity strategist and ministry leader Julie Bullock takes us on a journey that blends biblical truth, personal stories, and a few unforgettable dinner table memories to help us rediscover what it really means to live—and give—like Jesus. Speaking at our REFRESH Conference, Julie opens with a prayer that sets the tone for the conversation: gratitude, tra...

In this eye-opening episode from the REFRESH Conference archives, attorney and church advocate Jonathan Sams delivers a timely and challenging message for church leaders navigating today’s legal and cultural landscape. Jonathan breaks his talk into two parts—first addressing the vital importance of strong, healthy church leadership. Though it wasn’t his original plan to focus here, the urgency aro...

In this heartfelt and humorous episode, bestselling author and pastor Kyle Idleman shares a message of deep encouragement and challenge from our 2019 REFRESH conference. With his signature storytelling style, Kyle reminds us of the sacred weight of leadership, the beauty of serving alongside our spouses, and the transformative power of metaphor in scripture. From unforgettable baptism stories—incl...

In this special archived episode, we take you back to our 2019 REFRESH event, where Solomon Foundation CEO Doug Crozier shared the heart, mission, and momentum behind the organization. This is more than a financial update—it’s a front-row seat to the why behind what we do. Doug unpacks how TSF has helped 240 churches grow from 65,000 to over 130,000 in weekly attendance, with more than 18,500 bapt...