The Leadership Roundtable Podcast

Special Guest: Nona Jones. Ask yourself this question: What is blocking your impact? Far too often, leaders mistake motion for progress; a critical error that can be detrimental to the vision of any organization. If the motion is not being applied to the strategy, it will NOT result in progress. Great leaders must give themselves the capacity to think and clearly define what success looks like in...

Season 4, Episode 11:  The ground underneath our feet has shifted. Therefore, the dynamic of how we have historically approached discipleship must shift as well. Discipleship is more critical now than ever because our culture has changed dramatically. Leaders need to consider the various ways that people are connecting to information and engaging in community today and be ready to meet them there!...

Season 4, Episode 10: All skills are not created equal. Some skills are popular, but WAY LESS influential. Leadership is what we call a "meta" skill. Being a leader means doing the things that leaders do... and everybody wants to be a leader until that time comes! Great leaders understand that in order to achieve their vision, they MUST learn to discover, develop and deploy others... you don't go...

SEASON 4, BONUS EPISODE: Special Guest: Dr. Johnny Parker, Leadership Consultant. CEO/Founder of The Parker Group, LLC. 

Season 4, Episode 9:  Leaders see before others see. The question every great leader must ask is how can we reimagine the future and prepare ourselves for the church of tomorrow? Forecasting what is to come makes people uncomfortable because have a tendency to cling to what was, rather than embracing what could be. Special Guest Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Sr., Pastor of House of Hope in Atlanta, GA. join...

Season 4, Episode 8: Sharing Jesus online is so much more than standing on a virtual "soapbox" and telling people how they should live. We are seeing God move in these spaces in ways that we can see anywhere else, and different types of leaders thrive in these areas more than others. Our special guest, Jeff Reed, founder of THECHURCH.DIGITAL & DigitalChurch. Network , joins the podcast to shar...

Season 4, Episode 7: The culture that you create will not only attract the right people but also repel the wrong ones! As a leader, establishing a culture within your organization helps people make the best decisions even when you’re not in the room. On today’s episode, Dr. Conway Edwards discusses his latest book, Fence Post Leadership , and the importance of having a strategy for creating the cu...

Season 4, Episode 6: Triangulation is a major issue that can plague any organization, no matter its size. At its core, triangulation represents an inability or unwillingness to resolve conflict through courageous (and often uncomfortable) conversation. As leaders, it is imperative to understand how triangulation occurs and how to address it as soon as it arises. In this episode, we will discuss ke...

Season 4, Episode 5: No matter what type of organization you're a part of, there are specific values and guidelines that we like to call the "House Rules." It is important that leaders not only be familiar with the house rules but also be ambassadors for them within the culture. These are the things that make your organization unique. Join us on this special New Year's episode as we break down the...

Season 4, Episode 4: The story of our church is one of God’s faithfulness. We learned early that when you put what you have in His hands, there is no telling what He will do with it! Every step of the way along this 14-year journey, God has provided opportunities greater than we could have imagined… but it started with us asking some tough questions, making difficult decisions, and forcing ourselv...

Season 4, Episode 3: How does a leader know when it’s time to move to the next level? Great leaders need to be able to discern when someone is in their leadership "sweet spot!" Special guest Pastor Kurtran Wright joins us to discuss some mistakes that leaders often make when trying to develop other leaders and the key strategies to determining when a leader on your team is ready to expand their re...

Season 4, Episode 2: What factors can determine church growth? The reality is that every church is different, and therefore leaders must be in tune with the unique culture of the congregation and the specific needs of the community they desire to serve. As One Community Church gets ready to celebrate 14 years, Pastor Kurtran Wright , one of our original members, joins us to talk about humble begin...

Welcome to Season 4, Episode 1 of the Leadership Roundtable! A podcast with Dr. Conway Edwards. Special Guest: NFL Hall of Famer Pastor Aeneas Williams joins us to talk leadership lessons and the importance of leading with the team in mind!

Special Guest: Pastor Luke Brownell. Healthy leaders understand that you can either have control or you can have growth… but you can’t have both! If everything is under control, it is likely a sign that your organization is NOT growing, or at least not growing as fast as it could be. An organization that is growing will never have enough leaders. Pastor Luke Brownell joins us to discuss how to ide...

Special Guest: Pastor Luke Brownell. When something is “sticky” it doesn’t move easily, and it usually clings to whatever it touches. Creating a sticky environment in your organization means designing a rhythm to get new people attached to the vision and move them from guests to spectators to contributors as quickly as possible!  Too often leaders are focused on the numbers and miss the opportunit...

Special Guest: Bishop Van Moody. The true mark of a healthy leader is summed up in the answer to one question: Can you lead your own life well? Great leaders understand the importance of self-reflection and accountability. If you are not where you need to be, or WHO you need to be for your teams, it is easy to become a stumbling block to the work that God is trying to do. Bishop Van Moody joins us...

Special Guest: Bishop Dale Bronner. Innovation is NOT an option; it is essential for growth. We must be able to look far enough into the future to anticipate what the needs will be before they come, reflect on where we've been and determine where we want to go. Bishop Dale Bronner joins us to discuss what innovation looks like in the church and how great leaders use innovation to inspire and empow...

Special Guest: Pastor Luke Brownell. Part 2 of Dr. Conway Edward's conversation with Pastor Luke Brownell of One Community Church Prosper Campus discussing the key strategies to successfully relaunch your church, re-engage volunteers and get your community on board! 

Are you ready to relaunch your church? Things have changed and may look different. In times of uncertainty, it is not uncommon for church leaders to proceed with caution when reopening their doors again. Pastor Luke Brownell from One Community Church - Prosper Campus joins Dr. Conway Edwards to talk about ten key strategies that church leaders can implement to re-engage volunteers and their commun...

When it comes to recruting volunteers, church leaders face a unique challenge to grow their teams while keeping current volunteers engaged. Dr. Conway Edwards shares some key strategies to best identify where people best fit so they can thrive in and within churches in the future! 

Special Guest: Pastor Mike, Jr. - How do you influence the people you cannot reach? Great leaders must learn to humble themselves and to speak the language of the culture in which they desire to have an impact. Pastor Mike Jr. joins us to discuss how leaders are using new evangelistic tools to connect with people and tell them about Jesus! Want to learn more about how to enhance your leadership? D...

Special Guest: Pastor Dr. Eric Mason - Are you prepared to answer the tough questions? What happens when church leaders invite doubt into the conversation? It is important to understand what creates influence and how to answer those uncomfortable questions that the next generation of leaders may be asking. Pastor Dr. Eric Mason joins us to discuss how to identify the greatest needs in the communit...

Special Guest: Bishop Van Moody - People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. A greater leader understands that building quality relationships with people is the key to success. Bishop Van Moody joins us to discuss   some fundamental elements to that leaders can apply to developing great relationships with others as well as themselves!!! 

Special Guest: Christine Caine - A new generation of leaders is emerging. Organizations must learn to adapt and utilize tools that speak to the next generation. Non-profit founder Christine Caine joins us to discuss leadership development strategies for the next generation and what we can all learn from each other by working together!

Season 3, Episode 3: Communication is key! But what makes someone a great communicator? Special guest Pastor Bryan Loritts joins us to discuss a few things that leaders and pastors can do to become more effective communicators.