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 First Christian’s thriving special needs ministry, the lessons Jimmy learned moving from executive pastor to lead pastor, and the powerful stories of restoration, healing, and hope happening within the church. If you’re interested in church leadership, culture, or what it looks like to faithfully follow God’s call, even when it’s uncomfortable, this episode will inspire and challenge you.

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.