EP. 205 Bonus Episode: Called to Counsel Conference 2026 - Pastors & Church Leadership Track Invitation W/Robert Cheong

This episode of Speak the Truth previews the Pastors and Church Leadership track for the 2026 Call to Council Conference (April 23–25, Fort Worth, Texas, at Doxology Bible Church) through a conversation with track leader Robert Cheong, executive director of Gospel Care Ministries and former pastor of care at Sojourn Church Midtown. Cheong explains the track was born from pastors feeling overwhelmed by counseling resources and uncertain how counseling fits with broader ministry responsibilities. He introduces the track team—Garrett Higbee, Dwayne Bond, Joe Keller, and Cheong—highlighting their extensive ministry experience. The objective is to help pastors and leaders grow in confidence in applying the gospel to personal life, shepherding and ministry issues, and leadership challenges, with Q&A after sessions and a final panel. The track aims to encourage weary leaders and serve pastors, church leaders, and non-counselor attendees.

00:00 Welcome and Conference Intro

01:08 Meet Robert Cheong

01:47 Why This Track Exists

03:37 Pastors and Leaders Track Overview

03:53 Track Team Lineup

05:47 Track Objectives and Format

07:25 What Youll Learn in Practice

08:33 Who This Track Is For

11:39 Register and Closing

Episode Mentions
Register for the Pastors & Church Leadership Track
Check out Gospel Care Ministries - Robert Cheong
Soul Care Consulting - Garrett Higbee 
Proximus Group - Dwayne Bond