Setting Ministry Goals When I stepped into the role of Senior Pastor, our leadership team came together for an intense session, hoping to set ministry goals. We prayed, studied, and hoped—imagining what God might accomplish in our church. Zealously, we developed a plan and set a bold five-year goal, projecting a 20% annual attendance increase […]
Humility This is part one of a series of five on the characteristics of Godly leaders. I wasn’t sure what the drawing was supposed to be. It could be a picture of our family, but it could just as easily have been a picture of trees, or aliens, or flowers…I’m going to be honest– it […]
They bootcamp boys are back talking about the importance of being a godly leader. You’ve probably heard the refrain-everything rises and falls on Leadership-we agree but it’s not always the kind of leadership one might think. We take time to talk about the characteristics of a godly leader which we believe are primary in helping […]
In this episode, we unpack why planning your ministry calendar is not just an administrative task, but a theological act of stewardship. We walk through the biblical foundations for planning, the danger of goal-setting without humility, and a practical framework for building a gospel-driven calendar that serves your people instead of your ego. Our goal […]
This week on the Replant Bootcamp, JimBo sits down with Jason Mayo, pastor of Valle Vista Baptist Church in the Inland Empire region of Southern California and the 2025 Replanter of the Year. Jason shares his story of stepping into a struggling church, trusting God for spiritual renewal, and seeing lives transformed through the steady […]
In this month’s “Bi-Vo Bros” episode, JimBo Stewart sits down again with Matt MacNaughton and Chris Snider to unpack the fourth healthy characteristic of a bi-vocational pastor: clearly setting and expressing realistic expectations and boundaries. Serving as a bi-vocational pastor means juggling ministry, family, and other vocational responsibilities—all while resisting the pressure to say “yes” […]
In this episode, we explore the foundational concept of Word-centered leadership and its transformative impact on church revitalization and organizational change. Episode Highlights: The Foundation of Word-Centered Leadership – Discover why leadership must be rooted in Scripture rather than trendy techniques or formulas. Word-centered leadership begins with personal transformation before attempting to influence others. Four […]
Setting Personal and Ministry Goals with a Biblical Framework In this episode, we dive into an edited recording from a breakout session at the Calvary Family of Churches Non-Ignorable Conference in Denver. The session focuses on setting personal goals with a biblical framework. The breakout emphasizes the importance of proactive goal setting, rooted in biblical […]
Reframing Conflict He was cordial, polite, hospitable, and soft-spoken—traits that had helped him build a significant following over the years and gain influence in the church. However, he was also habitually critical of pastoral leadership. Before joining the church, he had played a central role in a church split across town. During deacon meetings, he […]
Tactical Patience in Ministry: Lessons from an Organ and a Saint For years, the music ministry of our church was led by Mrs. Frances Jones—a woman of grace, faith, and dedication. She taught children to play piano, tirelessly served the church, and played the organ through the church’s golden years. With the gospel in mind, […]
