Here we are, back at the Bootcamp—back at it again! I had the chance to sit down with my boss and good friend, El Jefehimself, Mark Clifton, during the REVIVE event in Daytona Beach to tackle a topic that’s gaining traction among younger pastors: elders and church leadership in revitalization. Mark and I talk about […]
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, […]
In this episode, we revisit with Tim Williams two and a half years after his initial appearance. Tim shares his challenging yet inspirational journey of replanting Gladewater Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He discusses the significant hurdles faced, including living in an RV, balancing multiple jobs, and navigating church politics, with a notable incident […]
The guys are back talking about the characteristics present in Replanters. Listen as they break down stories of the bacon-y greatness of Shoney’s Breakfast Buffet, and the important characteristics of Replanters. Visionary Shepherd: “A Visionary Shepherd has the ability to sense and see God’s next steps for a congregation and the capacity to lead […]
In this episode, JimBo challenges the solo-pastor paradigm and calls churches toward a biblical model of shared leadership and radical collaboration. Drawing from Romans 12:4–8, Ephesians 4:11–16, and 1 Corinthians 12, he explores why the path toward health and renewal requires leaders to multiply, not maintain, and to view their church as part of something […]
In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Luke Holmes to discuss the complexities of church revitalization. We dive into Luke’s article on ‘revitalization triage,’ examining the different areas – head, heart, hands, feet, and vision – and how to prioritize them effectively. Church Revitalization Triage: What’s the First Step to Save a Declining Church? 00:00 […]
Fundamentals of Church Renewal We are often asked to give a summary of how to revitalize a church. I get the desire for a quick answer and something to grab on to and implement but I have always struggled to give a concise answer. The reality is that church revitalization and renewal isn’t a cookie-cutter […]
Happy 2024 Bootcamp crew! Welcome to the beginning of the new year, we’re praying for you! Check out this list of 8 critical questions you can ask as you plan for the coming year. We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a line, send us some feedback and submit your own questions! Eight questions […]
“A pastor goes into it thinking he’s going to change the world… He gets fired for changing the bulletin.” Yikes… That is one of those tough sayings that rings true for far too many pastors that I know. They had high hopes of replanting a struggling church but realized quickly that change is hard. But […]
Hey Bootcampers, we’re kicking off a new series, The Stages of a Replant. We’ve found this, church planting is like construction. Church replanting is more like farming. You labor away, plowing the fields, sowing the seeds and watering the rows you planted. And then you wait…..for the growth. One of the keystone verses for Replanters is […]
