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EP 204 – HOW NOT TO HAVE BORING BUSINESS MEETINGS

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Welcome back bootcampers, we hope your summer is finishing up well. Today we approach an important but perhaps boring topic-the Church Business Meeting.  Yes, friends it’s true many hate, yea even loathe the monthly or quarterly business meetings.  Here are some practical suggestions to enliven this important meeting of the gathered church. Encourage Testimonies that […]

Highlights: the 200th Episode!

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On September 4, 2019, the Replant Bootcamp podcast debuted with hosts Jimbo Stewart and Bob Bickford. The modern world of Replanting and Revitalization needed a great podcast, especially through all of the life changes that the years 2020-2022 brought us. COVID brought major challenges to the topic of declining churches, so the bootcamp did podcast […]

RESOLVED: Revitalization and Replanting

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On Saturday, June 10th, I came home from a wedding and grabbed my duffel bag. As I began to pack for the annual SBC Convention, I had several things on my mind. For this Convention, I knew there would be some heavy decisions and business to attend. Just a couple of days earlier, I met […]

EP 191 – MAXIMIZE SUMMER MISSION

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EP 191 - MAXIMIZE SUMMER MISSION
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Well Bootcampers, summer is right around the corner and that means a lot of things. Shorts, BBQ, swimming and the summer slump in weekly attendance.  Fear not loyal Bootcamp listener, the summer provides some great opportunities to connect with your community in creative ways while mobilizing your church to be more missional.  The guys break […]

Traits to Change

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Cycles of Personal Growth “I’m working on myself,” is a common phrase people say when they want to start improving something about their physical appearance, their emotional state, or their daily activity. The personal goals we make for ourselves change over time, and we all personally go through phases of decline, plateau, and growth (sound […]

EP 180 – 5 INGREDIENTS FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

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EP 180 - 5 INGREDIENTS FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
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The Bootcamp Boys are able to record from their own homes for this one. Replanter and Revitalizer Characteristic Survey In this thread, JimBo and Bob discuss the necessary ingredients for personal development and growth in any area of life. These include humility, teachability, self-awareness, integrity, and initiative. They emphasize the importance of being honest and […]

EP 178 – LEADING BEYOND THE FORCE OF PERSONALITY

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EP 178 - LEADING BEYOND THE FORCE OF PERSONALITY
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Hey Bootcampers we hope you are doing well!  Bob and Jimbo had some time together in his hometown of JAX and got an opportunity to record a few EPs in his closet office. It’s no mystery that the bootcamp boys have personality, but leading a church requires more than the strength of personality.  This EP […]

EP 177 – VISION ADOPTION CYCLE

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EP 177 - VISION ADOPTION CYCLE
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Well Bootcampers the boys are back at it this time in JAX when Bob was in for a quick visit. Today they take up the topic of Vision and how to communicate it as a leader. Sit back, grab something to keep notes and consider how to improve your casting of vision. Some helpful resources […]

The Emergence of Revitalizing Ministry

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Small Church vs. Mega Church In a largely populated area only  5 miles across stands two churches. Church A sits just outside the city. Started in 1936, the church is worn and tattered, and has seen many pastors, leaders, and members come throughout the years. The church can hold up to 75, and there are […]

The Christmas Story Never Gets Old

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Has Christmas Become Boring for you? There is a certain creativity that many pastors and leaders have in their churches. God uses our skills and abilities to cultivate new life in our congregations. The desire for normalcy can sometimes be overshadowed by new and innovative ideas. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but if […]