EP 240 – Falling in Love with Jesus (again) with David Jackson
In this episode of our bootcamp series, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. David Jackson from the replant team, who brings over 45 years of experience in ministry, spanning church planting, pastoring, church revitalization, replanting, and teaching. Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of spiritual renewal in church revitalization, emphasizing soul care for leaders and congregations, and the necessity of reclaiming a primary love for Jesus to foster thriving communities. He shares insightful personal experiences and highlights the significance of relationships with God, each other, and our communities as foundational to our identities as Christians.
Dr. Jackson also outlines common obstacles to spiritual renewal, including busyness, personal preferences, pride, and unaddressed sin, offering biblical prescriptions for churches and leaders to return to their first love by remembering, repenting, and renewing their commitment to Christ. The discussion concludes with a prayer for listeners to draw closer to the heart of God and a call for church leaders to lead by example in cultivating a passionate relationship with Christ.
00:00 Welcome to the Bootcamp: Introducing Dr. David Jackson
00:25 Dr. David Jackson’s Journey in Ministry
03:02 The Heart of Church Revitalization: Spiritual Renewal
06:48 The Importance of Renewal Starting with the Pastor
10:21 Identifying and Addressing Drift from the First Love
14:06 Practical Steps Towards Renewal and Revitalization
18:39 Challenges in the Journey of Renewal
24:28 Closing Prayer and Reflections