EPISODE #83 - FIRST STEPS -- AND OVERCOMING RESISTANCE TO CHANGE
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One more great installment on the Change Equation for building congregational momentum. In this episode Bob and Jimbo discuss how practical first steps are a vital part in moving the congregation forward. They discuss developing easy wins and how to build sequential momentum.
Holy Discontent + Vision + First Steps + Leadership > Resistance to Change
FIRST STEPS: A set of clear actionable items that will begin to lead the congregation toward fulfilling that vision.
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EPISODE #82 - VISION AND OVERCOMING RESISTANCE TO CHANGE
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The boys are back at it talking the change equation to overcome resistance to congregational change and how vision plays an important part in getting things moving.
Holy Discontent + Vision + First Steps + Leadership > Resistance to Change
Vision = a clear and compelling God given picture of the unique call placed upon a local body of believers to bring Glory to God by obeying his leadership.
Miss part 1? Check it out here. And while you are at it, check out the episode page for more great content from the Replant Bootcamp.
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EPISODE #80 - CHURCH TRENDS WITH KEELAN COOK PART 2
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The guys picked up where they left off discussing the Netflixification of the Church and how the on demand nature of streaming has impacted the way people are engaging with the Church.
Streaming Church Content due to convenience – probably not a good motive
Streaming due to life circumstances and need – a periodic necessity and gift but not long-term solution
The pandemic has given us a gift-in that we can clarify with our congregation what does it mean to be with the church.
We can and should evaluate everything we are doing and help our folks assess their engagement with it.
Our goal, as Pastors is to help our congregation understand the value of embodied presence (gathered worship)
Preach on the value of embodied presence
Connect with your congregation
Elevate connection through groups
Lead others to engage in shepherding along with you – “the one another’s”
Restructure the embodied presence by changing your liturgy
EPISODE #79 - Church Trends with Keelan Cook Part 1
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Jimbo does a solid favor for Bob and Kyle of the Replant team and then they guys get down to the serious business reflecting on trends in the church with our good friend, Keelan Cook, from the Union Baptist Association.
Church gatherings have fundamentally changed through the use of media (online, drive-in, Facebook, Youtube etc.)
The “Netflixification” of church is occuring, people are watching worship services when it fits in their schedule – not when the church is live streaming the in person gathering
There are positives and negatives with this practice (homebound, special needs populations)
Consumerism and Self-focused decisions are on the rise
“Embodied Practice” = we expect you to be present for gathered worship is going to be a tension point for us as we moved forward.
We have to evaluate every piece of media we put on social media and ask: “Who is this for?”
What churches put online should shift to be a primary means of outreach, shared by church members
Pastors and Leaders will need to work hard to transition their folks back to the gathering as a practice.
Check out part 2 next week.
See where Jimbo stopped to pick up Dr. Pepper @ the great travel stop Bucee’s – check it out!
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The boys are back picking up where they left off-talking transitions in ministry, specifically how Jimbo became a “denominational guy” and why. Check it out as we discuss the importance of learning, serving and letting God lead you on a journey in ministry.
How did you begin the path to becoming a denominational man?
There was a key moment when I remember my passion quickening after having a conversation and helping a local pastor.
Networking and Partnership has always been important to me and something that I practiced from the early days of ministry.
I contacted my Association as soon as I moved to Florida and said I’m here to learn and serve.
I began to ask my Associational Leader questions about Replanting and Revitalization, all the time!
I had the idea and passion to help others not make the mistakes and experiencing the pain I had as a Replanter.
My Associational Leader saw that passion and drive and gave me the opportunity to serve.
How did you decide you need to make the switch and transition out of Pastoring a local Replant?
I realized my church needed someone who could give more than I was able to give
The church needed someone with a different skill set who could take the church to a new place.
It was the obvious next step to me and confirmed by those around me.
An important question to ask: Are you willing to do the work (serve other pastors, churches) with no pay and little recognition?
(From Jimbo’s Mentor) There are three kinds of denominational leaders
They one who sees his position and as a promotion and believes he has arrived-and is immediately irrelevant.
The one who sees his position as a way to end or retire-and is immediately irrelevant.
The one who has a passion to serve pastors and churches with everything he has-be that guy.
Learn to be content with the pace of your ministry and the pace of your ministry and let God direct both.
In this episode Jimbo talks about his transition away from his role as a full time Pastor to full work with the Replant team of the North American Mission Board. As they unpack Jimbo’s story listen in on some of the key insights as you might consider a transition yourself.
Evaluate your call on a regular basis
Never abandon your call because ministry is difficult
Consider “catalytic” moments that reveal your passion or changing passion
Examine your heart before the Lord: “Is this a distraction?” “Is there any selfish ambition?”
Consult your mentors and ask them for feedback
Exercise caution not to “over spiritualize” the decision
Discuss the decision with your spouse
Prayerfully consider that someone else may be better suited to lead the church forward
Sometimes the work of Replanting a church can be destructive to you-here are some of the warning signs.
Difficulty in your marriage or family
You are spiritual dry and your relationship with God has gone cold
You are engaging in sin or destructive habits
Are you in need of help? Don’t go it alone, reach out to a local counselor, or call the Pastor Help Line: 1-844-Pastor1
This week the guys welcome to the bootcamp a long time Replanting friend, Pastor Mark Hallock, of the Calvary family of Churches in Denver Colorado. The guys spend time talking about how to be encouraged as a Pastor during this difficult season we find ourselves in.
Key takeaways:
Every person needs more encouragement than they get!
Pastor-you must stay encouraged yourself!
Think on Godly things (Philippians 4:8)
Guard against the overindulgence of ministry and media
Get outside in God’s creation!
Spend time in personal worship
Engage in edifying conversations
Spend time in prayer
Encourage those around you
Be intentional and consistent in your communication with your leaders
Practice Macro and Micro Shepherding
Micro-one to one (texts, phone calls etc.)
Macro-entire congregation
Pray for and feed the flock God’s word
Get back to the basics of pastoring your people
Trust the Lord and ask him to give you Joy
Start the Barnabas Challenge: encourage three people everyday. This will transform your congregation-it is powerful when a church becomes an encouraging church.
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The guys are wrapping up their discussion on the Six Irreducible Minimums for 2021 and offer some insights on the frigid cold weather, valentines dining with your spouse, year-round-shorts guy, and Jimbo helps clear up Bob’s misunderstanding of “King Cakes” and then they get down to talking about why we need to depend upon the Lord to build his church.
This can be a difficult one for us-especially as the normal measurements of success ebb and flow, rise and fall.
Set your mind on the truth that regardless what happens–Jesus builds his church
The normal measurements are important (attendance, buildings, budgets) but they are not only measurements that are important. “Numbers aren’t everything-but they are something.”
Do the work of ministry: Pursuing God’s Kingdom, Preaching, Equipping, Discipling, Engaging the Community and then let God do his work at building the church.
Focus on your “role” or “job” as the pastor there for that season. Some plow, some plant, other water and the Lord is the one who brings the harvest!
