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EP 290 – Developing and Sharing Leadership as a Bi-vocational Leader

Written on July 9, 2025.

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EP 290 - Developing and Sharing Leadership as a Bi-vocational Leader

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In this episode of The Replant Bootcamp, host Jimbo Stewart dives into the topic of intentional leadership development for bivocational pastors, joined by Matt McNaughton and Chris Snyder. The discussion explores the importance of sharing leadership responsibilities within the church, addressing common barriers such as perfectionism and lack of discipleship experience. They emphasize that developing leaders is a long-term investment that leads to healthier pastors, families, and churches. The episode also touches upon practical steps to start the process of leadership development and recommends resources such as Mark Hallick’s ‘Replant Roadmap’ and Ken Blanchard’s ‘Situational Leadership.’

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message

00:40 Monthly Bi-Vocational Leadership Discussion

01:01 Characteristics of a Healthy Bi-Vocational Pastor

02:24 Developing and Sharing Leadership

04:12 Challenges and Benefits of Shared Leadership

11:52 Practical Steps for Developing Leaders

21:01 Overcoming Barriers to Leadership Development

25:21 Recommended Resources and Conclusion

EP 289 – Navigating Personalities and Emotions in Leadership and Change

Written on July 2, 2025.

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EP 289 - Navigating Personalities and Emotions in Leadership and Change

00:00 / 29:50

In this episode, we revisit a transformative breakout session from the Calvary Family of Churches Non-Ignorable Conference, focusing on navigating personalities and emotions while leading change.

This synthesized talk covers personality profiles like DISC, working genius leadership styles by Patrick Lencioni, and the emotional cycle of change. Key insights include the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the balance between productivity and people-oriented leadership.

The episode also delves into the practical application of these concepts through discussions on informal and formal permissions, conflict management, and maintaining resilience during the phases of change.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:33 Understanding Personality Profiles

03:24 The DISC Personality Types

06:35 Applying Personality Insights in Leadership

10:47 The Working Genius Framework

13:29 Emotional Cycles in Leading Change

18:47 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

23:36 Navigating Conflict and Change

28:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

EP 288 – Setting Personal Goals for God’s Glory and our Joy

Written on June 25, 2025.

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EP 288 - Setting Personal Goals for God's Glory and our Joy

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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 principles, and warns against a reactive approach to life. Key scriptures such as Philippians 3:18-19 and James 3:13 are discussed to illustrate how believers should set and pursue goals humbly and intentionally. Practical advice is given on breaking down big goals into smaller, manageable tasks while keeping the focus on God’s calling and purpose. The framework includes setting input goals and output goals, with an emphasis on self-awareness, humility, and submission to God’s authority. The episode concludes with a reminder that success is defined by becoming more like Jesus rather than personal achievements or productivity.

00:00 Introduction and Conference Overview

02:22 The Importance of Setting Goals

02:50 Reactive vs. Proactive Living

04:23 Biblical Perspective on Goal Setting

07:34 The Meekness of Wisdom

11:04 Personal Health and Goal Setting

17:56 Breaking Down Goals into Actionable Steps

22:08 Maintaining Motivation and Focus

26:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

EP 287 – Stewarding Your Time and Money Well – Characteristics of Healthy Bi-vocational pastors

Written on June 11, 2025.

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EP 287 - Stewarding Your Time and Money Well - Characteristics of Healthy Bi-vocational pastors

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In this episode of the Bootcamp podcast, we are joined by Matt McNaughton and Chris Snider to discuss the critical topic of strategically stewarding time and money for bivocational pastors. They delve into the importance of managing these limited resources effectively to serve their families and churches well.

Key points include the challenge of balancing pastoral duties with other full-time jobs, practical tips on time management such as blocking off schedules, using long-term preaching plans, and making the most of every opportunity.

They also touch on budgeting wisely and setting realistic expectations both personally and within the church context. The conversation highlights the significance of knowing what to say yes or no to, aligning with God-given priorities, and the necessity of incorporating rest for peak productivity.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back

01:20 Characteristic #2: Strategically Stewarding Time and Money

01:52 The Importance of Time Management

07:26 Practical Tips for Managing Time

08:32 Balancing Priorities and Saying No

16:46 Creating a Preaching Plan

22:13 Finding Extra Time and Avoiding Burnout

EP 286 – SBC Rerun on Understanding Robert’s Rules of Order

Written on June 4, 2025.

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EP 286 - SBC Rerun on Understanding Robert's Rules of Order

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This week we are doing a rerun of an oldie but a goodie.

The guys are back from the #SBC21 in Nashville. Aside from being a bit concerned about their “review” powers Jimbo confesses that all the Robert’s Rules of Order steps had him simultaneously confused and amazed so we reached out to, none other than the Baptist Bouncer himself, Craig Culbreth who served on the SBC Parliamentary team.

Craig offered his insights into why your church business meetings need structure, what role Robert’s rules play, when to set them aside and if a Pastor should serve as a moderator or not.

This is gonna be a helpful one to many, give it a listen.

What is the benefit of parliamentary procedure for a small church?
Should you use Robert’s Rules for every decision and every business meeting?
What do you do when meetings erupt into conflict?
Where can you find help if you’re not sure what to do?

A Parliamentary Guide for Churches by Barry McCarty

Robert’s Rules for Dummies

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EP 285 – The Power and Priority of Prayer in Church Revitalization

Written on May 21, 2025.

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EP 285 - The Power and Priority of Prayer in Church Revitalization

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The Power of Persistent Prayer in Church Revitalization with Darren Sullivan In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp podcast, host Jimbo welcomes Darren Sullivan, a missional strategist for First Coast Churches, to discuss the importance of prayer in church revitalization. Darren shares his ministry journey, including his time as a church planting catalyst in New England and his work with the Jacksonville Baptist Association. He emphasizes the necessity of persistent prayer in church revitalization efforts and outlines practical steps for cultivating a culture of prayer within a congregation. Darren also provides resources for developing a deeper prayer life and offers personal insights into the impact of prayer, both corporately and individually. The episode concludes with Darren praying for listeners and their ministries.

00:00 Welcome Back to the Bootcamp

00:40 Introducing Darren Sullivan

01:22 Darren’s Ministry Journey

03:35 The Power of Persistent Prayer

07:04 Practical Steps for Cultivating Prayer

22:17 Resources for Deepening Prayer Life

24:00 Closing Thoughts and Prayer

EP 284 – Joyfully Walking With Jesus: Prioritizing Soul Care in Bi-Vocational Ministry – Characteristics of Healthy Bi-vocational Pastors with Matt MacNaughton and Chris Snider

Written on May 14, 2025.

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EP 284 - Joyfully Walking With Jesus: Prioritizing Soul Care in Bi-Vocational Ministry - Characteristics of Healthy Bi-vocational Pastors with Matt MacNaughton and Chris Snider

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In this episode, the Bi-Vocational Bros are back to discuss the importance of joyfully walking with Jesus as a key characteristic of a healthy bi-vocational pastor. They emphasize the necessity of prioritizing one’s personal relationship with the Lord amidst the myriad responsibilities of ministry. Through personal stories, scriptural insights, and practical advice on cultivating a joyful and intentional walk with Jesus, listeners are encouraged to focus on their soul care to effectively lead their congregations. They also address challenges unique to bi-vocational pastors and share tips to maintain spiritual health. The discussion concludes with a prayer for pastors to restore their joy in the Lord.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:11 The Importance of Joyfully Walking with Jesus

06:31 Challenges for Bi-Vocational Pastors

08:24 Prioritizing Time with the Lord

12:06 Balancing Devotional Time and Sermon Prep

17:34 Finding Joy in Ministry

23:40 Practical Steps to Restore Joy

25:38 Closing Prayer and Encouragement

EP 283 – Developing Leaders in a Normative Size Church with Brandon Moore

Written on May 7, 2025.

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EP 283 - Developing Leaders in a Normative Size Church with Brandon Moore

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In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp, the hosts are joined by Brandon Moore in Montana to discuss the grassroots movement of renewal happening through the state convention, local associations, and church leaders.

They explore the challenges and importance of developing leaders in dying and struggling churches. Offering practical advice, they highlight the need for prayer, patience, and intentional discipleship to identify and nurture potential leaders within the church.

They also recommend resources from Resound Network to support pastors in this critical task. The episode emphasizes that every church, regardless of size, has the necessary resources and potential leaders to thrive.

Quick Start Guides

00:00 Welcome Back to the Bootcamp

01:33 Montana’s Grassroots Renewal Movement

03:04 Challenges of Developing Leaders in Struggling Churches

05:30 Faith, Prayer, and Clear Communication

10:04 Intentional Leadership Development

15:51 Practical Steps for Discipleship and Leadership

25:25 Resources and Encouragement for Small Churches

27:53 Closing Prayer and Final Thoughts

EP 282 – Five Fundamentals of Church Renewal with Mark Hallock

Written on April 30, 2025.

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EP 282 - Five Fundamentals of Church Renewal with Mark Hallock

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Mark Hallock comes back to the bootcamp with JimBo for this week’s episode. They discuss Mark’s five fundamentals for church revitalization, drawing from Mark’s experiences at Calvary Inglewood since 2009. The fundamentals include persistent prayer, text-driven preaching, strategic personal shepherding, raising up leaders, and equipping people to live missionally. The conversation delves into practical insights and strategies for implementing these fundamentals in church revitalization efforts.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

01:58 The Five Fundamentals of Renewal

04:20 Fundamental 1: Persistent Persevering Prayer

08:07 Fundamental 2: Text-Driven Preaching and Teaching

12:08 Fundamental 3: Strategic Personal Shepherding

18:18 Fundamental 4: Raising Up and Developing Leaders

26:05 Fundamental 5: Equipping Your People to Think and Live as Missionaries

29:18 Conclusion and Further Resources

EP 281 – Powerful Partnerships with Jason Robertson

Written on April 16, 2025.

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EP 281 - Powerful Partnerships with Jason Robertson

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In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp podcast, we welcome Dr. Jason Robertson, a pastor at Huntington Beach Church, a team leader for the California Southern Baptist Convention, and an adjunct professor at Gateway Seminary. Dr. Robertson shares his journey of replanting Huntington Beach Church, which was on the verge of bankruptcy and transforming it into a thriving collective of multiple church plants and partnerships known as the Providence Collective. He discusses the importance of forming robust local partnerships among like-minded churches, innovative out-of-the-box thinking in ministry, and the impact of kingdom-minded collaborations. Dr. Robertson also highlights his ongoing efforts to build a statewide church renewal network in California through his role at the state convention, to revitalize 500 Southern Baptist churches over the next ten years. The episode concludes with a prayer for encouragement and faith for all pastors and leaders engaged in replanting and revitalization efforts.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:57 Meet Jason Robertson: A Man of Many Hats

01:57 The Providence Collective: A Story of Revival

05:15 Journey to Huntington Beach Church

08:56 Innovative Ministry Strategies

11:52 Merging Congregations for Greater Impact

16:51 Lessons Learned in Ministry

23:45 Closing Thoughts and Prayer

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