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EP 295 – 2025 Replanter of the Year Jason Mayo

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This week on the Replant Bootcamp, JimBo sits down with Jason Mayo, pastor of Valle Vista Baptist Church in the Inland Empire region of Southern California and the 2025 Replanter of the Year. Jason shares his story of stepping into a struggling church, trusting God for spiritual renewal, and seeing lives transformed through the steady ministry of the Word, prayer, and disciple-making.

In this conversation, Jason and JimBo discuss:

  • Jason’s journey to Valle Vista Baptist and the role of faithful mentors in preparing him for replanting.
  • The impact of the Providence Collective, a network of normative-sized churches collaborating for church planting and renewal.
  • Why spiritual renewal must precede and inform strategic renewal in every replant.
  • The joys and challenges of bivocational ministry, including lessons of humility, calling, and perseverance.
  • Encouragement for pastors to embrace collaboration, residency, and long-term faithfulness in the work of church renewal.

Jason’s story is a testimony that God can bring new life to declining churches when leaders are willing to labor patiently, depend fully on the Spirit, and work together for the sake of God’s kingdom.

Resources Mentioned:

  • Valle Vista Baptist Church
  • Providence Collective
  • North American Mission Board Replant Team

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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

EP 244 – California Replanting: A Replanting Conversation with Michael Denton

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Revival and Community Engagement: Replanting with Pastor Michael Denton

In this episode, we conversate with Michael Denton, a surfer pastor and replanter from First Baptist Church in Nipomo, California. Michael shares his replanting journey, emphasizing the importance of relationships, community engagement, and strategic discipleship. He delves into his personal and pastoral experiences, offering valuable insights for those considering replanting. We discuss the roles of mentors, coaches, friends, and counselors, and how these relationships have supported his ministry. Michael also highlights his family’s involvement in the church, particularly his son’s leadership and discipleship efforts. We wrap up with essential prayer requests for his ministry and community revival.

00:00 Welcome to the Episode: Introducing Michael Denton
00:05 Michael Denton’s Journey to Replanting in California
01:47 The Challenges and Triumphs of Three Years in Ministry
02:33 Advice for New Replanters: Mentorship and Community Engagement
05:43 Cultivating Love and Service in the Community
13:30 Discipleship and Family: Leading by Example
22:03 Closing Thoughts and Prayers for Replanters

Episode #26 – ?BOOTS ON THE GROUND HIGHLIGHT ? with Min Lee

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Joining the guys on the bootcamp is Min Lee, Replant Pastor of LA City Baptist Church

Min is a Korean-American Pastor, replanting a predominately Hispanic Church in Boyle Heights. He learned about the church from his Director of Missions // Associational Missional Strategist who asked him to join him in visiting the church.

On his very first visit to the church he was asked to lead a song in Spanish, he also prayed in Spanish and taught them a Bible study in English. They kept inviting him back and eventually called Min to be their Pastor.

What did you do first?

  • I asked for help from other churches and pastors in the area.
  • I prayed, we prayed for God to work.
  • I got out and began to meet people in the neighborhood, introducing myself and the church.

What are some of the challenges you faced?

  • Everything is so new!  There is a big learning curve.
  • There is a cross cultural challenge-there are not many instances of a Korean Pastor leading a Hispanic church.

What have been some of the most helpful things for you?

  • I’ve learned to ask for help-and God has provided!
  • Churches have partnered with us to do events like VBS.
  • We’ve had help remodeling our facilities.

What resources have been helpful to you?

  • The Replanter Assessment provided by NAMB and the Replant Team.
  • The training materials and coaching that are available for me as a Replanter.

What advice would you offer Replanters?

  • Go slower and go with God-bring the congregation along with you. Get counsel as you lead the body toward the vision of a renewed and Replanted Church.  
  • We can look back into Christian history and see God using people cross culturally to present the Gospel-so be bold and be courageous, see each person and people group through the eyes of Christ.

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