EP 269 - Exploring the 'Withness' of Discipleship with Bob Bumgarner
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In this episode of the Replant Boot Camp, host Jimbo Stewart and guest Bob Bumgarner discuss the significance of discipleship in church renewal. They explore how the American church has lost its focus on discipleship and the importance of creating a framework for making disciples with the end goal in mind. They delve into practical steps for pastors to prioritize discipleship in their churches and challenge the overreliance on content over relational and experiential learning. Bob Bumgarner also introduces the concept of ‘withness’ as a key element in effective discipleship, emphasizing relational proximity and intentional interaction within the kingdom life of Jesus.
We do hope to talk Bob Bickford into coming back on periodically as a guest host.
We are joined in this episode by another Bob, Bob Bumgarner, a good friend and mentor, to share insights on shaping the replant bootcamp moving forward.
Listening to the Field Will Lead You to the Future – Bob Bumgarner introduces a valuable principle: “If you listen to the field, it will lead you to the future.” This concept originated in his experiences consulting and coaching churches, realizing that coaching, rather than consulting, proved more effective. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the field’s needs and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide the process.
Cultural Exegesis and Community Engagement – Bob Bumgarner delves into the significance of cultural exegesis, drawing parallels between understanding a community and the principles of foreign mission trips. He discusses the relevance of studying a community’s values, fears, and needs, emphasizing the role of pastors as cultural exegetes. The conversation highlights Acts 6, 17 and other biblical examples as models for engaging with culture.
Bob Bumgarner offers practical steps for exegeting your community
pray with humility
observe without judgment
ask questions,
join God in what He is already doing in the community
“You can’t exegete your community from your desk”
SUGGEST A GUEST – We would love to encourage you to participate in shaping the podcast’s future. Visit the Replant Bootcamp website and suggest guests or topics. Whether sharing personal experiences or recommending someone with valuable insights, the goal is to foster a community of learners.
Bob Bumgarner offers practical steps – pray with humility, observe without judgment, ask questions, and join God in what He is already doing in the community.
Hey Boot Campers we’re back in action but this time, with another Bob, the Lead Missional Strategist of First Coast Churches, Bob Bumgarner.
In this EP Jimbo and Bob get down to the important work of discussing how to deal with Church conflict. They recommend a great book-When Church Conflict Happens. Here are some of the great highlights.
When conflict happens – you are not a failure.
Conflict always presents opportunities for new thinking, responses, and breakthrough.
There are three facets or types of conflict
Unhealthy – when conflict goes unrecognized
Benign – when church disagreements occur because of oversight
Healthy – a disagreement that is spotted and responded to in a biblical manner
According to Hare, there are are five levels of conflict. Knowing them will help you navigate conflict in a way that can lead to productive healthy progress.
Personal – conflict occurring inside of me personally
Interpersonal – conflict occurring between two people
Intragroup – conflict that occurs within a group of people
Intergroup – conflict occurring between different groups
Structural – something within the organization that creates conflict
Check out the rest of this EP for more great info and helpful tips on dealing with conflict and a coming EP Crucial Conversations.
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EP 154 - SERVANT LEADERSHIP PT. 3 w / BOB BUMGARNER
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Here’s another great EP with Jimbo and the Bobs talking servant leadership. Every leader and every church lives in tension between selfishness and selflessness. Servant leaders live free and bold lives asking for feedback in order that they may become more, not for their own glory, but for God’s glory.
Bob Bumgarner put together a great chart which describes the difference between self-serving and servant leadership. Check it out as you listen to this EP and dig down deep in examining your own leadership world.
There’s some great gold in all of the podcast but this quote stands out; “In church planting, you may die of starvation. In church revitalization you may die of a broken heart.”
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