This week the boys have been traveling to and fro, encouraging Pastors and Associations on the road in TX, planning some great stuff in Bob’s home town of STL and sampling the local cuisine. But since you don’t tune in for food alone they get down to another EP on Leadership Judo, discussing the Operator Leadership Style.
Here are some of the highlights of the Operator personalities:
Operators have a bias toward action
Operators are often strong internal consultants
Operators tend to overcommit
Operators are hard to find
The guys provide some super secret leadership judo moves to use with Operators who are in your church within the heart of this EP.
Leave us your comments, drop us a question and remember to tell others about the Bootcamp!
EPISODE #108 - Leadership Judo with Visionary Leaders
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The Bootcamp Bros are back talking about Leadership Judo. What is leadership judo you ask? You can listen to last week’s podcast and get up to speed.
Here’s a quick definition to get you ready for this episode.
Leadership Judo: taking the energy of an opponent and directing it away from harm to a more productive place.
We’re going to get specific over the next few EPs in applying leadership judo to some of the leadership styles we encounter in our churches, businesses and organizations. Today’s leadership style-The Visionary.
Here are some highlights (check the audio for detail)
When working with or Leading Visionaries
Hear them out
Ask, don’t tell
Be flexible and fun
Check in regularly
Are you a visionary? Concerned your leadership style is creating chaos? Check out the bonus EP for some helpful tips on how to “judo yourself.”
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Grab your Judogi and join Jimbo and Bob in the dojo for some leadership lessons on this bootcamp as we talk about the concept of Leadership Judo.
Leadership Judo: taking the energy of an opponent and directing it away from harm to a more productive place.
VERBAL JUDO vs VERBAL KARATE (from Verbal Judo)
“Karate is defined by sharp, quick blows delivered with hands and feet. . . VERBAL KARATE is the lashing out, as if with the side of a calloused hand, when you snap at your spouse, your children, your employer, your employees, anyone.”
“Physical Judo was invented by a Dr. Kano in 1882. It was a derivative of jiujitsu, which means ‘pain.’ . . Judo means the gentle way, rather than the painful way.”
Some guiding verses mentioned in the podcast
Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
Proverbs 15:1
A soft word turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger
Five Truths for All from Verbal Judo by Johnson and Jenkins (yes, that Jenkins)
All cultures want to be respected and treated with dignity, regardless of the situation. When treated with disrespect, all people want to fight and get revenge.
All people would rather be asked than told what to do. To ask is a sign of respect; to tell is often a sign of disrespect.
All people want to know ‘why’ they are being asked or told to do something. Telling people ‘why’ is another sign of respect.
All people would rather have options than threats. Again, offering people a choice of action shows respect and allows people to save personal face.
Finally, all people want a second chance to make matters right.
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Welcome back to the Bootcamp! Bob is another year older and Jimbo confesses he feels old too, but hey let’s jump in and get started. Today the guys are talking leadership and vision today and outlay some cautions for Visionary Leaders. Have a question or comment? Drop us a comment, send an email or leave us a voicemail with our questions or feedback.
Cautions for Visionary Leaders
Some Visionaries can be impulsive
Sit on big ideas for a day or two to make sure
Make big decisions with a team with feedback – not alone
Spend time praying about it
Consider times to lead the group in groupthink and let others pitch their ideas first
Don’t try to persuade them to go with your idea
Some Visionaries can be big on ideas while weak on execution
Make sure you are making a executable plan – with steps – and deadlines
Make sure to have a follow up process – be clear on who is responsible for what
Some Visionaries struggle to prioritize people over progress
You will most likely need to lead change at a slower pace than you desire
Some Visionaries struggle with longevity in ministry
Revi/replanting takes 5-7 years – stick it out
Don’t lead the church to make a major change and then bail
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EPISODE #84 - LEADERSHIP AND OVERCOMING RESISTANCE TO CHANGE
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The guys wrap up this series on overcoming resistance to change in a local church. This episode the guys focus on leadership. By way of reminder, here is the change equation;
Holy Discontent + Vision + First Steps + Leadership > Resistance to Change
Leadership:a called, qualified and committed leader who navigates dangers, threats, challenges to the accomplishment of the vision-keeping the congregation united and focused and moving forward.
The leader can be a pastor or a group of lay leaders, we think churches are led best with a plurality of leaders who are often called Elders.
A key point is that whenever you, as a leader, encounter resistance to change you have to go back to vision. This is the key to renewing and reminding the people why you are there and what God has called you to do.
Resistance to Change: Any word, threat or act designed to derail, intimidate, slow or upend forward progress toward the accomplishment of God’s revealed vision
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EPISODE #69 - Leading Self, Others and Team in Pursuing The Kingdom of God
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Bob and Jimbo spend time breaking down one of the 6 Irreducible minimums, Pursuing the Kingdom of God via the PITO Leadership model from the Officer Development School of the US Air Force. Yeah, we know it sounds kinda well…..just give it a listen, we promise you’ll laugh and be informed.
Personally: spiritual practices that bring about the rule and reign of God in your life.
Interpersonally: making disciples in the context of relationships in everyday life.
Team: consider those with whom you led ministry, are they growing spiritually and are we functioning as the body of Christ? Are we surrendering our agenda to the Lord’s agenda?
Organizationally: are we as a church pursuing Kingdom principles and priorities rather than simply just doing the same old same.
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In this episode the guys talk about closing out the year and opening up 2021 with some intentionality and turn to considering what the irreducible minimums would be for leading the church in 2021. Don’t forget to drop us a line with your question or sign up for the next Replant Bootcamp black ops hat giveaway.
Here are six things that every Pastor, Replanter or Planter can focus on in the coming year. Anyone can do them, anywhere. As you consider leading your church in 2021 we recommend these six irreducible minimums.
Pursue first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness
The guys began the conversation on the 13 Characteristics of a Replanter/Revitalizer by unpacking Self-Awareness. In future episodes they will walk through the rest of the characteristics.
Of all the characteristics, Self-Awareness is foundational to pastoring whether you are a Replanter or Revitalizer.
Crisis provides a great opportunity to develop self-awareness.
He shepherded them with a pure heart
and guided them with his skillful hands. Psalm 78:72
Ministry is a work of the Holy Spirit-your skill is important but you must be aware of your ultimate dependence on the Holy Spirit.
The greater your skills and gifting the greater the challenge for you personally to rely on your abilities and not the Holy Spirit.
One of the important aspects of self-awareness is understanding that God designed you uniquely. God also places people with other gifting and strengths who will compliment your ministry. Embrace them as part of God’s design for your ministry.
Your strengths will help you be successful in an aspect of your ministry, not the entirety of your ministry.
Your home of origin impacts your life and ministry. Becoming self-aware of how that creates challenges and conflict is vitally important. Do the hard work of exploring your hope of origin dynamics. We recommend, How We Love by Milan and Kay Yurkovich.
Ministry is painful because it creates
Jimbo share this quote from Tennessee Williams: There comes a time when you look into the mirror and you realize that what you see is all that you will ever be. When that happens, you either kill yourself or stop looking in mirrors.
Accepting how God designed you is key to embracing your role in ministry. Find a good personality test like the DISC, get the results and understand your strengths and weaknesses.
One caution-some personality tests suggest that if you are not a certain type of personality. We do not believe that to be the case. Our observational experience has revealed that any personality type can successfully replant a church-with the understanding how their strengths and weaknesses impact their leadership.
Episode #38 - Leading Well in Racial/Ethnic Tension with Dr. James Hawkins
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Last week the guys talked with Dr. James Hawkins about how to lead during times of racial tension. As Replanters/Pastors understanding the perspective of our African American congregants, community members and friends is imperative.
Q: As a white pastor with a predominately white congregation how do we lead well in this time of racial tension?
Dr. Hawkins: Some of the reason why we are where we are is because of past sin-we have to understand that. Today, the lines of segregation are still evident in many of our communities even after civil rights victories. In the church, we (Black and White Christians) have not done theology together and not dealt with our shared past trauma together. We’ve also not been equipped to handle this, in many ways we were set up for this moment-the question is now, what will we do with this moment? We have to equip and disciple each other to see these ethnic moments thru the lens of scripture. Here are some helpful questions:
How has my particular ethnic group read and understand scripture related to the kingdom of heaven?
Do I know what I don’t know? (where are my blindspots)
Q: How does a pastor lead a congregation that is reluctant to explore their own biases?
Dr. Hawkins: First, we have to acknowledge that exploring the unknown is scary-we have a natural reaction to avoid what we don’t know. We have to grow to understand the importance of seeking and seeing the kingdom of God over and above ourselves. As Pastors we need to validate our congregations reluctance and defensiveness-but we also have continue to lead toward the kingdom of God. Be patient with yourself and your congregation. Honor their fear but also ask them communicate their hopes.
Q: What is healing conversations?
Dr. Hawkins: It is a gathering of churches/people to intentionally jump into the deep end in dealing with the pain and problem of racial tension in the church. We facilitate conversations so people can find healing, help and hope and move forward.
Check out these helpful resources:
Watch the Healing Conversations video mentioned in the Podcast.
