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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 252 – Knowing and Loving Your Church, Community and Family with Ryan Durham

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Welcome back to the boot camp, everyone! Today we have an extraordinary episode featuring Pastor Ryan Durham, the 2023 Replanter of the Year.

Ryan shares his story of moving to Loop City, a small farming and ranching community in central Nebraska, where the local church was on the brink of closure after being without a pastor for years. Initially committing to serve once a month, Ryan and his wife, Brandy, fell in love with the congregation, leading them to a full-time ministry.

Before moving to Loop City, Ryan and Brandy were part of the Calvary Family of Churches, where they received training for replanting under leaders like Mark Hallock. This rigorous preparation shaped Ryan’s passion for replanting and pastoral ministry.-

Ryan and Brandy’s philosophy of knowing, leading, feeding, and protecting their congregation led them to immerse themselves deeply in the Loop City community. Ryan even took on a job with the city to build stronger ties.

Stay tuned for more insightful discussions, and until next time, keep serving diligently and faithfully!

Episode Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome Back to the Boot Camp
00:08 – Introducing Pastor Ryan Durham
00:36 – The Journey to Loop City
02:26 – Joining the Calvary Family of Churches
03:40 – Challenges and Unexpected Turns
07:42 – Big Wins in Ministry
12:42 – Loving and Knowing Your Community
14:44 – Lessons Learned and Advice
22:02 – Prayer and Closing Thoughts

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