Well after going around the horn with some Football commentary the guys get down to talking about how to start and maintain strength as you lead and serve as a Replanter in a local church. Be encouraged, laugh a little and be equipped to make 2022 a great one.
You can go back and listen to some of the “most listened” to EPs from last year.
Are you slugging it out in a difficult context? Are you discouraged and ready to throw in the towel? Drop us a line, give us a call, we want to encourage you.
Considering Replanting? Leading a Replant yourself? Join us in New Orleans for the Am I a Replanter event Feb 18-19, 2022 at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
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The boys are back picking up where they left off-talking transitions in ministry, specifically how Jimbo became a “denominational guy” and why. Check it out as we discuss the importance of learning, serving and letting God lead you on a journey in ministry.
How did you begin the path to becoming a denominational man?
There was a key moment when I remember my passion quickening after having a conversation and helping a local pastor.
Networking and Partnership has always been important to me and something that I practiced from the early days of ministry.
I contacted my Association as soon as I moved to Florida and said I’m here to learn and serve.
I began to ask my Associational Leader questions about Replanting and Revitalization, all the time!
I had the idea and passion to help others not make the mistakes and experiencing the pain I had as a Replanter.
My Associational Leader saw that passion and drive and gave me the opportunity to serve.
How did you decide you need to make the switch and transition out of Pastoring a local Replant?
I realized my church needed someone who could give more than I was able to give
The church needed someone with a different skill set who could take the church to a new place.
It was the obvious next step to me and confirmed by those around me.
An important question to ask: Are you willing to do the work (serve other pastors, churches) with no pay and little recognition?
(From Jimbo’s Mentor) There are three kinds of denominational leaders
They one who sees his position and as a promotion and believes he has arrived-and is immediately irrelevant.
The one who sees his position as a way to end or retire-and is immediately irrelevant.
The one who has a passion to serve pastors and churches with everything he has-be that guy.
Learn to be content with the pace of your ministry and the pace of your ministry and let God direct both.
In this episode Jimbo talks about his transition away from his role as a full time Pastor to full work with the Replant team of the North American Mission Board. As they unpack Jimbo’s story listen in on some of the key insights as you might consider a transition yourself.
Evaluate your call on a regular basis
Never abandon your call because ministry is difficult
Consider “catalytic” moments that reveal your passion or changing passion
Examine your heart before the Lord: “Is this a distraction?” “Is there any selfish ambition?”
Consult your mentors and ask them for feedback
Exercise caution not to “over spiritualize” the decision
Discuss the decision with your spouse
Prayerfully consider that someone else may be better suited to lead the church forward
Sometimes the work of Replanting a church can be destructive to you-here are some of the warning signs.
Difficulty in your marriage or family
You are spiritual dry and your relationship with God has gone cold
You are engaging in sin or destructive habits
Are you in need of help? Don’t go it alone, reach out to a local counselor, or call the Pastor Help Line: 1-844-Pastor1
