After a hiatus of more than a year we have decided to partner with Bob Bumgarner at First Coast Churches and reboot the Replant Bootcamp as the Don’t Pastor Alone Podcast. The first episode will launch on August 20th. Bob has a wealth of wisdom to share and I am convinced this will be a […]

In this episode, we continue our monthly focus on the bi-vocational pastor. The “Bi-Vo Bros”—Chris Snider and Matt MacNaughton—join JimBo to walk through the practical steps of building a sermon calendar once you’ve carved out dedicated planning time. We move from the “why” of sermon planning (covered last month) into the hands-on process of how […]

In this episode, I share why I’m genuinely grateful to be a Southern Baptist — even in a season when headlines, social media noise, and internal debates can make it feel easier to walk away. After five years of traveling to more than 30 states as a North American missionary, I’ve seen firsthand that God […]

In this episode, we unpack why planning your ministry calendar is not just an administrative task, but a theological act of stewardship. We walk through the biblical foundations for planning, the danger of goal-setting without humility, and a practical framework for building a gospel-driven calendar that serves your people instead of your ego. Our goal […]

In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp, I sit down with my friends and regular guests Matt MacNaughton and Chris Snider—the “Bi-Vo Bros”—to talk about how bivocational pastors can plan their preaching calendars with intentionality and peace of mind. Every second Wednesday of the month, we focus specifically on the unique challenges of bivocational ministry. […]

We don’t give to rescue a budget. We give because Jesus is Lord. Giving is worship that forms us, fuels mission, and frees us from idolatry. How do we talk about money without fear, guilt, or fundraising vibes? My aim is simple—to reframe giving as discipleship, not desperation. Jesus said we cannot serve God and […]

Here we are, back at the Bootcamp—back at it again! I had the chance to sit down with my boss and good friend, El Jefehimself, Mark Clifton, during the REVIVE event in Daytona Beach to tackle a topic that’s gaining traction among younger pastors: elders and church leadership in revitalization. Mark and I talk about […]

Mark Hallock was gracious enough to jump on the phone with me to record this call, but don’t sleep on this episode –  it is worth the listen for sure. Mark and I talk about JOY. The first prayer a struggling church should ask is for the joy of their salvation. Joy, a fruit of […]

Here we are, back at the Bootcamp! I’m excited to have a returning guest and good friend, Dr. Richard Blackaby, join me live from the REVIVE Conference in Daytona Beach. In this episode, we talk about the updated version of Flickering Lamps—now titled Developing a Christ-Centered Church—and the heart behind its message. Richard shares the […]

In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp, JimBo Stewart and Matt MacNaughton wrap up their six-part series on the Healthy Characteristics of a Bivocational Pastor—and they do it one bro short. While Chris is serving his local church (a perfect example of this episode’s theme), JimBo and Matt unpack what it means for a pastor […]