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 […]

In this milestone episode of the Replant Bootcamp Podcast, I sit down with my friend Richard Pope, pastor of Canvas Church in Salisbury, Maryland. Richard’s story is powerful—he planted Canvas while battling a terminal cancer diagnosis, and God has done incredible things through his ministry in a micropolitan context. We talk about the early days […]

In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp, we dive into the importance of developing meaningful relationships and support networks in ministry. Ministry can often feel isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. We talk about why pastors need other pastors, the dangers of going it alone, and how to intentionally build connections that refresh and […]

Here we are, back at the Bootcamp and back at it again! I’m excited about this episode because we’re diving into one of the most important topics we return to over and over on this podcast—equipping others for ministry. If you’ve listened for a while, you know Ephesians 4:11–16 is probably the most quoted passage […]

Learn why balance is a myth and how bi-vocational pastors can practice situational priorities to attentively care for family, church, and community without burning out. In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp, JimBo Stewart is joined once again by the “Bi-Vocational Bros,” Matt MacNaughton and Chris Snider, as they continue their series on the characteristics […]

Conferences can inspire, but without next steps, they often stall out as notes in a notebook. In this episode, JimBo unpacks a post-conference process used at the Replant Summit to help leaders convert big ideas into concrete action. Drawing from guidance by Andy Addis and wisdom from mentors, the episode outlines practical frameworks you can […]

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 […]

In this episode, JimBo challenges the solo-pastor paradigm and calls churches toward a biblical model of shared leadership and radical collaboration. Drawing from Romans 12:4–8, Ephesians 4:11–16, and 1 Corinthians 12, he explores why the path toward health and renewal requires leaders to multiply, not maintain, and to view their church as part of something […]

In this month’s “Bi-Vo Bros” episode, JimBo Stewart sits down again with Matt MacNaughton and Chris Snider to unpack the fourth healthy characteristic of a bi-vocational pastor: clearly setting and expressing realistic expectations and boundaries. Serving as a bi-vocational pastor means juggling ministry, family, and other vocational responsibilities—all while resisting the pressure to say “yes” […]

This week on the Replant Bootcamp, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Darlene Dryer, founder of ReplantWife.com. Dr. Dryer brings a wealth of insight and compassion to the unique challenges faced by women walking alongside their husbands in church replanting and revitalization. Drawing from her own experience and deep understanding of ministry life, Dr. Dryer and […]