Replant Bootcamp

Well, we made it to 100! Thanks for being part of the Bootcamp crew-we’re thankful for you spending time with us each week as we talk about Replanting and Revitalizing Churches. In this episode, Jimbo and Bob talk about what it means to have reached our one-hundredth episode and then take a look ahead at […]

We’re one EP away from #100! But, before then the guys take a TXT message from the Bootcamp Batphone and break it down. Here’s the question in summary: “What are the issues that keep churches from Revitalizing?”  Most often churches refuse to face their true condition (denial) They ignore reality or explain it away They […]

In this episode, the guys discuss the latest news in JAX and STL as well as the importance of good sermon prep. Don’t be legalistic about your style or process Start with God’s Word and let that inform the whole sermon Don’t try to be impressive Get feedback on your preaching – keep growing Listen […]

The Bootcamp boys are back talking about why it’s worth saving dying and declining churches across N. America and around the world. Often, we hear pushback on investing time, money and resources in Replanting dying churches. Here are some of the highlights: A dying church doesn’t bring glory to God-that’s why Replanting is important In […]

In today’s episode Bob and Jimbo take time to hear the real life story of a Pastor who left his church. Many Pastor’s we know have experienced and are experiencing challenges and difficulties and eventually arrive at the the decision that it is time to leave the church they serve. If you’re a Pastor in […]

Bob (Replant Guru) and JimBo (the Good Doctor) discuss how to deal with biting sheep and bickering wolves. Listen to them fully Repeat back to them what they said and ask if that is correct Go to the Bible Your perspective is your perspective God’s word is God’s word = get them to take their […]

The guys are back in action after celebrating the 4th of July! They talk about favorite fireworks, Bob nearly getting arrested and Jimbo’s near death experience with a church member who loved him some fireworks. In today’s episode the guys get down to offering some key cautions for Shepherding Pastors as they lead their congregation. […]

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 […]

The guys are back from the #SBC21 in Nashville. Aside from being a bit concerned about their “review” powers Jimbo confesses that all the Robert’s Rules of Order steps had him simultaneously confused and amazed so we reached out to, none other than the Baptist Bouncer himself, Craig Culbreth who served on the SBC Parliamentary […]

The guys are back talking about approaches to ministry in this (SBC week) edition of the bootcamp. In this episode they discuss how to find your “own” approach to ministry in your local context and warn against simply adopting a strategy that worked for someone else, somewhere else. Check it out and stay tuned for […]