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 […]

On this episode the guys take a question from Replant Pastor, Christopher Lee regarding his work at Highland’s Community Church. Q: How does small church, who has been hurt by past Shepherds, move on into the next season?  Ultimately, this is a question of trust. You have to build trust and then move forward-in that […]

The guys are back at it and joined by, double doctor Josh Dryer who is on hand to breakdown all the demographic info for the area around Bob’s church in STL. Listen to EP 86 Understanding and Utilizing Demographics to get the backstory. Follow the demographic report as Josh walks Bob through it and shares […]

Today on the Bootcamp the guys continue their musings on “consultation” by asking then answering is your church ready to receive a consultation?  Bob tells a winding tale about a bear that was running lose in his neighborhood and then lands the plane.  Here are the takeaways to determine if your church is ready for […]

Find out what special song Bob once sang on Father’s day Should your church get a consultant? Short answer, yes. It is wise to receive counsel Longer answer – only if it is the right kind of consultant What type of consultant should your church seek out? One with experience in failure and success One […]

What a great episode we have in store for you today; Double Doctor and Pastor of Fifth Street Baptist Church in Key West, Josh Dryer, stopped by the bootcamp to talk about the value of demographic reports for your replant. Listen all the way through and then sign up for your FREE, yes FREE customized […]

Nathan Drake, from Reawaken Hymns, joined the guys at the Bootcamp to talk about multigenerational worship in replants. “The style of music isn’t the actual problem. The problem is that the style of music matters. That is the problem. It is a heart issue.” Check out Nathan’s resources at https://www.reawakenhymns.com You can find Nathan’s youtube […]

The guys wrap up this series on overcoming resistance to change in a local church. This episode the guys focus on leadership.  By way of reminder, here is the change equation; Holy Discontent + Vision + First Steps + Leadership > Resistance to Change Leadership: a called, qualified and committed leader who navigates dangers, threats, challenges to the accomplishment of […]