The guys are back talking about the characteristics present in Replanters.  Listen as they break down stories of the bacon-y greatness of Shoney’s Breakfast Buffet, and the important characteristics of Replanters.   Visionary Shepherd: “A Visionary Shepherd has the ability to sense and see God’s next steps for a congregation and the capacity to lead […]

This episode has the guys answering a question from Pastor Gary: Our church (7 to 11 members) has decided to stop meeting publicly and wants to regroup in my home-they are also considering a name change and a move closer to town-what advice or wisdom can you offer? Listen in as the guys have an […]

The guys continue their discussion on the 13 characteristics found in Replanters and offer a grid for better understanding each of them in categories we can wrap our minds around.   First, we must understand that we begin with the biblical qualifications for Pastors/Elder, these are the foundation and cannot be overlooked.    Jimbo mentioned […]

The guys began the conversation on the 13 Characteristics of a Replanter/Revitalizer by unpacking Self-Awareness. In future episodes they will walk through the rest of the characteristics.   Of all the characteristics, Self-Awareness is foundational to pastoring whether you are a Replanter or Revitalizer.   Crisis provides a great opportunity to develop self-awareness.   He […]

Last week the guys talked with Dr. James Hawkins about how to lead during times of racial tension. As Replanters/Pastors understanding the perspective of our African American congregants, community members and friends is imperative. Q: As a white pastor with a predominately white congregation how do we lead well in this time of racial tension? […]

Episode #37  PURSUING EMOTIONAL HEALTH DURING CRISIS WITH DR. JAMES HAWKINS Dr. James Hawkins talked to the guys about how to stay emotionally healthy as a leader during a time of crisis.   Q: Is it okay for us to feel emotionally off right now as leaders? A: Absolutely, 100%. God has wired us to […]

The guys take some time to talk about the difficult decisions we are facing as Replanters/Pastors in reopening the church. If you’re weighing all the options, if you are frustrated and concerned, the guys will give you some encouragement. Are you a Pastor struggling with the many competing voices regarding how you should lead and […]

The present pandemic has changed the rules of engagement for everyone – especially the church and outreach. The guys break down some of their thoughts on outreach in the time of Covid 19. Q: What does outreach look like in the time of social distancing? We have to acknowledge that there are new rules of […]

Bob and JimBo discuss the serious topic of losing another Pastor to an untimely death. Our hope is that you would be encouraged as we discuss some of the challenges we face as Pastors and if you need help and assistance you would reach out and find the help and hope you need.   Challenges […]

The guys welcome Dr. Joe McKeever to the bootcamp. Joe shares some great wisdom from his years of experience as a Pastor and as a Director of Missions in New Orleans.   Q: What is it like to lead in the aftermath of a crisis? J: Crises never announce themselves, you have to be prepared ahead […]