The guys fielded a question from Johnny Upchurch on Partnership-Thanks Johnny for being a bootcamp listener and for giving us a great question for the podcast. Q: How do I go about cultivating and growing partnerships with other Replanters and other churches? Here are some of the quick bullet points from the guys as they […]

Take the survey here – https://s.surveyanyplace.com/replanter What to do once you have taken the survey SCORES Look at your scores. Do you think they are accurate? Did anything surprise you? SELF-REFLECTION Work through the reflection questions SIT WITH A COACH Find a good ministry mentor or coach and work through the reflection questions SELECTED STUDY […]

Today Jimbo and Bob talk about the habits of effective Replanters-these are essential characteristics that are critical to effectively replanting a local church.   Affinity for Multi-Generational Ministry: A Replant pastor with an Affinity for Multi-Generational Ministry is able to connect easily with both the young and old in his congregation so each group knows […]

It’s hot in Florida and Missouri, Jimbo is another year older and we’re continuing the discussion related to the 13 Characteristics of a Replanter.  Grab a glass of sweet tea or lemonade and join us as we look at the “Hands” Quadrant and discuss: Pastoral Grit, Resourceful Generalist and Initiative.   Pastoral Grit: Pastoral Grit […]

Jimbo is back from vacay and the guys break down the characteristics of a Replanter under the category of heart of a Replanter. Stay tuned all the way through from some helpful nuggets and book recommendations by the guys at the end of the podcast. Gospel Orientation refers to aligning the culture and practice of […]

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? […]