In this episode of the bootcamp, the host welcomes Matt McNaughton and David Jackson from the replant team to discuss their impactful new resource focused on spiritual renewal. The team delves into the importance of falling in love with Jesus again, emphasizing that renewal must begin in the heart of the leaders before it can […]

Assessing and Empowering Associational Leaders: A Guide to AMS Assessments and Roles In this episode, Jimbo and Walker Armstrong delve into the significance of assessments in the role of an Associational Missional Strategist (AMS). Walker shares his extensive background in developing and using assessments, highlighting his experience with the DISC self-assessment and the foundational Ridley […]

In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp, Wesley Lewis, founder and CEO of One Eighty Digital, discusses the critical elements required for effective church websites. – Check out https://everychurchonline.org/ Wesley emphasizes the importance of a strong online presence, illustrating how church websites can attract and engage visitors. He shares insights from a research project that […]

After a short hiatus, the Bootcamp is back and better than ever. You can even come to a Replant Bootcamp Event: https://www.namb.net/church-replanting/events/replant-bootcamp/ As we come back we are joined this week by Brandon Moore to talk about the Replant Bootcamp Event coming up at NOBTS next month and some other new resources from the NAMB […]

In this episode, JimBo Stewart and Matt MacNaughton address a common challenge bi-vocational pastors face: managing the guilt of limited availability while serving their congregation faithfully. – A question from bi-vocational pastor Josh Walley about handling guilt when unable to visit church members due to work commitments – The question itself demonstrates a shepherd’s heart […]

In this solo episode of the Replant Boot Camp Podcast, host JimBo Stewart shares insights from his busiest ministry season ever. He talks about personal challenges, including his son’s health issues and planning to plant a house church with Jason Truck. Jimbo stresses the importance of managing ministry’s weight without succumbing to the pressure to […]

In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp, host JimBo Stewart dives into goal setting for church leaders with guests Walker Armstrong and Dr. Brandon Moore. After sharing their holiday experiences and discussing the importance of reflection, they explore four key phases of goal setting: illumination, integration, implementation, and investigation. They emphasize the balance between strategic […]

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Luke Holmes to discuss the complexities of church revitalization. We dive into Luke’s article on ‘revitalization triage,’ examining the different areas – head, heart, hands, feet, and vision – and how to prioritize them effectively. Church Revitalization Triage: What’s the First Step to Save a Declining Church? 00:00 […]

Why Your Preaching May Not Be Connecting (And How to Fix It) In this episode of Replant Bootcamp, JimBo Stewart and Wesley Lewis tackle one of the biggest challenges pastors face: ensuring our messages truly connect with our congregations. Why You Should Listen: Discover why even solid expository preaching sometimes fails to create lasting change […]

I had the pleasure of catching up with the Together for the Bluegrass guys at a coffee shop in Louisville recently! Together for the Bluegrass is an online ministry provided by the Central Kentucky Network of Baptists. In this conversation with special guests CJ Pearce and David Barron we chat about current trends in replanting, […]