The Replant Bootcamp Podcast is a boots on the ground resource for replanters by replanters hosted by Bob Bickford and JimBo Stewart. Both Bob and JimBo are replant pastors and serve other replant pastors through their local associations and the North American Mission Board. It is Bob and JimBo’s desire that this podcast encourage and equip pastors and ministry leaders in the gritty and glorious work of replanting dying churches.
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Each year between 900 to 1,000 churches hold their final services and close their doors. As a part of the Send Network, Replant desires to reverse this trend. Our prayer is that communities would see the transforming work of Christ as He brings new life to these once dying churches. The Replant podcast will discuss relevant topics related to church replanting. This resource is meant to equip and encourage those who have taken on the hard task of being a church replanter.
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Student-run podcast of Bard College at Simon's Rock. We provide a platform for students as well as develop interesting and creative content. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher!
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EP 258 – Navigating Alignment in Church Adoptions with Mark Clifton
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Mark Clifton comes back to the bootcamp again to drop some wisdom on how to navigate the process of church adoption alignment. When one church is prayerfully considering adopting another, both churches have a lot to consider, and it is easy to get bogged down in the wrong things – or at least in the […]…
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EP 257 – Reframing Conflict with Mark Clifton
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Mark Clifton joins us this week at the Tri-County Baptist Association office in Colt (not Croft) Arkansas (the home of Charlie Rich) to discuss reframing conflict. We discuss the importance of addressing conflict as a gospel opportunity rather than avoiding it. Mark Clifton shares personal anecdotes and biblical insights, particularly from the book…
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EP 256 – Exploring Multiple-Site Ministry with Dustin Slaton
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In this episode, we welcome Pastor Dustin Slayton from First Baptist Church of Round Rock, Texas to discuss his experiences and insights into multi-site ministry. He shares his journey in ministry, including his time as a campus pastor and his PhD work, which led to writing a book on multi-site churches. Dustin elaborates on the […]…
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EP 255 – How do we talk about Christianity to a world that’s lost its mind? with Mike and Daniel Blackaby
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In this episode, we welcome special guests Mike and Daniel Blackaby, sons of previous guest Richard Blackaby. Mike, a church planter from Victoria, BC, and Daniel, an Atlanta-based member of Blackaby Ministries, join us to discuss their new co-authored book, ‘Straight to the Heart: Communicating the Gospel in an Emotionally Driven Culture.’ We expl…
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EP 254 – There are no Silver Bullets to Discipleship with Daniel Im
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I am excited to have Daniel Im stop by the Replant Bootcamp this week to discuss discipleship. Daniel Im is a pastor, Bible teacher, writer, and podcast host passionate about the local church. He is the lead pastor of Beulah Alliance Church and the author of No Silver Bullets, The Discipleship Opportunity.Planting Missional Churches, and […]…
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EP 253 – Evaluating Church Health and Setting Goals with Brandon Moore
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Welcome back to the bootcamp! Brandon Moore stops by again to continue our conversation focused on setting goals and evaluating church maturity. Related Episodes: EP 238 Hitting the Healthy Church Target with Brandon Moore EP 248 Setting Ministry Goals with Brandon Moore EP 251 Setting Effective Goals in Church Renewal (Part 2) Practical Insights w…
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EP 252 – Knowing and Loving Your Church, Community and Family with Ryan Durham
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Welcome back to the boot camp, everyone! Today we have an extraordinary episode featuring Pastor Ryan Durham, the 2023 Replanter of the Year. Ryan shares his story of moving to Loop City, a small farming and ranching community in central Nebraska, where the local church was on the brink of closure after being without a […]…
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EP 251 – Setting Effective Goals in Church Renewal (Part 2): Practical Insights with Brandon Moore
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In today’s episode, Brandon Moore is back with us to share some practical insights we discussed on setting and establishing goals as church renewal leaders. Establishing clear goals is crucial for any church renewal leader. Goals help to keep the mission focused and the congregation aligned with the overarching vision of the church. Here are […]…
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EP 250 – Leading From the Middle with Josh Ellis
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This week we welcome Dr. Josh Ellis to the bootcamp. Josh is the Executive Director at the Union Baptist Association in Houston, TX. Josh talks to us about the three main groups that you will be shepherding in most churches and the six leadership ingredients needed for leadership with each group. Josh introduced us to […]…
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Ep 249 – Pastoral Grit and Tactical Patience with Tim Williams
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In this episode, we revisit with Tim Williams two and a half years after his initial appearance. Tim shares his challenging yet inspirational journey of replanting Gladewater Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He discusses the significant hurdles faced, including living in an RV, balancing multiple jobs, and navigating church politics, with a…
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EP 248 – Setting Ministry Goals with Brandon Moore
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In this episode, we return to the boot camp with Brandon Moore, now settled in Knoxville, Tennessee, after completing his residency in Colorado. Brandon shares his replanting journey and the lessons learned from the Calvary family of churches, emphasizing the importance of a shepherd-first mentality. The discussion focuses on the significance of sp…
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EP 247 – Replanting when The Mission Field Changes with Frederick Clement
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In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp, we are joined by Fred Clement from One Family Church in Dayton, Ohio, who shares his experiences and challenges in replanting a church. Fred talks about the transition from Meadowdale Baptist Church to One Family Church, the importance of engaging the community, and maintaining relationships established by t…
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EP 246 – Redeeming Your Time with Jordan Raynor
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In this episode, we are joined by Jordan Raynor, author of ‘Redeeming Your Time.‘ We dive into why Raynor wrote the book, emphasizing its unique Christian approach to time management and productivity. Raynor discusses how the Gospel provides a different foundation for these topics, highlighting the importance of learning from Jesus Christ’s example…
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EP 245 – Parenting with Core Values with Special Guest Audrea Stewart
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My wife, Audrea, joins me again to discuss parenting strategies focused on core values. JimBo and Audrea share their experiences of raising their three children with guiding principles such as respect, integrity, self-control, and joyfulness. They describe how these values shape their family identity and parenting approach, including influences fro…
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EP 244 – California Replanting: A Replanting Conversation with Michael Denton
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Revival and Community Engagement: Replanting with Pastor Michael Denton In this episode, we conversate with Michael Denton, a surfer pastor and replanter from First Baptist Church in Nipomo, California. Michael shares his replanting journey, emphasizing the importance of relationships, community engagement, and strategic discipleship. He delves int…
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EP 243 – Navigating Life as a Replant Family
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The Stewe Krewe joins us this week to share their experiences and insights from their experience growing up in a replant. The discussion covers the challenges and blessings of moving for ministry, the importance of family bonding, advice for pastors on spending quality time with their families, and the unique perspectives of the children as […]…
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EP 242 – Developing a Powerful Praying Church with Rick Fisher
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Cultivating a Powerful Prayer Life in Ministry This week, Rick Fisher of Blackaby Ministries joins us on the Bootcamp to talk about prayer. I would recommend grabbing a copy of the book that he wrote with Richard Blackaby that we discuss in this episode: Developing a Powerful Praying Church You should also join JimBo and […]…
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EP 241 – Engaging the Public Square with Wisdom and Hope: with Brent Leatherwood
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In this episode we welcome Brent Leatherwood, the president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), to discuss the important role of local churches and pastors in engaging the public square. Brent shares his journey and commitment to serving both his local church in Tennessee and the wider faith community through the ERLC. We […]…
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EP 240 – Falling in Love with Jesus (again) with David Jackson
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In this episode of our bootcamp series, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. David Jackson from the replant team, who brings over 45 years of experience in ministry, spanning church planting, pastoring, church revitalization, replanting, and teaching. Dr. Jackson discusses the importance of spiritual renewal in church revitalization, emphasizing sou…
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EP 239 – Hitting the Healthy Church Target with Brandon Moore
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In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp, we reconnect with Brandon, a former guest and a recent addition to the Replant team, who shares his journey from working with the Missouri Baptist Convention to joining the Replant team and moving towards replanting a church in Knoxville, Tennessee. Brandon discusses his experience and insights on church […]…
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EP 238 – Pastoral Perseverance with Brian Croft
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In this episode of the bootcamp podcast, I have the pleasure of welcoming back Brian Croft, a veteran pastor and the founder of Practical Shepherding to discuss his latest book, Pastoral Perseverance. Brian shares his journey through 25 years of pastoral ministry, including facing significant challenges in the early years at Auburndale Baptist Chur…
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In this episode, we listen to the field to learn from the boots-on-the-ground story of Brayden Buss, a pastor returning to his roots at the First Baptist Church in Okmulgee, OK as he shares his journey of returning to pastor the church where he grew up, stressing the importance of understanding and respecting a church’s […]…
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In this episode, we welcome three special guests to discuss the unique challenges and joys of being a pastor’s wife involved in church replanting and revitalization. Dr. Darlene, Audrea, and Barb share their personal experiences and resources they have developed to support pastor’s wives through this journey. They hope to offer hope, friendship, an…
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EP 235 – Facing Crises and Embracing Change in Church Leadership with Will Cofield
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On this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Will Cofield, who, besides being known as ‘Mr. Erin Cofield‘ (the trophy husband of one of the Bootcamp blog writers), shared insights from his remarkable and tumultuous journey in church leadership as he led a church to replant from within. From beginning his ministry as […]…
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EP 234 – Remembering Henry Blackaby with Special Guest Richard Blackaby
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Henry Blackaby was a servant of God. Henry Blackaby was an ordinary man whom God used in extraordinary ways. Henry recently passed away from this earth and is now basking in the glory of God and walking with Jesus. In this episode, we’re back at the Replant Bootcamp Podcast with a heartwarming and insightful conversation […]…
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EP 233 – Effective Interim Pastors: Fearing God more than Man with Scott Catoe
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In this episode, we welcome Scott Catoe, a first-time guest but longtime friend of the podcast, who shares his experiences and insights from serving as the lead pastor at Slater Baptist Church for 10 years and his current role as the Associate Mission Strategist for the Three Rivers Baptist Association. Dr. Catoe discusses his book, […]…
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Special Guests: Mark Hallock and Brandon Moore Fresh off the AMS Replant Lab JimBo discusses the power of partnership. The guys dive into the biblical foundation of partnership, encouraging pastors to work together for the greater mission. Mark and Brandon discuss the benefits of collaboration, including trust-building, credibility, and the potenti…
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EP 231 – Listening to the Field will Lead you to the Future
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In the latest episode of Replant Bootcamp, we will address a significant change – the departure of co-host Bob Bickford. Bob is doing great work with Three One Three but will no longer be the official co-host of the Bootcamp. Learn more about what Bob Bickford is up to at Three One Three by clicking […]…
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EP 230 – Rhythms for Pastors with Andy Addis
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We are happy to be joined in this episode by special guest, Andy Addis to discuss his book, Rhythms. Get a free digital copy of Andy Addis’ book Rhythms at this website: http://FindingBiblicalRhythms.com You can see a video of him teaching on this book in more detail at the 2023 Replant Summit HERE. In this episode, JimBo and […]…
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EP 229 – Serving in Bi-Vocational Ministry
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Are you a bi-vocational pastor? Take a couple of minutes and fill out this survey: https://su.vc/bivosurvey Pastor Matt MacNaughton is back on the Bootcamp to talk further about bi-vocational ministry. This time we are also joined but Pastor Colin Pugh. Collin pastors Clinton Baptist Church in the D.C. area. Maintaining Spiritual Appetite and Pasto…
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EP 228 – Surveying Bi-vocational Ministry
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Pastor Matt MacNaughton returns to the bootcamp for this episode as we survey and explore the landscape of bi-vocational ministry. Here at the Bootcamp we know that if we will listen to the field it will lead us to the future and Matt says that bi-vocational ministry is the future of the church. We would […]…
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Hey Bootcampers, we hope all is well with you and yours! The guys took some time during the deep freeze and snow to talk about leadership styles as defined by the Leadership Guru himself, Patrick Lencioni. His organization, The Table Group, does a great job of defining leadership styles and how they work together for […]…
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Well buckle up Bootcampers, this EP is tackling an important but also somewhat controversial issue—burnout in ministry. The topic came up via a social media post where a quote was shared; “I have never met a burned-out pastor ready to quit that was deeply abiding in Christ.” – R. Blackaby There were some hot sports […]…
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Hey there Bootcampers, we are tackling an important issue in this EP-funding your ministry. There are a lot of opinions on funding and we break down some basics. In future EPs we’ll take the opportunity to dig a little deeper into some of the ins and outs of making ministry possible financially. Let’s start with […]…
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Happy 2024 Bootcamp crew! Welcome to the beginning of the new year, we’re praying for you! Check out this list of 8 critical questions you can ask as you plan for the coming year. We’d love to hear from you! Drop us a line, send us some feedback and submit your own questions! Eight questions […]By Replant Bootcamp
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Hey there Bootcampers! We hope you had a great Christmas. We’re taking some time to reflect on the past year and the year to come and wanted to encourage you to engage in the same. Here are some thoughts related to a blog Jimbo read over at Practical Shepherding. 12 Then Samuel took a stone […]By Replant Bootcamp
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Hey there Bootcampers! We know this week has you busy wrapping up all sorts of things as you get ready for those Christmas Eve services and family gatherings. In this short EP the guys reminisce about some good ole 80s Contemporary Christian Music, share a few laughs and listen to Bob lament about his old […]…
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Hey Bootcampers, thanks for joining us this week! Today after Jimbo recounts his misadventures with “hot chicken” the guys get down to the serious business of speaking about an important leadership move, sharing the Pulpit. Do you share preaching responsibilities in your church? How would you start? What is the benefit? Listen in and follow […]…
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We hope you are well Bootcampers! Jimbo has been released from his quarantine and Bob is feeling a little under the weather, but do not fear loyal Bootcamper we held forth and produced another EP for you that is an important listen. Leadership is often lonely and challenging, that’s why it is vitally important to […]…
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Hey there Bootcampers, we hope you had a great Thanksgiving. One of the realities of pastoring is this: Sooner or later, someone in your church will decide they no longer wish to be a member of your church under your pastoral leadership. That can be difficult and discouraging, especially if you are early in the […]…
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Hey Bootcamplers, we’re thankful for each and every one of you! We took a few minutes to pause reflect and share our thanks. Praying you have a blessed gathering time with church family and friends. Jimbo and Bob JimBo Stewart: [00:00:00] Here we are back at the boot camp Thanksgiving edition. Bob, I […]…
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JimBo Stewart: Here we are back at the bootcamp back at it again, Bob. I hope you’re ready for the next episode. since our last episode, I have been hitting up a little bit of, travel in the DC DMV, Maryland, Virginia area. it’s been nice. I got to come up here, Maryland and Delaware […]By Replant Bootcamp
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EP 216 WHEN CHURCH LEADERS AND TEAMS DECIDE
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Hey there Bootcampers, happy Fall! We’re talking about how to make decisions as you lead your church toward renewal. Our topic is consensus, what it is, why it sometimes leads you to decisions that may not be the best for your congregation. Listen in and join in the conversation. Consensus = a general agreement, to […]…
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EP 215 LONG TERM PASTORS & CHURCH RENEWAL
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Greetings Bootcampers. Today the guys tackle an important and oft asked question; “Can a long tenured Pastor lead a church toward renewal?” Characteristically the answer is usually a not affirmative. We want to push back on that a bit and stress, a long tenured Pastor might be able to lead a church toward renewal-but it […]…
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EP 214 ASSOCIATIONAL LEADERS AND CHURCH RENEWAL
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Hey there Bootcampers! We hope your Fall ministry season is going well. Today the guys tackle the subject of Associations and church renewal. Both Jimbo and Bob are firm believers in the relevance of the local Association and recommend any church pastor considering engaging in Replanting or Renewal connect with the AMS and other Pastors […]…
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EP 213 – Developing a Discipleship Pathway
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Bob has officially passed the Associate Director torch to JimBo. On this weeks episode of the BootCamp we are discussing some things to consider when developing a discipleship pathway. Things to consider The Goal of Discipleship: Spiritual Transformation In the context of community Confidentiality cultivates a community where we can be honest Throu…
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EP 212 – MAKING DISCIPLES w/o OVERWORKING
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Well, Bootcampers the guys are back at it again and talking more about discipleship. Here’s the deal, making disciples is a ministry mandate (Matthew 28) and it’s also something that many struggle to do. Jimbo mentions a great article by Karl Vaters on discipleship and how Pastors can go about it without overworking themselves. Check […]…
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Greetings Bootcampers! Bob has settled the annual bet, donning the LSU pajama top once again as his Hogs lost to Jimbo’s Tigers. After the football banter the boys get down to discussing the reality that year three in a church renewal can be challenging and difficult making you want to leave. We break down some […]…
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EP 210 Congregational Theological Education
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Well Bootcampers, the Battle of the Boot is over, Jimbo and his LSU Tigers win again. Bob will wear the pajama top in Oklahoma. In this week’s EP the guys get down to the important business of discussion facilitating theological education for the church. Here are the highlights Introduction Spiritual maturity does not always correlate […]…
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Hold on Bootcampers! This EP is gonna be….well, we hope it will be helpful. If you survey Pastors you’ll discover that one of the greatest stress they have is during the Election season. People are passionate, opinionated and the election season is one of the most stressful we all endure. How can a pastor lead […]…
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