The Reclaimed Leader Podcast

If you play baseball professionally, you always have a batting coach. It’s not because you’re not good, but because you want to be as good as possible. When it comes to ministry, however, we know we need help but don’t know what kind of help we need. Today we talk about the 4 different voices you might need to help you lead change.

Have you have been intimidated by leading change or renewal efforst in your church? Or do you ever struggle with fear or doubt and it keeps you from taking action? Then, pastor, this episode is for you. Here are 5 Tips to win the battle in your renewal journey.

Have you been avoiding problems in your church? Or, have you been overwhelmed by what it would take to lead adaptive change in a church that’s feeling a bit stuck? Well, the good news is that you can lead adaptive change quickly and effectively if you have the right posture and process.

Have you or your church been struggling with an outdated pastoral care model? I know for many church people, they expect the pastor to do it all. Yet even though you may feel it needs a change, you may not know where to start. Today we talk about how to pivot and help congregational care become more of a team sport.

It’s been a really tough season of ministry – and in our world. You may be feeling the stress and pressure of leadership so much, it feels like you’re sinking. But it doesn’t have to be this way. What if the answer is to be more thoughtful about how you invest relationally? We’re looking at 6 essential questions to frame relational investment.

I know it’s ministry launch season, but what if you feel pretty burned out already? Between summer busyness, ministry and personal challenges you may feel like you’re limping into September instead of launching. Here’s how to recognize what's going on inside of you, and some ideas on what to do about it.

Every year around this time, people are looking for routine. What’s my new routine going to be with kids, school, work, church, everything? So, it’s important that churches help them engage in their faith. Here are 5 things our churches do to maximize engagement between now and Christmas.

I hate to say it, but September is right around the corner. Maybe you’re procrastinating, trying to squeeze the last drop of summer before the grind (that’s a good thing). But, when you do start looking at the Fall, we’ve put together a short list of things to help you prioritize and prepare your ministry.

We get a lot of questions about what kind of resources (sound gear, worship resources, giving, newsletters, sermons, you name it). So, we thought we’d put together a short list of apps, software, and gear we’re currently using in our churches. Here’s our 2025 (not exhaustive) list.

If you haven’t made a bad hire, you haven’t hired many people. But, how do we minimize the risk? How do you make sure the who, the what, and the why are in alignment? How do you get the word out? What are you looking for? Today we talk about 4 tips to hire better.

Sometimes the hardest thing when you’re leading church revitalization is to help the congregation imagine what they’ve never seen. The truth is, if they’ve never seen it, they probably won’t buy into it. 6 Ways to Spark your church’s imagination – and help them move forward.

When you lead change, there will be resistance. And, for the most part, it’s not much fun to endure. In fact it’s why many leaders don’t lead change unless they have to. But, what if it’s the resistance to change that actually brings the best out of you, and helps move the mission forward.

Do you remember being a college student? It’s a season of life-changing decisions. What if your church (without any new programs) could help them make a decision for Christ? Today we talk with Allison Stump, Assoc. Area Director for Athletes InterVarsity about how she’s seeing Gen Z students coming to faith (and why).

About 40 million Americans have left the church in recent decades. That’s something like one in six people. Today we talk with Michael Graham, co-author of "The Great DeChurching" about who left, why the left, and what it will take to bring them back. And, the research says, there’s a lot of hope on the other side.

Pastor, how’s your inner life going? Do you feel at rest? Are you experiencing God’s peace and strength? Life’s demands certainly get in the way, so how can you stop living from the outside-in, and start living from the inside-out? How to find your true rest.

Maybe you’ve been in a season where you’re spinning your wheels. Or, maybe, it’s been so hectic, you haven’t had time for the things that matter most. Today we talk about some ideas for taking inventory of your life and ministry. We’re calling it, cleaning out the garage.

As you transition into summer mode, and hopefully back off a bit from the frenzy, how can you prepare for this next season of ministry? Today we talk about 5 questions you can ask to help your church get healthier. Maybe it will spark a vision for what’s next.

You’ve probably heard the phrase “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” But, why? Because culture is about who you are, not just what you do. And, if the culture is bad, strategies will suffer. Today we talk about why your church’s culture is more important than strategy.

Sometimes you have to make hard ministry decisions. What makes it harder is if you’re deciding based on emotions. If you know your why, it will lead you to clearer, better decisions and, in the end, can be a huge source of unity. It's about ruthlessly sticking to your why.

Do you ever feel discouraged because you don’t have enough people, money or resources? Then, you’ll want to listen to our interview today with Pastor Randy Gaumer, whose church began with 3 people and no paycheck, and has become a flourishing church of over 100. Maybe God can do a lot more than you think.

According to Barna’s research, Gen Z is turning the tide on church participation in America. Today we get the chance to talk with the co-hosts of the Broken Made Beautiful Podcast – Hailey Walden and Kat Villaluz, about life, faith, and how to help the next generation win.

How in the world are you supposed to get it all done? There are high expectations for pastors today – dare I say, demands that we feel every day. How do we cut through the noise and budget our time for what matters most. A few time-management tips for over-worked and over-whelmed leaders.

There’s a disease that plagues Elder Boards across the country. You may recognize it as Action Deficit Disorder – where information runs rampant but action and implementation are frozen in place. The good news? It can be cured. We’re talking about how to help our Boards move forward.

Well, the Easter eggs have all been found, and the marshmallow peeps eaten up, but what happened to all those church visitors? Getting people to come once isn’t as difficult as getting them to come back. So, how do you do it? By paying attention to these 10 things.

I know we talk about forward movement on the other side of Easter – outreach, discipleship, and summer plans. But, are you feeling like you just don’t have it in you? Have you lost the joy in your sense of call? Maybe you don’t just need a vacation. Maybe you need to discover joy again.