The Reclaimed Leader Podcast

Every church has conflict. But, how do you know when you need help? Today, Jesse and Jason discuss the threat of church conflict and how it can crush revitalization efforts before they get started.

Today, Jesse and Jason discuss the damage and blessing of the pandemic and how both are critical to understand in this ministry moment.

Today, Jesse and Jason discuss what they are calling: The Great Connection. There is a deep and desperate hunger for people to connect and experience community... NOW. Here are 3 practical ways to do that before Easter (and no budget)

Today, Jesse and Jason discuss the why behind digital ministry and how important it is to remember right now.

Today, Jesse and Jason continue their conversation on the importance of organizational health and where org. charts come in. Although they don't sound like much, they can dramatically alter your ministry

Today, Jesse and Jason talk about the 6 Indicators of Healthy Organizations. While it doesn't sound very spiritual, it may be one of the most spiritually nurturing things you can do for your congregation (just ask Moses).

Today Jesse and Jason discuss 7 leadership steps to help get forward movement by Easter. It would be tempting to hibernate until then... but don't!

Today, Jason talks about his favorite team, their thrilling and improbable playoff berth and what in the world it has to do with church revitalization

Today, Jesse and Jason discuss the preaching process from idea to finished product and practical tips for building a sermon series

Today Jesse and Jason welcome cold-case detective, author, speaker, and professor J. Warner Wallace to talk about his new book: Person of Interest (an incredible tool for evangelism)

Today, Jesse and Jason discuss the critical importance of leading from humility instead of entitlement. It's the difference between an open hand to receive what God wants to give, vs. a closed hand that expects certain outcomes

Today Jesse and Jason discuss the critical importance of team-building on the other side of the New Year. If you (or a key leader)is absent, will ministry fall apart? We can do better.

Today Jesse and Jason talk about ways to maximize impact this Christmas season (without changing all your plans). This cultural moment is ready for the gospel. These ideas are to help you make the most of it.

Today Jason and Jesse welcome Rev. Josh Erickson and Elder Jim Oates to the podcast. They discuss their churches' recent merger as a tool for revitalization.

Today, Jesse and Jason discuss how to increase joy while leading change in your church. It's nothing earth-shattering but consistently true: it's all about perspective (and a healthy dose of grace and self-care)

Today, Jesse and Jason discuss how to increase volunteer energy, engagement, and consistency in a non-committal culture.

Today Jesse and Jason discuss 7 steps that can help your church maximize its evangelism impact. It's not a program or a committee, but a way of being that invites people in.

Today Jason and Jesse discuss the importance of perspective and how small steps today can lead to big changes down the road. With the holidays approaching, how can you give your community the comfort of familiarity and a fresh faith perspective?

Today Jesse and Jason discuss leading change, pandemic innovation and expanding the circle with Pastor Doug Hoglund of Woodside Presbyterian Church.

Today Jesse unpacks some resources to help spark leaders for the hard work of revitalization

Today, Jesse and Jason frame the critical revitalization work for this next season of ministry as: moving into a new house. What will we keep? What will we get rid of? Who will help us with the heavy lifting?

Today, Jesse and Jason talk about what they are noticing and hearing from other pastors about what's going on in churches. They cover several topics like giving, attendance, engagement, and overwhelm.

Today Jesse and Jason discuss how to simplify the decision-making process (when possible), yet maintain the integrity of a team-based approach.

Today Jesse and Jason welcome back David Berge - pastor, podcaster, church planter and friend - about his experience leading his Minneapolis church through the pandemic, George Floyd, and more. www.reclaimedleader.com/episode202

Maybe you’ve noticed: everyone is angry. And often it’s Christians who are fueling the fire. Is it a badge of honor or a black eye for Jesus? How do we help our congregations bring the love of Christ to the outrage? Jesse and Jason talk about framing the issue for our congregations. www.reclaimedleader.com/episode201