The Reclaimed Leader Podcast

How do we address the adaptive challenge of giving in the local church? If the old system isn't working, what is the right system moving forward? For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode88

When leading change in the local church, a clear vision makes all the difference. When leaders are clear on the dream, they can invite others to join them. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode87

Today, Jason and Jesse revisit the ReThink leadership conference and invite you to dig deeper into the topic of resiliency and self-care in the midst of leading change. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode86

We talk with Tod Bolsinger about adaptive leadership, and how church leaders must learn how to navigate a new and unexpected terrain in order to fulfill God's mission. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode85

There are many expectations of pastors in the local church. Some of these are generational and some reflect the post-Christendom world. Today we talk about the way we do pastoral care as churches and pastors. For show notes visit: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode84

In today’s episode, Jason and Jesse reflect on how to develop a healthy staff culture in light of content they heard while attending the ReThink Leadership Conference. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode83

In today's episode, we continue our conversation about leading change, using Tower Hill Church as an example. Why? Because we think it's more helpful to see actual examples from real churches (warts and all) to inspire, guide, and maybe even protect you from missteps as you lead in your context. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode82

In today’s episode, we dive into Jason’s experience of leading change as pastor at Tower Hill. Jason walks us through an effective step-by-step process with the hope that a more detailed outline for strategic change will help you to lead change in your environment. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode81

Feel a bit burned out after Easter? Out of vacation or continuing education time? Here are some practical (daily) strategies to help you to recharge after Easter. For show notes visit: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode80

Austin Hill offers insight into the role of internships in the local church. If you church is passionate about reaching younger and developing the next generation of church leaders, an intern program may be right for you and your congregation. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode79

As church staffing continues its trend toward more part-time leaders, how do we maximize their effectiveness? What are some of the challenges / benefits of part-time staff? Today we talk with Gerard Marrone about maximizing part-time ministry. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode78

Do you have rejection fatigue when it comes to working with the next generation? Are you struggling to connect with younger volunteers and staff? Today we talk leadership with Ryan Church. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode77

Today we have a conversation with Brian North, Senior Pastor at Rose Hill Presbyterian Church in Kirkland, WA, about how to effectively make decisions in what can sometimes be a crowded leadership room (elders, staff, stakeholders). For show notes visit: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode76

What do the Catholic Church, Alpha, Change and Evangelization have to do with one another? Today’s guest, Rob McDowell shares about his work with Divine Renovation, an organization dedicated to the renewal and revitalization of catholic parishes. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode75

Today, we discuss 10 tips for anyone thinking about launching or improving contemporary worship in a traditional church. There are some unique challenges and important distinctions necessary to make it work. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode74

As leaders and pastors are we as open to change as we ask others to be? It can be especially difficult to face the hard work of change when it hits close to home as it does in our preaching. Today we tackle the ways in which our preaching is stuck in the assumptions of Modernity. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode73

In this episode, we interview author and literary agent, Blythe Daniel. Blythe helps explain the multiple paths to publication as well as tips on how to get your manuscript in front of the right people. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode72

Dr. Bob Whitesel brings incredible, research-based insight and a glimpse into each of the 7 systems necessary for healthy church growth. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode71

Do you have a social media strategy? In a fast-paced world, we instinctively know the importance of an online presence, so why does it seem to get pushed to the back burner for many churches? The good news is, Suzanne Duffy, joins us today to talk shop on where to begin with social media. www.reclaimedleader.com/episode70

There is a fundamental link between revitalization and clarity. Clarity creates the opportunity for a community of people to move together in a common direction. In this episode Jason and Jesse talk about the need for 3 critical areas of clarity. For show notes visit: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode69

In today's episode, we'll talk with author and pastor Eric Jacobsen about his church, First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, WA, and the "one more step" that came to represent the revitalization of a historic urban church. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode68

What Story are You Writing with Your Team? Today’s guest, Bill Palmer, principal at Palmer and Associates, helps us think about concrete techniques and strategies to write more positive stories with our staff teams and volunteers. For show notes visit: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode67

Today we talk with Charlene Han Powell, Executive Pastor of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church. She talks about the challenges of ministry in the city, and her role in congregational alignment. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode66

Are you ready to move from stuck to unstuck? We talk with Tony Morgan, from The Unstuck Group. Tony shares about the vital importance of moving from a program model of discipleship to a path-based approach to disciple-making. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode65

Meeting people where they are is a vital part of the mission and ministry of the church – church online is an important strategy – the question is: can an online expression of church be a faithful substitute for physical church? This is Part 2 of our conversation. For show notes: www.reclaimedleader.com/episode64