The Reclaimed Leader Podcast

Momentum is a bit of a mystery. How do you capture it? How do you know you have it? Is there a way to drive it? When it comes to church life, if you focus on this 4-legged stool of ministry, there’s a good chance you’ll generate momentum.

It’s launch time in our churches as we adjust to the new rhythm of back-to-school life. And some pastors have been asking: what are the most important things we should be working on this time of year? Today we have 4 critical focal points as you consider how to faithfully approach this Fall.

Today we’re talking about a real time ministry challenge at my church, how it happened, and what we’re going to do about it. Healthy bodies sometimes get infections. It's all about early treatment so it doesn't compromise overall health.

In this digital age, why is it so hard to find great worship resources like sermon illustrations, and liturgy? Well, it just got a whole lot easier. Today we talk with the Founder of The Pastor’s Workshop, Stuart Strachan, about how his non-profit can make your weekly worship prep life easier.

It’s one thing to realize you need to have a hard conversation with someone at church. Yes, you can try to just ignore the situation, but if you do, you may find people stop following you as a leader. 3 steps to handling difficult conversations NOW.

What do you daydream about in the life of the church? If you could wave a magic wand and move the ministry forward, what would need to happen? And, what if those dreams are God-breathed? We’re talking about putting dreams into action by cultivating strategic vision

Do you sometimes wonder how to plan Sunday mornings or seasons of the church a few weeks or months out? It’s tough when you feel you’re trapped by the everyday grind. But, it may not be as complicated as you think. 3 ways to strengthen your planning - and your leadership

It’s summer time! And, it’s not the time to worry about the details of your Thanksgiving sermon. But, it’s the perfect time to think about the direction you want to go this Fall. The art of mid-range planning - and the 3 benefits of knowing what's next.

When was the last time you really evaluated the ministry programs you offer? Maybe this summer it’s time to ask: Is what we do matching what God is calling us to do? 7 practical questions for your ministry programs. (Adapted from Dan Reiland's blog post on danreiland.com)

Most mainline churches don’t have many 18-25 year-olds. Why have younger generations largely rejected the Church? Because to them, the Jesus of Church doesn’t match the Jesus of Scripture. In today's episode, we talk about ideas to cultivate gospel hope for our young adults. Check out https://reclai...