The Reclaimed Leader

The Reclaimed Leader

The Reclaimed Leader is a company that began as a podcast. We are two pastors working for revitalization and change in our churches.  You see, we believe God isn't done with our historic churches (particularly mainline churches), but we need to be willing to change the status quo.

But, change is really hard.  It takes incredibly strong and courageous leaders.  That's where you come in.  You are doing the most important work in the world... and we want to be a source of encouragement, support, and inspiration to you. This channel is designed to provide resources for your critical work.

The first gift of The Holy Spirit to the Church (Acts 2) was the gift of translating the "wonders of God" into the language of the people. We are dedicated to help you rediscover the ancient art of translation.
Is Your Church Losing Worshipers? The Honest Truth #shorts
The Reclaimed LeaderSeptember 30, 202600:01:01

Is Your Church Losing Worshipers? The Honest Truth #shorts

Feeling stuck? If your current approach isn't yielding results, it's time to re-evaluate. When success hinges on change, admitting what's missing is the first step forward. 🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/C2YgsElW88I #ProblemSolving #SelfImprovement #GrowthMindset #Change

RL 462: Is This a Fix-It Problem, or a Change-Us Problem?
The Reclaimed LeaderSeptember 29, 202600:37:02

RL 462: Is This a Fix-It Problem, or a Change-Us Problem?

Welcome to Episode 462. Ever throw a new program at a problem and watch it not work — again? Maybe you're solving the wrong kind of problem. Today we unpack the difference between technical problems and adaptive challenges, and give you 4 simple tips to use right away to figure it out.

RL 461: Guest Follow-Up and Assimilation
The Reclaimed LeaderSeptember 22, 202600:30:03

RL 461: Guest Follow-Up and Assimilation

Last week we talked about your welcome ministry for new guests. Now, what do you do to follow up? How do you engage them in the life of the church? This is where even some of the most welcoming churches tend to struggle because they don’t have an assimilation strategy. Guest follow up and assimilati...

RL 460: (Re) Launching Your Welcome Ministry
The Reclaimed LeaderSeptember 15, 202600:28:48

RL 460: (Re) Launching Your Welcome Ministry

Yes, most first-time guests decide if their coming back in the first 7 minutes. Is helping them feel welcome still an afterthought in your church? Are you looking to launch a guest services team or welcome ministry but don’t know where to start? Or are you trying to take what you have and make it be...

RL 458: 10 Quick Tips to Maximize Your Fall Ministry
The Reclaimed LeaderSeptember 01, 202600:34:13

RL 458: 10 Quick Tips to Maximize Your Fall Ministry

Back to School. Back to Football. Back to Church. The Fall season always feels like a reset after the rhythm of summer. And, it’s a time when people in your community are looking to engage with (or discover) church again. So, what can you do to make sure you’re ready? Here are 10 quick tips to maxim...

RL 456: The Joy (and Fear) of Accountable Conversations (Part 2)
The Reclaimed LeaderAugust 18, 202600:46:34

RL 456: The Joy (and Fear) of Accountable Conversations (Part 2)

Last week, talked about accountable conversations. Today, we’re going to unpack this idea a bit more since our ability to navigate these conversations is mission critical. The joy and fear of accountable conversations part 2.

RL 455: The Joy (and Fear) of Accountable Conversations
The Reclaimed LeaderAugust 11, 202600:38:36

RL 455: The Joy (and Fear) of Accountable Conversations

Welcome to Episode 455. Okay, I’ll admit it. In an effort to avoid conflict and keep the peace I’ll avoid hard conversations with volunteer or paid staff. Instead of holding them accountable, I’ll just hope it gets better. The problem, it rarely does. And, when I do address it it’s much harder. Toda...

RL 453: 4 Questions for Your Fall Planning
The Reclaimed LeaderJuly 28, 202600:36:21

RL 453: 4 Questions for Your Fall Planning

I know it’s July, but now’s the time to start thinking about the Fall. There’s enough time to procrastinate a little, but also to plan a little. Here are 4 Questions to get your started.

RL 451: Fixing the Biggest Blind Spot in Pastoral Ministry
The Reclaimed LeaderJuly 14, 202600:32:26

RL 451: Fixing the Biggest Blind Spot in Pastoral Ministry

A few episodes back, we touched on investing in People v. Programs. And according to Dan Reiland, we may need to go a bit deeper on this. He thinks this is just the tip of the iceberg to the biggest blind spot in pastoral ministry. We’ll see if you agree – that’s today on the Reclaimed Leader

RL 450: Facing the Change You Did Ask For
The Reclaimed LeaderJuly 07, 202600:33:57

RL 450: Facing the Change You Did Ask For

Last week we talked about how to face change that you didn’t ask for in ministry. Today, we’re talking about facing the change you did ask for. About a year ago we made some decisions (some controversial) to be intentional about reaching the next generation. One year later we’ll unpack how we did.