Replenish

Free Money!

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:16:03 -0700

RIGHT NOW we have the opportunity to receive FREE MONEY. Our generous partners who believe in replenishing pastors and leaders have agreed to a $50,000.00 matching donation. So, right now, every dollar you give is doubled.

BOOM. $1,000.00 is actually $2,000.00 and $10,000.00 is actuall $20,000.00. Let's invest in even more pastors and leaders. Below is a donation link.

* FREE RPLNISH SWAG - everyone who becomes a new monthly partner or makes a one-time donation will be entered into a drawing for free stuff - the list here.

* All official partners of Pastor's Mayday 2026 will receive a gift from Blue Spruce Soaps.

THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GIFT TO HELP KEEP PASTORS AND LEADERS HEALTHIER AND IN MINISTRY LONGER. DONATE HERE.

Free Swag...

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:04:01 -0700

We are giving away replenishing swag for Pastor's Mayday 2026.

If you make a one-time donation or become a new monthly partner, we will enter your name in our drawing. Items include counseling/coaching sessions, RPLNISH gear, books, and a few other items to help you stay healthier and in ministry longer.

1. A personal ministry coaching session with John Oh of Known Coaching. www.known.care

2. RPLNISH gear: hats, shirts, journals, and Yeti mugs.

3. A free coaching session from Pastor Serve. www.pastorserve.org

4. Books from Shawn Small. www.wondervoyage.com

5. A book from Jimmy Dodd, The Pastor's Coaching Guide, Survive or Thrive

6. Soap from Blue Spruce Soap. bluesprucesoaps.net

7. A devotional book from Ryan Bunbury.

More replenishing resources will be added.

Replenishing Stories

Mon, 04 May 2026 11:42:56 -0700

Mark was invited to attend a RPLNISH trip during a time of transition. He shares this story and encourages pastors and leaders to find their way onto an RPLNISH Experience.

JP had been on a few RPLNISH trips but his biggest challenge lay before him. Thankfully RPLNISH was there when he needed us.

The gift of RPLNISH

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:24:40 -0700

The Gift of RPLNISH

Recently, I sat with a local pastor who, as I listened closely, shared that he was tired, worn down, and nearing burnout. I’m sure, like my friend (and like many pastors and leaders) you’ve felt that same quiet fatigue… the slow drain of what can feel like death by a thousand paper cuts. Perhaps this is why Scripture continually calls us back to rhythms of community and renewal; places where we can get and stay replenished.

When Running on Empty Becomes the Norm

National research data supports what many of us already know from personal experience. Studies show that a growing number of pastors are considering stepping away from ministry, while many report living under significant, ongoing stress… mentally, emotionally, relationally, financially, spiritually, and physically. Left unattended, this kind of languishing can lead to anxiety, depression, and ultimately burnout.

And burnout is real. When it hits, it impacts not only the leader, but their family and the church they love and serve. Friend, when it comes to burnout, you’re never alone. I know, because I’ve been there.

My Journey from Burnout to Replenishment

My own journey toward replenishment has not been easy. It has included overcoming...Read More

Meet Ryan

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:10:01 -0700

Ryan Bunbury comes from a legacy of ministers and surrendered his life to Jesus at a young age. Saved, baptized, and filled with the Spirit early in life, he sensed a clear call to ministry and now serves as an ordained minister in the Assemblies of God. With 25+ years of vocational pastoral ministry experience, he holds a Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership (Church Revitalization) and is completing a Doctor of Ministry in Organizational & Strategic Leadership (Growing & Multiplying Churches).

A defining moment came in 1997 when Ryan met Mother Teresa in Calcutta, India. Her words, “You can do what I cannot do, I can do what you cannot do; together we can do great things,” ignited his lifelong passion to win souls and multiply disciple-makers.

Ryan has served in many ministry roles, such as lead pastor, author, church consultant, and worship leader. His personal life mission is: to joyfully make himself a servant to all in order to win as many people as possible to Christ (1 Corinthians 9:19, TPT).

Ryan is passionate about soul care. With a heart to help pastors and ministry leaders get and stay replenished, Ryan is honored to now serve as RPLNISH’s new Director of Strategic Church Relations.

Ryan enjoys drinking coffee, reading, riding his Harley-Davidson, playing games, and of course, laughing with his family and friends. He and his wife, Linaya, have been married for 25 years and are most passionate about raising their three world-changing children (and their two fur babies, Monkey...Read More

April Prayer

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:52:10 -0700

The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me: your love. O Lord, endure forever—do not abandon the works of your hands.

Psalm 138:8

The profound beauty of prayer lies in its ability to bring our raw, honest emotions to the feet of Jesus while reminding us of His unwavering faithfulness. We present our authentic selves, and God fills us to overflowing simply by being in His presence. Prayer provides a sacred space where we can confront our doubts, disappointments, and fears. It is also the posture we assume to battle and fight to remember the faithfulness of the God we serve.

Unfortunately, many pastors today are overwhelmed with their own defeat. They are burdened by their own disappointments and fears while simultaneously striving to lead a flock. They endeavor to encourage the sheep and remind them of the faithfulness of their Good Shepherd, Jesus, while grappling with their own struggle to remember God's faithfulness. As we pray for our Replenish Pastors and Pastor Wives this month, may we pray that they find the space to kneel before the throne of God and be honest with their own struggles and doubts. In doing so, may God remind them of His abundant faithfulness to them. May they lead out of the overflow of God’s presence. After all, that is who God is—He is only faithful. God has not and will not abandon them. His purposes in their lives will be fulfilled!

Thank You, Lord, that You will fulfill Your kingdom purpose in each and every pastor/pastor wife’s life
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Why Good Friday is Good.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:27:05 -0700

The following blog is from our good friend Paul Cole of Christian Men's Network.

The underlying reason “Good Friday” is good, is because of Sunday. The crucifixion of Christ is fulfilled in the resurrection. His blood shed for us, his victory over death, his triumphant breakout from the tomb – that’s what it’s about for you and me – our lives get to breakout of all the corruption, turmoil, depression and sin of this world into a new life in Jesus Christ!

Good Friday is good because of redemption!

The Bible is very clear that the cross was a place of mercy for you.

Jesus forever defeated the lies, power and position of the enemy. The position of the enemy today is, he is under the power of the Word of God, under the authority of the believer and beneath the feet of those who walk in peace with God through Christ.

Most likely Jesus was crucified on a Thursday evening, as the arrangements were being made for the Passover and temple celebrations – then His coming out of the tomb would have happened before daylight on Sunday morning.

In the Jewish world a day started at sunset on the previous...Read More

Level Up

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:43:37 -0700

CHURCH PARTNERSHIP LEVELS

1. Help

2. Investment

3. All in

WE WILL HELP - Starter Level

1. Prayer.

* Use your current prayer lists and prayer chains to pray for Pastor’s Mayday.

* Do a special prayer from the pulpit in May and use a Pastor’s Mayday graphic.

-Use official Pastor’s Mayday prayer graphic.

2. Social Media.

* Post, share, like, repost, tag, and engage with #RPLNISH on church and personal platforms

-Use Pastor’s Mayday social media templates to post (coming soon).

-Make social media templates available to your congregation.

-Encourage people to join RPLNISH newsletter and follow us on social media.

INVESTING IN PASTORS AND LEADERS - Mid Level
1. Pray

2. Social Media

3. Give

-Only $8,000 sponsors one trip of 10 pastors and leaders to get replenished.

-Consider becoming a monthly partner, only $66 dollars a month covers the cost of one person on a RPLNISH Experience.

4. Include an all-church prayer in your bulletin, handout, on...Read More

What is next?

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:28:07 -0700

This article will give a few more details about Pastor's Mayday and break down the next steps.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF PASTOR'S MAYDAY?

It is difficult for pastors to talk about themselves and be vulnerable about their job and ministry. It is equally difficult for pastors to tell people how freakin awesome they are, especially from the pulpit.

This is the reason behind this yearly initiative. To give pastors a way to talk about pastoring, the good and the bad, but not make it a passionate plea for help or a generous raise.

By being part of Pastor's Mayday, pastors and parishioners can share the real story from the pulpit and on their social media. We can talk about pastors, pray for them and even raise some funds for special projects to help pastors stay healthier and in ministry longer.

So get ready to begin, praying, posting and talking about pastors. We start in May.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS?

1. Register here.

2. Pick your level of involvement. Detailed explanation here.

* Help

* Investment

* All in

3. Begin praying and posting. You can pray on your own or join our prayer team for some bullet points. You can also begin posting, liking, sharing and whatever else you want to do on social media. You can curate your own posts or download our templates (below).

4 Join the RPLNISH mailing list and encourage...Read More

Pastor's Mayday 2026

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:35:03 -0700

SAVE THE MONTH!

Pastor's Mayday 2026, is coming. We will talk about pastors all month and the actual day is May 17, 2026.

WHAT IS PASTOR'S MAYDAY?

Everyone talks about pastors and we want to increase that. Pastors are amazing humans. We need to talk about how we are all better because of their investment in our lives and communities. They also have a very demanding responsibility and experience some challenges; we can talk about that too.

Pastor's Mayday helps stir up the conversation and provide resources to help.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

We need churches and individuals to help spread the word about pastors.

1. SOCIAL MEDIA - Post, share, like and interact on your personal and church social media accounts. You can create your own content or use ours (coming soon). Don't forget to tag #RPLNISH. Our socials are here.

2. PRAY - You can join our prayer team or follow our blogs for prayer updates. You can also join our newsletter for prayer points.

3. GIVE - Every gift helps keep pastors and leaders healthier and in ministry longer. A gift of $8,000 provides an entire RPLNISH Experience for 10 pastors and leaders. A gift of $350 a month helps five pastors RPLNISH and even $33.00 a month provides RPLNISH for one pastor every year. You can pay it forward here.

2026 GOALS

👉 Increase our social media presence, grow our follower base, and encourage people to like, share, tag, post, and interact with us.