The EquipCast

Jim Jansen

Jim Jansen has hosted 241 episodes.

Meet Jim Jansen

True church renewal isn't a theory we read about in books—it’s a reality we’ve lived out on the ground for more than 25 years.

Jim Jansen’s journey started right in the heart of the Midwest, growing up a cradle Catholic in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1999, while at Benedictine College, a simple invitation from his roommate to join one of the very first FOCUS Bible studies changed everything. That moment launched an 18-year tenure on staff with FOCUS, where Jim served on the founding missionary team at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and later as a team director and regional director, shaping the apostolate's foundational years of growth.

Driven by a desire to bring these proven strategies to the wider Church, Jim returned home to Omaha in 2017 to lead the Archdiocese's strategic efforts in coaching pastors and training disciples for the mission. Through those years of walking with leaders, he saw firsthand how easy it is to get caught spinning your wheels in empty parish activity. To meet that national need, Jim launched Anchor Consulting full-time in 2026, alongside hosting The EquipCast and authoring A Clear Path.

Today, Jim and his wife, Kim, are raising their six children—ranging from grade school to young adults—giving him a deep, personal appreciation for what it takes to pass on the faith in the modern world. When you partner with us, you aren't getting generic consulting; you are getting a seasoned companion who knows exactly what it takes to break through the default, stop managing decline, and build a clear path to discipleship.

Education & Credentials

• M.T.S. in Pastoral Theology – Madonna University (in partnership with Ave Maria University)
• Certified Christian Leadership Coach (CCLC) – Coach Approach Ministries (CAM)
• Author of A Clear Path: How to Make Missionary Disciples in Your Parish
• Host of The EquipCast
• B.A. – Benedictine College

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