The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson

Bylaws and board policies may not be the most exciting topic, but they do play a key role in helping your church board operate effectively. In this episode, David Middlebrook from The Church Lawyers joins us to discuss common governance mistakes churches make, the three fiduciary duties of a church board member, and encouragement for making positive change in your church. This Episode is Sponsored by BELAY BELAY's modern staffing solutions have been helping busy church leaders delegate important details for over a decade. BELAY is offering its latest book, Lead Anyone From Anywhere, to our listeners for free. To learn more, visit belaysolutions.com. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode272. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.

The best volunteer engagement strategies will only work within the right governance framework. In this episode, Sean and Tony unpack three strategies to tackle governance problems and encourage more people to move from meetings into ministry. Webinar: How to Get Your Church Governance Unstuck On December 1, Tony Morgan, Amy Anderson, and special guests will help you identify the governance issues that may be holding your church back from healthy growth in 2023. Register for free now! This Episode is Sponsored by BELAY BELAY's modern staffing solutions have been helping busy church leaders delegate important details for over a decade. BELAY is offering its latest book, Lead Anyone From Anywhere, to our listeners for free. To learn more, visit belaysolutions.com. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode271. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.

More often than not, when a church is stuck because of their governance model, the issues come back to lack of role clarity for both the board and the staff. This week, we'll discuss how churches can empower their pastor and staff by clarifying the qualifications for board members and role of the board itself. Webinar: How to Get Your Church Governance Unstuck On December 1, Tony Morgan, Amy Anderson, and special guests will help you identify the governance issues that may be holding your church back from healthy growth in 2023. Register for free now! This Episode is Sponsored by Horizons Stewardship Horizons Stewardship is a team of generosity specialists, coaching professionals, and ministry strategists. Their data-informed strategies have helped thousands of churches raise billions for over three decades. Visit nextlevelgenerosity.com today to learn more. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode270. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.

In our work with hundreds of churches, we've found time and time again that poor governance structures lead to stuck churches. In part one of our new series on "Effective Church Boards & Governance Models," Tony and Amy will be unpacking four common church board mistakes—and explaining how boards and governance models can instead be designed to encourage unity rather than division. Webinar: How to Get Your Church Governance Unstuck On December 1, Tony Morgan, Amy Anderson, and special guests will help you identify the governance issues that may be holding your church back from healthy growth in 2023. Register for free now! This Episode is Sponsored by ServeHQ ServeHQ has simple video training courses to help you equip volunteers and develop leaders. You can create your own training or use their video library, and you can even automate next steps to onboard new people. Check it out at ServeHQ.church. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode269. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 269] in your post for reference.

Most of us don't need more teaching and study on what Jesus modeled for us—we need more opportunities to put into practice what we've already learned. In this episode, Tony and Amy explain why (rather than focusing on providing more education) the healthiest churches balance both reach and discipleship strategies—and share some practical ideas of how your church can, too. This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center Planning Center is all-in-one church management software where you can organize your ministries and give your congregants a place to connect and get involved. Learn what else you can do at planningcenter.com and get a 30-day free trial to start exploring for yourself! For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode268. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 268] in your post for reference.

While clarifying direction for the future is critical to the health of your church, traditional vision statements are not always helpful—especially in this particular season. In this episode, Tony and Amy explain why most church vision statements fall short and offer something more important if you want to get unstuck and move the mission forward. Register for "Finding Momentum" on October 20 At this free one-hour event, Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson will teach you how to kickstart momentum and healthy growth in your church in 2023. It's not too late—Register now! This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center Planning Center is all-in-one church management software where you can organize your ministries and give your congregants a place to connect and get involved. Learn what else you can do at planningcenter.com and get a 30-day free trial to start exploring for yourself! For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode267. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 267] in your post for reference.

Your culture will do more to impact the fulfillment of your mission than whether or not you have clearly articulated core values. In Part 2 of our series, Tony and Amy discuss their experience with church core values statements—and explain a much more critical foundation for creating healthy, thriving churches. Register NOW for "Finding Momentum" on October 20 At this free one-hour event, Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson will teach you how to kickstart momentum and healthy growth in your church in 2023. Register now. This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center Planning Center is all-in-one church management software where you can organize your ministries and give your congregants a place to connect and get involved. Learn what else you can do at planningcenter.com and get a 30-day free trial to start exploring for yourself! For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode266. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 266] in your post for reference.

It's possible to have clarity and alignment and still be doing the wrong things to get the results that you want. In this episode, Tony and Amy will unpack why you can be a healthy church without a great mission statement, but you can't be a healthy church without knowing your mission field. This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center Planning Center is all-in-one church management software where you can organize your ministries and give your congregants a place to connect and get involved. Learn what else you can do at planningcenter.com and get a 30-day free trial to start exploring for yourself! For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode265. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 265] in your post for reference.

Who doesn't want to be a genius at work? For twenty-five years, Patrick Lencioni has been working with teams to help them become more cohesive, effective and successful. New from Pat and The Table Group, the Working Genius assessment was developed to help you "Discover your gifts, transform your work, your team, and your life." If you're a church leader who is ready to identify the type of work that brings you joy and energy while avoiding the work that drains you, join in for this conversation with Pat Lencioni. "The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team" is available for purchase now. You can also learn more about Working Genius and purchase the assessment here. For the full episode transcript and links mentioned during the show, visit this episode's Show Notes. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media Ask questions or add your comments about this topic using #unstuckchurch on Twitter, or join in on Facebook.

Despite it's growing popularity, there are still many questions and concerns around the validity of multisite strategy. In this episode, Warren Bird (Senior Vice President of Research at ECFA) joins us to discuss recent multisite data trends and answer some of your frequently asked questions about multisite. This Episode is Sponsored by ServeHQ ServeHQ is simple video training courses that help you equip volunteers and develop leaders. You can create your own training or use their video library. You can even automate next steps to onboard new people. Check it out at ServeHQ.church. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode264. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 264] in your post for reference.

Are people coming back to weekend services? The answer is yes and no. In this episode, Tony and Amy discuss changing attendance patterns and offer three priorities for churches to encourage weekend service attendance in this season. This Episode is Sponsored by BELAY: BELAY, a modern staffing organization with U.S.-based Virtual Assistant, Accounting, Social Media, and Website services, has helped busy church leaders do just that for more than a decade. And now, BELAY has a VIP offer exclusively for our podcast listeners. To learn more, visit belaysolutions.com. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode263. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 263] in your post for reference.

Most churches tried to ignore digital ministry for as long as they could, and even now, many are still trying to avoid it… In this episode, Tiffany Deluccia, Director of Sales and Marketing for The Unstuck Group, joins the podcast to discuss the pressing question: Do churches really need to keep doing (or start doing) digital ministry? This Episode is Sponsored by BELAY: BELAY, a modern staffing organization with U.S.-based Virtual Assistant, Accounting, Social Media, and Website services, has helped busy church leaders do just that for more than a decade. And now, BELAY has a VIP offer exclusively for our podcast listeners. To learn more, visit belaysolutions.com. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode262. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 262] in your post for reference.

Great leaders ask great questions. So, for the next four weeks, Tony, Amy, and some special guests will answer some of the frequently asked questions from leaders like you on a range of ministry topics. In this episode, we're unpacking the question: Is this the new normal for attendance and giving? Tony and Amy discuss the data and offer their thoughts on this commonly asked question. This Episode is Sponsored by BELAY: BELAY, a modern staffing organization with U.S.-based Virtual Assistant, Accounting, Social Media, and Website services, has helped busy church leaders do just that for more than a decade. And now, BELAY has a VIP offer exclusively for our podcast listeners. To learn more, visit belaysolutions.com. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode261. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 261] in your post for reference.

Every quarter, The Unstuck Group releases The Unstuck Church Report to help church leaders monitor trends and benchmarks in key areas like ministry reach, connections, staffing, leadership, and finances. In this episode, Tony and Amy are walking through the newest trends and insights from our Q3 2022 report, fueled by data from over 300 churches across the world. You can subscribe to receive the quarterly report for free, or, if you're subscribed to the podcast show notes, we'll send it out to you for free, as well. For the full episode transcript, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode260. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 260] in your post for reference.

There's a tendency to believe that the more staff a church has, the more ministry they can get accomplished. However, our experience with hundreds of churches has shown that overstaffing tends to lead to under volunteering. In this episode, Tony and Amy conclude our series on volunteering with a conversation about how staffing decisions and strategies impact volunteer engagement. Free Training: "How to Engage More Volunteers & Leaders This Fall" As we approach Fall 2022, how can we attract and engage more volunteers and leaders to our ministry teams? And once we've engaged them, how do we approach onboarding and caring for our volunteer teams? Join us on September 1 for this free event. This Episode is Sponsored by ServeHQ ServeHQ is simple video training courses that help you equip volunteers and develop leaders. You can create your own training or use their video library. You can even automate next steps to onboard new people. Check it out at ServeHQ.church. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode259. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 259] in your post for reference.

Healthy churches see volunteering as a key part of their spiritual formation strategy. However, many churches still struggle to engage their church in this key area. In this episode, Tony and Amy unpack why serving is so important to helping people become more like Jesus and explain how churches can better incorporate serving into their spiritual formation process. Free Training: "How to Engage More Volunteers & Leaders This Fall" As we approach Fall 2022, how can we attract and engage more volunteers and leaders to our ministry teams? And once we've engaged them, how do we approach onboarding and caring for our volunteer teams? Join us on September 1 for this free event. This Episode is Sponsored by Advent Blocks The Local Church Program from Advent Blocks is sure to have your whole church engaged this Christmas season. Because they did all the work, you can plan your Christmas outreach in just 10 minutes. All you need to do is sign up, order everything at a bulk discount, and have a great Christmas! For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode258. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 258] in your post for reference.

We hear it from just about every pastor we're talking to: people are coming back to church! However, while there is no shortage of new people attending services, churches are still struggling with engaging people in serving opportunities. In this episode, Tony and Amy continue our series on volunteering by offering some practical strategies for moving more people and leaders from attending services to serving others. Free Training: "How to Engage More Volunteers & Leaders This Fall" As we approach Fall 2022, how can we attract and engage more volunteers and leaders to our ministry teams? And once we've engaged them, how do we approach onboarding and caring for our volunteer teams? Join us on September 1 for this free event. This Episode is Sponsored by ServeHQ ServeHQ is simple video training courses that help you equip volunteers and develop leaders. You can create your own training or use their video library. You can even automate next steps to onboard new people. Check it out at ServeHQ.church. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode256. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 257] in your post for reference.

As people are coming back and still more new people are showing up, finding volunteers to support our mission has become more important than ever. We're kicking off a new series on Rethinking Volunteer Engagement and exploring new data insights and practical wisdom around building a healthy volunteer culture. In this episode, Tony and Amy explore the connections between volunteer engagement and unity and generosity in the church. Free Training: "How to Engage More Volunteers & Leaders This Fall" As we approach Fall 2022, how can we attract and engage more volunteers and leaders to our ministry teams? And once we've engaged them, how do we approach onboarding and caring for our volunteer teams? Join us on September 1 for this free event. This Episode is Sponsored by ServeHQ ServeHQ is simple video training courses that help you equip volunteers and develop leaders. You can create your own training or use their video library. You can even automate next steps to onboard new people. Check it out at ServeHQ.church. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode256. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 256] in your post for reference.

After working with hundreds of churches through the years on the issue of structure, it's become clear that some staffing and structure strategies help churches accomplish their mission… and some do not. This week, we're wrapping up our conversation around Signs You Need to Restructure with three final warning signs related to span of care issues and lack of team/ministry alignment. Free Webinar: How to Restructure Your Church Staff You're perfectly structured to get the results you're getting. Join us on July 28 for this free 1-hour webinar event unpacking how to restructure your church staff for the health and effectiveness of your ministry. It's not too late—register today! For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode255. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media Join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 255] in your post for reference.

Sometimes churches put people in leadership positions when they simply don't have the leadership gift or capacity required for the role. In this episode, we're unpacking three more warning signs it's time to restructure, including the importance of clarifying decision rights and why leadership teams need all kinds of diversity to thrive. Free Webinar: How to Restructure Your Church Staff You're perfectly structured to get the results you're getting. Join us on July 28 for this free 1-hour webinar event unpacking how to restructure your church staff for the health and effectiveness of your ministry. Register today. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode254. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media Join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 254] in your post for reference.

You're perfectly structured to get the results you're getting today—so if you want different results, it will likely require you to change both your strategy AND your structure. In this episode, we're unpacking the problems with a legacy structure and identifying four more warning signs that your structure needs to change. Free Webinar: How to Restructure Your Church Staff You're perfectly structured to get the results you're getting. Join us on July 28 for this free 1-hour webinar event unpacking how to restructure your church staff for the health and effectiveness of your ministry. Register today. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode253. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media Join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 253] in your post for reference.

Most churches have lower attendance today than they had three years ago—but they still haven't right-sized their staff team to reflect their current attendance. In this four-week series, we'll walk through a number of early warning signs that it's time to address staffing issues and restructure in your ministry team. In this episode, we'll focus on overstaffing. Free Webinar: How to Restructure Your Church Staff You're perfectly structured to get the results you're getting. Join us on July 28 for this free 1-hour webinar event unpacking how to restructure your church staff for the health and effectiveness of your ministry. Register today. This Episode is Sponsored by The Church Laywers The Church Lawyers' Client Member program was created for organizations just like yours. Whether governance, employment, litigation, or other matters, let The Church Lawyers walk alongside you as you navigate legal issues facing your ministry. Sign up for the The Church Lawyers' Client Member program today at thechurchlawyers.com. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode252. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 252] in your post for reference.

Churches today are overstaffed. Their org charts don't align with their new post-pandemic ministry strategies. And the Great Resignation has left serious gaps in leadership. This July, we're kicking off a four-part series unpacking the four "Signs You Need to Restructure Your Staff." We need to right-size our teams and restructure for the future health of our churches today. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode, and join us on July 6 as we kick off "Signs You Need to Restructure Your Staff."

As pastors and leaders, our personal health and wellbeing directly impacts the health of our church. In the final episode of our "Pastoring Pastors" series, we're joined by Jimmy and Irene Rollins (founders of TWO = ONE) to discuss their own journey with marriage and ministry, explain how pastors can seek help for their struggles, and give encouragement for moving toward personal and marital health. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode251. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 251] in your post for reference.

Have you ever questioned your ministry calling? Or have the last few tumultous years made you consider quitting altogether? In part three of our "Pastoring Pastors" series, Pastor David Ashcraft from LCBC Church joins us to discuss how pastors can stay the course, renew their call to ministry, and commit to finishing strong through all the ups and downs of life and leadership. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode250. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 250] in your post for reference.

In a world that praises and elevates those in power, humility is almost unnatural to us. However, pursuing humility is one of the most important keys to sustaining long-term in ministry. In part two of our "Pastoring Pastors" series, Sandra Stanley joins us to discuss the importance of authenticity, humility, and relationships for the health of our leadership and our souls. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode249. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 249] in your post for reference.

There's no doubt that the last few years have been incredibly challenging for ministry leaders. In the first part of our "Pastoring Pastors" series, Lance Witt, former Executive and Teaching Pastor at Saddleback Church and founder of Replenish, joins us to discuss establishing healthy ministry rhythms, boundaries, Sabbath, sabbaticals, and more. This Episode is Sponsored by Leadr Leadr is on a mission to transform The Great Resignation into The Great Resolution. Leadr is a people development software that helps you engage and grow your team. Check out Leadr.com, and see why over 700 churches have already joined this mission. Mention The Unstuck Church podcast for 20% off. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode248. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 248] in your post for reference.

This June, we're setting aside conversations of strategy, growth, and efficiency and dedicating an entire month to focusing on your health. We want this to be a summer of renewal in your heart, in your mind, and in your spirit. In the new four-part series we're calling "Pastoring Pastors," you can expect to hear from special guest voices on the topics of healthy rhythms, soul care, maintaining a healthy marriage, and more. Subscribe to make sure you don't miss an episode, and join us on June 8 as we kick off "Pastoring Pastors."

Every quarter, The Unstuck Group releases The Unstuck Church Report to help church leaders monitor trends and benchmarks in key areas like ministry reach, connections, staffing, leadership, and finances. In this episode, Tony and Amy are walking through new trends and data from our Q2 2022 report, as well as sharing practical wisdom from real church leaders. You can subscribe to receive the quarterly report for free, or, if you're subscribed to the podcast show notes, we'll send it out to you for free, as well. For the full episode transcript, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode247. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 247] in your post for reference.

How can we more effectively teach and engage the people who are connecting with our churches on a regular basis? Most importantly, how do we help those people take their next steps towards Jesus? In the final episode of our Preaching series, Andy Stanley joins us to discuss teaching that helps people follow, not just believe in, Jesus. This Episode is Sponsored by Overflow Church fundraising is HARD—but Overflow is here to help. Overflow is an online software that empowers donors to seamlessly give crypto and stock donations to churches and nonprofits within minutes. As a result, churches have seen up to 32x return on their investment with Overflow! Unlock unprecedented generosity: visit overflow.co/unstuck. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode246. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 246] in your post for reference.

Rick Warren was just 16 years old when he began preaching. By the age of 18, Billy Graham became his personal mentor, and by age 20, he had preached at more than 120 crusades. In this episode, Rick joined us to discuss his ministry journey, approach to life-changing preaching, and more. Free Webinar: Preaching Best Practices on May 19 Looking for more innovative approaches to preaching and teaching? Join Tony Morgan, Clay Scroggins, Dan Lian, and more on May 19 for this free 1-hour webinar event. Register today. This Episode is Sponsored by Overflow Church fundraising is HARD—but Overflow is here to help. Overflow is an online software that empowers donors to seamlessly give crypto and stock donations to churches and nonprofits within minutes. As a result, churches have seen up to 32x return on their investment with Overflow! Unlock unprecedented generosity: visit overflow.co/unstuck. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode245. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 245] in your post for reference.

In the second episode of our series on preaching and teaching best practices, Derwin Gray, the Founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church and a former NFL player, joins us to discuss his approach to weekly sermon prep, yearly series planning, and more. Free Webinar: Preaching Best Practices on May 19 Looking for more innovative approaches to preaching and teaching? Join Tony Morgan, Clay Scroggins, Dan Lian, and more on May 19 for this free 1-hour webinar event. Register today. This Episode is Sponsored by Overflow Church fundraising is HARD—but Overflow is here to help. Overflow is an online software that empowers donors to seamlessly give crypto and stock donations to churches and nonprofits within minutes. As a result, churches have seen up to 32x return on their investment with Overflow! Unlock unprecedented generosity: visit overflow.co/unstuck. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode244. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 244] in your post for reference.

Being the primary preacher and teacher is one of the four main roles that a senior pastor can't delegate. In the first part of our new Preaching series, Tony sat down with Brian Tome, Founding and Senior Pastor of Crossroads Church, to discuss his perspective on the future of preaching, digital ministry, reaching the next generation, and more. Free Webinar: Preaching Best Practices on May 19 Looking for more innovative approaches to preaching and teaching? Join Tony Morgan, Clay Scroggins, Dan Lian, and more on May 19 for this free 1-hour webinar event. Register today. This Episode is Sponsored by Overflow Church fundraising is HARD—but Overflow is here to help. Overflow is an online software that empowers donors to seamlessly give crypto and stock donations to churches and nonprofits within minutes. As a result, churches have seen up to 32x return on their investment with Overflow! Unlock unprecedented generosity: visit overflow.co/unstuck. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode243. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 243] in your post for reference.

"Whether we want to admit it or not, the WAY we do church often becomes more important than WHY we do church. We choose tradition over mission." In this final episode of our Simple Shifts series, Tony and Amy are discussing shifts related to our strategies, including our Sunday services, sermons, and multi-generational ministries. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode242. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 242] in your post for reference.

Your team is the most valuable asset you have to move your vision forward. So how should we structure our church staff teams to be effective for the new normal? In this episode, Tony and Amy discuss three simple shifts to consider related to your church staffing and structure. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode241. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 241] in your post for reference.

In the first episode of our new series, we discussed what does not need to change in the new normal. But the series is called Simple Shifts for a reason–we do believe there are some things you need to consider changing. In this week's episode, Tony and Amy are unpacking the first three simple shifts regarding your church's mission field and vision. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode240. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 240] in your post for reference.

Major disruptions over the last few years have left many pastors wondering if how they do ministry needs a dramatic overhaul. But what if rather than a total transformation, there were smaller changes we could make that will lead to greater impact? Before we jump into our series on the simple shifts church leaders may need to consider, let's first try to understand how we got to where we are today—and shift our focus for a moment on what doesn't change. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode239. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 239] in your post for reference.

"Do we really need to become a completely different church for the new normal?" In our work with churches and pastors across the country, we're hearing this question again and again. And the answer is a partial yes—some change is required to effectively engage our culture in this new normal. However, a lot of the "new" that is needed for this new normal involves simple shifts that don't require for us to become a completely different church. Join us starting on April 6 for the four-week "Simple Shifts" series.

Launching too quickly, or without the right systems and structures in place, can quickly get your multisite church multi-stuck. In this week's episode, Tony and Amy walk through the 12 key questions for launching a new campus and offer best practices for decision-making, selecting a new location, and structuring your multisite staff team. Free Webinar: "To Multisite or Un-Multisite: Clarify a Path Forward" Multisite can easily get churches multi-stuck. Whether you're currently leading a multisite church or simply considering the strategy for the future, we invite you to join us on March 31 for a free webinar on multisite strategies. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode238. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 238] in your post for reference.

There is a right way and a wrong way to approach multisite. In other words, not all multisite strategies produce the same results. Tune in as Tony and Amy walk through some of the core issues in popular multisite models that lead to dysfunction and disunity among campuses. Free Webinar: "To Multisite or Un-Multisite: Clarify a Path Forward" Multisite can easily get churches multi-stuck. Whether you're currently leading a multisite church or simply considering the strategy for the future, we invite you to join us on March 31for a free webinar on multisite strategies. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode237. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 237] in your post for reference.

Recent public multisite collapses have many church leaders questioning the viability and health of the multisite church model. Is multisite still an effective strategy—or is the model itself broken? This week, Tony and Amy are answering these questions and addressing more commons truths and lies about multisite. Free Webinar: "To Multisite or Un-Multisite: Clarify a Path Forward" Multisite can easily get churches multi-stuck. Whether you're currently leading a multisite church or simply considering the strategy for the future, we invite you to join us on March 31 for a free webinar on multisite strategies. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode236. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 236] in your post for reference.

To give practical advice and encouragement to church leaders ready to reach outward and engage their community, I recently invited Dave Ferguson (Community Christian Church), Chris Hodges (Church of the Highlands), and Jerry Sen (OneChurch.to) to join me for a conversation around three strategies for reaching new people. Tune in as we discuss evangelism, digital ministry, and more. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode235. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 235] in your post for reference.

Every quarter, The Unstuck Group releases The Unstuck Church Report to help church leaders monitor trends and benchmarks in key areas like ministry reach, connections, staffing, leadership, and finances. In this episode, Tony and Amy are walking through a special bonus section from the Q1 2022 report that highlights the key differences between churches that are growing and declining on this side of the pandemic. You can subscribe to the quarterly report for free, or, if you're subscribed to the podcast show notes, we'll send it out to you for free, as well. For more information on our one million downloads giveaway, head over to our Instagram page! For the full episode transcript, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode234. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 234] in your post for reference.

There are several factors beyond just your sermon and worship that contribute to a relevant and engaging weekend experience. In part two of this episode, Tony, Amy, and Sean explore more key differentiators in services that are reaching new people and those that aren't, and give practical recommendations for enhancing key parts of your weekend experience. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode233. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 233] in your post for reference.

We've heard many people try to make the case that Sunday services don't work when it comes to connecting new people to faith. But our data speaks to quite the opposite. In part one of this two-part episode all about reaching new people through your weekend services, Sean, Amy, and Tony share data, personal insights, and practical tips for enhancing your Sunday experience with outsiders in mind. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode232. Webinar: 3 Strategies for Reaching New People (February 17) Join us on February 17 @ 1PM ET and hear from leading church voices Dave Ferguson, Chris Hodges, and Jerry Sen and continue this conversation on how you can reach new people in 2022 using practical strategies. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 232] in your post for reference.

Many churches have taken huge steps forward with their online service experience in the last few years—and that's a great start. But most churches are still missing the huge opportunity to reach new people through digital and online methods. To hear from an expert in this area, Amy recently sat down with Katie Allred, Co-Founder of Church Communications, to discuss how church leaders can begin reaching outward with their digital strategies. Tune in as Sean and Amy walk through these practical insights. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode231. Webinar: 3 Strategies for Reaching New People (February 17) Join us on February 17 @ 1PM ET and hear from leading church voices Dave Ferguson, Chris Hodges, and Jerry Sen and continue this conversation on how you can reach new people in 2022 using practical strategies. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 231] in your post for reference.

It's a new season—and that means we need to deploy new systems and new strategies to be effective in our outreach. In the first episode of our series on Reaching New People, Tony and Amy sat down with leaders from Sun Valley Community Church to discuss some uncommon results: Their church has reached new people, baptized hundreds of new believers, and even started new campuses—all during the pandemic. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode230. Webinar: 3 Strategies for Reaching New People (February 17) Join us on February 17 @ 1PM ET and hear from leading church voices Dave Ferguson, Chris Hodges, and Jerry Sen and continue this conversation on how you can reach new people in 2022 using practical strategies. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 230] in your post for reference.

In the final episode of our Reset series, Pastor Greg Laurie joins us to discuss the challenges Harvest Christian Fellowship has experienced, the ways they've pivoted their strategies and methods, and provides practical advice and encouragement for other church leaders. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode229. Register here for your free ticket to the ENGAGE Conference (February 8-10). Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 229] in your post for reference.

"The church won't look the same in the future, and that's okay." In Part 3 of our Reset series, Tony interviews Jonathan Smith, Lead Pastor at OneChurch.to, to discuss how they clarified their future direction, shifted their strategies to reach outward digitally, and reshaped their vision of discipleship for the betterment of their city. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode228. Register here for your free ticket to the ENGAGE Conference (February 8-10). Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 228] in your post for reference.

In Part 2 of our Reset series, Tony sits down with Pastor Ty Bean to discuss how Ty led Cowboy Junction Church to shift their programming and adopt a digital strategy, all while completing a building project during a pandemic—and how they came out stronger on the other end. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode227. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 227] in your post for reference.