Staffing and Governance Trends in Modern Churches

The newest edition of The Unstuck Church Report is here! Over the past few years, our Unstuck Church Reports have told a pretty encouraging story. On average, churches are seeing double-digit growth. In fact, if you look back at the last 13 quarters, attendance growth has landed somewhere between 13% and 30%. Incredible!

But let’s be honest: not every church is experiencing that kind of momentum. Some are still stuck or even losing ground. In this episode, Sean and Amy explore what sets healthy, growing churches apart by breaking  down each section of the report: reach, connection, staffing & structure, and finances.

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