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The Unstuck Church Podcast with Tony Morgan

Pruning: Introducing the 2023 Unstuck Church Get Healthy Again Challenge - Episode 278

Jan 4, 2023
24:13
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Tony and Amy introduce the 2023 Unstuck Church Get Healthy Again Challenge, emphasizing the importance of church health goals. They discuss the negative impact of poorly managed church finances and introduce Belay, a church staffing organization. They explore the concept of pruning in churches and businesses, empowering individual callings and maximizing returns. They discuss the importance of pruning for church health and growth, addressing fear of negative repercussions and emphasizing the need for leadership and courage. They encourage pastors to take bold action and invite assistance from the Unstuck Group.
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Quick takeaways

  • Pruning is essential for church health and growth, requiring intentional shedding of unhealthy patterns and excess ministries.
  • Pruning, a practice used by healthy businesses, involves regularly reviewing and refining vision, eliminating non-essential elements, and making tough decisions about team members for long-term growth and effectiveness.

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The Importance of Pruning for Church Health

In this podcast episode, Tony and Amy kick off a new series focused on helping churches get healthy in 2023. They emphasize the need for churches to assess their health and make resolutions for the new year. Using the analogy of physical health, they discuss the importance of shedding unhealthy patterns and excess ministries, programs, and events. They explore the significance of having an accountability partner, knowing the vital signs of the church, engaging in core exercises, and embracing pruning as essential steps in the journey towards church health.

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