The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson How Does My Mindset Have To Change? - Episode 402
Jun 25, 2025
Church leaders often face fears that stall growth, but shifting mindset can ignite change. Honest decision-making and engaging the congregation are vital for fostering a transformative vision. Transparent communication and team collaboration help navigate program evaluations for better outreach. Courage is essential in stewardship, especially when ending programs to honor past contributions. Finally, embracing change is crucial as ministries evolve; celebrating past achievements fuels the courage to pursue new directions for impactful growth.
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Pastors' Common Fears in Maintenance
- Pastors leading churches in maintenance fear change, failure, conflict, burnout, and losing control, which can hold them back.
- Recognizing these fears honestly is crucial to starting the process of healthy change.
Honesty Prevents Burnout
- Avoiding honest leadership about church decline leads to stuckness and burnout.
- Seeing growth and new life in ministry replenishes a pastor's energy and joy.
Principles for Leading Change
- Lead change with clear vision, honesty, small steps, team involvement, conviction, compassion, and celebration.
- Expect change to take time; momentum builds gradually over years.