The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson

Simple But Not Easy - Episode 349

May 22, 2024

Discover practical ways to overcome challenges in executing growth initiatives in churches. Learn from lead pastors about strategies that work in large churches. Explore the importance of balancing task-oriented and people-oriented leaders for successful implementation. Embrace different team roles and staffing strategies for ministry success.

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Execution challenges in churches stem from a lack of long-term planning and follow-through, often overshadowed by urgent tasks like Sunday services.

Balancing task-oriented and people-focused individuals in church teams is crucial for effective execution, as a heavy focus on 'people people' can hinder follow-through.

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Challenges with Execution in Churches

Struggling with execution is a common challenge in churches. The focus on urgent tasks like Sunday services often overrides long-term planning and follow-through. Senior pastors, driven by vision casting, may lose sight of ensuring execution. Limited training in planning and execution exacerbates the issue, leading to blame games and structural deficiencies.

Introduction

2min

Exploring the Challenges of Execution and Follow-Through in Church Growth

5min

Challenges in Church Execution and Leadership Balance

11min

Embracing Different Team Roles for Church Success

2min

Strategic Staffing and Execution for Ministry Success

5min

Constant crises, lack of training, inadequate systems for project management—there's a long list of reasons why the process of "assess, plan, and execute" may be simple but not easy.

In the final episode of our series on "How Healthy Churches Grow," Tony and Amy share some practical, proven ways to carve out time to follow through on the priority initiatives you've identified to grow the church in health and numbers.

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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/episode349. Join the Conversation on Social Media

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