The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson Time To Reflect - Episode 430
Jan 7, 2026
January can feel like a drifting month for church leaders, but it’s packed with potential. The hosts dive into the importance of reflection and overcoming common barriers like rushed schedules. They discuss how even growing churches can benefit from honest assessments to prevent burnout. Redefining success based on the church life cycle offers fresh momentum and strategies. Practical tips, like scheduling dedicated meetings and using objective metrics, equip leaders to make the most of January and set the stage for a fruitful year ahead.
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Growth Hides Management Problems
- Skipping assessment during fast growth creates hidden problems that later cause stuckness.
- Regular checkups prevent overgrown plans and staffing surprises down the road.
Texas Church Found An Overgrown Plan
- A large Texas church assumed it was in maintenance and skipped assessments, then hit stuckness.
- The review exposed an overgrown ministry plan that needed pruning, not just staff fixes.
Match Success To Life-Cycle Stage
- Redefine success based on your place in the church life cycle to know what to prioritize next.
- In momentum phases, focus on giving leadership away and raising leaders of leaders instead of hiring doers.