The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson How to Train Your Managers - Episode 419
Oct 22, 2025
Explore the challenges of developing managerial skills in church settings. Discover why many churches fail to train managers effectively and the common pitfalls they encounter. Learn how to balance performance with relationships and the core disciplines essential for manager development. Amy shares practical training formats and resources, such as shadowing and reading groups. Plus, identify the traits of well-trained managers and how to create sustainable development systems to foster success.
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Returning To A Church Ten Years Later
- Amy visited Grace Church and observed growth after a staffing and structure process she led ten years earlier.
- She noted improved health, multi-site expansion, and readiness for the next phase of ministry.
Promotion Doesn’t Equal Management Skill
- Many ministry leaders are promoted as high-performing specialists but lack management skills needed to lead people well.
- Management must be trained and developed like any other specialty to achieve sustained ministry impact.
Balance Results With Relationships
- Managers must balance driving results with cultivating relationships; neglecting either reduces effectiveness.
- Training helps leaders overcome their wiring bias toward tasks or people and learn to do both well.
