The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson Own Your Role: Breaking the 1000 Barrier - Episode 413
Sep 10, 2025
Church leaders often grapple with breaking the daunting 1,000 attendance barrier. Insights on leadership transformation reveal how to navigate these growth challenges effectively. The importance of collaboration among pastors and the necessity of clear governance roles come to the forefront. Real-life examples illustrate success through empowering staff and emphasizing a clear mission. With practical guidance, this conversation unveils strategies to foster sustained growth and vibrant community engagement.
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Growth Reveals Leadership Gaps
- Hitting 700–800 exposes leadership and organizational gaps that smaller sizes hide.
- Growth demands leaders elevate how they lead and hand ministry to capable volunteers.
Protect Weekend Experience Quality
- Prioritize weekend experience quality with intentional planning, preparation, and execution.
- The senior pastor must hold the bar for weekend and environment standards as expectations rise.
Clarify Mission To Say No More
- Define and regularly communicate mission, vision, and goals so the team knows what to say yes and no to.
- Use clarity as a filter to avoid adding programs that dilute core focus and increase complexity.
