The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson

Predictable Challenges of Leading a Growing Church (Part 1): The People Side - Episode 374

Dec 4, 2024

Growing churches face unique challenges that are both predictable and complex. Leaders must navigate staffing issues, integrate new members, and manage volunteer dynamics. The discomfort of expansion is real, highlighting the need for proactive strategies. Self-awareness and nurturing potential leaders become essential as attendance rises. Engaging volunteers and addressing people-related concerns are crucial for sustainable growth. The rewarding yet tough journey of church leadership unfolds during these important discussions.

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Navigating growth in a church involves predictable challenges like staffing shortages and leadership capacity, which can strain existing resources.

Building a strong community requires cultivating future leaders from within and engaging new members to enhance participation and commitment.

Deep dives

Success Story of Summit Church

Summit Church in Durango, Colorado, has demonstrated remarkable growth since partnering with coaching and consultancy services in 2021. Over the three years, their attendance has doubled, showcasing their adaptability despite challenges faced by mainline churches in transient communities. The church is also known for its responsiveness in times of community trauma, enhancing its reputation as a supportive institution. This strong relationship between the church leaders and their communities exemplifies how commitment and strategy can lead to significant positive changes.

Intro

2min

Navigating Growth Challenges in Churches

9min

Navigating Discomfort in Church Growth

1min

Navigating Growth in Church Leadership

13min

Navigating People Challenges in Growing Churches

3min

When your church is in a season of growth, there are certain challenges that you are bound to run into.

The good news is these challenges are predictable. But just because they are predictable doesn’t mean they are easy to navigate. In fact, some of the pastors going through a season of big momentum would tell you it’s one of the hardest seasons they’ve led through, but it’s also extremely rewarding.

We’re kicking off a new series called “Predictable Challenges of Leading a Growing Church,” where we will be discussing the tensions growing churches face and, most importantly, how to combat them. In this episode, Sean and Amy talk about what’s most important in a growing church—people.

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/episode374.

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