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The Unstuck Church Podcast with Tony Morgan

Pruning: How Do We Know What to Stop? - Episode 279

Jan 11, 2023
27:54
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This episode discusses the importance of identifying what churches need to stop doing in order to get healthy. It provides four key steps to improve ministry health, including evaluating and categorizing ministries. The speaker emphasizes the significance of pruning for the church's mission and ministry strategy, and provides advice on following three steps for effective pruning.
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Quick takeaways

  • Adding more programs and events can work against church health, so it is essential to identify and stop or pause programs that are not contributing to spiritual growth.
  • Pruning less effective programming and events allows for greater focus and effectiveness, enabling the church to achieve its mission impact.

Deep dives

Step 1: Find an accountability partner and know your vital signs

To get healthy again, the first step is to find an accountability partner and know your current vital signs. Having someone outside your team to hold you accountable is crucial. Additionally, it is essential to have a clear understanding of where you are currently before taking any steps forward. Knowing your vital signs helps paint the picture of your ministry's starting point.

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