The Unstuck Church Podcast with Tony Morgan

The Growing Side of the Church Lifecycle - Episode 198

Jun 23, 2021

24:07

Snipd AI

Explore the seven phases of the church lifecycle: launch, momentum growth, and strategic growth. Learn about reaching new people, creating an inviting culture, making room for attendees, implementing systems and strategies, and planning for permanent facilities. Discover the importance of systematizing and making things more efficient in a church.

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

During the launch phase, it is important for church leaders to focus on identifying and reaching a specific target audience to effectively shape their ministry strategy and connect with individuals.

In the momentum growth phase, pastors should prioritize creating room for new people by multiplying leaders, increasing volunteers, and providing more options for connection rather than just adding physical space.

Deep dives

Launch Phase: Focusing on Who to Reach

During the launch phase, the primary question church leaders often have is whether anybody will show up, given the lack of resources and a new ministry. However, a more important question to ask is who the church is trying to reach. By focusing on a specific target audience, churches can be intentional in their outreach efforts and effectively connect with those individuals. This phase is crucial for setting the foundation of the church's mission field, understanding what is important to the target audience, and shaping the ministry strategy accordingly.

Introduction

5min

Navigating the Launch Phase

5min

The Momentum Growth Phase: Exciting Growth and Financial Considerations

2min

Strategic Growth: Adding Services and Planning for Permanent Facilities

10min

Tidying Up and Organizational Efforts for Church Health

2min

Most organizations start, grow, thrive, lose momentum, decline… and eventually end. The same is true for most churches.

In our new series, “Ask This, Not That,” we're exploring the seven phases of the church lifecycle: launch, momentum growth, strategic growth, sustained health, maintenance, preservation, and life support. This week, we'll unpack the first three phases and discuss the questions many church leaders are asking in these seasons versus the questions they should be asking.

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/episode198.

Join the Live Conversation on Social Media

If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.

Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic.

If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 198] in your post for reference.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export