The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson 3 Communication Challenges for Churches (Part 1): Better Team Communication - Episode 408
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Aug 6, 2025 As the ministry season ramps up in August, churches face unique communication challenges. With families overloaded by messages from schools and other organizations, engaging congregants becomes critical. The discussion highlights the importance of clear internal communication among staff to foster alignment and collaboration. Strategies for enhancing meeting effectiveness and the role of technology in improving communication are also explored. Practical tips are offered to help church leaders build a healthier church culture and streamline team processes.
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Major Event Surprised The Overseer
- Amy described a college leader who ran a major event without telling the ministry overseer, exposing a communication gap.
- The story illustrates how important it is to define who needs to know about events and decisions.
Use Push Cascading For Clarity
- Implement intentional 'push cascading' so leaders push the same key messages down and across teams with discipline.
- Decide unified messaging, who will communicate it, and a 24–48 hour timeline for team-level updates.
Reserve Last 10–15 Minutes To Land
- Always reserve the final 10–15 minutes of senior leadership meetings to summarize decisions and agree on messaging.
- Require each leader to commit to who will tell which teams and by when, typically within 24–48 hours.
