The Unstuck Church Podcast with Tony Morgan

Do You Have What It Takes To Lead Change?

Sep 13, 2016

40:19

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Explore the challenges and strategies of leading change in a church with emphasis on maintaining mission, effective communication, creating urgency, and celebrating progress. Learn from real-life examples of successful change despite resistance and failed attempts. Discover the importance of conviction, courage, humility, and celebrating early wins in the change process. Embrace sacrificing personal preferences for impactful change and the power of a unified vision over individual preferences. Enjoy a fun Florida trivia challenge to lighten the mood.

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Quick takeaways

Clear communication of the mission drives successful change implementation.

Celebrating early successes maintains momentum and motivation during change.

Deep dives

Importance of Communicating the Why Behind Change

Communicating the reason behind change is crucial to gaining buy-in from individuals affected by the change. Focusing on the mission and urgency of the change helps individuals understand the purpose and necessity of the transition. By emphasizing the why, organizations can navigate through difficult changes more effectively, even if the how is not fully understood. Clear communication about the mission creates a sense of purpose and urgency, driving successful change implementation.

Introduction

5min

Navigating Change in Church Ministries

16min

Leading Change with Conviction and Courage

6min

Celebrating Early Wins in the Change Process

2min

Sacrificing Preferences for Impactful Change

4min

Florida Trivia Challenge

7min

Tradition is powerful. How do you lead a church in a new direction when the motivation for change is low (or nonexistent)?

In Season 1, Episode 2 of Tony Morgan's Leadership Unstuck Podcast, Tony talks to Jerry Sweat, Lead Pastor of Beach Church in Jacksonville, Florida about what it takes to lead change.