unSeminary Podcast

Right People, Right Seats: Rethinking Church Staffing for Growth with Amy Anderson

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Mar 13, 2025
Amy Anderson, managing director at The Unstuck Group, brings her extensive expertise in multi-site church leadership to the conversation. She discusses how churches can identify growth barriers and emphasizes the importance of assessing and restructuring staffing to enhance productivity. Amy shares strategies for creating effective staffing plans, monitoring key indicators of organizational health, and fostering meaningful relationships within church teams. Highlights include the tension between lead and executive pastors and the necessity of aligning vision with strategy.
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ANECDOTE

Amy's Journey at Eagle Brook

  • Amy Anderson's life changed after joining Eagle Brook Church in Minnesota.
  • She served on staff for 12 years, witnessing growth from 1,800 to over 20,000 people across six locations.
ADVICE

Assessing and Planning for Growth

  • Evaluate your church's current health and identify areas of stagnation.
  • Create a clear plan for the next three to five years, outlining key initiatives.
INSIGHT

Structure Over Ministry

  • Some churches struggle not because of ministry effectiveness, but ineffective structure.
  • Churches may unknowingly hinder their own growth by placing staff in incorrect roles or overloading certain areas.
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