The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson Time To Refocus - Episode 431
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Jan 14, 2026 January is your chance to slow down and plan for a productive year ahead. Even thriving churches need to focus on planning to avoid drifting into maintenance. Important discussions cover the dangers of letting events overshadow ministry vision and why pastors often shy away from planning. The hosts share key questions for effective strategy and the importance of assembling a diverse planning team. They highlight the value of 90-day cycles and quarterly sessions to ensure ongoing progress and intentionality throughout the year.
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Make Planning A Regular Rhythm
- Do schedule regular planning time to prevent your church from drifting into maintenance and losing momentum.
- Block four 90-day planning meetings this year so you refine a plan rather than chase the calendar.
Growth Can Hide Maintenance
- Even growing churches can be in maintenance when momentum softens and growth quality declines.
- Catching drift early makes regaining momentum much easier than fixing a later crisis.
Ask What Must Change Now
- Do ask what must change now instead of defaulting to “the way we've always done it.”
- Adapt practices like giving, digital communication, and disciple pathways to current cultural habits.
