The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson How Do I Need To Adjust My Leadership? - Episode 401
Jun 18, 2025
Explore the challenges of leading a church in maintenance mode, especially when it comes to adjusting your leadership approach. Discover the importance of transitioning from individual leadership to collaborative teams for fostering growth. Senior pastors are reminded of their core responsibilities like vision casting and cultural setting. The conversation highlights essential mindset shifts, such as embracing tension and the power of delegation, to lead effectively through change. Gain insights on managing resistance and empowering others for a revitalized ministry.
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Leadership Dynamics Differ by Phase
- Growing churches focus intentionally on reaching and discipling new people with adaptable leadership.
- Maintenance churches resist change, cling to traditions, and operate in silos, limiting growth.
Build a Unified Leadership Team
- Shift from solo leadership to a senior leadership team aligned fully with the mission.
- Senior leaders must focus on strategic, unified decision-making, not just managing individual ministries.
Prepare for Disruption and Pruning
- Expect disruptions like reassigning staff and pruning ministries for fresh vision.
- Realign budgets towards outreach and reduce internal program busyness to refocus mission.