The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson

The Perfect Staff Structure for Never - Episode 384

Feb 19, 2025

Discover the challenges churches face with outdated staffing structures that hinder growth. The hosts tackle leadership gaps and the need for effective organizational models. Dive into practical metrics to assess current staffing and strategies to realign for future needs. They emphasize the importance of adapting roles to meet post-COVID demands and ensuring effective leadership development. Tune in for insights on how to build a sustainable and balanced team that can thrive today and tomorrow.

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Quick takeaways

Proactive organizational planning is vital for churches to effectively manage growth and prepare for future needs.

Assessing leadership gaps and aligning roles within staffing structures is crucial for achieving clarity and operational efficiency.

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Church Growth and Strategic Planning

Anthem Church in Hammond, Indiana, has achieved remarkable growth, reaching over 1,800 attendees in just four years, and significantly expanding in the last year. This growth was facilitated by a proactive approach to organizational planning, which included creating an org chart for a future size that’s double their current capacity. Christian Washington, the church's executive pastor, highlighted how being part of a leadership cohort helped them be prepared for this rapid increase in size. This strategic foresight allowed them to proactively shape their organizational structure to better manage their growth, demonstrating the importance of planning in church leadership.

Intro

3min

Navigating Organizational Challenges in Church Staffing

4min

Addressing Leadership Gaps in Church Organizations

4min

Aligning Church Staffing for Growth

7min

Leadership Structures in Church Organizations

8min

We’re wrapping up our series on church staffing oxymorons by tackling perhaps the most challenging one yet: the perfect staff structure for never.

Many churches find themselves caught in a structure that doesn’t work for today’s needs and definitely won’t support tomorrow’s vision. It’s that nagging feeling that something’s off—workloads are uneven, decision-making is unclear and leadership gaps are widening.

In Part 3, Sean and Amy explore why churches get stuck in ineffective structures and, more importantly, how to build a staff model that works for the present and the future. Listen as they share practical metrics to assess your current situation and strategic steps to move toward a healthier organizational structure.

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