The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson
Amy Anderson
With THE UNSTUCK CHURCH PODCAST, we invite you into the real-time conversations our team is having about church leadership every week.
Hosted by Amy Anderson, this podcast explores common challenges in ministry and practical steps for tackling them. It’s like getting to be a fly on the wall of our staff meetings.
Tune in weekly for:
Insights, observations and trends for church leaders from the Unstuck team.
Benchmarks in church growth and health from The Unstuck Group’s work serving hundreds churches across North America each year.
Practical advice to help you lead your church towards sustained health.
We think that after listening to The Unstuck Church Podcast, you’ll want to start these discussions with your own team at your next staff meeting.
Add your thoughts to the conversation on social media using #unstuckchurch.
Hosted by Amy Anderson, this podcast explores common challenges in ministry and practical steps for tackling them. It’s like getting to be a fly on the wall of our staff meetings.
Tune in weekly for:
Insights, observations and trends for church leaders from the Unstuck team.
Benchmarks in church growth and health from The Unstuck Group’s work serving hundreds churches across North America each year.
Practical advice to help you lead your church towards sustained health.
We think that after listening to The Unstuck Church Podcast, you’ll want to start these discussions with your own team at your next staff meeting.
Add your thoughts to the conversation on social media using #unstuckchurch.
Episodes
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Jun 19, 2024 • 28min
Right People, Right Roles - Episode 353
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of placing the right people in the right roles within a church team. They highlight the challenges pastors face in making necessary changes and emphasize the significance of aligning roles with individuals' strengths. The episode also covers evaluating character traits, optimizing team roles for success, and navigating sensitive team restructuring in churches.
Jun 12, 2024 • 25min
Stack the Leadership Team - Episode 352
The podcast discusses the importance of stacking your leadership team with qualified individuals. It explores challenges in building effective teams, assessing and developing leadership capacity, and strategically evaluating team capacities. The episode also highlights the significance of strategic planning for ministry teams and staff alignment.
Jun 5, 2024 • 25min
Structure to the Strategy - Episode 351
Exploring the complexities church leaders face when restructuring teams, emphasizing strategic role definition and alignment with the church's mission. Discussing the significance of aligning strategy with structure and people, advocating for organizational clarity and direction in staffing decisions. Delving into senior leadership's role in setting ministry goals and strategies, emphasizing alignment with overarching objectives. Highlighting the importance of strategic alignment and structural planning in ministry work, emphasizing clarity, defined roles, and visualizing the future. Delving into the significance of organizational restructuring for effective ministry outcomes, offering practical advice on assessing staffing levels, budget allocation, and strategic decision-making.
May 29, 2024 • 28min
New Church Staffing Trends: Q2 2024 Unstuck Church Report - Episode 350
Discover the latest church staffing trends and attendance patterns, including the positive growth of 'unstuck' churches amidst a decline in overall church attendance. Learn about the challenges faced by churches post-pandemic and the importance of aligning organizational strategies. Dive into insights on staffing turnover rates, staff allocation based on church sizes, and the significance of aligning staffing with new visions and ministry strategies.
May 22, 2024 • 24min
Simple But Not Easy - Episode 349
Discover practical ways to overcome challenges in executing growth initiatives in churches. Learn from lead pastors about strategies that work in large churches. Explore the importance of balancing task-oriented and people-oriented leaders for successful implementation. Embrace different team roles and staffing strategies for ministry success.
May 15, 2024 • 26min
The Rhythm of Planning - Episode 348
The podcast discusses the significance of strategic planning in churches for healthy growth and optimal results. It emphasizes the importance of involving key leaders in planning meetings and creating a culture of regular planning. Practical advice for pastors on implementing strategic planning effectively and a teaser for an upcoming webinar on successful strategies for growth in large churches.
May 8, 2024 • 26min
The First Step Toward Healthy Growth – Episode 347
Exploring healthy church growth, the podcast discusses the importance of objective assessment and data-driven analysis. It highlights the need for customized strategies, celebrating successes, and engaging with consulting services for church leadership growth.
May 1, 2024 • 36min
How to Talk About Faith “Non-Essentials” (with Pastor Dave Dummitt) – Episode 346
Pastor Dave Dummitt from Willow Creek Community Church joins to discuss navigating non-essentials in faith, balancing essential and non-essential aspects to engage effectively, and embracing truth for disciple-making. The conversation explores addressing tough topics in church settings, emphasizing unity in mission and liberty in beliefs.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 47min
How To Talk About Politics (with Andy Stanley) - Episode 345
Pastor Andy Stanley and Tony Morgan discuss navigating controversial political topics in the church. They emphasize the importance of focusing on discipleship rather than convincing others of personal views. The conversation highlights strategies for addressing tough issues like politics and LGBTQ+ with unity and understanding, emphasizing the need for pastors to lead discussions on divisive topics sensitively.
Apr 17, 2024 • 36min
How to Talk About Sexuality & More (with Pastor Rich Villodas) – Episode 344
Pastor Rich Villodas from New Life Fellowship discusses the importance of addressing tough topics like sexuality in diverse churches. He shares insights on navigating challenging conversations with humility and curiosity, emphasizing the need for character development over political divides.
