Developing the next generation of leaders seems to be one of the most pressing challenges churches are facing today. That’s why we’re kicking off a brand new series all about how we can intentionally raise up and empower the next generation of leaders in our ministries. In this episode, Tony sits down with Tim Elmore, Founder and CEO of Growing Leaders and author of A New Kind of Diversity: Making the Different Generations on Your Team a Competitive Advantage, to discuss how leaders can begin to address the generation gap on their teams. Free Webinar: How to Structure Your Staff to Develop Next Gen Leaders If we want the legacy of our leadership to outlive us, we have to focus on giving leadership away to the next generation. Join Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson on September 28 for this free 1-hour webinar where you’ll be empowered with the systems and strategies to confidently structure your church for future impact. This Episode is Sponsored by BELAY Between your ministry and your life at home, managing your time as a church leader can feel impossible. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, our friends at BELAY can help. Since time is the most valuable resource we have, BELAY wants to help you maximize it by offering our listeners an exclusive free download of their newest ebook, The Power of Productivity. Start making the most of the time you have each day and lead with BELAY. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode312. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.

"The best way to predict the future of the church is simply to look at the present." As many of us have learned in the last few years, predicting the future is hard. But what if current events could help us better understand (and prepare for) where we're headed?  In this bonus episode, Tony sits down with ministry thought leader Carey Nieuwhof to discuss current and future church trends. For the full episode transcript and links mentioned during the show, visit this episode's Show Notes. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media Ask questions or add your comments about this topic using #unstuckchurch on Twitter, or join in on Facebook.

Every quarter, The Unstuck Group releases The Unstuck Church Report to help church leaders monitor trends and benchmarks in key ministry areas. After all, a data point by itself doesn’t tell you much, but that data point tracked over time and compared to other metrics can begin to tell a story. In this episode, Tony and Amy unpack the "story" this quarter's data is telling as well as some of the key findings from the Q3 2023 report. You can subscribe to receive the quarterly report for free, or, if you're subscribed to the podcast show notes, we'll send it out to you for free, as well. This Episode is Sponsored by Christian Financial Resources Since 1980, Christian Financial Resources (CFR) has financed more than 950 ministry projects for independent churches in the United States. As your church grows, CFR is equipped to support your vision and your ministry with financial services tailored to meet the needs of independent churches—including capital campaigns, stewardship services, and loans for construction, building purchase, or real estate acquisition. As your ministry continues to grow, consider how CFR can help your church cultivate a generosity mentality and raise more capital for your next project. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode311. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday, when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.

The hosts discuss the significance of delegation for Senior Pastors and highlight tasks that cannot be delegated. They emphasize the importance of senior pastors being the leaders of leaders in their churches, exploring the development of leaders through the example of Moses in Exodus 18. They discuss how senior pastors can get stuck on the leadership pathway and how to empower other leaders in smaller and mid-sized churches. They also talk about the importance of culture in hiring and becoming a culture champion as a senior pastor.

The podcast discusses the importance of delegation in great leadership and explores the two key roles a senior pastor can't delegate: vision casting and responsibility for spiritual life and teaching. It provides practical tips on defining and communicating the church's vision, preparing great messages, and involving a teaching team.

In last week's podcast, we unpacked the first two roles an Executive Pastor can’t delegate: making the vision actionable and driving core initiatives in order to free the senior pastor to focus on only the roles that they can be responsible for.  In this episode, we’ll discuss the third and final role an Executive Pastor can’t delegate—and unpack how that role plays out in their leadership. This Episode is Sponsored by PlainJoe Studios PlainJoe: A Storyland Studio partners with churches, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and educational environments to create unforgettable strategic, digital, and spatial stories that lift the Spirit. To learn more about working with PlainJoe’s team of down-to-earth specialists, architects, strategists, artists, and problem solvers, visit plainjoestudios.com/getunstuck. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode308. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.

Explore the significance of senior leaders in the church and the consequences of an ineffective executive pastor role. Discover the key responsibilities an executive pastor can't delegate and how they bridge the gap between vision and execution. Learn about the essential characteristics and skills needed for effective leadership and the importance of complementary skills between an executive pastor and a senior pastor.

If you knew that 90% of your congregation was struggling with an issue, how would you address it? Over the last four weeks, we've been talking about the common mistakes churches make when it comes to their weekend experience—including offering sermons/teaching that provide no real life application. In this bonus episode, Tony sits down with Pastor Rick Atchley (The Hills Church in Fort Worth, Texas) whose church did the opposite: they embraced felt-needs teaching by identifying the needs in their congregation and developing a nine-part sermon series on mental health. You can watch Pastor Rick's series, Let's Talk About Mental Health, here. For the full episode transcript and links mentioned during the show, visit this episode's Show Notes. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media Ask questions or add your comments about this topic using #unstuckchurch on Twitter, or join in on Facebook.

Learn about the common mistakes churches make in children's ministry, including neglecting the area and hiring the wrong leaders. Also, discover the importance of focusing on mission, connections, and investing in leaders. Find out about the significance of kids online ministry and prioritizing safety and relationships in children's ministry.

When it comes to creating a great experience for new people visiting our church, one of the most overlooked resources is our facility. Fortunately, this is one area where small intentional changes can make a big difference. In this episode, we're joined by Phil Taylor, Executive Producer of PlainJoe Studios, for a conversation about the five mistakes churches make when it comes to their space and how they can design a more cohesive, positive experience.  This Episode is Sponsored by  The Church Laywers The Church Lawyers’ Client Member program was created for organizations just like yours. Whether governance, employment, litigation, or other matters, let The Church Lawyers walk alongside you as you navigate legal issues facing your ministry.  Sign up for the The Church Lawyers’ Client Member program today at thechurchlawyers.com. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episode's Show Notes at theunstuckgroup.com/episode305.   Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening on Wednesday when the episode first releases, join the live conversation The Unstuck Group's team will be having on social media about this week's topic. We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on Twitter. Or you can join in on Facebook.