We spend a lot of time talking about systems and strategies, but they’re all a means to an end of achieving one goal: helping more people meet and follow Jesus, develop meaningful relationships with other believers, and get involved in the mission of the church.  This week, we're answering questions about how churches can do that more effectively by encouraging real engagement in their church and shifting towards multi-generation ministry. 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. And PlainJoe is hosting the PlainJoe Design Intervention giveaway, where one winner will receive the grand prize: 200 hours of design services from PlainJoe, for free!  Visit plainjoestudios.com for more information. And if you're ready to rethink your buildings, logos, or website experience to take your organization to the next level, consider PlainJoe. Free Webinar: How to Re-Engage Your Church in the Mission on June 29 Your congregation today is not your pre-pandemic congregation. At this one-time live event, Tony Morgan & Amy Anderson will teach you the practical strategies needed to reignite your church’s passion and purpose for living on mission in this season. Register now. 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/episode301. 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.

In this milestone 300th episode, Tony and Amy discuss digital strategy and volunteer engagement in churches. They emphasize the importance of understanding the audience and measuring the impact of the digital strategy. The hosts also delve into the approach of the Unstuck group in engaging new church leaders through multiple online platforms and content creation. They highlight the correlation between church replication and increased engagement, as well as invite listeners to a free webinar on reengaging their church and living out their purpose.

Our goal for The Unstuck Church Podcast is always to answer the most pressing and relevant questions that pastors are asking.  In this episode, Tony and Amy kick off our new series answering some of the most pressing questions we hear from church leaders in this season with a conversation on succession planning and making bold moves. 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. And PlainJoe is hosting the PlainJoe Design Intervention giveaway, where one winner will receive the grand prize: 200 hours of design services from PlainJoe, for free!  Visit plainjoestudios.com for more information. And if you're ready to rethink your buildings, logos, or website experience to take your organization to the next level, consider PlainJoe. Free Webinar: How to Re-Engage Your Church in the Mission on June 29 Your congregation today is not your pre-pandemic congregation. At this one-time live event, Tony Morgan & Amy Anderson will teach you the practical strategies needed to reignite your church’s passion and purpose for living on mission in this season. Register now. 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/episode299. 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.

Every quarter, The Unstuck Group releases The Unstuck Church Report to help church leaders monitor trends and benchmarks in key ministry areas. In this episode, Tony and Amy walk through the data and trends from our Q2 2023 staffing-focused report, including staffing insights by ministry type, generation, and more. 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/episode298. 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 podcast discusses the growth barriers faced by very large churches, including top-down leadership culture and lack of clear leadership development strategy. It also explores the challenges of launching new campuses and the problem of complexity in churches. The development of ministry silos, hindering overall church health and growth, is another topic. Alignment is emphasized as crucial to prevent ministry silos and complexity creep in very large churches.

Learn practical ideas on how to overcome challenges faced by larger churches approaching the 2-3,000 attendance mark. Challenges faced include complex organizational structures, lack of defined spiritual formation path, too many competing programs, difficulties in multi-site churches, and need for developed systems and strategies. Importance of reaching new people and fostering relationships through small groups. Implementation of a three-step process for transition to a discipleship pathway. Challenges of transitioning to a staff-led structure and clarifying roles and responsibilities between board and staff. Challenge of large churches lacking clear digital ministry strategy and relying on basic online service videos without dedicating resources to digital ministry.

Explore challenges faced by mid-size churches in breaking the 1000 barrier, such as large boards hindering decision-making, struggles with volunteers, facility constraints, overlooked children's ministry, and undefined purpose. Discover the importance of strategic alignment and leadership capacity in churches for making effective decisions and empowering ministry areas.

The podcast discusses breaking growth barriers for churches of different sizes. It explores 7 reasons why small churches get stuck and offers practical ideas for growth. The hosts highlight their engagements at Quest Church and the church's success. They emphasize the importance of teaching and embracing change in small churches to reach more people for Jesus.

Tony Morgan interviews David Emery, lead pastor of Harvard Avenue Christian Church in Tulsa, OK, about their journey of overcoming decline, leadership change, and the pandemic. They discuss assessing the current state of the church, turning things around during the pandemic, and embracing a fresh start and moving forward.

This podcast explores the challenges faced by declining churches and offers actionable solutions. Topics include the impact of the maintenance phase on attendance, vision, and financial stability, the giving lag in churches and its relation to church growth, the importance of renewing the vision and simplifying ministry strategy in the maintenance phase, and the importance of being open to change and adopting new methods in declining churches.