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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Apr 10, 2024 • 31min
How to Talk About Mental Health (with Pastor Rick Atchley) - Episode 343
Pastor Rick Atchley shares insights on developing a sermon series around mental health, emphasizing the importance of addressing tough topics in churches and the positive impact on attendance. The podcast discusses strategies for creating a safe space for vulnerability, embracing mental health within the church, and the significance of tackling mental health challenges within religious communities.
4 snips
Apr 3, 2024 • 22min
9 Principles for Going Multisite Through a Merger - Episode 342
Exploring the benefits of launching a new campus before considering mergers and the importance of a clear multisite strategy. The podcast discusses the predictable outcomes of multisite through a merger and offers guidance on how monosite churches can transition to multisite successfully. It also highlights the challenges and opportunities in multi-site strategies post-merger, emphasizing the need for strategic alignment, strong leadership, and clear communication for successful church mergers.
6 snips
Mar 27, 2024 • 29min
Defining Multisite Structure & Roles - Episode 341
Discover the leadership roles crucial for launching a multisite campus. Learn about the significance of central and campus roles and what a matrix structure entails. Delve into the challenges and best practices of defining roles and strategies in a multi-site church setting.
9 snips
Mar 20, 2024 • 33min
Preparing for Your First Campus Launch - Episode 340
Explore strategies for a successful church campus launch, including core team importance, location selection, and facility choice. Learn about the power of intentional design in church environments and key principles for a strong multi-site launch.
Mar 13, 2024 • 21min
Considering Multisite? What to Know Before You Launch - Episode 339
Exploring the predictability of success in multisite endeavors, the podcast delves into the importance of health before expanding and the significance of attendance growth. Building a strong foundation for multisite expansion is emphasized, along with financial considerations and brand replication for launching new locations.
7 snips
Mar 6, 2024 • 27min
New Church Data & Trends: Q1 2024 Unstuck Church Report - Episode 338
Exploring church data trends and key findings from the latest Unstuck Church Report, focusing on Jesus-centric churches. Insights on balancing ministry budgets and staffing, with success stories from 20 churches. Discussing challenges and successes faced by churches like Mariner's Church and Raleigh Durham summit.
Feb 28, 2024 • 22min
Structuring Your Staff to Reach & Connect New People - Episode 337
Exploring the importance of staff structure to reach and connect with new people in the church. Discussing strategies for creating intentional weekend services. Emphasizing the impact of building aesthetics and online presence on attracting attendees. Highlighting the significance of signage and guest services for a positive visitor experience. Stressing effective communication and structure in church activities beyond announcements.
4 snips
Feb 21, 2024 • 39min
Mobilizing Your Church to Reach New People - Episode 336
Leaders discuss mobilizing churches to reach communities using the B.L.E.S.S. model. Strategies include prayer, listening, serving, and sharing stories. The podcast highlights the effectiveness of blessing others and creating an evangelistic culture in churches.
4 snips
Feb 14, 2024 • 31min
Proven Strategies for Guest Connections & Follow-Up - Episode 335
The podcast covers practical tips for churches to improve connecting with new guests, including the Try 5 strategy. It explores indicators of an effective guest connection strategy and discusses various methods for connecting with new visitors and implementing follow-up strategies. The episode also highlights proven strategies for guest connections and follow-up, emphasizing clear communication and the importance of designated personnel to own intentional systems for guest engagement.
Feb 7, 2024 • 26min
Reaching New People Through Events - Episode 334
The podcast explores the benefits of strategic events for reaching new people and connecting them with the church. It discusses the differences between healthy and unhealthy events, highlights the importance of personal invitations, and provides best practices for designing events to reach outsiders. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for measurable end goals and capturing contact information to engage new people effectively.
