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New Church Staffing Trends: Q2 2024 Unstuck Church Report - Episode 350 May 29, 2024

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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 discuss key findings from the Q2 2024 special edition of the report focused on staffing and structure trends.

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.

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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/episode350.

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Simple But Not Easy - Episode 349 May 22, 2024

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Constant crises, lack of training, inadequate systems for project management—there's a long list of reasons why the process of "assess, plan, and execute" may be simple but not easy.

In the final episode of our series on "How Healthy Churches Grow," Tony and Amy share some practical, proven ways to carve out time to follow through on the priority initiatives you've identified to grow the church in health and numbers.

FREE WEBINAR: What's Working in Large Churches Now

In this webinar, Tony Morgan is sitting down with lead pastors J.D. Greear, Eric Geiger and Adam Starling to discuss what's actually working in their large churches now to reach new people and engage people in the life of the church. Register now.

This Episode is Sponsored by PATH

Is your staff spending too much time pulling reports and creating dashboards to gain clarity, define reality and understand how engaged your people are? It's time to stop chasing reports and start focusing on people with PATH. Transform the data you already have into discipleship with PATH's clear, actionable reports. To learn more and to get your first free resource, visit pathengagement.com/unstuck today.

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/episode349. Join the 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 X. Or you can join in on Facebook.

The Rhythm of Planning - Episode 348 May 15, 2024

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You can make better decisions today regarding people, money, current priorities, etc. when you have clarity on what the future looks like.

In this episode of our series on "How Healthy Churches Grow," Tony and Amy focus on the importance of making it part of your culture to have a regular rhythm of planning that involves the right voices.

FREE WEBINAR: What's Working in Large Churches Now

This Episode is Sponsored by PATH

The First Step Toward Healthy Growth – Episode 347 May 08, 2024

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Attendance growth isn't always a sign of health. After all, both healthy and unhealthy things can grow.

In the first episode of our new series on "How Healthy Churches Grow," Tony and Amy unpack the first principle of healthy growth based on our work with 650+ churches: objective assessment.

FREE WEBINAR: What's Working in Large Churches Now

This Episode is Sponsored by PATH

As your church grows, it becomes difficult to see individuals through the crowd. It's time to transform your data into discipleship with PATH. Using PATH's clear, actionable reports to define reality, gain clarity, and know your people, you can be confident that you're maximizing your data to shepherd and care for the people in your church when they need you most.

To learn more and receive a free resource on "Shepherding Tips and Ideas," visit pathengagement.com/unstuck.

How to Talk About Faith "Non-Essentials" (with Pastor Dave Dummitt) – Episode 346 May 01, 2024

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"Discussing the non-essentials ought to help you make disciples, not hinder you from making disciples."

In this episode, Pastor Dave Dummitt from Willow Creek Community Church joins us to discuss exploring tough topics as a church and navigating non-essentials in our faith.

This Episode is Sponsored by PATH

To learn more and receive a free resource on "Shepherding Tips and Ideas," visit pathengagement.com/unstuck.

How To Talk About Politics (with Andy Stanley) - Episode 345 Apr 24, 2024

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"My responsibility as a pastor isn't to convince you that my view on things is correct. My responsibility is to disciple you to be a better follower of Jesus."

In this episode, Tony sits down with Andy Stanley to discuss how pastors can navigate controversial topics regarding politics—especially as we enter an election season in the US.

> Registration closes TOMORROW for our 2024 Executive Pastor Cohort.

This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center

This episode is brought to you by Planning Center, an all-in-one software to help you organize your ministries and care for your church. With an easy-to-use platform of products, you can bring people together with event signups, room and resource reservations, automatic volunteer scheduling, and much more. Start using for free now at planningcenter.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/episode345. Join the Conversation on Social Media

How to Talk About Sexuality & More (with Pastor Rich Villodas) – Episode 344 Apr 17, 2024

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"I have sensed a need from God to be courageous in these moments and recognize that not everyone's going to be happy with what I'm saying."

In this episode, Rich Villodas, Pastor of New Life Fellowship (a large, multi-racial church in Queens, NY), offers wisdom for discipling our diverse churches on tough topics like sexuality.

Learn more about our Executive Pastor Cohort.

This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center

How to Talk About Mental Health (with Pastor Rick Atchley) - Episode 343 Apr 10, 2024

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We're kicking off a special new series packed with practical wisdom from senior pastors to senior/teaching pastors to challenge and encourage them to equip their congregations to talk about tough topics in our world today.

In this episode, Pastor Rick Atchley shares how The Hills Church developed a sermon series around mental health and provides encouragement for other pastors looking to address this topic.

You can watch Pastor Rick's series, Let's Talk About Mental Health, here.

This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center

9 Principles for Going Multisite Through a Merger - Episode 342 Apr 03, 2024

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Closed campuses were 40% more likely to have launched as a result of a merger with another church. That's why we believe you need a clear multisite strategy before you can make good decisions about merger opportunities.

To wrap up our series on "Multisite Madness?," Tony and Amy unpack the nine predictable outcomes of multisite through the lens of going multisite by a merger.

Learn more about our process for helping monosite churches go multisite for the very first time.

Going Multisite: How to Launch Your First Campus & Avoid Common Pitfalls

The unknowns around going multisite for the first time can create anxiety—after all, if you've never led through this before, you "don't know what you don't know." At this free webinar, we'll help you get clarity on the how, when, and who of going multisite for the first time. Register now.

This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center

Defining Multisite Structure & Roles - Episode 341 Mar 27, 2024

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What are the bare minimum leadership roles when you first launch a campus? How do you define central and campus roles? And what does a matrix structure really look like?

In this episode, Tony and Amy unpack the final three "predictable outcomes" of multisite related to defining your multisite structure and roles.

Learn more about our process for helping monosite churches go multisite for the very first time.

Going Multisite: How to Launch Your First Campus & Avoid Common Pitfalls

This Episode is Sponsored by PlainJoe

Are you considering adding a second or third campus to your growing church? Need help telling your church's unique story across every location? PlainJoe, a Storyland Studio, has you covered. Their team of creative storytellers, talented designers, and innovative architects are passionate about helping churches tell their stories through spatial, interactive, and strategic storytelling. To learn more about a large church can succeed launching its first campus in a smaller venue, read PlainJoe's article: "8 Questions to Ask Before Your Church Goes Multisite."

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/episode341.

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