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How to Clarify Your Next Bold Moves - Episode 321 Nov 08, 2023

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When it comes to the future of our church, we all want to pursue God-sized dreams.

In this episode, Tony and Amy explain how to clarify your next bold move—including how to know if your goal is too bold or not bold enough—and how to begin communicating your bold moves once you've defined them.

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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/episode321.

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Why Your Church Needs to Embrace Bold Moves - Episode 320 Nov 01, 2023

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Having a clear bold move in front of us is the opposite of being stuck as a church. It's how vision becomes actionable and the church continues to move forward.

In this episode, Tony and Amy discuss what a bold move is and why many churches fail to embrace them.

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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/episode320.

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Navigating Changes on Your Senior Leadership Team - Episode 319 Oct 25, 2023

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Even after a senior leadership team has been established, it's expected that this team will shift and change as the church grows.

In this episode, Tony and Amy explain how your senior leadership meetings should change as your church grows and offer advice for navigating personnel changes on your team.

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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/episode319.

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7 Roles Your Senior Leadership Team Can't Delegate - Episode 318 Oct 18, 2023

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The effectiveness of the senior leadership team impacts every aspect of the ministry.

In this episode, Tony and Amy outline the seven key roles of a senior leadership team and offer six tips for empowering your leaders.

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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/episode318.

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How to Choose Your Senior Leadership Team - Episode 317 Oct 11, 2023

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Often when churches are building a senior leadership team, the tendency is to invite team members based on their title or tenure—but the criteria for a healthy and effective senior leadership team goes much deeper than that.

In this episode, Tony and Amy offer practical guidelines and defining questions to help you identify the right leaders for your senior leadership team.

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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/episode317.

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Why Your Church Needs a Senior Leadership Team - Episode 316 Oct 04, 2023

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The people who hold the senior leadership positions of your church are the best chance your church has to achieve the vision and mission God designed your church to accomplish at this moment in time.

In this episode, Tony and Amy dive into the importance of developing a healthy and effective senior leadership team on your church staff.

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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/episode316.

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Tony Morgan on 25 Years in Ministry - Bonus Episode Sep 29, 2023

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25 years ago, Tony Morgan left his job in city management to enter full-time ministry.

In this bonus episode, Tony shares the story of how he got started in ministry, the people who encouraged him along in this path, the challenges he faced, and his biggest takeaway from 25 years in ministry.

For the full episode transcript, visit this episode's Show Notes here.

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Empowering Gen Z Leaders in the Church (with Chris Hodges & Mark Pettus) - Episode 315 Sep 27, 2023

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Gen Z is now a crucial part of the workforce and on the front lines of ministry. So how can we effectively raise up Gen Z leaders for both ministry and leadership?

In the final episode of our series, Tony sits down with Chris Hodges (Lead Pastor of Church of the Highlands) and Mark Pettus (President of Highlands College) to discuss their strategies and advice for identifying and empowering the next generation of leaders.

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.

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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/episode315.

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Passing on Leadership to the Next Generation (with Carlos Cardenas) - Episode 314 Sep 20, 2023

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The more leaders in the church can work together and learn from each other, the more opportunity grows for effective multi-generational ministry.

In this episode, Tony sits down with Carlos Cardenas, the Executive Pastor of Christ Fellowship Miami, to discuss what makes Millennials in leadership unique and how generations in the church can work together.

Free Webinar: How to Structure Your Staff to Develop Next Gen Leaders

This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center

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/episode314.

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Creating a Culture of Leadership Development (with Sandals Church) - Episode 313 Sep 13, 2023

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Developing the next generation is not just about having a program—it's a mindset.

In this episode, Tony sits down with Executive Pastor Dan Zimbardi and People and Culture Director Tim Hawley from Sandals Church (Riverside, CA) to discover how their team has created a successful leadership development model to raise up the next generation.

Free Webinar: How to Structure Your Staff to Develop Next Gen Leaders

This Episode is Sponsored by 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/episode313.

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