The Unstuck Church Podcast

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Addressing the Generation Gap on Your Team (with Tim Elmore) - Episode 312 Sep 06, 2023

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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.

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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/episode312.

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Carey Nieuwhof on Future Church Trends - Bonus Episode Sep 01, 2023

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"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.

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New Church Data & Trends: Q3 2023 Unstuck Church Report - Episode 311 Aug 30, 2023

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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. 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.

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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.

2 More Roles a Senior Pastor Can't Delegate - Episode 310 Aug 23, 2023

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Great leaders don't try to do everything themselves. But in order to delegate well, you have to start by identifying the key things only you can do.

In this episode, Tony and Amy wrap up our series on Sharpening Your Executive Leadership Skills with a conversation around the final two roles a senior pastor can't delegate.

Free Webinar: How to Sharpen Your Vision-Casting Skills

As your church grows and the world around it changes, your vision needs to be refreshed. Join Tony Morgan, Amy Anderson and friends on August 24 for this free 1-hour webinar where you'll get re-energized to clarify your church's vision and learn how to successfully rally your congregation around it.

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/episode310.

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2 Roles a Senior Pastor Can't Delegate - Episode 309 Aug 16, 2023

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Great leadership requires great delegation. If you're a senior pastor, you can't reach your potential (and your church can't reach its potential) if you try to do everything yourself.

In this episode, Tony and Amy continue our series on sharpening your executive leadership skills with a conversation on two of the four key roles a senior pastor can't delegate.

Free Webinar: How to Sharpen Your Vision-Casting Skills

This Episode is Sponsored by PlainJoe Studios

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/episode309.

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One More Role an Executive Pastor Can't Delegate - Episode 308 Aug 09, 2023

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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

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.

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2 Roles an Executive Pastor Can't Delegate - Episode 307 Aug 02, 2023

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When senior leaders are clear on their roles and their giftings complement each other, the church is well positioned for health and growth. On the other hand, when those same leaders don't own the responsibilities they can't delegate, the vision and team begin to suffer.

This week, we're kicking off a brand new series on "Sharpening Your Executive Leadership Skills" with a conversation on two key roles an executive pastor can't delegate.

This Episode is Sponsored by PlainJoe Studios

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/episode307.

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Addressing Mental Health In The Church - Bonus Episode Jul 28, 2023

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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.

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5 Mistakes You're Making with Your Children's Ministry - Episode 306 Jul 26, 2023

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Nearly every pastor would agree that children's ministry is a key part of their church's ministry strategy—but oftentimes, we can unintentionally undermine our own efforts when we neglect this area or hire the wrong leaders to oversee it.

In this episode, Tony sits down with Stephanie Moreno, Director of Ministries at Christ Fellowship Miami, to discuss five common mistakes churches make when it comes to their children's ministry and how they can effectively create a fun, safe, and secure environment for kids.

This Episode is Sponsored by The Church Lawyers

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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/episode306. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media

5 Mistakes You're Making with Your Physical Space - Episode 305 Jul 19, 2023

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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

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