The Unstuck Church Podcast

Latest Episodes:

New Church Data & Trends: Q1 2023 Unstuck Church Report - Episode 285 Feb 22, 2023

Show notes

Every quarter, The Unstuck Group releases The Unstuck Church Report to help church leaders monitor trends and benchmarks in key areas like ministry reach, connections, staffing and structure, and finances. In this episode, Tony and Amy walk through some of the newest trends and benchmarks from our Q1 2023 report, including insights on the differences between growing and declining/plateaued churches.

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

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. When your church partners with Christian Financial Resources, you'll receive sustainable financial services that will save you money every month, helping you put more dollars into ministry. Learn more.

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/episode285.

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.

How Large Churches Are Shaping a Strong Culture - Episode 284 Feb 15, 2023

Show notes

Healthy churches are clear on the type of culture they want to create in their ministry. Their leadership intentionally hires, evaluates, and celebrates based on this culture.

In this episode, Tony and Amy are wrapping up our series on what's working in large churches with a conversation on how these churches are shaping a strong culture on their team—and how that culture leads to a healthy culture in their church.

Free Webinar: What's Working in Large Churches Now on February 23

Register now to join the conversation as Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson sit down with senior leaders Chris Hodges (Church of the Highlands), Omar Giritli (Christ Fellowship Church in Miami), and Miles McPherson (Rock Church) to discuss what's actually working in their large churches now.

This Episode is Sponsored by PlainJoe Studios

PlainJoe Studios is an experience design group who loves making practical solutions available for churches like yours. To learn more about working with PlainJoe's team of down-to-earth specialists, artists, architects, strategists 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/episode284.

Join the Live Conversation on Social Media

How Large Churches Are Leveraging a Multisite Strategy - Episode 283 Feb 08, 2023

Show notes

Our research has found that churches engaging a multisite strategy tend to be healthier in many key areas than other churches, and it's clear that more large churches are using the strategy to increase health and growth.

In this episode, Tony and Amy unpack multisite insights and best practices from Transformation Church, Sun Valley Community Church, and North Point Community Church.

Free Webinar: What's Working in Large Churches Now on February 23

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/episode283.

Join the Live Conversation on Social Media

How Large Churches Are Encouraging Engagement Beyond Sunday - Episode 282 Feb 01, 2023

Show notes

While it's true that many churches are seeing new faces on the weekend, churches often struggle to then engage those new people beyond Sunday morning.

In this episode, Tony and Amy continue our series on what's working in large churches by sharing stories and strategies for helping people take a next step beyond Sunday.

Free Webinar: What's Working in Large Churches Now on February 23

This Episode is Sponsored by The Church Laywers

The Church Lawyers' Client Member program was created for organizations just like yours. Whether governance, employment, litigation, or other matters, let The Church Lawyers walk alongside you as you navigate legal issues facing your ministry. Sign up for the The Church Lawyers' Client Member program today at thechurchlawyers.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/episode282.

Join the Live Conversation on Social Media

How Large Churches Are Widening Their Front Door - Episode 281 Jan 25, 2023

Show notes

This week, we're kicking off a series focused on what's working in large churches across the U.S., sharing insights from Christ Fellowship in Miami, Transformation Church near Charlotte, Sun Valley Community Church in Phoenix, and North Point Community Church in Atlanta.

In this episode, Tony and Amy unpack the strategies these four churches are using to widen their front door and invite more people to follow Jesus.

Though this series is focused on what's working in larger churches, most of these learnings are still going to be applicable no matter what size church you're leading.

Free Webinar: What's Working in Large Churches Now on February 23

This Episode is Sponsored by The Church Laywers

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/episode281.

Join the Live Conversation on Social Media

Pruning: How to Bury a Ministry Program & Communicate Change - Episode 280 Jan 18, 2023

Show notes

Once you've built consensus on your team and gained clarity about what to prune, how should pastors and church leaders appropriately "bury a ministry" and communicate the change?

In this episode, Tony & Amy talk through proven strategies to move forward in the pruning process with consideration and courage.

This Episode is Sponsored by BELAY

Poorly managed church finances can hurt a pastor's ability to lead church members and reach the local community. To help you figure out where to start, BELAY is offering its resource, 4 Costly Financial Mistakes for Churches, to our listeners for free to help you identify the four biggest things that wreck churches when it comes to their finances—and what you can do to avoid them. To learn more, visit belaysolutions.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/episode280.

Join the Live Conversation on Social Media

Pruning: How Do We Know What to Stop? - Episode 279 Jan 11, 2023

Show notes

The research is clear: encouraging people to engage in more programs and church activity doesn't produce spiritual growth. If we're truly in the disciple-making business, then adding more programs and events is actually working against church health.

In this episode, Tony and Amy are getting practical on the steps churches must take in order to identify the programs and events they need to stop or pause in 2023.

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/episode279.

Join the Live Conversation on Social Media

Pruning: Introducing the 2023 Unstuck Church Get Healthy Again Challenge - Episode 278 Jan 04, 2023

Show notes

The beginning of a new year means new goals, dreams, and resolutions. This year, The Unstuck Group wants to help you get your church as healthy as it's ever been, too!

This week, Tony and Amy are kicking off a new series on Pruning and introducing the "2023 Unstuck Church Get Healthy Again Challenge." In this episode, they'll start by explaining why pruning matters and start to identify things that need to be stopped or shed in order to get healthy.

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/episode277.

Join the Live Conversation on Social Media

Best of 2022: Do We Really Need to Keep (or Start) Doing Digital Ministry? (Replay) - Episode 277 Dec 28, 2022

Show notes

As 2022 comes to a close, we're revisiting some of the most downloaded episodes of The Unstuck Church Podcast this year!

Many churches tried to ignore digital ministry for as long as we could and, even now, many of us are still trying to avoid it. In this popular episode, Tiffany Deluccia joins us to discuss whether digital ministry still matters and how churches can get started (or get better) at it.

This Episode is Sponsored by BELAY

BELAY's modern staffing solutions have been helping busy church leaders delegate important details for over a decade. Now BELAY is offering its resource, 30 Things A BELAY VA Can Do For You, to our listeners for free to help you get started with a list of commonly delegated tasks that you can hand over. To learn more, visit belaysolutions.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/episode277.

Join the Live Conversation on Social Media

Best of 2022: Is This the New Normal for Giving and Attendance? (Replay) - Episode 276 Dec 21, 2022

Show notes

As 2022 comes to a close, we're revisiting some of the most downloaded episodes of The Unstuck Church Podcast this year!

Great leaders ask great questions—and we get plenty of great questions from our listeners and clients every week. In this popular episode, Tony and Amy unpack their thoughts on the commonly-asked question: Is this the new normal for attendance and giving?

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/episode276.

Join the Live Conversation on Social Media

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The Unstuck Church Podcast

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected