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Andy Stanley on How to Lead a Divided Church - Episode 219 Nov 10, 2021

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We know the Church is called to unity, but it feels like we're more divided than ever. How can we lead boldly from a place of unity and peace?

In this episode, hear the replay of a conversation between Tony Morgan and Andy Stanley, Lead Pastor of North Point Community Church, on how to lead a divided church.

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2021 Church Giving Trends (and How to Encourage Generosity) - Episode 218 Nov 03, 2021

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It's always important to get a clear picture of where we are now before we can make a plan to move forward.

This week, Tony and Amy are breaking down some of the biggest trends in church and non-profit giving, and offering some tips for how churches can connect with new givers and encourage generosity.

FREE WEBINAR: Join Tony Morgan and the team at MortarStone on November 18 for a free webinar on "Giving Trends & Strategies for Church Growth in 2022." Register here!

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How to Get a Fresh Start (Without Quitting Your Job) - Episode 217 Oct 27, 2021

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For the last three weeks, we've been discussing the transition into a new leadership role—but this week, we wanted to provide a little bit of a different perspective.

You don't need a new job to get a fresh start. Instead, Tony and Amy are exploring how you can start fresh with a renewed passion and vision for exactly where God has you now.

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Defining Success for the First 90 Days (with Chris Surratt of Harvest Church) - Episode 216 Oct 20, 2021

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When entering a new role, it's easy to be reactive to the opportunities and challenges that come with it. But if you want to experience success, you need to be proactive and intentional about developing a strategy. In this week's episode, Tony is joined by Chris Surratt of Harvest Church (Riverside, CA) to explore how leaders can define their wins and find success in new leadership roles.

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From XP to SP: Leveling Up in Your Leadership (with Jeff Brodie of Connexus Church) - Episode 215 Oct 13, 2021

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This week, we're diving into the unique challenges of moving from an executive role to becoming the Senior Pastor.

Listen in on a conversation between Tony and Jeff Brodie, Lead Pastor of Connexus Church, around making the transition to senior leadership, scaling your team, and delegating what you used to own.

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Leading with a Fresh Sense of Vision - Episode 214 Oct 06, 2021

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We're seeing it in the marketplace and in the church: people are leaving their jobs and making big career shifts. If you've experienced a role change or restructuring, how can you lead well into this next season of ministry?

This week, Tony and Amy are exploring how to lead with a fresh sense of vision when taking on a new role. As uncertainty increases, so does the desire for a clear sense of direction.

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Finding Church Health Again - Episode 213 Sep 29, 2021

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Most churches are still focused on getting people to return back to their services. And it's easy to understand why. But are you feeling the call to put your focus forward again?

Last week, Tony Morgan, Amy Anderson, and Sean Bublitz hosted a live webinar on "Finding Church Health Again." Listen in on their conversation as they discuss assessing ministry health, strategic planning for the future, and aligning your structure to accomplish your vision.

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Staffing for Your Strategy - Episode 212 Sep 22, 2021

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When it comes to staffing and structure, most teams think about their people, then their structure, then their strategy. But we believe that the opposite should be true.

This week, Tony and Amy are explaining their strategy-first approach for developing an effective staffing structure for churches.

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Silver Bullets & Strategic Planning - Episode 211 Sep 15, 2021

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There are no shortcuts to becoming a healthy, growing, thriving church. Instead, what we see in the churches experiencing the most success is a consistent determined commitment to ministry planning over an extended period of time.

This week, Tony and Amy are making the case for strategic planning and "consistent strategic obedience" as the key to long-term health and growth.

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Assessing Your Ministry's Health Today - Episode 210 Sep 08, 2021

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Many pastors want to jump right in to planning and implementing change. But before we can make any progress in moving forward, we need to get a grasp on where we are today.

In Part 1 of our new "Strategic Planning for the Future" series, Tony and Amy are explaining the four key elements to assessing the health of your ministry today.

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