The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson – Détails, épisodes et analyse

The '90s called again, and they want their 3-ring binder back.

In Part 4 of our series, Sean and Amy explore:

• Why documenting a strategy isn't the same as creating aligned action
• How churches sometimes use planning to avoid significant change
• The difference between treating symptoms vs. solving root problems
• What true organizational alignment looks like and why it matters
• Practical steps for moving from documentation to implementation

Plus, they discuss how to assess whether your teams are truly aligned, share real examples of effective and ineffective alignment and provide guidance for leaders who want to create living, active ministry plans that drive results instead of static documents that collect dust.

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The '90s called, and they want their core values back.

In Part 3 of our series, Sean and Amy discuss how churches can move beyond generic “permission to play” values to define authentic, culture-shaping behaviors that drive real organizational change. They cover:

• Why traditional church core values often end up as meaningless wall art
• The difference between “permission to play” values and true culture-shaping behaviors
• How to identify and define values that reflect who you actually are (not who you wish to be)
• Practical steps for embedding these behaviors into hiring, firing and performance management
• Why senior leaders must model the behaviors they want to see in their culture

Plus, they explain why values should be tangible and observable, share real examples of effective culture-shaping behaviors and provide guidance for leaders who want to intentionally shape their organizational culture through clear behavioral expectations.

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Their creative, fun-loving team of designers, architects, and specialists will come alongside your church to help you excel in your storytelling—and reach the people who need you most.

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You’re ready for first-time guests. You’ve planned your sermon series. You’ve prepared your message. But how do you know if it’s working? How do you evaluate your weekend experience?

Throughout the “Weekend Quality Check” series, we’ve shared some practical ways you can increase the quality of your weekend planning, preparation and execution. Now, it’s time to evaluate it. 

In this episode, Sean and Amy talk through some ways to evaluate our weekends. Plus, we have another great interview to share with you from a very strategic Millennial pastor whom we love dearly: Jimmy McCloud at First Christian in Canton, Ohio.

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/episode371.

This Episode is Sponsored by PlainJoe Studios

Unleash the power of your church’s story with PlainJoe, a Storyland Studio!

Their creative, fun-loving team of designers, architects, and specialists will come alongside your church to help you excel in your storytelling—and reach the people who need you most.

PlainJoe has expertise in strategic, spatial, and digital storytelling, from brand development to architecture, website design, and beyond. Learn more at plainjoe.net.

We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on X and on Instagram. 

As churches consider adding new campuses, they need to establish a process for identifying new locations, hiring staff and building teams, and launching at the right time. 

In this episode, Tony and Amy will identify several common mistakes and best practices for churches who are considering launching a new campus in the coming months.

Free Webinar: "Multisite Better" on March 30

Want to avoid multisite misery? In this free webinar, Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson will teach you proven strategies for better multisite results and help clarify your healthiest way forward. Register now.

This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center

Planning Center is all-in-one church management system that gives you the tools you need to organize your ministries and give your congregants a place to engage. Go to planningcenter.com and start your 30-day free trial 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/episode289.

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How do churches considering multisite find alignment around their strategies before launching new locations? And how do they maintain that alignment after the fact? 

In this episode, Tony and Amy continue our series on multisite strategy with a conversation on the importance of strategic alignment for multisite churches.

Free Webinar: "Multisite Better" on March 30

Want to avoid multisite misery? In this free webinar, Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson will teach you proven strategies for better multisite results and help clarify your healthiest way forward. Register now.

This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center

Planning Center is all-in-one church management system that gives you the tools you need to organize your ministries and give your congregants a place to engage. Go to planningcenter.com and start your 30-day free trial 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/episode288.

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.

Whether you’re preparing to expand through multisite or you’re an existing multisite church, this new podcast series will walk you through the process to help you prepare now for future multisite expansion—whether that’s launching your first or your fifth campus.

In this episode, Tony and Amy discuss the key indicators that you are ready to expand through multisite—and one key indicator that you aren't.

Free Webinar: "Multisite Better" on March 30

Want to avoid multisite misery? In this free webinar, Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson will teach you proven strategies for better multisite results and help clarify your healthiest way forward. Register now.

This Episode is Sponsored by BELAY

Great leaders delegate. With BELAY's free Leadership Toolkit, you’ll learn the necessary steps every leader needs to accomplish more and juggle less. No one can do it alone. Get the support you need to get out of the administrative weeds, and back to growing your organization with 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/episode287.

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.

Does it feel unclear what “works” in ministry on this side of the pandemic?

This week, we’re sharing the replay of a recent webinar conversation where Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson sat down with lead pastors Chris Hodges (Church of the Highlands), Miles McPherson (Rock Church), and Omar Giritli (Christ Fellowship in Miami) to discuss what’s actually working in their large now churches to reach new people and engage people in the life of the church a few years post-pandemic.

This Episode is Sponsored by BELAY

Great leaders delegate. With BELAY's free Leadership Toolkit, you’ll learn the necessary steps every leader needs to accomplish more and juggle less.

No one can do it alone. Get the support you need to get out of the administrative weeds, and back to growing your organization with 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/episode286.

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.

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

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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/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.

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

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.

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

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/episode283.

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.