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Show notes from the latest episodes of The Unstuck Church Podcast.
Developing Leaders for Small Groups – Episode 98 | The Unstuck Church Podcast
One of the key differences between healthy growing and declining churches is that healthier churches have home-based groups as one of the primary ministries of the church. I sat down with Chris Suratt, author and small group expert at LifeWay Christian Resources, to learn how to develop leaders for effective home-based small groups.
Increasing First-Time Guests – Episode 97 | The Unstuck Church Podcast
The culture of any church has to become one focused on tangibly, practically loving people outside the church. Lead pastor Jeff Brodie shares the story of how they made that transition at Connexus Church.
Culture Champion – Episode 96 | The Unstuck Church Podcast (Part 4)
Culture is a set of behaviors that defines what the team does, how they behave, what they value. You can’t leave that up to chance, hoping team members will figure it out. Check out the fourth episode in a 4-part series of roles a senior pastor can’t delegate.
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Articles about leading an unstuck church.
Multisite Staffing: 3 Ways to Get Unstuck
It typically happens around the third location of multisite churches: They get stuck. It’s not in attendance, finances or ministry, but multisite staffing. Here’s how they get unstuck:
4 Themes I See in Complex Ministry Teams
Defining role clarity as a priority creates systems that will help you lead your ministry teams to health, ultimately helping lead more people to Jesus.
The Surprising Data That’s Not So Surprising
In ministry, I’ve learned that perspective goes a long way. Looking at something from a different angle with more insight can bring powerful awareness. The Unstuck Church Report is a good place to start.
WATCH
Miscellaneous video interviews and webinars.
Eric Geiger on How to Ruin Your Life
Today, it seems there are more and more unhealthy leaders. My recent conversation with Eric Geiger addresses how leaders are imploding their lives with 3 unchecked patterns we are all susceptible to.
Video vs. Live Teaching in Multisite: An Interview with Tammy Melchien
While there isn’t a right way to do multisite, there are definitely some wrong ways to approach it. Check out my interview with Tammy Melchien to learn how to best approach live-teaching in multisite.
An Interview with Thom Rainer: Becoming a Welcoming Church
Thom Rainer, CEO of LifeWay Ministries, recently authored Becoming a Welcoming Church, giving practical insight into how to be a hospitable church.
WHITEBOARD
AKA my strategic artwork.
What’s the Enemy of Leadership Development?
As a leader you will need to revisit these questions throughout your life, as your environments change and as you lead at new levels. You may see yourself cycle through this model in various capacities over time. Leaders keep developing.
Are You Leading a High Impact Team?
Every part of the body must be alive and growing. And no one wants to be a part of an unhealthy, underperforming team. These are the two components necessary for a high impact team.
Differences Between Growing & Declining Churches: Ministry Finances
Churches can’t spend their way out of decline. They have to make intentional changes that will help them spend wisely and lead to a growing church.
