The Unstuck Church Podcast

It's a new season—and that means we need to deploy new systems and new strategies to be effective in our outreach. In the first episode of our series on Reaching New People, Tony and Amy sat down with leaders from Sun Valley Community Church to discuss some uncommon results: Their church has reached new people, baptized hundreds of new believers, and even started new campuses—all during the pandem...

In the final episode of our Reset series, Pastor Greg Laurie joins us to discuss the challenges Harvest Christian Fellowship has experienced, the ways they've pivoted their strategies and methods, and provides practical advice and encouragement for other church leaders. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this episo...

"The church won't look the same in the future, and that's okay." In Part 3 of our Reset series, Tony interviews Jonathan Smith, Lead Pastor at OneChurch.to ,  to discuss how they clarified their future direction, shifted their strategies to reach outward digitally, and reshaped their vision of discipleship for the betterment of their city.  For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during t...

In Part 2 of our Reset series, Tony sits down with Pastor Ty Bean to discuss how Ty led Cowboy Junction Church to shift their programming and adopt a digital strategy, all while completing a building project during a pandemic—and how they came out stronger on the other end. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide, visit this e...

"We can't just think about the people who are in the room." This week, we're kicking off a new series called "Reset: A New Mindset for a New Season." In this episode, Tony sits down with Pastor William Attaway from Southview Community Church to discuss how his church is shifting their mindset and refocusing outward. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download...

It's almost the new year! But before we look forward to what's ahead, we wanted to stop and look back to celebrate what God's been doing at The Unstuck Group and through the churches that we've served over the last 12 months. Listen in as Tony and Amy recap our team wins from the year and explain why they're optimistic about what's next. For the full episode transcript and links mentioned during t...

We first posted this conversation back in 2019, and it's been one of our most downloaded episodes since. Clearly this content is more relevant than ever as churches seek to drive their vision forward toward action. In this episode, you'll hear a replay of a webinar all about the roles and responsibilities of an effective executive pastor, featuring Paul Alexander of Sun Valley Church, Jenni Catron...

Every quarter, The Unstuck Group releases The Unstuck Church Report to help church leaders monitor trends and benchmarks in areas like ministry reach, connection, staffing, leadership, and finances. In this episode, Tony and Amy are walking through the brand new data from our Q4 2021 report. You can subscribe to the quarterly report for free, or, if you're subscribed to the podcast show notes , we...

The number of volunteer leaders may be one of the biggest differentiators between healthy and stuck churches.  That's why in the final part of our series on healthy church numbers and metrics, Tony and Amy are explaining how you can identify, measure, and empower leaders in your church. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation Guide,...

It's Part 2 of our series on "Healthy Church by the Numbers" and we're diving into the front door and connections metrics you should be tracking. In this episode, Tony and Amy are bringing practical wisdom on how you can effectively track your attendance, online engagement, front door reach, and spiritual growth. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the...

We often get questions around what healthy numbers and metrics look like for churches, and we'll be walking through some of those benchmarks in our new podcast series: Healthy Church by the Numbers. This week, Tony and Amy are starting with staffing and salary—answering your questions about staffing budgets, competing with the marketplace, what the Bible says about compensation, and more. For the...

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. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Lea...

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...

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. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during...

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. For the...

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. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Le...

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 d...

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,...

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. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Convers...

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. For the full episode t...

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. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the sho...

Given what our world has experienced over the last year and a half, we sensed now might be a good time to check in and see how teams are doing. So we surveyed over 1,100 church staff members from churches across the US, Canada, and even the United Kingdom. This week, Tony and Amy discuss their key findings from the data released in this quarter's special edition of The Unstuck Church Report. You c...

A healthy culture can help turbocharge your vision and make progress toward the calling that God has for your church. On the other hand, an unhealthy team culture will actually erode your vision and derail your strategy. This week, listen in on a conversation between Tony Morgan and Lance Witt on building a healthy organizational culture, taken from our recent "Healthy & High-Performing Teams" mas...

The best teams are balanced teams. They aren't strong in one area and weak in another. They have an appropriate focus on both health and high-performance. This week, Tony and Amy explain an imbalance many teams experience related to their natural strengths, why it matters, and how to fix it. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned during the show, and to download the Leader Conversation G...

"On a scale of 0-10, how likely is it that you would recommend a friend or colleague to work on your church team?" You might be surprised by how the people on your staff team would answer that question. This week, Tony and Amy are diving into what a Net Promoter Score is and how you can use it to improve the health and performance of your team. For the full episode transcript, links mentioned duri...