Podcast appearances and mentions of Tony Morgan

In this episode of the Post Christian Podcast, host Dr. Eric Bryant interviews Amy Anderson, the Managing Director at The Unstuck Group. They delve into the challenges of moving forward after losing the founder, Tony Morgan. They also discuss strategies for maintaining a healthy church, emphasizing the importance of sustaining an outward focus and creating intentional ministry environments. She shares practical advice on leadership development, multisite strategies, and other actionable steps for church leaders.

In this episode of the Post Christian Podcast, host Dr. Eric Bryant shares an interview from 7 years ago with the late Tony Morgan that is still relevant for church leaders today. They delve into the challenges and strategies for maintaining a healthy church, emphasizing the importance of sustaining an outward focus and creating intentional ministry environments. Tony shares valuable insights from his book, "The Unstuck Church," detailing the church life cycle and how congregations can avoid plateauing or declining. Practical advice on leadership development, multisite strategies, and effective Sunday morning experiences offers actionable steps for church leaders.

In this special episode of Leading Simple, we honor the life and legacy of Tony Morgan—Founder of The Unstuck Group, Pastor, and Podcast Host. Tony went home to be with Jesus on September 4th, 2024. Recorded earlier this summer, this conversation highlights Tony's infectious sense of humor, deep love for his family, and passion for helping churches and young pastors break free from barriers. Listen in as we celebrate his impact and continue his mission of helping others grow in their faith. To learn more, visit www.theunstuckgroup.com and discover how you can become "unstuck."Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUnstuckGroupTwitter: https://x.com/unstuckgroup?mx=2Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunstuckgroup/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theunstuckgroupMasterclasses: https://theunstuckgroup.com/landing-page/staff-restructure-bootcamp/Resources: https://theunstuckgroup.com/learning-hub/resources/Books:Purchase Rusty's "Friend of God" book here! https://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/product/friend-of-god/155 Did you know that over 6 billion people around the world don't know Jesus? Even more staggering, 3 billion have never even heard His name. Good News Productions International (GNPI) is on a mission to change that by harnessing the power of media to help people discover, know, and follow Jesus.For decades, GNPI has been dedicated to spreading the Good News globally, and now they're launching an ambitious initiative: Mission15. The goal? To share the gospel over one billion times in the next few years. You can be a part of this bold mission by visiting mission15.global or gnpi.org.By pledging just $15 a month—less than the cost of a couple of lattes—you can help bring the message of Jesus to those who have never heard it. Tune in to our podcast episode with Mike Schragge to learn more about the incredible work GNPI is doing. Don't miss out—get involved today and make an eternal impact!

We all want our churches to be healthy, both deep and wide. But what should that look like? What are some characteristics of churches that are effectively reaching their community for Jesus?Join us for this conversation with Tony Morgan, founder of The Unstuck Group, as we walk through 10 characteristics of unstuck churches.We've known Tony for a long time. He's a good friend and has been so supportive of our ministry, so we were really excited to get him on the podcast. The honesty, experience, and conviction that Tony comes into this conversation with made this such a powerful discussion.Here are some key takeaways:A willingness to change is crucial. Across the board, we have to be open-handed about how we do ministry. An openness to change methods is a key aspect of unstuck churches.Unstuck churches fight the pressure to focus inward. A lot of the points that Tony highlighted came back to this takeaway right here. Focusing too much on the people inside our church hurts our ability to understand and reach the people outside our church.Small churches are not "less than." This was my favorite part of the conversation. When we talk about healthy/unhealthy churches, we're not talking about large/small churches. The size of your church does not change your ability to be "unstuck" and effectively impact your community for Jesus.Show Notes: https://www.95network.org/in-tribute-to-tony-morgan-10-characteristics-of-unstuck-churches-w-tony-morgan-episode-4/Support the show

Tony Morgan is a dear friend of ours and a gifted author, speaker, and strategist. In 2009, he founded The Unstuck Group, which in their words, has "a mission to get churches unstuck." The Unstuck Group has consulted with over 550 churches to create a vision and strategy to help them gain momentum in reaching people for Christ. We're so excited to have Tony with us today. We're talking a lot about the wave of new people coming to church and how we can provide a welcoming place for them. Tony has some encouraging and constructive advice about how to navigate change and how to be intentional and faithful about making bold moves in your church. Show Notes: https://www.95network.org/in-tribute-to-tony-morgan-do-something-even-if-its-wrong-w-tony-morgan-episode-251/Support the show

Many of you have already heard of Tony Morgan's passing on the morning of Wednesday, September 4, 2024, after suffering a heart attack two days before and battling with all his strength. But we wanted you to hear it from our voices. This is a tribute to the best boss we ever had, the leader who practiced what he preached, and the man who loved Jesus and His church. In this short episode, Sean, Tiffany, and Amy share the statement released by The Unstuck Group, along with some updates on the future of the podcast.  It's been an unspeakably difficult week. Thank you for all your kind words and prayers. Please continue to lift up Emily and all of Tony's kids in prayer, and the Unstuck team too.  The Morgan family has published Tony's obituary and asked us to share it with you.  We will be celebrating the life and the legacy that Tony lived on September 19th at 11:00 am Eastern at his church, North Point Community Church. If you choose to attend, please wear anything but black clothes, because this is a celebration—celebration of the life he lived and the impact that we will continue to carry throughout our lives. If you plan to attend the service, please bring a handwritten or typed note with a memory of Tony or a description of the impact he had on your life. Notes will be displayed on a memory board at the reception following the service, and treasured forever by the family. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that you make a donation in support of a cause close to Tony's heart: developing the next generation to lead unstuck churches. You can donate here to a fund established to provide scholarships for young pastors to participate in leadership training through The Unstuck Group.  

Dale had the opportunity today to catch up with Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson of The Unstuck Group. Their conversation covered a wide range of topics concerning what Tony and Amy are seeing as they work with many churches throughout the year. Some exciting things are happening in the church today as we move further away from the impact of the pandemic.You'll want to pull up a chair at the table and sit in on this valuable time. The point of this podcast is that we can spread hope that Jesus is truly at work in HIS church throughout America and worldwide.Show Notes: https://www.95network.org/there-is-a-lot-to-be-excited-about-in-the-church-today-w-tony-morgan-amy-anderson-episode-172/ Support the show

Organizational health impacts the overall health of churches.  When there are gaps in strengths, trust and accountability in staff teams, stuckness soon follows. Here at The Unstuck Group, we've found an effective way for our team to identify their strengths and close gaps in their leadership through Working Genius by The Table Group.  In this BONUS episode, Tony Morgan interviews Beau Johnson from The Table Group about the importance of organizational health in churches and how Working Genius offers solutions.    This episode is brought to you by The Six Types of Working Genius: Working Genius is the fastest way to increase productivity, improve morale, and decrease turnover on your team. It takes ten minutes to discover the work that gives you joy and energy, and the work that is leading to staff burnout.  Take the assessment. Discuss your results. Engage the geniuses of the people around you.  Get started today: Use code UNSTUCKWG for 20% off at workinggenius.com.   Join the 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 X. Or you can join in on Facebook.

In this inspiring episode of "Healthy Mind, Healthy Life," your host Avik welcomes Tony Morgan, a remarkable entrepreneur whose journey from opioid addiction and high school dropout to multimillionaire business owner and educator is nothing short of extraordinary. Tony shares his struggles with addiction, the pivotal moment of his arrest, and how fitness and a change in mindset helped him turn his life around. Join us as we delve into Tony's story, discussing the importance of resilience, the power of vision, and actionable advice for those battling addiction while pursuing entrepreneurial dreams. Tune in for a motivational and insightful conversation filled with hope, determination, and the relentless pursuit of success.

Sometimes, full engagement isn't enough. Today, Clay and Adam talk about one "fully engaged" employee who is not helpful to your organization. Sign up for the July 31st RightNow Webinar here:  rnow.me/howtoleadwebinar _________ Based on The Unstuck Group's most recent data, 53% of churches have gone through a restructure involving multiple staff positions within the last two years.  And it can go so wrong; unwise restructuring can lead to churches… Retaining people who aren't a good fit for far longer than is healthy—and letting toxicity grow. Allowing ministry silos to develop and misalignment to grow, undercutting the ministry God has called you to do. Allowing failures in character, chemistry, competence or culture to go unaddressed. Letting people continue in key areas of responsibility when the ministry has outgrown their leadership capacity. In their “How to Restructure Wisely” webinar last month, Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson simplified what it takes to restructure with wisdom and grace—and they are sharing the event replay with us. Nobody gives their life to ministry for the money: It's more than a job, and your team is more than a staff. You can lead through it with confidence, and your church can come out stronger on the other side. Learn how: theunstuckgroup.com/howtolead

Sometimes, you need your boss to step up and fight for one of your ideas. When that doesn't happen, it can be very frustrating. On this episode, Clay and Adam explore a few reasons why your boss might not be advocating for you. -- This episode is sponsored by The Unstuck Group. Every quarter, Tony Morgan analyzes all the data collected by The Unstuck Group to report on trends in churches in the United States. For this quarter's report, they focused on questions related to staffing, structure and team. They only included responses from church leaders that submitted data between April 8 and May 6, 2024 to provide a very current snapshot of ministries of all shapes and sizes. That includes responses from 402 churches, ranging in size from under 100 to more than 8,000 in physical attendance for worship gatherings. Download Q2 2024 edition of The Unstuck Church Report for all Tony's insights in the areas of Staffing & Ministry Trends, Staffing Data by Ministry Type, Staffing by Generation, Leveraging Contractors, and more at theunstuckgroup.com/data

Tony Morgan, Founder and Lead Strategist of The Unstuck Group, joins the podcast to talk through the latest Church Staffing Trends report, preparing for staff turnover, which roles to prioritize for the future, and top tips for keeping your team unstuck. 

Constant crises, lack of training, inadequate systems for project management—there's a long list of reasons why the process of "assess, plan, and execute" may be simple but not easy.  In the final episode of our series on "How Healthy Churches Grow," Tony and Amy share some practical, proven ways to carve out time to follow through on the priority initiatives you've identified to grow the church in health and numbers. FREE WEBINAR:  What's Working in Large Churches Now In this webinar, Tony Morgan is sitting down with lead pastors J.D. Greear, Eric Geiger and Adam Starling to discuss what's actually working in their large churches now to reach new people and engage people in the life of the church. Register now. This Episode is Sponsored by PATH Is your staff spending too much time pulling reports and creating dashboards to gain clarity, define reality and understand how engaged your people are? It's time to stop chasing reports and start focusing on people with PATH. Transform the data you already have into discipleship with PATH's clear, actionable reports. To learn more and to get your first free resource, visit pathengagement.com/unstuck 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/episode349.   Join the 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 X. Or you can join in on Facebook.  

You can make better decisions today regarding people, money, current priorities, etc. when you have clarity on what the future looks like.  In this episode of our series on "How Healthy Churches Grow," Tony and Amy focus on the importance of making it part of your culture to have a regular rhythm of planning that involves the right voices. FREE WEBINAR:  What's Working in Large Churches Now In this webinar, Tony Morgan is sitting down with lead pastors J.D. Greear, Eric Geiger and Adam Starling to discuss what's actually working in their large churches now to reach new people and engage people in the life of the church. Register now. This Episode is Sponsored by PATH Is your staff spending too much time pulling reports and creating dashboards to gain clarity, define reality and understand how engaged your people are? It's time to stop chasing reports and start focusing on people with PATH. Transform the data you already have into discipleship with PATH's clear, actionable reports. To learn more and to get your first free resource, visit pathengagement.com/unstuck 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/episode348.   Join the 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 X. Or you can join in on Facebook.

Attendance growth isn't always a sign of health. After all, both healthy and unhealthy things can grow. In the first episode of our new series on "How Healthy Churches Grow," Tony and Amy unpack the first principle of healthy growth based on our work with 650+ churches: objective assessment. FREE WEBINAR: What's Working in Large Churches Now In this webinar, Tony Morgan is sitting down with lead pastors J.D. Greear, Eric Geiger and Adam Starling to discuss what's actually working in their large churches now to reach new people and engage people in the life of the church. Register now. This Episode is Sponsored by PATH As your church grows, it becomes difficult to see individuals through the crowd. It's time to transform your data into discipleship with PATH. Using PATH's clear, actionable reports to define reality, gain clarity, and know your people, you can be confident that you're maximizing your data to shepherd and care for the people in your church when they need you most. To learn more and receive a free resource on "Shepherding Tips and Ideas," visit pathengagement.com/unstuck. 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/episode347.   Join the 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 X. Or you can join in on Facebook.

Sometimes, the bosses need a little instruction, too. Tony Morgan will do just that in this episode. Tony is the Founder and Lead Strategist of The Unstuck Group (https://theunstuckgroup.com/). Started in 2009, The Unstuck Group has served 500 organizations throughout the United States and several countries worldwide. To download their free ebook "Restructuring Your Staff for Growth," head over to: https://theunstuckgroup.com/clay

This episode Tony Morgan rejoins us and we start off the episode talking work and taxes. We talking about facebook login everyone out and at&t service going out. The team sends RIP to Detroit HBCU band legend Brandon Stubblefield. Is Jackson State Sonic Boom the face of the HBCU band world now???? Trump drops a sneaker and we react to the shoe and the whole idea of it and much more!!!!

What separates a church that's just getting by from one that's thriving and making an impact in people's lives? Strong leadership – and specifically, a strong senior leadership team. My guest on the StrongTeams.com podcast this week is Tony Morgan, founder of the Unstuck Group, an expert on team development and alignment. Tony consults with churches to help get them “unstuck” and move forward into their God-given potential and purpose. He's worked with over 650 churches of all sizes. In this conversation, Tony and I discuss:Why singular leadership falls short and senior teams are essential, especially as a church growsCommon questions churches ask that lead them astray in building their team  The right criteria and questions to use in selecting senior team membersHow a high-functioning senior team should operate and empower those “downstream”Navigating transitions when a current team member may not be the right fit  Executive Summary: Download or Read HereThe UnStuck Group: https://theunstuckgroup.com/Host: Rodney CoxEmail us at information@ministryinsights.comTweet us at @Insights_IntlFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on FacebookThe podcast is a production of Ministry Insights. Visit us at ministryinsights.com.© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.

Lena Jaspersen and Tony Morgan talk about their pedagogical research on the development of employability skills in students engaged in challenge-based learning in diverse teams. Drawing on assignments produced for their own module “Innovation, Thinking and Practice”, Tony and Lena analysed reflective diaries that the students wrote throughout the module. Findings provided useful insights into how team-based learning can be designed to improve inclusivity and enhance learning outcomes, including employability skills. Lena and Tony discuss how pedagogical research can connect research and teaching activities in mutually beneficial ways. This podcast episode was recorded remotely in December 2023. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact  research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A transcript of this episode is available.  Useful resources: LITE Research Project: https://teachingexcellence.leeds.ac.uk/research/fellowships/i-de-es-project/ Diverging and Converging for Team-Based Learning: https://teachingexcellence.leeds.ac.uk/diverging-and-converging-for-team-based-learning/ Design Thinking for Student Projects book: https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/design-thinking-for-student-projects/book276875 About the speakers: Lena Jaspersen is an early-career researcher with a multidisciplinary background in international sociology and organisation studies. Lena's overarching research interests are in collaborative innovation processes, in particular in the context of global development, and qualitative research methods. Tony Morgan (FHEA) is an Associate Professor in Innovation Management Practice at the University of Leeds in the UK, where he teaches interdisciplinary and team-based innovation modules. He previously held senior innovation and technology roles at IBM. Tony's primary interests include design thinking, innovation and innovation management, emerging technology, pedagogy and student skills development.

As 2023 comes to a close, we're revisiting some of the most popular episodes of The Unstuck Church Podcast this year. How does a church know when it's ready to go multisite? In this popular 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: 3 Shifts to Turn Momentum Into Strategic Growth We've helped hundreds of churches steward seasons of momentum growth into long-term sustained health. On December 14, Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson will help you avoid the common pitfalls of momentum growth and develop a plan for strategically moving forward into the long-term health God has for your church.  This Episode is Sponsored by Ministry Brands Introducing Ministry Brands' brand new flagship solution, Ministry Brands Amplify: a cutting-edge all-in-one Church Ops solution helping empower healthy churches, connect, engage, and grow their Ministry while boosting member engagement, allowing church staff and volunteers to focus on their calling. Empower your Ministry today with this all-in-one Giving, People, Streaming, App Builder, and Website solution. 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/episode326. 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.

Teams that embrace challenges and are open to new ideas can develop better solutions and achieve greater success. Innovation is an iterative process that needs resilience and the ability to adapt to change, and students are learning the role of teamwork within innovation today.Tony Morgan is a professor at Leeds University Business School, within the engineering and physical sciences faculty. He leads a cluster of innovation practice modules where teams of students from different areas across the university work on real-world innovation challenges.In his conversation with Dan and Pia, he sets out the importance of embracing change and turning problems into opportunities.Three reasons to listen To discover the importance of resilience and adaptability in the innovation process through real-world examples and practical techniques To understand the role of teamwork and effective communication in driving successful innovation projects To learn how to navigate and embrace change, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and creativity Episode highlights [00:17:25] Dynamics within student innovation teams [00:19:30] Bringing the introverts into the conversation [00:26:30] Putting diverging and converging into practice [00:27:23] The importance of empathy in teamwork [00:33:52] Takeaways from Pia and Dan Links Connect with Tony via LinkedIn Critical teams – Episode 20, with Martin Bromiley Leave us a voice note

As 2023 comes to a close, we're revisiting some of the most popular episodes of The Unstuck Church Podcast this year. The research is clear: Encouraging people to engage in more programs and church activity doesn't produce spiritual growth. In this popular episode, Tony and Amy get practical on the steps churches must take in order to identify the programs and events they need to stop or pause. Free Webinar: 3 Shifts to Turn Momentum Into Strategic Growth We've helped hundreds of churches steward seasons of momentum growth into long-term sustained health. On December 14, Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson will help you avoid the common pitfalls of momentum growth and develop a plan for strategically moving forward into the long-term health God has for your church.  This Episode is Sponsored by Ministry Brands Introducing Ministry Brands' brand new flagship solution, Ministry Brands Amplify: a cutting-edge all-in-one Church Ops solution helping empower healthy churches, connect, engage, and grow their Ministry while boosting member engagement, allowing church staff and volunteers to focus on their calling. Empower your Ministry today with this all-in-one Giving, People, Streaming, App Builder, and Website solution. 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/episode325. 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.

25 years ago, Tony Morgan left his job in city management to enter full-time ministry.  In this bonus episode, Tony shares the story of how he got started in ministry, the people who encouraged him along in this path, the challenges he faced, and his biggest takeaway from 25 years in ministry. For the full episode transcript, visit this episode's Show Notes here. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media If you're listening when this 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.

When thinking about multisite expansion, most churches are not short of people to reach, new locations to open, or even money to expand. The biggest challenge impacting future multisite expansion is the lack of leaders to launch a new location—while still having leaders to serve existing locations. In this episode, Tony and Amy are wrapping up our multisite series with a conversation explaining the importance of leadership development for multisite health and outlining the unique characteristics of a campus pastor.  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 Horizons Stewardship Horizons Stewardship is a team of generosity specialists, coaching professionals, and ministry strategists. Their data-informed strategies have helped thousands of churches raise billions for over three decades. Visit nextlevelgenerosity.com today to 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/episode290. 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.

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. 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 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.

Dale had the opportunity today to catch up with Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson of the Unstuck Group. Their conversation covered a wide range of topics concerning what Tony and Amy are seeing as they work with many churches throughout the year. Some exciting things are happening in the church today as we move further away from the impact of the pandemic.You'll want to pull up a chair at the table and sit in on this valuable time. The point of this podcast is that we can spread hope that Jesus is truly at work in HIS church throughout America and worldwide.Show Notes: https://www.95network.org/there-is-a-lot-to-be-excited-about-in-the-church-today-w-tony-morgan-amy-anderson-episode-172/Support the show

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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 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/episode281. 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.

Bylaws and board policies may not be the most exciting topic, but they do play a key role in helping your church board operate effectively.  In this episode, David Middlebrook from The Church Lawyers joins us to discuss common governance mistakes churches make, the three fiduciary duties of a church board member, and encouragement for making positive change in your church. Webinar: How to Get Your Church Governance Unstuck On December 1, Tony Morgan, Amy Anderson, and special guests will help you identify the governance issues that may be holding your church back from healthy growth in 2023. Register for free now! This Episode is Sponsored by BELAY BELAY's modern staffing solutions have been helping busy church leaders delegate important details for over a decade. BELAY is offering its latest book, Lead Anyone From Anywhere, to our listeners for free. Just text UNSTUCK to 55123 to get back to growing your church 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/episode272. 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.

The best volunteer engagement strategies will only work within the right governance framework. In this episode, Sean and Tony unpack three strategies to tackle governance problems and encourage more people to move from meetings into ministry.  Webinar: How to Get Your Church Governance Unstuck On December 1, Tony Morgan, Amy Anderson, and special guests will help you identify the governance issues that may be holding your church back from healthy growth in 2023. Register for free now! This Episode is Sponsored by BELAY BELAY's modern staffing solutions have been helping busy church leaders delegate important details for over a decade. BELAY is offering its latest book, Lead Anyone From Anywhere, to our listeners for free. Just text UNSTUCK to 55123 to get back to growing your church 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/episode271. 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.

More often than not, when a church is stuck because of their governance model, the issues come back to lack of role clarity for both the board and the staff.  This week, we'll discuss how churches can empower their pastor and staff by clarifying the qualifications for board members and role of the board itself. Webinar: How to Get Your Church Governance Unstuck On December 1, Tony Morgan, Amy Anderson, and special guests will help you identify the governance issues that may be holding your church back from healthy growth in 2023. Register for free now! This Episode is Sponsored by Horizons Stewardship Horizons Stewardship is a team of generosity specialists, coaching professionals, and ministry strategists. Their data-informed strategies have helped thousands of churches raise billions for over three decades. Visit nextlevelgenerosity.com today to 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/episode270. 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.

In our work with hundreds of churches, we've found time and time again that poor governance structures lead to stuck churches. In part one of our new series on "Effective Church Boards & Governance Models," Tony and Amy will be unpacking four common church board mistakes—and explaining how boards and governance models can instead be designed to encourage unity rather than division.  Webinar: How to Get Your Church Governance Unstuck On December 1, Tony Morgan, Amy Anderson, and special guests will help you identify the governance issues that may be holding your church back from healthy growth in 2023. Register for free now! This Episode is Sponsored by ServeHQ ServeHQ has simple video training courses to help you equip volunteers and develop leaders. You can create your own training or use their video library, and you can even automate next steps to onboard new people. Check it out at ServeHQ.church. 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/episode269. 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. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 269] in your post for reference.

While clarifying direction for the future is critical to the health of your church, traditional vision statements are not always helpful—especially in this particular season. In this episode, Tony and Amy explain why most church vision statements fall short and offer something more important if you want to get unstuck and move the mission forward. Register for "Finding Momentum" on October 20 At this free one-hour event, Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson will teach you how to kickstart momentum and healthy growth in your church in 2023. It's not too late—Register now! This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center Planning Center is all-in-one church management software where you can organize your ministries and give your congregants a place to connect and get involved. Learn what else you can do at planningcenter.com and get a 30-day free trial to start exploring for yourself! 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/episode267. 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. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 267] in your post for reference.

Your culture will do more to impact the fulfillment of your mission than whether or not you have clearly articulated core values. In Part 2 of our series, Tony and Amy discuss their experience with church core values statements—and explain a much more critical foundation for creating healthy, thriving churches. Register NOW for "Finding Momentum" on October 20 At this free one-hour event, Tony Morgan and Amy Anderson will teach you how to kickstart momentum and healthy growth in your church in 2023. Register now. This Episode is Sponsored by Planning Center Planning Center is all-in-one church management software where you can organize your ministries and give your congregants a place to connect and get involved. Learn what else you can do at planningcenter.com and get a 30-day free trial to start exploring for yourself! 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/episode266. 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. Ask your questions and add your comments about the topic. If you're catching this episode later, you can still join in! Just tag us @unstuckgroup or use #unstuckchurch, and include [episode 266] in your post for reference.

I heard a great podcast from Tony Morgan and Carey Niewhof and made some notes for this podcast episode - five ways churches get stuck and what you can do about it. Simple Church by Thom Rainer Unstuck Church by Tony Morgan Read Blog Post --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goharvest/support

There is no better time for Tony Morgan's The Unstuck Group ministry than now. He believes that healthy churches are often stuck in a hard season. His advice for balancing discipleship and evangelism is relevant to every church and every disciple; just walk across the street. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com. As an author, podcaster, blogger, communicator, or content creator, do you ever feel like you put in the same amount of effort as others, but don't see the same results? Carey Nieuwhof and The Art of Leadership Academy have a free mastermind that will help you amplify your reach and impact online by: Identifying your dream audienceLearning how to get them to notice you and connect with you; and Figuring out which platforms are worth your time and effort and which aren't To register for free, visit influencekickstarter.com. Building online influence doesn't have to be intimidating or complicated. And it also doesn't have to be gimmicky or ruin your integrity. Resources mentioned in the episode: The Unstuck Group The Unstuck Group AssessmentKey insights from the episode: In most cases, it's not that churches are unhealthy; they are healthy churches that are just stuck. - Tony MorganIn-person attendance still seems to be a good barometer for engagement in many other areas of a church's ministry. - Tony MorganFor those that only engage online, are we actually going to be their church in a moment of crisis? - Tony MorganIs your online service going to be your front door or just another door? - Zach ZehnderTraditional church pastors are starting to act like church planters. - Tony MorganHealthy churches need both a reach strategy and a healthy spiritual formation strategy. - Tony MorganA reach strategy should be a part of the life of every person who calls themselves a Christ follower. - Tony MorganBecause of social media, we have more relationship connections than ever, but we don't know how to do relationships. - Tony MorganWhen there's an interruption, we lean in. -Tony MorganRather than going across the globe, the biggest challenge I have is going across the street. - Tony MorganTony Morgan's Challenge: Be intentional about engaging with someone who you know but don't really know. For so many Christians, the discipleship process isn't very clear.They know they need to go to church, pray, not sin, and maybe attend a small group. While these are great things, they don't outline a clear path leading people to live more like Jesus. We'd love to introduce you to the 40-Day Red Letter Challenge.When you and your church take the challenge, you'll have a clear 40-day discipleship path that will help you master five key areas of discipleship.You can learn more about the challenge here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week Jeff talks about HOW to reduce and minimize stress, overwhelm, and burnout in ministry. Today he coaches on accessing outside resources to develop a strategic plan for your church/ministry. That will greatly increase focus and clarity for you, and minimize ministry overwhelm.Jeff references Dave Jacobs at SmallChurchPastor.com and Tony Morgan's Unstuck Group.Support the show

Tony Morgan moved to Australia (WA) when he was 6 years old and has found his footing in Newcastle the last 25 years. His younger son moved out recently and Tony has begun to feel the loss. He and I helped start pickleball in Australia, certainly in NSW. Tony has had dozens of roles in commercials and is currently filming a feature movie in Sydney. You will enjoy meeting and learning the life story of this good friend.Amanda McInnes, the sponsor of the show, is my travel agent and shares about her own reason for her service as an agent. Use her services; for flights or tours. You'll be glad you did. Contact her at this linkSupport the show

Welcome back to the unSeminary podcast. We're talking with Tony Morgan, the founder and lead strategist of The Unstuck Group, which offers consulting and coaching for churches as well as practical resources such as courses, access to research and more – all to help churches get unstuck. The Unstuck Group does quarterly trend reports that […]

Tony Morgan is a dear friend of ours and a gifted author, speaker, and strategist. In 2009, he founded The Unstuck Group, which in their words, has "a mission to get churches unstuck." The Unstuck Group has consulted with over 550 churches to create a vision and strategy to help them gain momentum in reaching people for Christ. We're so excited to have Tony with us today. We're talking a lot about the wave of new people coming to church and how we can provide a welcoming place for them. Tony has some encouraging and constructive advice about how to navigate change and how to be intentional and faithful about making bold moves in your church. Show Notes:  https://www.95network.org/do-something-even-if-its-wrong-w-tony-morgan-episode-130/Support the show

STOP FUNDRAISING ALONE! CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT JOINING THE MINOR TOUCHES TO MAJOR IMPACT FUNDRAISING ACCELERATOR.TODAY'S SHOW:Simply Strategic Volunteers, Tony Morgan and Tim StevensThere were tears and laughter. All three local television stations showed up to report…And the celebration didn't stop that day. All year long, people talked about the excitement of that frigid January day. One year later, even more people wanted to help. [The next year] Over one thousand showed up...to unload nine truckloads of food… (Simply Strategic Volunteers)Amazing nonprofits maximize opportunities for people to serve.Be intentional about involving people.Engaged donors, volunteers, boards, and constituents don't happen accidentally.Involvement creates investment.Investment leads to gifts or larger gifts.- Andrea Kihlstedt, Capital CampaignsConnect With David OaksINSTAGRAMLINKEDIN

Meet Tony Morgan Are you looking to sell your service business? Tony Morgan is in mergers and acquisitions for Fleet Wash and he has the inside scoop on what it takes to have a sellable business. Tony shares parts of the process and what acquisition companies look for. However, Tony didn't start here. Tony helped grow and run Krystal Klean with his family for more than 20 years. He knows the cleaning industry and has some great advice to help you grow your own business as well. “It's embarrassing, but it was better when I walked away” In this episode we discuss: 14:24 What it takes to have your company ready to sell 27:02 Tony's 80/20 lever: fish in the right pond 31:41 Parting wisdom from Tony; just change one thing Resources from this episode: Are you ready to sell? Learn more about Fleet Wash here Want to reach out to Tony? Check out Krystal Klean Guest suggestions? Email me at sid@the8020show.com  Get a copy of Perry Marshall's excellent book 80/20 Sales and Marketing - The Ultimate Guide to Working Less and Making More for one penny plus shipping (we worked out a special deal for our listeners) Just click here   If you like the show, tell your friends, share on social media, subscribe on iTunes (or wherever you listen) and give us a review. Why? Because it will help someone improve their life and business. Thanks!

On this episode of Group Answers, Chris and Brian talk to Tony Morgan about why for years, churches have over-relied on large gatherings like services, events, or conferences. Tony is the Founder and Lead Strategist of The Unstuck Group. Started in 2009, The Unstuck Group has served 500 churches throughout the United States and several […] The post Group Answers Episode 226: Tony Morgan on Why Churches Can’t Just Rely on Large Gatherings appeared first on Adult Ministry.

In this episode of the Future Church Podcast, Carrie Williams (Special Projects Director for Exponential) talks with Patrick Holden of Nuvo Church. Nuvo began as a church plant with 3 families living in different parts of the country who wanted to launch in Columbus, OH. By utilizing social media, Nuvo was able to launch during the Pandemic through digital services, digital groups, in person groups, and pop-up gatherings in different parts of the city. Their “hope is to create a scalable model of in person gatherings, partnered with a unique digital presence to reach agnostics and people de-constructing their faith”. Listen to Episode 5 of the podcast and access the show notes below. Future Church Insights: 1. Patrick explains the unusual start to Nuvo and how that has led to a strong launch team.   Patrick and his team were still in different parts of the country and had yet to move to Columbus. His base church allowed him to stay on staff but also begin fundraising and building a team for the church plant in Columbus. By connecting with people around Columbus through Facebook groups, Patrick and the rest of the team cold called people to gain a better understanding of the city and its needs. From these conversations, they were able to build about half of their launch team. 2. Patrick highlights some of the ways they were able to reach people through Social Media. Building from what his team learned from Tony Morgan, they began creating “Content Offers” on social media. For example, they posted a series of videos during the election debates about how to survive the election. This was a way to reach an audience and capture email addresses for future events. 3. Patrick is constantly learning from Social Media. He talks about studying TikTok accounts to see how to communicate a lot of information in just a minute. Patricks says that continuing to learn and study and grow in this area has been an important part of their church plant. Goals and Desired Outcomes of Nuvo Create a scalable approach to live/in-person gatherings that models financial sustainability and fuels exponential versions of live expressions. Create an online presence that encapsulates multiple avenues of content offering and communal development. Provide helpful and thought-provoking content for the person who is currently deconstructing their faith and/or the person who would now identify as agnostic. Build a sustainable model that fuels internal campus-ing and external church planting with like-minded leaders in similar city situations. Develop discipleship pathways for kids/teenagers that equips them for a faith of their own after high school. Links:  Nuvo Church More of a reader? Download the transcription here. Key Quotes from the episode from Patrick Holden: “I would just say for every communicator, the temptation is a pandemic kind of, it's slowing in some ways, is to go back to what we've always done. I would say we've got to be great students of great communicators that do it in different ways than we do.” (21:44) “I think the biggest challenge is learning to speak the language of a generation that's coming behind us. I think it's changing so fast. I think there's a temptation to want to appear cool or whatever that is, which is all good. Again, we have moving lights, we have an ... It's not a not cool thing, but the language and the needs are continually shifting.” (22:20) “I would encourage pastors [by saying], "God knew that you would be a pastor in 2021 and 2020." And as difficult as it can be, I think there's a part of going, "God called you to do what He called you to do, but He likely called you to do it when He called you to do it." (25:20)

(Are you signed up for our National Conference in November? Get all the details here!)It's kind of crazy, but this podcast has almost been around for 2 years! 84 episodes ago, we had a really great conversation with Tony Morgan, founder of The Unstuck Group, as we walk through 10 characteristics of unstuck churches. This was pre-pandemic and is a great conversation to ground us and remind us of our purpose and our direction.Tony is a dear friend that we've known for a long time. And the honesty, experience, and conviction he comes into this conversation with made this such a powerful discussion.We all want our churches to be healthy, both deep and wide. But what should that look like? What are some characteristics of churches that are effectively reaching their community for Jesus? Find out all of that in today's episode!Show Notes: https://www.95network.org/tony-morgan-88/Support the show