As you plan for 2021, a lot of this content can help you plan strategically, effectively and practically.
2020… what a year.
I think we all will excitedly welcome 2021 with open arms.
Despite the challenging year it’s been, at The Unstuck Group, we are reflecting a lot over this past year and making note of what deserves to be celebrated.
We’ve made it a practice to do this after every year, but this year, it feels more valuable. The wins feel more rewarding. And what was likely one of the most disruptive years to date in the Church in this modern age, we are excited and hopeful about the future of the church.
Here are the top posts of 2020. As you plan for 2021, a lot of the content below can help you plan strategically, effectively and practically—
1. 7 Shifts Churches Need to Make Because of the Coronavirus
You’ve heard it all year—this interruption is going to strengthen the church’s mission, but it’s going to force us to embrace a new normal. Tony Morgan highlights seven shifts that churches need to make as a result of this crisis.
2. Think You Have a Strong Plan to Re-Open? Here’s What MOST Churches Are Missing (Based on conversations with 100+ pastors)
Just reopening our church buildings for worship services without addressing the underlying issues that were causing the decline will not magically lead to churches becoming healthy in the future. As you consider your options for 2021 (whether you’re church is already opened or not), start by reading this article.
3. #OkBoomer: 10 Signs Your Weekend Services Aren’t Designed for the Next Generation
Pre-pandemic talk. 🙂 How can you expect to connect with the next generation if you don’t include them in the planning of your worship and teaching experiences? Despite writing article before the pandemic hit, there are some really valuable insights here to consider as you plan your in-person and online services in 2021.
4. The Money Series: How Much Should Churches Spend on Their Staff?
Ministry is all about people reaching people and disciples making disciples. Because of that, it should be no surprise that the largest financial investment most churches make is on people, specifically the church staff. Tony Morgan addresses some of the common questions we receive on this topic.
5. The 5 Most Common Core Issues Churches Face Today
As you might imagine, over the last several months, we are noticing a few core issues churches are wrestling with while learning how to engage in a new normal.
6. Reality Check: “I’m not seeing an end anytime soon.
This has been a challenging season for all of us. Tony Morgan encourages us with some of the things that have helped him in this season.
7. How the Unstuck Process Gets Everyone Pulling in the Same Direction
While there may be agreement on the mission and the vision, from there teams scatter. They may be doing good things, but when team members pull in different directions, churches get stuck. Fortunately, alignment problems can be solved.
8. What Should Churches Be Measuring? 4 Questions You Need to Answer First
Everything you measure should help you make better decisions and refine your strategies for reaching people and helping them take next steps in their faith journey. What metrics are you looking at consistently?
9. A Real Digital Ministry Strategy: Where to Begin
Your digital ministry strategy cannot be an addition to your “real” ministry methods. For this to work at all, you’re going to have to start where we used to start with new clients when I worked at the marketing agency—the foundation.
10. Multisite Church Trends in 2020
A couple months back, we polled two team members to get their insight into what’s going on in multisite ministry strategy in 2020—What trends are emerging? What strategies are tried and true? And what are they seeing that might bring some help your campuses thrive? Read their thoughts here.
We’re really looking forward to continue doing ministry with you into 2021. Happy New Year!
