
The Unstuck Church Podcast with Amy Anderson 5 Common Core Issues in Churches: The Strategy Issues - Episode 434
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Feb 4, 2026 They dig into strategy issues that keep churches from growing and reaching their mission field. Practical design changes for young families and making spaces more welcome get attention. Financial strategy and trends in giving are explored, including how generosity ties to spiritual formation. The episode ends with diagnostic questions to help churches assess fit, capacity, and next steps.
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Design A Precise Mission Field
- Define a specific mission field using at least age range, spiritual condition, and life stage.
- Use that clarity to prune, optimize, or create ministry strategies that match who you intend to reach.
Strategy Must Follow Mission Field
- Many churches identify a mission field but fail to design ministries around it.
- That disconnect explains why clear mission statements often don't produce growth.
Build Services For Your Target Audience
- Design worship, kids, and programming for your target mission field rather than blending styles for everyone.
- Invest in kid-friendly spaces and relevant teaching that make families want to return.
