Multisite Church Pitfalls: 7 Dangers You Cannot Afford to Ignore

Going multisite does not alleviate any of the challenges you are facing. It only multiplies who you already are. Most churches invest much of their time and resources into launching a campus. Yet they do very little to prepare to operate as a multisite organization. This moves them quickly down a path full of pitfalls as they try to expand.

While no two church's journey is the same, there are consistent pitfalls to identify now and avoid in the future. This eBook addresses the following mistakes the authors have seen do the most damage:

1. Having the What Without the Why
2. Failing to Define Your Multisite Approach
3. Undervaluing the Campus Pastor
4. Leaving Campuses Without Centralized Support
5. Lacking a Framework for Decision-Making
6. Operating Without Critical Systems
7. Chasing a Dream Instead of Launching with a Plan

These insights are based on years of multisite experience held by David D’Angelo and Ryan Stigile. Between them, they have launched five campuses, led in multiple multisite churches, and resourced multisite leaders with proven strategies through The Unstuck Group. Truly, they’ve encountered these pitfalls in a variety of situations and developed practical solutions to address them.

Pitfalls are much easier to avoid than they are to climb out of. Whether your church is just considering multisite or currently experiencing its challenges, discussing these 7 with your team is a can’t-miss investment in the future of your church.