# How Fountain City Church Navigated Structure and Growth Challenges: Interview With Donny Wadley - Episode 446

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Podcast: [The Unstuck Church Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-unstuck-church-podcast-7100908)
Published: 2026-04-29T04:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

"Structure changes have really changed our church... and it's changed me." We're doing something different this week on the podcast. We invited Pastor Donny Wadley from Fountain City Church in Knoxville, TN, to share his experience of going through The Unstuck Process. Before engaging with us, the church was hitting a growth barrier—like many of the churches in our tribe. They had facility challenges and questions about making room for all the people who were coming to their church, and they needed an outside perspective to guide them through it. In this episode, Sean and Pastor Donny talk about the impactful learnings and changes Fountain City went through as they navigated growth. Using metrics to look at ministry in a comprehensive way Getting the right people in the right positions The journey to creating a fresh vision This Episode is Sponsored by PlainJoe Studios : Unlock the power of story in your worship space. The creative, passionate team at PlainJoe, a Storyland Studio, works with churches to create beautiful, engaging spaces that connect with your community. They're a team of architectural, design, and branding experts who transform worship spaces into attractive, engaging hubs for the community. Reach out to their team at plainjoestudios.com and dream up the bright future of your church. Join the Conversation on Social Media We use hashtag #unstuckchurch on X and on Instagram .

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