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449 Mapping the mess: the difference an org chart makes for your church
Apr 29, 2026
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448 Great Monday staff meetings: lessons in leading teams
Apr 22, 2026
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447 From 5 to 37: how one church reworked their evangelism course invitation
Apr 15, 2026
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446 When church can’t function without you: breaking the always-needed cycle
Apr 7, 2026
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445 What your bookshelf says about your ministry: reading as leadership formation (Rory Shiner)
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| 4/29/26 | 449 Mapping the mess: the difference an org chart makes for your church✨ | church organizationserve charts+4 | Chris Rhooleht | Reach AustraliaThe Unstack Group | — | serve chartchurch ministry+5 | Exdia | 27m 53s | |
| 4/22/26 | 448 Great Monday staff meetings: lessons in leading teams | Most staff meetings feel like a drain. Too long, unclear, and full of talk that changes nothing. But what if your weekly meeting could actually strengthen your team, sharpen your culture, and leave people encouraged? In this episode, Andrew Mitchell (Executive Pastor at EV Church on NSW's Central Coast) joins Pete Hughes to unpack why great staff meetings are one of the most overlooked leadership tools in ministry, and how to run them well.• Why the best staff meeting may not be about decisions at all• How healthy meetings shape culture across the whole church• A simple framework that creates energy, clarity, and momentum• The common mistakes that make meetings frustrating and ineffective• Practical ideas for small teams, not just large churchesKey points: Why the main weekly meeting isn’t for making decisionsHow to structure a Monday meeting, from lunch to prayer to trainingThe hidden cost of mixing decision-making with culture-buildingWhy encouragement and shared stories aren’t optional extrasWhat smaller teams can actually apply without copying everythingToolbox:Andrew Mitchell’s terms of reference staff meeting document Credits: This episode was brought to you by Safe Ministry CheckThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | 447 From 5 to 37: how one church reworked their evangelism course invitation | The Point Community Church in Port Macquarie, NSW was growing at 10% a year, but barely anyone was actually becoming a Christian. When they benchmarked themselves against other churches, the gap was stark: other churches were seeing 5–7x more non-Christians come through their evangelistic courses.So they asked hard questions about what was actually happening, and made a series of deliberate changes, especially around how they invited people into their evangelism course.Registrations jumped from 5 to 37. Around seven people came to faith, with ten more still exploring.Derek Hanna talks with Steve Covetz (Lead Pastor) and Kate Stace (Director of Ministry Operations) about facing brutal facts, mobilising a whole church to invite, and what actually moved the needle.Toolbox:Discover Magnet used by Kate and SteveMission ebook by Dave JensenEvangelism in the Local Church by Dave Jensen and Paul BrennanPrevious Reach Australia Conference ResourcesMission Consults by Reach AustraliaCredits: This episode was brought to you by Safe Ministry CheckThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | 446 When church can’t function without you: breaking the always-needed cycle | If you stepped away for a month, would your church stall?The hero complex in ministry rarely announces itself. It feels like diligence. Responsibility. Sacrifice. But underneath can sit something more dangerous — the quiet belief that everything depends on us.In this episode, we explore:What the hero complex really is and why it shows up in gospel ministryThe warning signs, from micromanaging to confusing busyness with fruitfulnessHow our identity in Christ steadies us when things go well or poorlyWhen to say no, and how to do it with clarityWhy building teams and sharing responsibility is part of faithful leadershipIf you’ve ever felt indispensable, exhausted, or quietly resentful that others don’t carry what you carry, this conversation is for you.Toolbox:Steve Waugh’s Cricket HighlightsReach Australia’s Coaching ProgramCredits: This episode was brought to you by Exdia The One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | 445 What your bookshelf says about your ministry: reading as leadership formation (Rory Shiner) | You can usually tell what’s going on in a pastor’s ministry by what’s on their bedside table. Not the books they recommend, but the ones they are actually reading, half-reading, or quietly avoiding.Rory Shiner opens up his own reading habits and presses the question most of us avoid: are we still being shaped, or just repeating what we learned years ago?Are we still the kind of people who are learning, so that when we open the Bible we are not simply repeating ourselves, but speaking with fresh clarity shaped by a life still being formed by God’s word?In this episode:What your current reading habits reveal about your ministryWhy finishing books is often the wrong goalThe kind of reading that actually feeds preaching over timeWhy reading ahead matters more than scrambling each weekWhat poetry, fiction, and biography give you that ministry books cannotHow shallow reading shapes shallow instincts in people workWhy curiosity fades in ministry and why it is worth protectingToolbox:Biblical Critical Theory by Christopher WatkinCollected Poems by Les MurrayPoems Chosen by Paul KellyThe Discarded Image by C. S. LewisOne Forever by Rory ShinerForgiven Forever by Rory ShinerRaised Forever by Rory ShinerThe World Next Door by Rory ShinerCredits: This episode was brought to you by Lending Hands Mortgage Brokers The One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | 444 What last year's church launches are teaching the rest of us | Church planting is often treated as something only large churches can do. The latest Growth and Change report suggests otherwise. Across the Reach Australia network, smaller churches and unlikely partnerships are launching new congregations and reaching people who were never going to walk into an existing church.This episode explores what last year’s church plants are teaching the rest of us. If most Australians still don’t know Jesus, the question isn’t whether churches feel ready to plant, but whether we are organising our ministry to reach the 95% who aren’t in church.In this episode: Why new churches continue to reach new peopleThe rise of partnerships between churches to plant togetherHow smaller churches are multiplying through intentional leadership pipelinesThe tension between filling staff roles and sending church plantersPractical first steps for churches wanting to move toward church plantingToolbox:Reach Australia’s Full Online Resources LibraryGrowth and Change Report 2025Church Planting PodcastMultiplicationPartner financially with Reach AustraliaCredits: This episode was brought to you by Exdia The One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | 443 If you only preach on giving when you’re behind budget... | When was the last time we preached on generosity — and it wasn’t because the budget was tight?Money is one of the clearest windows into our trust, our fears, and our worship. Yet many of us only speak about it at the AGM or when pressure rises. In this episode, we reflect on generosity not as fundraising, but as discipleship.We talk about:Why giving flows from the grace of the gospel, not guiltHow to build a culture where generosity is normal and joyfulThe risk of only addressing money in crisis momentsHow leaders can model generosity with integrityPractical steps to start shaping generous hearts this monthToolbox:Jehovah Jireh My Provider Song Giving Generously by Rod IrvineNeither Poverty Nor Riches (New Studies in Biblical Theology Series) by Craig L BlombergRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. KiyosakiGospel Patrons websiteThe Journey of Generosity storiesPartner financially with Reach AustraliaCredits: This episode was brought to you by Safe Ministry CheckThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | 442 Beating burnout: why coaching matters | What do you do when ministry starts to feel heavy and you cannot quite name why?Burnout is not always dramatic. Often it is a slow disconnect between your gospel convictions and your emotional capacity. In this episode, we explore why that drift happens and how coaching can provide a space to work through it.We talk about:What burnout actually looks like in ministryWhy leaders often isolate themselves when they most need supportThe difference between coaching, mentoring, supervision, and counsellingHow good questions can uncover what is really going on beneath the surfaceWhy leading yourself well is part of faithful gospel ministryToolbox: Zeal without Burnout by Christopher AshReach Australia’s CoachingCredits: This episode was brought to you by Lending Hands Mortgage BrokersThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | 441 From brownies to belonging: the hidden power of morning tea | Morning tea after church can feel like a simple roster: bring a slice, pour the coffee, pack up and head home. But that space after the service is where newcomers decide if they’ll come back, where spiritual conversations begin, and where people take real steps toward Jesus. When we treat it as part of disciple-making, not just hospitality, it changes how we plan it, place it, and lead it.In this episode, we talk about how to move morning tea from obligation to opportunity, so that more people are known, prayed for, and helped to follow Christ.Toolbox: People are the Mission by Danny FranksCredits: This episode was brought to you by Reach Australia National ConferenceThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | 438 You might be discipling a future planter | There might be someone in your Bible study who keeps asking uncomfortable questions about church.- Why aren’t more people being reached?- Why do we keep doing church this way?And you might be tempted to shut them down.In this episode, Scott Sanders and Derek Hanna talk about the early signs of future church planters — including a holy dissatisfaction with church as usual and a deep conviction that the gospel should be reaching more people than it is.They’re often the ones who unsettle leaders, question systems, and refuse to be satisfied with maintenance ministry.They might be mistaken as difficult.They might be future planters.A sharp listen for pastors and leaders who want to discern the difference — for the sake of more people hearing about Jesus.Toolbox: Church Planter Questionnaire Serving Others EbookCredits: This episode was brought to you by Reach Australia National ConferenceThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
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| 2/2/26 | 437 Getting Church Teams Started for the Year | The first meeting of the year does more than set rosters. It shapes how a team understands why they serve.Scott Sanders and Derek Hanna walk through what to do when a volunteer team gathers for the first time: reconnect people, set the church’s gospel direction in front of them again, and show how this team helps that happen.They also cover what not to do. A practical listen for anyone leading volunteer teams or kicking off a staff year, so we start together around the gospel.Toolbox: Ep 387 How to Run a Meeting Credits: This episode was brought to you by Lending Hands Mortgage Brokers The One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 1/26/26 | 436 Are rallies dead or will they reach Gen Z? | Rallies feel outdated to some, but Dave Jensen thinks the problem was never the rally itself. With Gen Z more open than expected, he’s convinced large, clear gospel events might be overdue for a rethink.Why rallies may be working again, and why bad execution killed them last timeTargeting people closest to belief, not starting with the hardest casesHow the Alive rallies are structured, music, preaching, response, follow-upThe role of local churches before and after the eventWhat preparation actually matters if you want conversions, not just crowdsToolbox:Alive Movement Connections:Made Alive WebsiteAlive Movement Youtube ChannelAlivemvment InstagramFire Up! PodcastRecommended Books:Mission ebook by Dave JensenDiscover by Dave Jensen What is a Christian? By Dave JensenCredits:This episode was brought to you by Safe Ministry CheckThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | 435 When someone decides to leave your church (exit interviews for members) | Church members leave for all sorts of reasons, and how you respond can shape both their next steps and your church community. This episode explores what a thoughtful exit process looks like, even when departures are hard or messy.KeyWhy churches often don’t track why members leave and how to start doing itHandling departures that feel personal or painful without taking it on yourselfConducting exit interviews that care for people while gathering useful insightsSupporting those who stay behind and preventing gossip or resentmentCelebrating departures when people leave for positive reasons, like mission or relocationBuilding a church culture where sending people out is expected, celebrated, and healthyTOOLBOX:Gaining by Losing by J.D. GreearThe Leader’s Journey by Jim Herrington, Trisha Taylor, and R. Robert CreechCREDITS:This episode was brought to you by Lending Hands Mortgage BrokersThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | 434 The spots in church life we think are fine … but are falling apart underneath | Every church has a pathway.It might not be written down or planned, but it’s shaping how people move through our churches.Derek Hanna and Scott Sanders talk about how to identify the weak spots in your church’s pathway — where people are getting stuck, and how leaders can bring clarity without turning ministry into mechanics.In this episode, you’ll hear about:What we mean by a “pathway” in church lifeCommon blockages: front door, conversion, membership, and servingWhy pathways are about people before they’re about programsHow to decide where to start — and what not to fix firstWho should own pathway thinking in your churchA short listen for teams who want fewer people falling through the cracks, so more people grow to know and follow Jesus.TOOLBOX:Framework ebookReach Australia Podcast 5.2 Re-Work Your Discipleship Pathway with Scott SandersGreg Lee talk: Mission driving the ecosystemReach Australia’s National Conference 2026CREDITS:This episode was brought to you by ExdiaThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 1/5/26 | Replay: 388 Welcoming - where churches go wrong | This is a replay of one of your favourite episodes: one you have to get right as we begin the new year.First impressions matter, and churches often underestimate how much. Peter Blanch and Scott Sanders discuss how small changes can make a big impact in helping people feel seen, valued, and truly at home.The theological foundation for welcomingMistakes from not even thinking about it to overvaluing the newcomerMistakes of not thinking about what a new person needs to connect to churchMistakes of not thinking about the whole experience of welcomingWelcoming has an important two-way relationship with the rest of the church ecosystem, especially with the mission teamThinking through the building and how it worksThinking through the team and what you need0:00 – Introduction1:23 – Where churches get it wrong2:04 – Why Welcome People to Church4:18 – Where Do Churches Get Welcoming Wrong?6:01 – The danger of satisfactory15:05 – Not having a big enough team17:21 – Fixing the problem20:11 – Tool BoxSecret shopper checklistGospel Growth and Christian Community ebookReach Australia Digital (Helping you with branding and website)Community and Integration Workshop Part 1Community and Integration Workshop Part 2This episode was brought to you by KidswiseThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp Group.For ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auTo support the Reach Australia Online Library head here.What We DiscussTool BoxCredits | — | ||||||
| 12/29/25 | Replay: 378 What Should Your Church be Tracking? | A replay from one of your favourite episodes. One you need to think about as we head into the new year.Data is just a tool, but it’s an important tool. Its real purpose? Loving and serving your people better. A snapshot of data can give you an idea of your church health. What we discussAverage Attendance: Are people showing up consistently?Growth Rate: Are you growing each year? What’s a healthy growth rate?Conversion Growth: How many new believers are you seeing? What’s a good target?Community Reflection: Does your congregation reflect the diversity of your local area?Secondary Giving: Beyond general giving, how generous are people with time, talent, and resources?Newcomer System: Are first-time guests sticking around? If not, what’s falling through the cracks?Staff-to-Attendee Ratio: Do you have enough leaders? What’s a good ratio?TOOLBOX:Church Health ConsultsKnowing What to Measure and Why SeminarMeasure What Matters BookCREDITS:This episode was brought to you by Church SuiteThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp Group.For ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auTo support the Reach Australia Online Library head here. | — | ||||||
| 12/22/25 | Replay: 310 How Do I Rest? Seven Types of Rest | A replay from your favourite episodes and coming at a timely part of the year:Derek and Scott look at the work of Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith on different types of rest.1. Physical RestGiving your body a rest.2. Mental RestIt could be that you need to give your mind a rest.3. Emotional RestWe can get emotionally tired when we are not paying attention to our emotions.4. Spiritual RestReconnecting with God5. Social RestDifferent relationships can ones that build us up or drain us.6. Sensory RestEspecially with screens.7. Creative RestCreative rest is not about putting a demand on your creative ability; that’s not rest, that’s work. It is the opposite. It’s allowing white space in your life and giving room for your creativity to show up. Creative rest lets you focus on your basic need for wonder. You can enjoy fulfilling that basic need in ways that don’t put any pressure on your being creative. Yes, creativity may bloom from the seeds planted, but creativity is not the objective, only rest.SummaryDon’t have to do all of these every day, or every week. But it is helpful to be aware that there are different ways to rest and different people will rest in different waysTOOLBOX:Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity by Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith TED Notes from Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith TED Talk from Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less Alex Soojung-Kim PangAtomic Habits by James Clear.CREDITS:The One Thing is brought to you by Reach Australia.For ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auTo support the Reach Australia Online Library head here. | — | ||||||
| 12/15/25 | 433 What 84 churches taught us about evangelism | We unpack findings from a recent survey of 84 churches across 10 denominations. The data is more encouraging than many expect — but it also exposes where momentum slows and why some churches see more people come to faith than others.We explore what’s genuinely helping people meet Jesus, what isn’t moving the needle, and where churches may be mistaking activity for mission.In this conversation:Why church plants are seeing disproportionate fruit — and what established churches can learnWhy growth often stalls between 200–400 people, and what helps churches push throughWhy adding more small groups or serving roles doesn’t automatically lead to more conversionsHow church size, more than church age, can quietly dampen evangelistic effectivenessThe real stories behind the data: who is coming to church and coming to faithTOOL BOX:Reach Australia National ConferenceEp 391 10 Denominations, 60 Churches, 1 Report: Key TakeawaysSlidesLeadership Development ProgramCREDITS:This episode was brought to you by TrellisThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | 432 When church software becomes a ministry liability — and what to do about it | Choosing a Church Management System (CMS) is a ministry decision, not just a technical one.In this episode, Toby Neal (Lead Pastor of Vine Church, Sydney) shares what he learned while evaluating and changing CMS platforms in a real church context. We talk about how systems shape workflows, staff capacity, and follow-up — and how to tell whether a platform actually supports disciple-making or just stores information.In this conversation:How Toby tested whether a system supported ministry rather than just dataThe features that became deal-breakersWhat to expect in the first three months after switching platformsWhy usability and design matter much more than we often assumeA practical conversation for church leaders wanting tools that serve people and support the work of the gospel.TOOLBOX:Ep 405 Church database nightmares and how to avoid themRejoice and Tremble by Michael ReevesChurch Management Systems mentioned:Planning CentreFluroTithe.lyChurchSuiteToby's list of checks:Name tags and checkin processAutomated workflows (care, connect, explore, serve) from forms, from attendance, from tagAll in one Robust registrations for eventsGroups that remind leaders to mark attendanceMetrics and dashboardsWorkflowsAutomationsGiving integrated with database rather than tithely and xero. tax statements that can be sent and can integrate bank info from xero.Robust system, apps work, online, speed, bugsCalendar for managing room bookings, venue hireFormsClean easy to use aestheticBig company, unlikely to be sold or close down.Manages duplicates wellSecureCREDITS:This episode was brought to you by EA InsuranceThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | 431 When governance becomes a growth barrier | Nobody signs up for ministry to get excited about governance, but ignore it and you'll end up running in circles. In this episode we dive into the practical side of governance in ministry, why it matters for healthy churches, and how to navigate common roadblocks.How governance and ecclesiology interact, and why your church DNA matters from the startWhen decision-making structures hinder ministry rather than support itLitmus tests for spotting governance issues, including meetings, budget allocation, and leadership capacityHow to decentralise responsibility effectively while staying faithful to your theological convictionsPractical strategies for legal compliance, staffing, and resource management to support growthTOOLBOX:The Elder-Led Church by Murray CapillA Church Consult -> (Reach Australia's Church Consult)CREDITS:This episode was brought to you by Lending Hands Mortgage BrokersThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 11/24/25 | 430 What if you're the one without emotional intelligence? | If the emotional side of ministry keeps catching you off guard, it’s worth paying attention to what that might reveal about your own emotional intelligence. Scott Sanders and Jo Gibbs look at the practical side of emotional intelligence, why it matters for everyday ministry, and what gets in the way of developing it.What low EQ looks like in normal, everyday interactionsHow a leader’s reactions influence the tone of a teamWhy some ministry cultures downplay emotions and how that limits growthWays to spot your own physical and behavioural cues under pressureA simple framework for restoring a relationship after you’ve handled something poorlyTOOLBOX:Ep 330 Why EQ is the Edge Every Leader Needs (Part 1) by Pete StedmanEp 331 Why EQ is the Edge Every Leader Needs (Part 2) by Pete StedmanEmotional Intelligence by Daniel GolemanEmotional Intelligence 2.0 by Dr. Travis Bradberry and Dr. Jean GreavesCREDITS:This episode was brought to you by QuizworxThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 11/17/25 | 429 What to do when your leader doesn’t lead | When your senior pastor isn’t leading — or at least, not leading well — what should you actually do? Today we drill into that tension without sugarcoating it. It’s not just about calling someone out, but about understanding yourself, your role, and how to navigate tricky dynamics without blowing things up or burning out.How your own wiring shapes the frustration you feelClear signs of an actual leadership gap, not just normal frictionWhy senior leaders may stall under pressureThe unavoidable paradoxes built into second-chair rolesHow to challenge a call without turning it personalWhen and how to raise concerns so the conversation stays productiveTOOLBOX:Leading from the Second Chair by Mike Bonem and Roger PattersonHow to Lead When You’re Not in Charge by Clay ScrogginsPaul Harrington’s talk on Humility in Team Ministry Part 1Paul Harrington’s talk on Humility in Team Ministry Part 2Team Development ProgramCREDITS:This episode was brought to you by Safe Ministry CheckThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 11/10/25 | 428 Nobody needs another mini-sermon: rethinking public prayer (Natalie Ray) | Public prayer often gets treated like a warm-up act in church. But what if it’s one of the most spiritually potent moments in the whole service? Natalie Ray wants us to stop coasting and start leading prayers that actually lead.Why public prayer is often flat — and how to fix itWhat changes when we treat prayer as intercession, not narrationThe real reason your church probably struggles with prayerHow the Lord’s Prayer can reshape more than just the words we sayNatalie leads the Magnification and Maturity ministries at Toongabbie Anglican ChurchTOOL BOX: Prayerfulness by Peter Adam Preparing to Lead Intercessions in Church by Peter Adam Be Thou My Vision by Jonathan Gibson Operation World Every Moment Holy CREDITS: This episode was brought to you by YouthworksThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 11/3/25 | 427 Are acronyms anti-gospel? (aka AAAG) (Dominic Steele) | Acronyms might save time, but are they costing us people? Dominic Steele wants pastors to rethink their acronym addiction — not just because it’s annoying, but because it is anti-gospel.Why church leaders cling to acronyms that no one understandBiblical principles that challenge coded languageHow acronyms can quietly push people away from churchThe hidden arrogance behind insider shorthandPractical ways to audit your church’s insider languageDominic is the senior pastor of Village Church in Annandale and the host of The Pastors Heart.TOOL BOX:Reach Australia DigitalThe Pastors HeartDo an audit of your ministry today!CREDITS:This episode was brought to you by TrellisThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
| 10/27/25 | 426 Ministry teams suck (unless you get these 4 things right) | Most ministry teams don’t fall apart because of conflict. They often drift because people stop showing up — in body, heart, or prayer.In this episode, Dave Moore talks about what helps teams become healthy, dependable, and deeply Christian. He unpacks the four things that make a team worth being part of — the kind that actually helps people follow Jesus together.In this episode:The four things every team needs to get rightThe quiet crisis of people in ministry who’ve stopped showing upWhat happens when Christians act like Christians in conflict and frustrationWhy your team needs a prayer, not just a vision statementHow one personality tool helped a team move from endless “I wonder…” meetings to real progressDave Moore became a Christian through SRE at primary school. Dave is the Executive Pastor at Hunter Bible Church in Newcastle. He is also an author and the Founding Director of Safe Ministry Check online.TOOL BOX:The Team Member’s Handbook by Dave MooreThe Team Leader’s Handbook by Dave MooreEpisode 393 Handing Volunteer Team Leaders Responsibility with Dave MooreCREDITS:This episode was brought to you by Safe Ministry CheckThe One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email resources@reachaustralia.com.auSupport Reach Australia's online library | — | ||||||
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