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Derek Hanna discusses with Ben Mansfield and Petrina Enchelmaier the strategic planning behind adding another Sunday service at Southside Presbyterian.

If your church is waiting until every seat is full before adding another service, are you waiting too long? In this episode, Derek Hanna talks with Ben Mansfield and Petrina Enchelmaier from Southside Presbyterian, Brisbane about why they started planning a second Sunday service four years before they needed one. They share: The convictions behind the decision How they led their church through change The mistakes they avoided Opportunities created for mission and discipleship Toolbox: Southside Presbyterian’s Service Multiplication Planning Booklet Southside Presbyterian’s Role Description Templates Working Genius Credits: This episode was brought to you by MTS The One Thing is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠ For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠ Support Reach Australia's online library

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