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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 p
426 Ministry teams suck (unless you get these 4 things right)
Most ministry teams dont 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. Heunpacks the
425 From nominal to all-in: the new face of faith (Stephen McApline)
Young men are trickling back into churches, but are they here to stay and are we ready for them? Steve McAlpine joins to unpack the subtle but significant shifts in cultural currents and what churches must rethink to disciple a new kind of Christian con
424 The AI debate: what's a Christian to do?
AI is knocking at the church door. Do we let it in? We debate that topic today with Emma Wilkins and Paul Matthews as they wrestle with how pastors and gospel workers can engage with AI.AI is knocking at the church door. Do we let it in? We debate that to
423 The hidden weight of ministry: why coaching matters for pastors' wives (Cathie Heard)
Ministry wives carry unseen pressures and influence. Its the role no one defines but everyone watches. Cathie Heard talks about what ministry wives are really carrying, and why support cant wait.We cover:The ambiguity of a pastors wifes role and the h
422 Preaching to two audiences (Al Stewart)
If your preaching only speaks to Christians, you're missing half the room. Al Stewart lays out why preaching to both believers and unbelievers is not optional. It is essential for any church that wants to grow through gospel impact. This is a sharp ca
421 Ditching the "couples bias" in church (Dani Treweek)
Churches often revolve around couples and families, but what message does that send to the growing number of single Christians? This episode unpacks the hidden assumptions behind couples bias and what it means to build churches where singles arent just
420 Church in the city: a different way to do small groups (Jess Ngo)
City life changes the way small groups work. Jess Ngo from Scots Presbyterian Church Sydney shares what shes learned leading groups in the CBD where people move in and out quickly, apartments are small, and the community is incredibly multicultural.She
419 Are small groups a strategy—or just tradition in disguise? (Silas Thiem)
Where do small groups come from and why does it matter? Silas Thiem explores the origins of small groups in focussing onSydney churches, highlighting how cultural shifts and para-church movements helped shape their development.Its a reminder that small
418 Measuring small group health: what actually matters? (Richard Sweatman)
How do you actually measure whether small groups are actually working? Richard Sweatman from Hunter Bible Church joins us to unpack what matters most from clarifying purpose, to tracking attendance trends, to assessing leader health, group dynamics, and





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