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

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

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

Across Australia, church buildings sit underused or sold offwhile church planters struggle to find space to gather. These buildings, raised by past generations, could potentially be a lifeline for thriving plants.In this episode, we explore questions of

Who needs to be in the room?How to choose the right voices for strategic conversations, spot unproductive meetings, avoid groupthink, and build trust-filled, high-functioning teams.Key Points:Symptoms of the wrong people in a meeting: conflict, stagnat

Is prayer the most neglected part of ministry? In this episode, Peter Adam challenges our prayerlessness as a form of worldliness and warns that pastors must lead in prayernot just in godliness or preaching. We explore why our prayers are often shallow,

How can movies open the door to meaningful conversations about faith?Russ Matthews from Reel Dialogue joins us to share how films can help spark gospel conversations in everyday life. We talk about why asking good questions and listening well matters, how

Multiplicationit sounds bold, ambitious, risky maybe even unrealistic. But is it? Should every church, including yours, be involved multiplication. Derek and Scott unpack what holds churches back from multiplying, whether you're in the city or regio

What happens when denominational leaders get in the same room to talk about gospel growth in Australia?In this episode, Derek and Scott reflect on a recent national gathering hosted by The Gospel Coalition—a rare moment of unity, clarity, and challenge.A

Carla and Corey Matthews have been part of two church plant launch teams not as planters or staff, but as everyday church members offering time, energy, and faith.In this episode, they share:Why they said yes (twice!) to joining a launch teamHow it sha