What can we do when the candidate pool is so shallow? While the pressure is on when youre short staffed, you dont want to compromise or take shortcuts. It involves prayer, planning and cultivating a positive church culture.Its important to set realisti

Long weekends and public holidays can be a disruption to the rhythm of ministry through the year. How can weuse them for the benefit of ministry?We ask:What is being celebrated and how does it affect what we do?How does my community celebrate and what do

Church management systems are increasingly becoming an essential partmodern church ministry. Gavin Courtney discusses common mistakes in implementing systems like Church Suite, their limitations, and the future of church management technology.TOOL BOX:TO

Working out what sort of team you are is important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of your team.Three types of teams:Shark tank - competitive teamsPetting zoo - too niceMediocracy - nothing happensWorking out what sort of team you haveNe

Derek and Pete talk with Paul Harrington atthe new church planting campus of the Reach Australia National Conference 2025. Multisite is an important concept in church planting and they dig into the concept and application for the Trinity Network in Adel

Matt Gorton and Scruff chat aboutcommon mistakes in kids' ministry:Assuming biblical knowledgeUsing Christian jargon without explanationLack of visual engagementTrying to teach too much at onceNeglecting dramatic conflictMatt Gorton is the Creative D

Kids' ministry burns out leaders faster than most church roles, and the trend is spiking. Sandy Galeashares her real-life struggle as a children's ministry director, as well as her observations as someone who oversees many people who work in this

Perceptions shape a ministrys effectiveness. For kids ministry, were exploring Bible-based views to reinforce it and tackling harmful misconceptions.What are some of the ministry pressures that kids ministry faces?How pressures effect the perception and

Raising issues with your leader or your team can be toughtoo many ideas may overwhelm, confuse or burden them unnecessarily, or it might intimidate you. Russ Smidt from MTS created a tool to help you present problems to your leader or team effectively.Wh

As Christians, we want everyone to understand our message about God, but language barriers can hinder fellowship. Sunflower, an AI tool, helps churches bridge this gap by enabling non-native English speakers to follow services and conferences with ease.Ch