Think Charles Dickens, but real life. For Steve McAlpine’s mother, Christmas wasn’t always merry: abandoned in foster care, kidnapped by her birth mother, left by her husband—then reconciled. Over 80 years, her extraordinary journey, shaped by the gospel,

We continue our dive into the crucial role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in church leadership, specifically focusing on team dynamics with Pete Stedman from Norwest Anglican Church in Sydney. What happens if you neglect EQ in a team A framework for un

While IQ is important, emotional intelligence (EQ) is crucial as pastors navigate the complexities, compromises, and conflicts inherent in church life.Pete Stedman from Norwest Anglican Church, Sydney shares how EQ shapes his leadership style, transform

January can feel like a weird limboAustralia practically shuts down, and people are in and out all month. Bur dont just coast; use this time wisely: Capitalising on the post-Christmas momentum Welcoming new faces Preaching with purpose Using the

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. Scott and Derek dive into: Average Attendance:Are people showing up consistently?

Should we plant new churches or invest in revitalizing struggling ones? If you had to choose, where would you lean? Know Yourself: Are you wired to pioneer something new, or are you better suited to steady, transformative work? Listen In: What are othe

You might not ever plant a church, but you should be looking for people who can. Where are you going to send them if you think they might be suitable?Hopefully you'll send them straight to the Church Planter Questionnaire on the Reach Australia website

Chris Mann (Cornerstone Box Hill, Sydney)and Rob Abboud (MBM Church Blacktown, Sydney) launched churches in 2024! What happens when you aren't prepared Seeing and getting your teams working The difference between week one and week two The process

TermOne:Itseems an eternity away.After all,we havent even got to Christmas yet! But the key tostartingstrongin Term Oneisgetting on track in Term Four. Think ahead about the five important things for Term One Ensure youre ready to welcome n

"We become bolder in our local mission when we see what God is doing globally."Being a healthy church means being concerned what God is doing throughout the whole world.Wei Han Kuan thinks that Charles Perry (the evangelical founding bishop of Melbour