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

Planting a multisite church is like swimming in medium water.Its a stretchwithout the fear ofdrowning. Jade Hajj unpacks how planting Rockdale as a campus ofGrace Cityhas given him space to grow in ministry while being deeply supported by a strong t

Preparing the next generation for ministry is an important role for any gospel worker, but it can be hard to get started or not be distracted. The Ministry Training Strategy (MTS), as an entity, has honed their expertise to training the trainer. A part of

Second chair leadership is someone who leads with influence without being the senior leader. Most church staff are second chair leaders, but its often misunderstood as waiting in the wings for primary leadership. Teams can flourish when this role is unde

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