Across Australia, church buildings sit underused or sold off—while 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

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