Exponential Australia Church Leaders Podcast

HINGE MOMENTS & FRESH FACESThis is one of our more exciting episodes of 2025. This fortnight we are joined by four different church planting couples from across Australia, and from four different denominations, all being called to plant great churches in 2025. We hear of their exhilarating and unique journeys, the stirring that led to their planting, and the creative and unique contributions they feel led to make for the Kingdom and Jesus' church in Australia. If you are looking for some hope and inspiration, then this episode is for you! Be encouraged by what the Lord is doing through a new batch of young Aussie leaders.Instagram - www.instagram.com/exponential_australia Facebook - www.facebook.com/exponentialausAvailable now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

WHERE THERE IS DISCIPLE MAKING, THERE IS MOVEMENTThis fortnight we are joined by a bit of an Aussie Church Planting legend, in Colin Stoodley. Late last year Colin released his manifesto, after many years of church planting and consultancy, across multiple denominations and networks, entitled "The Genius in the Kingdom". In this podcast Colin talks about some of the sustainable markers of healthy church planting, and broadly some of the trends across the Australian church when it comes to effective church planting. This podcast provided immense hope of where we are at as the church in Australia, and some of the great momentum that is being felt. Tune in!Instagram - www.instagram.com/exponential_australia Facebook - www.facebook.com/exponentialausAvailable now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

THE GOD WHO SEESThis fortnight we are delighted to be joined, all the way from the UK, by Kate Coleman. Kate shares her journey as one who is passionate about breaking ground for God. Both as one that was saved from no Christian background, thrown into Christian leadership in a tradition that initially did not recognise her as a leader, and a multiplicity of ways that she has been breaking ground ever since. Kate was the first Black Female Ordained within her tradition in the UK, and she has become critically acclaimed for her influence across the British church for her reflections on leadership shifts required in our churches. One of the highlights of this conversation was her reflections upon Haggar, and the God who sees us. Both when we are discouraged and despondent, and yet sensing the call to Pioneer. But also for those who are in seats of power with the potential to release others into leadership! Tune in today.Instagram - www.instagram.com/exponential_australia Facebook - www.facebook.com/exponentialausAvailable now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

THE FUTURE IS BI-VOCATIONALThis fortnight we are joined by author, Andrew Hamilton. This is a touching episode as we dive both into his recent family tragedy, and the pains and promises of God that come with that. As well as focusing upon Andrew's big passion of Bi Vocational Ministry; opportunities to vocationally work alongside our ministry for the purposes of mission, pragmatics, and finance. Hear some refreshing insights, and why the Church in Australia must be aware of the opportunities and challenges ahead.Instagram - www.instagram.com/exponential_australia Facebook - www.facebook.com/exponentialausAvailable now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

ECOSYSTEMS & PLANTING This fortnight we are joined by our friend across the ditch, Jonathan Dove. Jonathan both leads Grace City Church in Auckland, in addition to helping to lead the Auckland Church Leaders Network. In this conversation Jonathan shares about the significance of ecosystems, and the WHOLE church in its flourishing. Morover, Jonathan shares about how integral planting is, and the journey Grace City have been on when it comes to envisioning, and working through a Learning Community process, to the place where they are now launching a church!Instagram - www.instagram.com/exponential_australia Facebook - www.facebook.com/exponentialausAvailable now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

WE DIDN'T PLAN FOR THIS! This fortnight we are joined by another pair of incredible church planters, husband and wife Carla and Seb Ferla. They share some of the journey of coming out of an existing church in the middle of the pandemic, and the growing call to plant a new church all the while being bi-vocational in their ministry endevours. Sometimes the Lord just lays things on our hearts, that grow and grow and grow. And we love celebrating the rich and diverse journeys of planters across the Aussie church. Instagram - www.instagram.com/exponential_australia Facebook - www.facebook.com/exponentialaus Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

GATHERING & MOBILISING THE GLOBAL CHURCH Welcome back to the Exponential Australia Leaders Podcast! We are kicking off with a bang, hearing from Jennie Allen, Founder and Leader of a global initiative, GATHER25! Hear directly from Jennie about what its all about, how you and your church can get involved, and the unheralded opportunities for the church in Australia amongst other nations in 2025. Instagram - www.instagram.com/exponential_australia Facebook - www.facebook.com/exponentialaus Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

CULTURAL SHIFTS Oxford in many ways has been the centre of intellect, adademic, and also secularlism over the last 50 years. Yet quite incredible, it has a remarkable Christian heritage, that the Lord is re-writing as we speak! This fortnight we hear from Stephen Foster, who is the Rector and Leader of St Aldates Instagram - www.instagram.com/exponential_australia Facebook - www.facebook.com/exponentialaus Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

JUSTICE & KINGDOM TRANSFORMATION This fortnight we are joined by Beck Wilesmith, Senior Advisor as part of the team at Micah. Micah is doing an incredible job around the country with respect to relational advocacy, and speaking up in a reasoned way on behalf of the church when it comes to aid, politics, and some of the significant global and local issues in our community. Whether we like it or not, this is a key part of what it means to engage culture, our communities, and planting into the needs of our surrounding areas. She speaks with great insight, sensitivity, and also shares passionately about the ways women in leadership are being raised and empowered to speak to power in our nation. What a great listen! Instagram - www.instagram.com/exponential_australia Facebook - www.facebook.com/exponentialaus Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

WORKERS FOR THE HARVEST This fortnight we are joined by the National Leader of Circuit Riders, a US founded ministry, now flourishing here in Australia. Madison shares some of their strategy, and their enormous heart in particular for campus' ministry, mobilizing the body towards evangelism and the Great Commission. This happens through events, evangelism schools for young adults, and vigor and passion to partner with the local churches towards Kingdom outcomes. Make sure you catch Maddison's passion, and check out their amazing work online! Instagram - www.instagram.com/exponential_australia Facebook - www.facebook.com/exponentialaus Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

LEADING FROM A PLACE OF REST This fortnight we are delighted to be joined by author and Spiritual Director, Strahan Coleman. Strahan brings some beautiful insights with regards to leading and pioneering from a place of rest, and the difference between fruitfulness and productivity in ministry. This is a huge challenge for church planters and pioneers! Strahan also speaks to the emergence and convergence of a liturgical and presence centred approach to ministry, and the growing hunger within the emerging generation of leaders for a holistic approach to Spiritual Formation. The Church Co. builds church websites completely for free. They will handle the migration of your existing website over to their platform and can even manage it ongoing for you. The Church Co. is a complete digital platform for churches including websites, apps, giving, prayer, small groups, SEO, Google advertising and more. Best of all it's integrated with all of the major CHMS's like Planning Center and PushPay to name a couple. If you are interested in upgrading your website and simplifying its management, use our promocode EXPONENTIALAUS for 20% off of your subscription price forever. Instagram - www.instagram.com/exponential_australia Facebook - www.facebook.com/exponentialaus Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

JOIN US NEXT MONTH! We are delighted to be hosting Sarah and her husband Tom, in Australia just next month! This is Sarah's second time on the podcast, and first time joining us part of an Exponential Australia regional tour. As part of their time here, we will be hosting mini-events in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. These events will focus on Church Leaders and Planters, and how we are able to raise up new leaders, in new places, in order to plant churches. A Business lunch for Kingdom Business Leaders; how entrepreneurs and business people are able to play their role in flourishing ecosystems. And finally, denominational leaders; how networks and denominations are able to clear the path for more churches to be planted, rather than be a hindrance. Listen in as we get a taste of what Sarah will be sharing about! The Church Co. builds church websites completely for free. They will handle the migration of your existing website over to their platform and can even manage it ongoing for you. The Church Co. is a complete digital platform for churches including websites, apps, giving, prayer, small groups, SEO, Google advertising and more. Best of all it's integrated with all of the major CHMS's like Planning Center and PushPay to name a couple. If you are interested in upgrading your website and simplifying its management, use our promocode EXPONENTIALAUS for 20% off of your subscription price forever. Instagram - www.instagram.com/exponential_australia Facebook - www.facebook.com/exponentialaus Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

GOSPEL FAITHFULNESS This fortnight we are joined by well known Church Planting leader, Andrew Heard. Andrew is the planter, and leader of EV Church on the Central Coast of NSW, as well as being involved in a wide range of initaitives including Reach Australia and the "Fellowship of Independent Evangelistical Churches". Andrew shares from his many years of planting churches, presenting the gospel to those who are yet to be saved, and a passion to grow strong, healthy, Bible based and gospel centred churches. We thank God for the amazing work that has happened through this network of churches. The Church Co. builds church websites completely for free. They will handle the migration of your existing website over to their platform and can even manage it ongoing for you. The Church Co. is a complete digital platform for churches including websites, apps, giving, prayer, small groups, SEO, Google advertising and more. Best of all it's integrated with all of the major CHMS's like Planning Center and PushPay to name a couple. If you are interested in upgrading your website and simplifying its management, use our promocode EXPONENTIALAUS for 20% off of your subscription price forever. Instagram - www.instagram.com/exponential_australia Facebook - www.facebook.com/exponentialaus Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

LIFELONG LEARNING & LEADING IN PAIN This fortnight we are joined by the wonderful Sue Irwin. Sue is the Senior Pastor of "The Grainery Church" in Newcastle. Sue share both her journey, as well as some of the elements that have made her into the lifelong learner that she is, and some of the deep seasons of pain and grief she has endured. There are so many nuggets to cling to here! The Church Co. builds church websites completely for free. They will handle the migration of your existing website over to their platform and can even manage it ongoing for you. The Church Co. is a complete digital platform for churches including websites, apps, giving, prayer, small groups, SEO, Google advertising and more. Best of all it's integrated with all of the major CHMS's like Planning Center and PushPay to name a couple. If you are interested in upgrading your website and simplifying its management, use our promocode EXPONENTIALAUS for 20% off of your subscription price forever. Instagram - www.instagram.com/exponential_australia Facebook - www.facebook.com/exponentialaus Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

RAISING YOUNG LEADERS & SUPPORTING NEW INITIATIVES The Church Co. builds church websites completely for free. They will handle the migration of your existing website over to their platform and can even manage it ongoing for you. The Church Co. is a complete digital platform for churches including websites, apps, giving, prayer, small groups, SEO, Google advertising and more. Best of all it's integrated with all of the major CHMS's like Planning Center and PushPay to name a couple. If you are interested in upgrading your website and simplifying its management, use our promocode EXPONENTIALAUS for 20% off of your subscription price forever. This fortnight we are joined by Noddy Sharma. Noddy has been around the church for many years and is known and loved by many. Having held roles with OMF, World Vision, and been in local church ministries. Noddy has a huge love and advocacy for the Australian Church. In this episode we hear of his growing heart for the emerging generations, and the reality that some of the most creative and entrepreneurial leaders are coming through the ranks and looking for opportunities to do new things. Will we embrace this risk? Will we come alongside them? Or will we just repeat what has been? We also hear of his new project, "Abel Movement" and opportunities that this might serve the church in Australia for health and multiplication opportunities. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

LEADERSHIP ANXIETY The Church Co. builds church websites completely for free. They will handle the migration of your existing website over to their platform and can even manage it ongoing for you. The Church Co. is a complete digital platform for churches including websites, apps, giving, prayer, small groups, SEO, Google advertising and more. Best of all it's integrated with all of the major CHMS's like Planning Center and PushPay to name a couple. If you are interested in upgrading your website and simplifying its management, use our promocode EXPONENTIALAUS for 20% off of your subscription price forever. This fortnight we are joined by Aussie turned US based author, Steve Cuss. Steve has built an esteemed reputation as a pastor, chaplain, and now globally renowned author in the area of Leadership Anxiety. Unless we are deeply aware of the reasons why we are leading, our interior world and drivers, we can be building out ministries upon all sorts of things outside of the foundations of Jesus. Join Charlie this week as we talk to Steve about this can harm rather than build efforts towards church multiplication, and healthy church cultures. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

DEVELOPING PATHWAYS & TRAINING TEAMS The Church Co. builds church websites completely for free. They will handle the migration of your existing website over to their platform and can even manage it ongoing for you. The Church Co. is a complete digital platform for churches including websites, apps, giving, prayer, small groups, SEO, Google advertising and more. Best of all it's integrated with all of the major CHMS's like Planning Center and PushPay to name a couple. If you are interested in upgrading your website and simplifying its management, use our promocode EXPONENTIALAUS for 20% off of your subscription price forever. This fortnight we are joined by Pat Hegarty. Pat is sold out to creating a movement of church planting. Not just one church, but in a blended ecology of churches planting churches to reach a region. It is this conviction that led him to M4. M4 is a tool produced and innovated in Europe that has had a phenomenal track record in training teams, embedding multiplication, and being focused on disciple making in secular cultures. Hear Pat's story, background, and how M4 might be able to freely equip and encourage your church planting initiatives. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

NOT WHAT YOU EXPECT This fortnight we are joined by well known author and speaker, Jeff Vandersteldt. Jeff shares widely concerning his experiences with Willow, Acts 29, and more recently in his passion for make disciples through missional communities. Yet this episode is not what you expect. Jeff's life taken a wild ride towards the interior life of leaders, and the attachment or detachment many of us may or may not have experienced that leads to leadership unhealth. This one is a must for anyone walks the line between leadership and doing great things for God, while maintaining ones soul and leadership health. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

ON THE CUSP This fortnight we are joined again by church planters who are on the front line, giving it a go! We are joined by Daniel and Michiko who are planting Cultivate Church. We hear how God has taken them into the unexpected, and used all there different ministry experiences and passions to be used for and by him. We also hear some of the very real pressures that planters face first hand. Hear where these pressures come from, how we can best deal with them, and also how the church at large can cheer on brave men and women to do new things. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

PIONEERING AND INSITUTIONALISM This fortnight we are joined by Jason Elsmore. Jason along with his wife Susan, incredibly both leads Gateway Baptist as well as leading the leadership and ministry initiatives of the Queensland Baptists. Jason is a rare cut of a leader, who share about his incredible story of being impacted by Jesus through the local church. Jason shares particularly around the dichotomy of leading any organization that has the tendency to institutionalize and yet still attempt to be on the cutting edge evangelistically, creatively, and when it comes to pioneering. Enjoy as he shares the tensions, and what this has meant for his leadership journey. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

WHAT QUESTIONS ARE OUR COMMUNITIES ACTUALLY ASKING? This fortnight we are joined by Nic MacKay, who leads an exciting community orientated initiative known as NAYBAH. The foundation of all church planting should be the gospels engagement with the communities around us. And so accordingly, how can we get to the bottom of this? Nic speaks at length about the ways we can audit and understand what our cities, towns, and suburbs are aching for, and how the gospel intersects with this. NAYBAH has done city and region wide audits on several areas, and has been profound in helping the church recognize its collaborative strengths in meetings these needs. Hear as Nic speaks about his passion for this areas, in addition to opportunities to engage matters such as the rising mental health conversation in Australia. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

SAVE SOULS, MAKE DESCIPLES The Church Co. builds church websites completely for free. They will handle the migration of your existing website over to their platform and can even manage it ongoing for you. The Church Co. is a complete digital platform for churches including websites, apps, giving, prayer, small groups, SEO, Google advertising and more. Best of all it's integrated with all of the major CHMS's like Planning Center and PushPay to name a couple. If you are interested in upgrading your website and simplifying its management, use our promocode EXPONENTIALAUS for 20% off of your subscription price forever. This fortnight we are joined by an outstanding young couple, Sam and Hannah Long. Having planted Nova Church in 2019, they share how even in the first 5 years of there church how it has undergone several iterations, ultimately relating to being a church that see's the lost saved, and makes deep disciples. Sam shares honestly that he had to confront some humbling truths, what the Lord has been able to unleash because of looking to eastern voices and change of paradigm within the life of their church. This podcast is hugely encouraging! Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

LET'S TALK MULTISITE Multisite. One of the more hotly contested conversations when it comes to church planting. And this fortnight we are joined by well-known church leader, and planter along with his wife Bronwyn, Darren Bonnell. Hear from Darren as he coaches churches, and helps them to build capacity when it comes to scaling and multplying. Hear some of the strengths and pitfalls, from a leader that continues to pioneer and plant today. Well worth your time! Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

WHAT TYPE OF CHURCH ARE YOU BECOMING? This fortnight we are joined by a church planting legend in Don Reddin. Don is the founding planter of CityLight Church, a multiplying church associated with Acts 29 in South Australia. Hear from Don regarding his heart for planting and sending, and that relentlessly being the heart and vision for what they sought to give birth to, and the fruit that has come from it. Hear some of Don's insights, perspectives, what has shifted, and the wisdom he has to share years on. Definitely some fascinating and paradigm-shifting perspectives! Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

THE LEADERSHIP NEEDED TO MULTIPLY This fortnight, we are joined by the CEO of the Global Leadership Network (GLN) in Australia & New Zealand, Karen Wilson. Karen has an incredible history of leadership within the Aussie church across a variety of contexts. She joins us this fortnight to talk about the significance and importance of leadership, particularly when it comes to multiplication, but more than ever for the church in this cultural moment. Hear about some of the latest initiatives among Next Gen, as well as how Karen has pioneered the Women's network of GLN globally. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

FROM GLOBAL TO LOCAL This fortnight we are joined by Ps. Mark Varughese, Senior Pastor of the now globally recognized "Kingdomcity" Church. A church that was initially planted in Kuala Lumpur, that now has a global footprint with a passion for multiplication and transformation. Hear the story firsthand from Mark, as well as some of his developed insights regarding global church trends, and Biblical wisdom and stewardship when it comes to doing BIG things for God at a sustainable pace. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

WHEN PIONEERING AND SHEPHERDING GO HAND IN HAND This fortnight we are joined by Katrina. Katrina launched and planted Connect Church Mornington in 2023. In this episode, Katrina shares about when planting doesn't always go to plan, yet God guides a church plant in its early stages through shepherding. She also reflects upon her role as a female church planter, as the point leader of the plant, and the challenges and opportunities she has experienced in this. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

WHEN YOU CAN'T SHAKE THE COUNTER-CULTURAL CALL TO PLANT Church Planters are the Heroes. That was the takeaway of our recent 2023 conference, and in that vein, we continue to want to hear regularly from those on the front lines planting churches as we listen! This fortnight we are joined by Israel Mohamed, who along with his wife Simone, planted Courageous Church in July 2023. Israel shares the tension and journey of identifying that call, and even just how countercultural church planting can be even within the church world. Sometimes, planting and pioneering can be misunderstood, and in this episode, we hear some of the heart journey of the planter, and on the flip side, what it can mean to release men and women into courageous new endeavors. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

IS THE ATTRACTIONAL CHURCH DEAD? DISRUPTIVE TRENDS OF 2024 AND WHEN LEADERS ARE AT THEIR BEST Carey is coming to Australia and New Zealand! This fortnight we are joined by renowned speaker, author, and of course the host of the Carey Nieuwhof podcast. Carey shares about his upcoming time and multicity tour of Australia and New Zealand. He also shares some provocative thoughts around the demise of the attractional church model, trends he sees disrupting 2024, as well as what it means for leaders to operate at their best. Make sure you head to the "Irresistible Church Network's" website to grab tickets for these great events. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

MULTIPLICATION GOD'S WAY To launch 2024 we are joined by globally recognised speaker and author, Danielle Strickland. Danielle is the pioneer, leader, and practitioner related to several initiatives, all of which are having a global impact on the church of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Danielle speaks to the heart of multiplication, how church leaders and planters must endeavor to do it God's way, and moreover the glaring opportunities and challenges there are for church leaders in this cultural moment. This episode is provocative, challenging, and will have you thinking! Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

WHAT NEEDS TO SHIFT, & WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM EUROPE? For the last podcast of 2023, we are joined by Aussie church planting legend, Steve Wyndham. Steve and his wife Maylin, have been serial church planters within the ACC, within Australia, the UK, and all throughout Europe. Steve is passionate about planting churches that genuinely reach the lost in spaces that have no, or have a dormant Christian presence. His words in this podcast echo a genuine warning to the Aussie church that we must engineer and plant churches that seek to reach those outside of the church, rather than shifting sheep around. Ministering in parts of Europe where the church of Jesus Christ was planted, that have no tangible expression of the Kingdom now, is our future if it is not for churches that plant churches, that reproduce disciple-making disciples. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

BUILDING LEADERS Today we are joined by the Senior Pastor of Glow Church, Joel Cave. Joel has planted and leads a flagship church in Australia, using ARC as his planting strategy. But more than this, Joel has been able to develop a sophisticated pipeline of raising leaders, focusing upon discipleship, and yet audaciously multiplying (now in several locations around Australia, and in the UK, Korea, and the US). Joel shares how he was able to develop from humble beginnings, with a desire to create spaces that embodied "Real Bold Love". Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

FLOURISHING & RESTORATION IN PLANTING Join us this fortnight as we hear from Emma Payne. Emma has had an incredible diversity of experiences and shares the origins of her formation as a church planter, as well as the things she has had to process and unlearn. As a planter into once held “sacred spaces”, she details the opportunities and stories that have led them to where they are today at Merri Creek Anglican Church. Emma also shares her personal focus on prayer, and being formed into the image of Jesus and flourishing that ministry requires of us as leaders in God's church. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

This fortnight we are joined by the Senior Pastor of Crossway Baptist, Dale Stephenson. Along with leading Australia's largest Baptist church, Dale and his team have also inaugurated an initiative known as, "Building a Discipling Culture". In this episode, Dale speaks to the idea that empowering everyday disciple-makers is not distinct from great Sundays, and being a larger attractional church. Rather, he speaks to the culture of making disciples to determine the direction of the church in both the large, and smaller environments. This episode is a practical introduction to how every church in Australia might be an embodied culture of making disciples as Jesus commissioned. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

This fortnight we are joined by Aussie sensation, and well-known speaker, Christine Caine. As a natural evangelist, Christine speaks of her experiences in the life of the body, and how she has been able to be used by God by stepping into her calling. She speaks of the opportunities the church has right across the body and around the nation, and infuses us as listeners with boldness. Church planting must be about a passion for the lost and the very idea of being a movement that multiplies. This episode will stir you up! Find out more about the Exponential Australia National Conference here: https://exponential.org.au/conference-23/ Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

This fortnight we are joined by global voice, and Exponential Australia Conference speaker, Jon Tyson. Jon has become known as a global voice in renewal, discipleship, and planting in the West. He shares his experiences from planting in NYC and what he is observing right across the body of the Church, around the globe. Jon shares from a place of deep conviction, a passion for the next generation, and the great possibility of what the Lord is preparing his church for in this cultural moment. Find out more about the Exponential Australia National Conference here: https://exponential.org.au/conference-23/ Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

This fortnight we are joined by one of our keynote speakers for our first National Conference in Australia, Rachel Hughes! Rachel and her husband Tim have planted an incredible church planting church called "Gas Street" in Birmingham UK. With only 1% of the population attending church, they set out to plant a church that was passionate about bringing light to the city, as well as multiplying in all different parts of the city. Rachel also leads a women's collective called, "Orchard Women", designed to network and encourage women in board and church settings, that is also launching in Australia this coming October. Make sure you grab a listen, don't miss out! Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

This fortnight we are joined by Canadian, Brent Dolfo. Brent has worked extensively in coaching and consulting with Senior Church Leaders, Denominations, and Church Planters. In this episode, he brilliantly articulates the need to multiply on every level in order to plant churches, and while referring to the high need for accountability and goal setting, emphasizes the importance of a compelling dream for planting being front and center. Listen out for Brent's many one liners, as well as his enormous heart for the church believing God's mission in the world afresh. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

This fortnight we are joined by the founder and global leader of 24-7 Prayer, Pete Greig. As a keynote speaker at the upcoming Exponential conference, we hear from Pete about the journey of 24-7 prayer, and as a church planter, the imperative of prayer to do with everything when it comes to advancing the Kingdom! Pete shares openly and honestly about what he senses the Lord calling the church back to, and the opportunities there are to get on our knees afresh and petition God for all he might do through his church as we prioritize multiplication through prayer. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

This fortnight we hear from Amanda Saenz, who is the Regional Director of Newthing Oceania. Amanda shares some of her ministry journey, as well as what has led to her great passions found in Newthing. Amanda shares her belief that every church has the potential for movement, and even within an ecology of church planting, we can be passionate about championing and cheering on different models for the sake of effective mission. Amanda also shares some of the incredible legacy and learnings from Newthing, that in 2022 alone planted over 20,000 churches globally (that's 65 churches a day!!!). Learn more about their values, the movement system, and how churches can move from monoliths to movement. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

This fortnight we hear from Aussie Rob Lim. With a Business background, Rob felt a call to ministry and relocated his family to Wilmore Kentucky to commence studying with Asbury Theological Seminary. Asbury has become globally renowned for its emphasis on church planting. However, what has most captured the world regarding Asbury is the recent outpouring that occurred in February of 2023. Hear from Rob as he experienced firsthand all the Lord did, and the learnings, ramifications, and characteristics that are available and relevant to Church Leadership and Planting in this season. Available now on YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY | APPLE PODCASTS

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This fortnight we are joined by Sam Lim. Sam and an incredible team, planted Flow Church in the second half of 2021. Coming from an eclectic mix of Pentecostal Pastor, Fuller educated, and City to City assessed, we hear how Sam has been able to pioneer with new wineskins, rhythms, and a hybrid way of gathering in large meetings, as well as small groups. Sam is a fascinating character, and we know this will encourage potential planters. For more great resources head to our webpage at: exponential.org.au

Revive the Way: What is the new thing that God is doing? This fortnight we hear from Network leader and speaker Rhema Trayner. Rhema shares her experiences in all ranges of church models, and her calling this season to lead a microchurch movement scattered across the globe. She shares about her senses in what the Lord is calling his church back to via the 5 fold gifts as found in Ephesians 4, and opportunities to respond in obedience to the prompting of the Spirit. Don't miss out as Rhema shares opportunities to connect while she is in Australia. For more great resources head to our webpage at: exponential.org.au

Acts and the Movement of God: This fortnight we are joined by Aussie author Steve Addison as we celebrate the release of his new book "Acts and the Movement of God". Hear from Steve as he shares the dynamics of movement and how the mission has been unchanged since the book of Acts. Where are the hotspots of movement thinking and how can we join in? This is a great listen for denominational leaders, senior church leaders, as well as church planters thinking about how they can inaugurate a movement. Episode.55 available on SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE | APPLE PODCASTS For more great resources head to our webpage at: exponential.org.au

Church Planting as joining in the activity of God: This week we hear from Andrew Scott, who along with his wife Bek planted City Lights Church in the north of Brisbane, coming out of lockdown in 2020. Andrew shares how so much of his church planting journey come out of his early years being bathed in prayer, seeing his parents lead a bold life of faith as missionaries in Thailand, and what it meant to truly trust God with the timing of planting the church they now lead. This conversation took a fascinating turn as we discussed the gestation required in planting churches: from the initial seeds being sown, the growing of the calling, and what it meant to plant in God's timing. We think you will be very surprised by this conversation and its richness. Episode.54 available on SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE | APPLE PODCASTS For more great resources head to our webpage at: exponential.org.au

The Temptation to Neglect One's Soul: This fortnight we hear from Mindy Caliguire, who has become known around the globe for her work in Soul Care. Mindy is most known for her work as an author, on staff at Willow Creek, board member with Stadia, and more recently with an organisation called Gloo. In this episode Mindy speaks of some of the pitfalls many church planters fall into, as well as debunking the misconception that soul care and church leadership are mutually exclusive. This episode is for those who want to lead for the long haul, and lead organisations that reflect the life and health we testify to. Episode.53 available on SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE | APPLE PODCASTS For more great resources head to our webpage at: exponential.org.au

Planting in the DNA: What does it take to be a Church Planting Church? This fortnight we hear from Josh Kelsey. After being involved in all sorts of ministry in Australia, Josh and his wife Georgie felt called to bravely pack up their bags and move to NYC of all cities. Along with their two sons, in that time God has led them to plant not just one church, but several campuses and locations both within the wider NYC, as well as in Paris and Berlin. Josh shares the roundabout journey, in addition to some of the observations he has made relating to discipleship to Jesus, and the need for believers to gather around the dinner table, in order to be on mission together. Josh has become a globally recognised leader, and this is not an episode you want to miss. Episode.52 available on SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE | APPLE PODCASTS For more great resources head to our webpage at: exponential.org.au

What can we learn from rural church planting? This fortnight we are heading from Aaron Bachmann (Lead Pastor, Lifestyle Church QLD), and Caleb Dwyer (Lead Pastor, Generosity Church NSW). Both are incredible church-planting churches located in rural settings. Generosity church is now planted in 11 locations, while Lifestyle church is in 3. But what can we learn from those who are planting in country towns? It takes a different mindset, ethos, and focus. And moreover, how can we perhaps employ these missiological strategies when it comes to reaching, gathering, and planting great life-giving churches in our cities? There are some absolute pearlers in here. Episode.51 available on SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE | APPLE PODCASTS For more great resources head to our webpage at: exponential.org.a