Reach Australia Podcast

Tim Dyer leads a workshop on conflict and the team.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/conflict-and-the-team-national-conference-2026/

Scott Curtis, Peter Bradbury, Stephen Gibbins and Matt Evans lead a workshop on small groups and transformation.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/small-groups-and-transformation-national-conference-2026/

Al James leads a workshop on helping leaders disciple kids and youth through all of life's seasons.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/helping-leaders-disciple-kids-and-youth-through-lifes-seasons-national-conference-2026/

Paul Young, Dave Jensen and Andrew Heard speak in Plenary 2 on growth and change in the mature church.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/growth-and-change-the-mature-church-national-conference-2026/

Derek Hanna leads a workshop on pathways and roadmaps to multiplication.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/pathways-and-roadmaps-to-multiplication-national-conference-2026/

Andrew Robson and Shayne Evans lead a workshop on how place can help grow ministry and connection.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/placemaking-for-churches-national-conference-2026/

Greg Lee and the Hunter Bible Church team—Dave Robertson, Sam Hilton, Scott Curtis, Andrew Horsfield, Dan Kirk and Dave Moore—explore how the different parts of a church ecosystem work together for growth and change, including mission, newcomers, community, kids and youth, Sundays and operations.Part 1 of Plenary 3, recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/crafting-an-ecosystem-for-growth-and-change-part-1-national-conference-2026/

Andrew Heard, Chris Rooleht and James McCleary continue Plenary 3 by looking at pathway analysis and how churches can identify blockages and areas for growth and change, with contributions from Mike Sams, Cathie Heard and Jo Clark.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/crafting-an-ecosystem-for-growth-and-change-part-2-national-conference-2026/

Paul Grimmond leads a workshop on the theology and practice of pastoral transformation.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/theology-and-practice-of-pastoral-transformation-national-conference-2026/

Murray Capill leads a workshop on preaching and the power of the Spirit.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/preaching-and-the-power-of-the-spirit-national-conference-2026/

Murray Capill, Andrew Heard and Greg Lee speak in Plenary 1 on transformed lives and the fully formed disciple.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/transformed-lives-the-fully-formed-disciple-national-conference-2026/

Dave Robertson and Jess Prins lead the Mission 101 workshop.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/mission-101-national-conference-2026/

Richard Sweatman, Rusdyan Cocks, Gerard O'Brien, Joseph Lim, Matthew Hearne and Jenny Jefferys lead the Deep in the Word 101 workshop.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/deep-in-the-word-101-national-conference-2026/

Toby Neal and Liv Chapman lead a workshop on making every Sunday feel like the gospel we preach.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/deep-and-warm-national-conference-2026/

Tim Clemens and Diana Barnett lead a workshop on building gospel-shaped belonging.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/in-community-101-national-conference-2026/

Ben Mansfield, Emma Lee, Emily Moman and Katy Annis lead a workshop on building a mobilising church, recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/serving-building-a-mobilising-church-national-conference-2026/

Bruce Clarke leads a workshop on growing generous churches, recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/growing-generous-churches-national-conference-2026/

Phil Colgan speaks from 2 Corinthians 2:14–17 and 2 Corinthians 4:7–11 in the second evening Bible talk at the Reach Australia National Conference 2026, held from May 18–21.

Phil Colgan speaks from 1 Peter 5:1–11 in the first evening Bible talk at the Reach Australia National Conference 2026, held from May 18–21.

Adam Ch'ng speaks from Revelation 12:1–12 in the third and final Bible talk at the Reach Australia National Conference 2026, held from May 18–21.

Adam Ch'ng speaks from Revelation 7:1–17 in the second Bible talk at the Reach Australia National Conference 2026, held from May 18–21.

Adam Ch'ng speaks from Revelation 1:1–18 in the first Bible talk at the Reach Australia National Conference 2026, held from May 18–21.

How can we respond to the complex & contradictory opportunities to present Christ to contemporary culture? This workshop outlines emerging worldviews—liberty, morality, religion, and spirituality—and shows how each one misunderstands the gospel in different ways. Kamal Weerakoon explores how they blind people to their need for Christ by proposing alternative ways of salvation. Understanding these belief systems and the ways of life they inculcate will help us minister to the different people we will encounter in this time of change.Kamal is an assistant minister at Gracepoint Presbyterian church and an adjunct lecturer at Christ College (Sydney) and the Reformed Theological College (Melbourne).YouTube VersionCREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

Coz challenges churches to think deeply about mission contextualisation: who's missing from our churches, how boundaries shape our communities, and why demographic averages often hide local realities.Coz helps us think through what it looks like to walk, shop, and live locally—so that we can truly know and reach the people God has placed around us.Coz Crosscombe is the Project Director of the Well Training CentreYouTube VersionCREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

How do you preach judgment without becoming cold—or crushed? Adam Ch'ng speaks to us from Isaiah 24 and the gut-wrenching reality of God's wrath. It's not just about saying hard things—it's about feeling them. We explore what it means to be a preacher who isn't just right in doctrine but broken in heart. If you've ever been tempted to soften the gospel or skip the hard bits, this one's for you. Brace yourself: it's heavy, honest, and full of hope.Adam Ch'ng is the senior pastor of Cross and Crown in the suburbs of Melbourne.CREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

Mission isn't a bolt-on feature or a singular gear in the engine; it's the fuel that drives every part of the church ecosystem. Integrate it, and the whole church comes alive. Greg Lee unpacks how mission can and must be integrated into every area of church life, from welcoming to administration. Doing so doesn't drain ministry, it ignites it.Greg Lee is the lead pastor at Hunter Bible Church in Newcastle.YouTube VersionGreg's longer workshop from the 2024 National ConferenceThe Reach Australia Framework ebookCREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

Evangelistic urgency must start with the leader. Phil Colgan argues that church leaders must personally bleed for the lost if they want to see their churches grow in evangelism. It's not merely about strategy and vision. Culture flows from the top, and that includes zeal.Churches that burn for the lost are led by pastors who bleed evangelism—personally, visibly, and relentlessly.Phil Colgan is the Senior Minister at St George North Anglican Church in Sydney.YouTube VersionCREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

The ultimate goal of salvation, and therefore mission, is that people would glorify God for his mercy. Des says mission flows from two deep convictions: first, a grief that people are robbing God of the glory he deserves; second, a longing for them to see, enjoy, and share in that glory forever. His challenge to Christian leaders is this: don't let strategy be your fuel. Let your fire for mission be driven by the glory of God and keep that fire burning by fixing your eyes on Jesus, the radiance of God's glory.Des was the Senior Pastor at Trinity Church Adelaide and is now helping to plant Trinity Church Lockleys, where he now serves.YouTube VersionCREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

Churches are in decline and it would seem that we are the "bad guys" but Rory Shiner is looking at the bright side of the missional environment we are in.Rory Shiner is senior pastor of Providence City Church in Perth, and the Chair of the The Gospel Coalition Australia Council.Missional ToolsYouTube Video versionCREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

Paul and Sue Harrington join us to reflect on decades of ministry in South Australia and the journey of leading the Trinity Network in South Australia. From one church in the city to a growing network across suburbs and regions, they share what's shaped their vision, what they've learned along the way, and how they've seen God at work through it all. The network is currently made up of fourteen churches and they are praying to see more churches planted in the next few years.It's a conversation about planting, perseverance, partnership—and the privilege of watching the gospel grow.CREDITS:The  Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

Wade and Paul tackle questions from church leaders about the complexities of multisite, leadership, governance, and culture.Questions include:Can two struggling churches merge into something healthy and growing?How do you choose the right leader for a multisite context, especially in more matrix-style leadership models?How can a church without a strong planting culture begin to develop one?What are the challenges and implications of changing a church's governing structure?CREDITS:The  Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

Wade Burnett and Paul Harrington take a deep dive into how different church models function in practice. From questions of centralisation to the importance of local context, they unpack the strengths, tensions, and trade-offs that come with different approaches.CREDITS:The  Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

Wade Burnett shares what the current multisite landscape looks like in the United States. He reflects on how things have changed over time, the questions churches are now asking, and some of the strengths and challenges that have emerged along the way.Wade explores what Australian church leaders might take from it all.Wade Burnett is the Executive Pastor of McClean Bible Church.CREDITS:The  Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

A practical workshop on crafting gatherings so that unbelievers experience the gospel of God's grace in a rich, meaningful and life-transforming way.This seminar is for pastors, meeting leaders, song leaders, and those who plan services, to help you make every part of your gatherings an impactful moment for the believer and the unbeliever.---Liv Chapman Leggett is the Director of Magnification at Vine Church in Surry Hills, having previously worked at St Ebbe's in Oxford. She is also a Senior Ministry Consultant at Emu Music, and spends her time creating resources for their global training events, working on albums, and supporting their partners.Toby Neal is the founding pastor of Vine Church (Surry Hills, Sydney) and has a passion for seeing people connected to the life, love, and freedom Jesus offers.Sides from the workshopCREDITS:The  Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library⁠

In the last talk of this three talk series, Andrew Heard digs into the implications of the cross.CREDITS:The  Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library⁠

In this second talk Andrew Heard resolves the problem he set up in the first talk and reminds us of the great glory of the cross of Jesus.CREDITS:The  Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

Andrew Heard diagnoses the true problem with humanity and Jesus' teaching on it. CREDITS:The  Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library⁠

Lots of churches want to know what resources are out there to share the life-changing good news of Jesus. We've interviewed people who created or are using each tool.Jeri Jones Sparks is developing a course that works for people coming to Australia from South Asia called Good News.Jeri Jones is the Ministry Director of the "Good News Series” (evangelistic video resource for South Asians) and working with Satya part-time as a Strategic Consultant in 2025. She is passionate about local church mission to South Asians and Gen Z.Good News SeriesSatya Network: For reaching people from a South or East Asian backgroundCREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

Lots of churches want to know what resources are out there to share the life-changing good news of Jesus. We've interviewed people who created or are using each tool.The Life course is a popular course for the churches in the Reach Australia network, but it is modified and changed according to the church that uses it.Jeremy Kidd has done an apprenticeship at Lighthouse Church. He's currently the mission pastor as he continues theological study.LifeChurch in BoxCREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lots of churches want to know what resources are out there to share the life-changing good news of Jesus. We've interviewed people who created or are using each tool.Simply Christianity, a trusted course since 1998, remains highly effective in guiding people to explore the Gospel of Luke for themselves, letting the gospel's message do the work.John Dickson now works as an author, speaker, historian, minister and media presenter. He strives to be a public advocate for the Christian faith in doubting times, and is highly regarded for his ability to tackle complex ideas in a straightforward and accessible way.Simply ChristianityThe Best Kept Secret of Christian MissionUndeceptions PodcastCREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lots of churches want to know what resources are out there to share the life-changing good news of Jesus. We've interviewed people who created or are using each tool.Discover is a new course that not just covers the gospel in a 5 session course, but also thinks about what comes next. The course and it's resources will be available for pre-order from April 2025 and in stock in early May 2025. Dave Jensen is the Assistant Director of ⁠Evangelism and New Churches⁠ (ENC), with a specific focus on the ‘E' of ENC: Evangelism. His aim is to assist churches in their endeavours to see lost people find life and hope in Jesus.The Matthias Media WebsiteThe Discover PodcastFire Up!CREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lots of churches want to know what resources are out there to share the life-changing good news of Jesus. We've interviewed people who created or are using each tool.Two Ways to Live is a well know Australian tool for explain the gospel in 6 simple steps. Tony Payne, one of the creators for Two Ways to Live discusses the origins,  structure, and the impact it has had on evangelism and church training including the future of Two Ways to Live.Tony Payne was the founding editor of Matthias Media and now serves as the Director for Ethics at Moore Theological College.Two Ways to Live OnlineResources for Two Ways to LiveCREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Lots of churches want to know what resources are out there to share the life-changing good news of Jesus. We've interviewed people who created or are using each tool.The 321 Course by Speak Life is an online program that invites participants to explore life from Jesus' perspective. Through immersive videos and thoughtful illustrations, the course encourages reflection on fundamental questions about God, the world, and oneself. It comprises eight interactive sessions, each approximately 20 minutes long, designed for flexible engagement. The course is suitable for individual study, one-on-one discussions, or group settings, making it a versatile resource for churches, small groups, and youth organisations. Participants can access the course for free and progress at their own pace, with the option to create an account to track their journey and access additional content.Glen Scrivener is the director and evangelist at Speak Life, an organisation that exists to revive Christians, resource the church, and reach the world with the good news of Jesus.321 WebsiteSpeak LifeBooks that Glen has writtenCREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Taste & See is a four-week course designed to introduce participants to the key aspects of the Christian faith in an engaging and interactive way. Each session includes a shared meal, thought-provoking discussions, and a welcoming environment where attendees can explore spirituality, ask questions, and reflect on life's deeper meanings. The course is open to people from all backgrounds, whether they are new to Christianity, curious about faith, or looking to deepen their understanding. Through storytelling, conversation, and community, Taste & See offers a unique and accessible way to explore belief in a relaxed setting.CREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

There's only one gospel—one incredible, life-changing, Jesus-centred message. But there are heaps of ways to explain it! And sometimes different people need to hear it in different ways to understand why they need Jesus.Even in the New Testament, we see it expressed in different ways. Paul puts it like this in 2 Timothy 2:8:‘Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel.'And in 1 Corinthians 2:2, he says:‘For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.'Same gospel. Different ways of putting it.And that's what this series is about! We want to introduce you to a range of gospel tools—different ways of explaining this same, unchanging good news. None of these tools are perfect. But all of them are useful.Think of this like a toolbox. A good tradie doesn't just have one tool—imagine trying to build a house with only a hammer! No, they've got options. And so do you.But here's the key—tools don't do any good if they stay in the toolbox. So… grab one. Try it out. Start using it!Because the gospel isn't just something to know—it's something to share."

Church planting in multicultural Australia is no easy feat, but Rob and Sally are embracing the challenge in Blacktown, one of Sydney's most diverse and rapidly growing regions. With 410,000 people and not enough churches, their mission is clear: to bring the gospel to those who have never heard it. They talk about the importance of representation in leadership, the spiritual battles they've faced, and the deep joy of seeing people step into ministry roles they love.  CREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Andrew and Christine West planted The Bridge Church in Macquarie Park, Sydney in the middle of a pandemic. They talk about joys and frustrations of planting as a part of a bigger network as opposed to a single new church.CREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Church planting is hard enough but it is next level when you're uprooting your family of teenagers, leaving behind a thriving church, and starting from scratch in a coastal town known more for its bananas than its believers. In this episode, Tim and Deb from Anchor Church in Coffs Harbour get real about the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hustle of planting a church in a regional centre. From navigating skeptical locals to keeping their kids on board, they share hard-won wisdom, epic fails, and why they wouldn't have it any other way. CREDITS: The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Tim and Alita Cansoa planted Village Church in Bulli during the chaos of COVID lockdowns. From navigating pastoral struggles to seeing new believers come to Christ, Tim and Alita share how church planting has transformed not only their community but also their own faith and family life. CREDITS: The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Your ministry journey doesn't end at retirement—it's shaped by every financial choice along the way. From first sermons to your golden years, we're breaking down the key money moves to sustain your ministry and secure your future. Preach well, plan smart. CREDITS: The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode is packed with wisdom, practical advice, and encouragement for gospel workers navigating the complexities of finances while staying focused on their mission. Whether you're just starting out in ministry or nearing retirement, this conversation will help you think biblically and strategically about money.  Key topics include: Budgeting for Ministry Workers: The "bucket system" vs. traditional budgeting, and how to align spending with priorities. Generosity in Tight Times: How to cultivate a heart of generosity even when living paycheck to paycheck. Debt: Is there such a thing as "good debt"? How to approach borrowing strategically for ministry and life goals. Insurance: Why it's essential for protecting your family and ministry, and how to choose the right coverage. Superannuation and Retirement: Practical tips for managing your super, ethical investing, and rethinking retirement from a biblical perspective. CREDITS: The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.