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One solid, practical tip for gospel-centred ministry every week. Reach Australia is a network of churches - working together to seeing thousands of healthy, evangelistic, multiplying churches across Australia.

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If you stepped away for a month, would your church stall?

The hero complex in ministry rarely announces itself. It feels like diligence. Responsibility. Sacrifice. But underneath can sit something more dangerous — the quiet belief that everything de... more

You can usually tell what’s going on in a pastor’s ministry by what’s on their bedside table. Not the books they recommend, but the ones they are actually reading, half-reading, or quietly avoiding.

Rory Shiner opens up his own reading habits and pr... more

Church planting is often treated as something only large churches can do. The latest Growth and Change report suggests otherwise. Across the Reach Australia network, smaller churches and unlikely partnerships are launching new congregations and reach... more

When was the last time we preached on generosity — and it wasn’t because the budget was tight?

Money is one of the clearest windows into our trust, our fears, and our worship. Yet many of us only speak about it at the AGM or when pressure rises. In ... more

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Recent Guests

Derek Hanna
Director of Church Planning for Reach Australia
Reach Australia
Episode: 444 What last year's church launches are teaching the rest of us
Scott Sanders
Host of The One Thing
Reach Australia
Episode: 444 What last year's church launches are teaching the rest of us
Mike Sams
Member of Reach Australia coaching team
Reach Australia
Episode: 442 Beating burnout: why coaching matters
Amber Edmonds
Focuses on membership and mission at MBM Parramatta and works with a diverse team for church welcoming.
MBM Parramatta
Episode: 440 Welcoming: organised but not warm (that’s the problem!)
Dan Gorton
Membership pastor at Cross & Crown Gold Coast.
Cross & Crown Gold Coast
Episode: 439 The 48 hours that matter - from welcome to relationship
Toby Neal
Regular guest and church leader involved in the management of church software.
Churchvine Churches
Episode: 432 When church software becomes a ministry liability — and what to do about it
Natalie Ray
Magnification pastor at Toongabbie Anglican Church
Toongabbie Anglican Church
Episode: 428 Nobody needs another mini-sermon: rethinking public prayer (Natalie Ray)
Dominic Steele
Senior minister at Village Church in Annandale and host of The Pastors Heart podcast
Village Church
Episode: 427 Are acronyms anti-gospel? (aka AAAG) (Dominic Steele)
Stephen McAlpine
Cultural commentator and author
Episode: 425 From nominal to all-in: the new face of faith (Stephen McApline)

Hosts

Scott Sanders
Co-host of discussions focusing on practical ministry experiences and leadership insights, often addressing church growth and community connection.
Derek Hanna
Co-host known for contributions on ministry engagement and church operations, emphasizing visitor follow-up and church growth strategies.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Love it - Super helpful for leaders everywhere

    Love this podcast! Really easy to listen to and very helpful in thinking about ministry and leading a church. The resources in the notes recommended during the episode are super helpful too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zac92
    Australia6 years ago
  • Consistently the most helpful Aussie podcast for churches

    I have been listening to this podcast from the start. I have found it so helpful. I love that it’s Australian, that it deals with one (relevant) thing each episode and provides resources.

    Well done guys, great work, thanks for your help.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NSW 2478
    Australia6 years ago
  • Great stuff

    It’s short and sweet with plenty of important insights and refreshers for ministry. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MattJacobEvans94
    Australia6 years ago
  • Great Australian church podcast

    Love that these guys are Aussies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tom3601
    Australia6 years ago
  • Brilliant Aussie Ministry Podcast!

    ⚡️It’s great to have a podcast that speaks about such a wide range of topics within Ministry, especially the fact that it is super relevant to Australian Ministry! Thanks guys and keep it up! ⚡️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kj_Carlos
    Australia6 years ago

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The focus on actionable tips and relevant topics for church contexts is praised, appealing to church staff and volunteers alike.
Many find the podcast to be an invaluable resource for church leadership, making it particularly valuable for those involved in Australia.
Listeners appreciate the strong practical insights and guidance provided each week for ministry work.

Talking Points

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445 What your bookshelf says about your ministry: reading as leadership formation (Rory Shiner)
Q: What final advice would you give to young ministers about building a reading habit over a decade?
Plan 12 months to read deeply, keep going with great thinkers over a lifetime, and stay curious about God, culture, and people through continual, long-form engagement with authors like Augustine, Edwards, and Calvin.
445 What your bookshelf says about your ministry: reading as leadership formation (Rory Shiner)
Q: What are practical hacks for busy pastors who don't love reading?
Have poetry beside your bed for easy access, join a pastors' book club, and allow yourself to read not as a chore but as a form of lifelong curiosity and growth.
445 What your bookshelf says about your ministry: reading as leadership formation (Rory Shiner)
Q: Where does reading fit into everyday shepherding and pastoral leadership?
Reading informs the Word-centered shepherding, helps protect and feed the sheep, and should extend beyond the Bible to include culture, commentaries, and wider reading to engage pastorally with the world.
445 What your bookshelf says about your ministry: reading as leadership formation (Rory Shiner)
Q: Rory, are you a bedside reader, and how many books sit by your bed right now?
Yes, I am a bedside reader and currently have about 13 books beside my bed, which I think is a bit too many and probably over the top.
436 Are rallies dead or will they reach Gen Z?
Q: Is that why you've gone after particularly young adults in these rallies?
Yes, based on data showing that they are the most open generation to Christian things since World War II, and many become Christians in youth events.

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Content focuses on practical, gospel-centered tips aimed at church leaders and ministry workers. Key themes include church growth strategies, building welcoming environments, follow-up processes for new visitors, and fostering emotional intelligence among leaders. The conversation often highlights the importance of community engagement, effective governance, and nurturing spiritual growth within church settings. Episodes often feature real-world experiences and valuable insights to guide church staff and volunteers in their ministry aims, making it a resource for enhancing church effectiveness and personal leadership development. This approach is likely to resonate with those looking for actionable advice within a faith-based context.

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1. The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele
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3. Undeceptions with John Dickson
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2. Scott Sanders
3. Mike Sams
4. Amber Edmonds
5. Dan Gorton
6. Toby Neal
7. Natalie Ray
8. Dominic Steele

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