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The One Thing

Reach Australia
Evangelism
Church Planting
Christianity
Gospel-Centered Ministry
Reach Australia
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership
Australia
Gospel Ministry
Feedback
Discipleship
Church Growth
Team Dynamics
Church Leadership
Mental Health
Kids Ministry
Community Engagement
Christian Ministry
Leadership Development
Biblical Theology

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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Latest Episodes

Why do some Christians give joyfully while others give reluctantly?

Most of us know generosity is good. Yet many Christians still approach giving reluctantly, defensively, or simply as another bill to pay.

Tish Maier talks with Des Smith about why ... more

Your church may find it easier to avoid talking about money altogether. But Jesus didn’t.

In this episode, Tish sits down with Des Smith, Senior Pastor of Trinity Church Lockleys Adelaide and author of The Cheerful Giver, to explore how churches can... more

At Kellyville Anglican in Sydney, newcomers sit down with the senior pastor.

Pete Hughes talks with Dave Kuen about "Newish", a conversation designed to help newcomers understand the church, ask questions, and take their next step.

Dave explains how... more

Is your church doing annual reviews right, or at all?

In this episode, Scott Sanders and Jo Gibbs explore how annual reviews can move beyond corporate box-ticking to become a vital tool for encouraging, developing, and stewarding gospel workers wel... more

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Recent Guests

Des Smith
Senior pastor of Trinity Church Lockleys Adelaide; author of The Cheerful Giver
Trinity Church Lockleys Adelaide
Episode: 455 When giving is uncomfortable instead of cheerful in your church (Des Smith)
Dave Keun
Senior Minister of Kellyville Anglican Church
Kellyville Anglican Church
Episode: 454 How to Triage Newcomers Without Making It Awkward
Phill Morrow
Pastor at ChristLife Presbyterian, West Toowoomba
ChristLife Presbyterian Church
Episode: 452 Your awareness nudge - making yourself more findable as a church (Phill Morrow)
Andrew Robson
Speaker with experience across the Reach Australia network
Reach Australia
Episode: 451 How your church space shapes welcome and connection
Paul Young
Church planter from Perth; involved with Bayswater project
Church planting (Perth/Bayswater)
Episode: 450 What are your Sunday gathering debriefs actually achieving?
Chris Rhooleht
Looks after our consulting teams across the Reach Australia network
Reach Australia
Episode: 449 Mapping the mess: the difference an org chart makes for your church
Andrew Mitchell
Guest from EV, experienced with large church staff teams
EV
Episode: 448 Great Monday staff meetings: lessons in leading teams
Kate Stase
Church leader at The Point, Port Macquarie
The Point Community Church
Episode: 447 From 5 to 37: how one church reworked their evangelism course invitation
Steve Govitz
Church leader at The Point, Port Macquarie
The Point Community Church
Episode: 447 From 5 to 37: how one church reworked their evangelism course invitation

Hosts

Scott Sanders
Host of The One Thing, Reach Australia network
Derek Hanna
Host/Co-host, The One Thing podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 89 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
    Australia7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong emphasis on hospitality, follow-up, and gospel-centered leadership.
Australian-context focused with actionable takeaways.
Clear, practical ministry tips in a tight 15-minute format.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

454 How to Triage Newcomers Without Making It Awkward
Q: Why is Newish important in the newcomer pathway?
Newish serves as the initial contact after services, setting expectations and giving newcomers a clear sense of direction before deeper steps like life groups or Together.
452 Your awareness nudge - making yourself more findable as a church (Phill Morrow)
Q: How do signage and online presence work together to welcome first-time visitors?
Signage should clearly identify the church and service times outside, and the website should provide up-to-date details; together they reduce friction for newcomers and reflect hospitality, making it easier for people to come inside.
452 Your awareness nudge - making yourself more findable as a church (Phill Morrow)
Q: What is the single most important step a church can take to become more findable?
Claim and optimize the Google listing, ensure the church location and opening hours are accurate, and keep that information updated so newcomers can find the church easily.
451 How your church space shapes welcome and connection
Q: What's kind of the worst experience of church that you've had in a space?
The conversation highlights a powerful negative example—an old building with moldy carpet and a smell that created a sense of fear and disgust, underscoring how a space can communicate neglect and turn people away.
448 Great Monday staff meetings: lessons in leading teams
Q: If you're not making decisions on a Monday, where are decisions made, and how are those decision-making meetings structured?
He explains that decisions occur in separate meetings with a clear purpose and agenda—often a major management gathering for department heads or other cadence-based meetings—while the Monday session remains for culture-building, prayer, and reporting.

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The show delivers concise, practical tips for gospel-centered ministry each week, with a focus on Australian church life and leadership. Episodes cover topics from church space design, follow-up with visitors, org charts, staff culture, evangelism pathways, burnout prevention, hospitality, and generosity, all anchored in real-world church contexts and supported by actionable takeaways. A notable strength is the emphasis on brisk 15-minute formats, Australian context, and a consistent taste for implementable, battle-tested practices across church leadership, growth, and mission.

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2. Dave Keun
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4. Andrew Robson
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