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The One Thing

Reach Australia
Evangelism
Church Planting
Christianity
Gospel-Centered Ministry
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership
Reach Australia
Australia
Gospel Ministry
Feedback
Discipleship
Church Growth
Team Dynamics
Mental Health
Church Leadership
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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In this episode, Derek Hanna is joined by Paul Young (planter of Providence Church Bayswater, Perth) to think about how church teams reflect on Sundays, and whether those debrief conversations are actually helping the church grow in mission, or just ... more

Church life can get messy quickly. In this episode, Scott Sanders chats with Chris Rhooleht about why having a simple serve chart can help bring clarity to ministry, showing who’s doing what, where responsibilities sit, and where people might be carr... more

Most staff meetings feel like a drain. Too long, unclear, and full of talk that changes nothing. But what if your weekly meeting could actually strengthen your team, sharpen your culture, and leave people encouraged?

In this episode, Andrew Mitchel... more

The Point Community Church in Port Macquarie, NSW was growing at 10% a year, but barely anyone was actually becoming a Christian. When they benchmarked themselves against other churches, the gap was stark: other churches were seeing 5–7x more non-Chr... more

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Recent Guests

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
Rory Shiner
Senior pastor at Providence Church, Perth; author and theological thinker
Providence Church, Perth; author
Episode: 445 What your bookshelf says about your ministry: reading as leadership formation (Rory Shiner)
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
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

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

4.7 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
    Australia7 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.

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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.
448 Great Monday staff meetings: lessons in leading teams
Q: Andrew, EV has a big church staff team. In fact, I think the staff team is almost the size of some small churches. So talk me through what actually happens on a Monday.
Andrew describes a Monday routine that centers on Bible reading, singing, prayer, and sharing ministry updates; followed by a shared meal; a focused Bible study; and then brief admin and a training segment, with the emphasis on culture and spiritual growth rather than busywork or immediate decisions.
447 From 5 to 37: how one church reworked their evangelism course invitation
Q: What is the one thing, Steve, you would want to say to people around mission and turning up the heat for inviting others?
Steve emphasizes keeping mission front and center, staying bold about sharing the gospel, and mobilizing the whole church to invite non-Christians while celebrating every step of the journey.
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.

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1. Chris Rhooleht
2. Andrew Mitchell
3. Kate Stase
4. Steve Govitz
5. Rory Shiner
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7. Mike Sams
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