Reach Australia Podcast

31.14 Doing a gospel diagnosis of your neighbourhood (Coz Crosscombe)

Jul 23, 2025
Coz dives into the crucial need for churches to understand their community demographics and cultural contexts for effective outreach. He emphasizes the value of personal engagement, suggesting walking or biking to discover local needs. The dialogue examines the interplay between culture and Christianity, urging listeners to reflect on their beliefs. Practical experience in church planting is highlighted, alongside the importance of building relationships. The discussion wraps up by facing the challenges of attracting new members and encouraging a community-first approach.
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ADVICE

Identify Who's Missing

  • Always ask who is missing in the room or your church.
  • Identifying absent groups helps improve representation and outreach.
ADVICE

Map Community Boundaries

  • Understand your community by mapping physical and psychological boundaries.
  • Avoid assuming circular catchment areas; study real movement patterns.
INSIGHT

Beware Demographic Averages

  • Demographic averages often mask diverse realities in a community.
  • Different groups may live close but have no interaction, so averages mislead.
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