The Church Office Leading through the growth barriers in church
Sep 19, 2025
Scott Sanders, Executive Director at Reach Ministries Australia, shares his extensive experience in church planting and revitalization. He discusses the unique leadership challenges faced during church growth, emphasizing the importance of adaptive systems and team-based serving. Scott introduces his innovative 'wonder document' approach for articulating vision and planning growth with practical examples. He also highlights the necessity of fostering a supportive coaching culture and transforming leadership practices to ensure vibrant, multiplying churches.
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Coaching Over Services
- Reach Australia focuses on coaching church planters and helping launched churches reach survivability and multiplication.
- They shifted from just planting to also revitalizing established churches to create a healthier ecosystem for multiplication.
Growth Is Contextual
- Growth barriers are complex and vary by context, wiring, and local dynamics rather than just attendance numbers.
- Healthy churches usually grow but sometimes need replanting or closure to remain faithful.
Make Coaching Core
- Use coaching as the core accountability relationship to help leaders problem-solve and think beyond their own perspective.
- Pair leaders with experienced coaches from similar contexts to provide encouragement and practical help.