The One Thing 391 10 Denominations, 60 Churches, 1 Report: Key Takeaways
Feb 24, 2025
The podcast dives into the vital assessment of church health across Australia, unveiling positive trends in attendance and mission effectiveness. It highlights the transformative impact of new church plants in attracting diverse individuals. There's a call for innovative strategies to boost small group participation, as current engagement remains lower than hoped. Emphasizing data-driven decisions, the discussion encourages using measurable metrics over anecdotal evidence to enhance ministry effectiveness and achieve long-term goals.
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Life's Brevity
- Pete Hughes' neighbor recently lost her husband and is struggling with her faith.
- This personal experience emphasizes the urgency of sharing the Gospel.
Network Learning Report
- The Reach Australia network conducts surveys to assess church health and the effectiveness of its programs.
- The current data set from 60 churches, while helpful, is small and needs expansion for more robust analysis.
2023 Report Findings
- In 2023, the report showed church attendance growth, but mission effectiveness was lower than desired.
- This prompted reflection on the inputs and outputs influencing mission outcomes.