Andrew and Christine West planted The Bridge Church in Macquarie Park, Sydney in the middle of a pandemic. They talk about joys and frustrations of planting as a part of a bigger network as opposed to a single new church.CREDITS:The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Church planting is hard enough but it is next level when you’re uprooting your family of teenagers, leaving behind a thriving church, and starting from scratch in a coastal town known more for its bananas than its believers. In this episode, Tim and Deb from Anchor Church in Coffs Harbour get real about the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hustle of planting a church in a regional centre. From navigating skeptical locals to keeping their kids on board, they share hard-won wisdom, epic fails, and why they wouldn’t have it any other way. CREDITS: The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Tim and Alita Cansoa planted Village Church in Bulli during the chaos of COVID lockdowns. From navigating pastoral struggles to seeing new believers come to Christ, Tim and Alita share how church planting has transformed not only their community but also their own faith and family life. CREDITS: The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Your ministry journey doesn’t end at retirement—it’s shaped by every financial choice along the way. From first sermons to your golden years, we’re breaking down the key money moves to sustain your ministry and secure your future. Preach well, plan smart. CREDITS: The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Money is a tool for advancing the gospel, not an end in itself. While generosity extends to more than just money, it reflects God’s heart and should be tied to the church’s vision. Churches need to think about how they talk about and plan to use money. Key Topics Covered: Why churches avoid talking about money and how to break the silence. Connecting giving to the church’s vision and mission. Practical tips for pastors on discussing budgets and generosity. The importance of financial transparency and trust-building. Strategic approaches to church investments and stewardship. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Why have churches and pastors not talked about money? 04:52 How to talk about the budget 10:00 Is it the role of the senior minister to talk about money? 11:54 Emotions around money 13:26 The Challenge of Pastors 16:51 Putting Relevance, Urgency, and Tangibility into the Deficit 18:31 How to organize a church budget 21:25 Should churches invest? 23:36 The 5 main considerations when investing 24:54 Liquidity 25:47 Diversification 27:38 One piece of advice for pastors CREDITS: The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode is packed with wisdom, practical advice, and encouragement for gospel workers navigating the complexities of finances while staying focused on their mission. Whether you're just starting out in ministry or nearing retirement, this conversation will help you think biblically and strategically about money.  Key topics include: Budgeting for Ministry Workers: The "bucket system" vs. traditional budgeting, and how to align spending with priorities. Generosity in Tight Times: How to cultivate a heart of generosity even when living paycheck to paycheck. Debt: Is there such a thing as "good debt"? How to approach borrowing strategically for ministry and life goals. Insurance: Why it’s essential for protecting your family and ministry, and how to choose the right coverage. Superannuation and Retirement: Practical tips for managing your super, ethical investing, and rethinking retirement from a biblical perspective. CREDITS: The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

"A minister may fill his pews, his communion role, the mouths of the public, but what that minister is on his knees in secret before God Almighty, that he is, and no more"​ Richard Sweatman talks the importance and habits that should keep a pastor being effective and walking with God. CREDITS: The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

Dave Keun from Kellyville Anglican shares his journey in transforming a struggling church into a vibrant hub of mission work. He emphasizes the vital role of understanding spiritual needs and forgiveness in outreach. The discussion covers building effective mission teams, setting clear evangelistic goals, and igniting a mission-driven vision through community engagement. Keun highlights the importance of personal testimonies and structured visitor integration, showcasing how these elements can fuel a flourishing missional culture.

Murray Capill, author of The Heart is the Target, workshops preaching not merely information, but how to stir the heart to love God. CREDITS: The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

Al James works through how do we help youth to love God. we pick it up after he has just asked for suggestions from the group about what loving God looks like in youth. CREDITS: The Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠ To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.