The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele

Explore how 'The Infinite Game' concept can be applied to ministry, embracing long-term thinking for success. Learn about overcoming resistance to change in congregations. Discover lessons for Christian mission from 'After the Ball' book on LGBTI societal acceptance. Dive into the urgency of growth and change in church leadership.

Discover the importance of growth and change in church leadership, as Andrew Heard's upcoming book is hailed as a game-changer. Learn how to navigate the challenges of implementing change and why older leaders may struggle to embrace growth. Uncover the emotional and relational energy needed to lead change effectively in ministry.

Gospel ministry in the Indian Ocean is growing rapidly.Anglican Primate James Wong leads the ministry in Seychelles, Madagascar and Mauritius and is visiting Sydney, on a speaking tour of the Church Missionary Society Australian Summer Conferences.Archbishop Wong charts a course for further growth in ministry in his region.Plus he outlines the detailed back room work taking place to reset the Anglican Communion, following the failure of the Church of England leadership to repent, ahead of the significant Global South meeting in Cairo in June.Archbishop Wong is an advisor to the Gafcon Primates Council and serves on the leadership group of the Anglican Global South Fellowship.http://www.thepastorsheart.net/podcast/growth-archbishop-james-wongAnglican AidAnglican Aid - To find out more about how to support Anglican Aid. The Church Cothechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches.  Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorAdvertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport The Pastor's HeartFor info on how to become a regular financial supporter of The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/support

The massive drop in church attendance is a crisis facing churches across the Western World and there are external pressures and internal weaknesses that need to be addressed at every level of the church.We highlighted a few months ago the attendance drop in Sydney Anglican Evangelical Churches in the last ten years. Raj Gupta first called it a plateau problem.  But the data released at last September’s Synod shows it’s now much worse.  From a high in 2015, attendance in 2019 was down 7.5 percent. And in 2022, attendance was down a further ten percent.Even allowing for a covid factor even assuming some sort of bounce back these are figures that we should talk about.Andrew Heard, the senior pastor of EV Church on the Central Coast, has challenged Evangelical Anglican leaders in Sydney to look at their hearts, head and hands, saying there’s a heart problem and a skill deficit.David Rietveld is senior pastor of Dapto Anglican Church to the South of Sydney, and the author of ‘Being Christian after Christendom' partially agrees with Andrew but gives more weight to the problems in the soil. Anglican AidAnglican Aid - To find out more about how to support Anglican Aid. The Church Cothechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches.  Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorAdvertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport The Pastor's HeartFor info on how to become a regular financial supporter of The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/support

We catch up with Australian Christian musician for one of our funniest ever episodes, but with a serious message.Colin talks with Dominic Steele about managing life as a public Christian, living with integrity in family, church and while engaging in the secular media.Colin draws on his experience with Play School to share top tips for kids' ministry and shares his insights on planning public Christian events.We delve into Colin’s approach to songwriting and how he balances truth and clarity within simple songs, designed for kids.Plus Colin launches a new and exclusive song "If you have ever made a mess, say yes!”Colin also confronts controversial questions such as  ESV or NIV, Ford or Holden… and answers tough questions about what he would do if Archbishop?Join us for a wild and fun ride as we explore the heart of this amazing Christian leader.Check Colin's website: https://colinbuchanan.com.au/https://www.thepastorsheart.net/podcast/bestof-colin-buchanan-archbishopAnglican AidAnglican Aid - To find out more about how to support Anglican Aid. The Church Cothechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches.  Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorAdvertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport The Pastor's HeartFor info on how to become a regular financial supporter of The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/support

Paul Grimmond, a lecturer at Moore Theological College in Sydney, shares profound insights on anxiety from a biblical perspective. He discusses how anxiety, often misunderstood, can be viewed as a gift that fosters spiritual growth. Grimmond also emphasizes the mind-body connection in understanding anxiety, highlighting the importance of self-talk and counseling. He explores the biological roots of anxiety, personal experiences with panic attacks, and offers holistic approaches to managing anxiety through faith and lifestyle choices.

Grahame Fuller, a long-time senior leader at EV Church, and Jo Gibbs, an Effective Teams consultant for Reach Australia, dive into the intricacies of ministry teams preparing for 2024. They discuss building healthy relationships rooted in trust and vulnerability, emphasizing the importance of clear roles while maintaining flexibility. The duo tackles the challenges of effective meetings and shared responsibilities, and introduces a transformative two-year program for enhancing church team dynamics, ensuring sustained collaboration and spiritual growth.

How can we make our Christmas Services better?With just a few days to Christmas, and while some of us are well planned, some of us are still scrambling around putting things together.Whether it’s Christmas Day or Christmas Eve, or a kids gathering, carols or Gingerbread and Wreathmaking...What are the pitfalls we can fall into?  How do we avoid them?James Galea is senior minister of Freshwater Anglican Church. Dave Jensen will be working next year with the Sydney Anglican Churches Evangelism and New Churches team to encourage best practice evangelism.http://www.thepastorsheart.net/podcast/improving-your-christmas-talkAnglican AidAnglican Aid - To find out more about how to support Anglican Aid. The Church Cothechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches.  Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorAdvertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport The Pastor's HeartFor info on how to become a regular financial supporter of The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/support

Andy Stevenson, Director of Sydney Anglican Youthworks, and Ruth Lee, experienced youth worker at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, dive into the evolving landscape of youth ministry. They discuss the challenges Christian teenagers face in a secular world and explore practical strategies for collaboration among churches. The duo emphasizes the importance of trust in ministry, integrating large events with local initiatives, and fostering deep friendships among youth. Their insights underscore the need for adaptability and community support in nurturing faith amidst cultural shifts.

Poverty is fundamentally relational says David WilliamsWhat might a theology of caring for the poor look like? The bible’s terms for the poor (widow, orphan and alien) are all relational terms which describe someone who has lost relationships and as a result have lost connection with the land.David and his wife Rachel started serving as missionaries in Nairobi, Kenya in 1999. David now serves as principal of the Australian Church Missionary Society Training College St Andrew’s Hall, where Australian missionaries are trained for six months, before heading out to the field.David has just given a provocative paper at the Anglican Aid conference at Sydney’s Moore Theological College and has agreed to come in and discuss it.The issue for David is not just academic, with his first significant engagement with poverty, starting when working in the slums of Nairobi 20-plus years ago.Anglican AidAnglican Aid - To find out more about how to support Anglican Aid. The Church Cothechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches.  Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorAdvertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport The Pastor's HeartFor info on how to become a regular financial supporter of The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/support