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All Too Common Pitfalls When Planting A Church
Church planting comes with incredible opportunities - and serious challenges. This article outlines the most common pitfalls that can derail…
Avoiding the Traps Brought By Poor Character
Character outweighs competence. Discover five warning signs of leadership danger — and why teachability and humility matter most in church…
Is Going to Church Actually Good For You?
Evidence from major global studies confirms it — going to church is good for you. From improved mental health to…
Solving the Elder Issue in a Church Plant
Appointing elders is one of the most critical and challenging steps in a church plant. Appoint them too soon and…
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All Too Common Pitfalls When Planting A Church
Church planting comes with incredible opportunities - and serious challenges. This article outlines the most common pitfalls that can derail…
Avoiding the Traps Brought By Poor Character
Character outweighs competence. Discover five warning signs of leadership danger — and why teachability and humility matter most in church…
Is Going to Church Actually Good For You?
Evidence from major global studies confirms it — going to church is good for you. From improved mental health to…
Solving the Elder Issue in a Church Plant
Appointing elders is one of the most critical and challenging steps in a church plant. Appoint them too soon and…
Where Do I Go From Here? Part 2
What does it really take to plant a church? In part two of this series, we unpack five more essential…
5 Keys to Evangelistically Engaging with Your Community
Five keys for meaningful evangelism: know your community, build real relationships, be present, share stories, and invite without pressure. Practical…
Where Do I Go From Here? Part 1
When someone senses a call to church planting, the natural response is to dive straight into training and equipping. But…
What Are The Key Learnings From Recent Church Planting Research?
Recent research reveals four key insights: the greatest need is more church planters, raised through disciple-making and leadership pipelines; denominations…
What Models of Churches Are Being Planted?
When it comes to church planting in Australia, one size does not fit all. From simple churches and missional communities…
Building Safe & Sustainable Church Plants - Why Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management Matter from Day One
Starting a new church is an exciting journey — full of vision, hope, and the joy of gathering people around…
Which Denominations Are Planting The Most Churches?
Which denominations are leading the way in planting new churches across Australia? Recent data reveals that while Pentecostal churches plant…
Is the Number of Churches Planted in Australia Really Increasing?
Church planting in Australia is on the rise and the momentum is encouraging. While NCLS research showed an 8% decline…
Our Vision for the Exponential “Greater Things” Conference – August 2025
The Exponential National Conference: Greater Things to be held on the Gold Coast, August 6–7, 2025 is designed with planters…
10 questions every church planter must answer
Church planting takes more than passion - it takes clarity. This article outlines 10 essential questions every church planter needs…
A Decade of Adventure Ahead of Us
The next ten years will look radically different for the Uniting Church in Queensland. With the newly endorsed 2025–2035 Church…
How To Create Momentum For Change In Your Church
Last week I saw a leader with his team at the Exponential Creating a Movement Culture Workshop in Melbourne. There…
Keys to Mobilising Your Church - Paul Bartlett
Many church leaders feel torn between growing a vibrant church and meaningfully reaching their local community. In this powerful article,…
Reaching the ? Percent
For a while we’ve talked about reaching the 84% - those not regularly connected to church. But new research from…
10 Traps To Avoid When Planting a Church
Launching a new church plant will generally be an exciting, adrenalin filled, faith inspired time. If God has called you…
We Need More Church Planters
A Shift In Focus Is Required. Recent trends in relation to the future of the church in Australia are far…