Starting a new church is an exciting journey — full of vision, hope, and the joy of gathering people around God’s mission. Alongside the excitement and mission is an important factor: laying the right foundations of governance, compliance, and risk management.

Which denominations are leading the way in planting new churches across Australia? Recent data reveals that while Pentecostal churches plant at three times the rate of non-Pentecostal churches, some surprising names make the top of the list. The clear takeaway: denominations that prioritise dedicated leaders for church planting see the most growth.

Church planting in Australia is on the rise and the momentum is encouraging. While NCLS research showed an 8% decline in Protestant churches from 2016–2021, new data reveals a 22% increase in church plants in the past year alone. This growth, consistent with denominational surveys, signals a renewed appetite for multiplication across tribes and denominations. Yet, with Exponential Australia’s 2032

The Exponential National Conference: Greater Things to be held on the Gold Coast, August 6–7, 2025 is designed with planters in mind. This is more than an event. It’s a space where church planters can find their tribe, share their story, and realise, “I’m not alone.” We want to fuel the fire God has already lit within them; to inspire,

Church planting takes more than passion - it takes clarity. This article outlines 10 essential questions every church planter needs to wrestle with before launch day. From vision and funding to disciple-making and multiplication, these questions help align your team, sharpen your strategy, and build a strong foundation for a church that lasts. Whether you're planting soon or just exploring

The next ten years will look radically different for the Uniting Church in Queensland. With the newly endorsed 2025–2035 Church Planting, Re-Planting and Revitalisation Strategy, every congregation is now invited to play a part in planting or revitalising churches across the state. What was once a distant dream—funding, coaching, prayer networks, and aligned systems—has become a Spirit-led movement. This article

Last week I saw a leader with his team at the Exponential Creating a Movement Culture Workshop in Melbourne. There were three things that I saw that were very impressive ...

Many church leaders feel torn between growing a vibrant church and meaningfully reaching their local community. In this powerful article, Paul Bartlett shares how a shift in mindset—not another program—helped him activate his congregation for everyday mission. Discover how to mobilise your people right where they already live, work, and serve. It’s time to stop building around events—and start moving

For a while we’ve talked about reaching the 84% - those not regularly connected to church. But new research from NCLS suggests the tide may be turning, with encouraging signs of spiritual re-engagement across Australia. Yet with only 2% of churchgoers fitting the biblical definition of a disciple, big questions remain: Are we truly making disciples, or just gathering attendees?

Launching a new church plant will generally be an exciting, adrenalin filled, faith inspired time. If God has called you to plant, and you know that your area needs more vibrant, soul winning, disciple making churches, what could go wrong?