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Church planting is not just about vision and momentum. This story is about calling, perseverance, and trusting God through seasons of pain, uncertainty, and breakthrough.
A remote Arnhem Land community discovers Jesus through one simple invitation — and a multiplying movement begins in the red dust.
From Uganda to Australia: a missionary’s call, a church renewed, and a new congregation taking shape.
What happens when a church dares to dream with God? Discover how Clovie Baptist’s God-Sized Dream - anchored in innovation, multiplication, and mission - is reshaping ministry for lasting Kingdom impact.
From a life-changing encounter with Jesus in a university lecture hall to leading a movement of new churches across Gippsland, this story captures the heart of church planting. With a vision to reach towns where there’s hunger for God but no local church, we’ve seen new expressions emerge in Sale, Lakes Entrance, and beyond. It hasn’t always been easy, but
Churches across the Bellarine and Surf Coast are collaborating with a shared vision to see 10,000 people discipled over the next 10 years. What began as a strategic conversation quickly turned into a region-wide movement of prayer, unity, and multiplication. With growing participation across denominations, baptisms already exceeding expectations, and a focus on reproducing leaders and life groups, this is
What if church wasn’t something you attended - but something you lived? In this thoughtful piece, Major Dianne Jarvey (The Salvation Army) shares how The Salvos are moving beyond Sunday gatherings to plant presence-based, movemental communities in some of Australia’s most vulnerable places. With three emerging expressions of church and a bold return to their missional DNA, this article will
What happens when faith defies logic? In this powerful personal story, Tim O'Neill shares how obedience to God’s call - despite limited resources, experience, or support - led to lasting impact and the birth of Tailrace Community Church. This article is a reminder that while strategy and wisdom matter, there must always be space for the God Factor - the
Rather than focusing on planting churches, CCCVAT has prioritised investing in pioneer church planters - evangelistic couples who move into communities, build relationships, and see new faith communities emerge from the ground up. The story of WynLife Church in Victoria, planted by Jimm and Pynqi Gorgonia, highlights the fruit of this approach: hundreds reached, dozens baptised, and multiple communities formed.
How did a new Brisbane church plant get 111 non-Christians to do Alpha? Future Church, planted in 2023 by Luke and Izumi Kennedy, is seeing remarkable fruit through a creative and intentional outreach strategy—reaching hundreds of unchurched people through community spaces like Barista Basics, language exchanges, and sports groups. Their approach is simple, replicable, and rooted in deep prayer and