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An inspiring journey of one of our church planting couples, who felt an unexpected call from God while on holiday in the U.S. Through prayer, prophetic confirmation, and wise counsel, they stepped out in faith to plant Welcome Community Church in Mitchelton. Read their story of obedience, transition, and trusting God’s timing.
If you had asked Candice and me 15 years ago if we’d be leading a support and launch network for micro-churches, I would have thought you were crazy. But here we are, incredibly grateful for God leading us to this moment.
Harvestnet started with a simple conviction: the local church is God’s plan to change communities—and we need more of them. As of 2025, Harvestnet has been part of planting 15 churches operating across 27 locations.
Britt and I planted The Valley Church midway through 2024. We have SO much to do, SO much to learn, but we’re SO happy to see God moving in so many people’s lives already. Here are 5 Powerful Lessons Learnt from almost 12 Months of Church Planting ..."
Many Australian Christians would regard business leaders and owners as almost an unreached people group in our country. The Food For Thought ministry that John Sikkema has developed and leads is demonstrating that there is a spiritual openness amongst such people but that reaching them with the Gospel may require a different approach.
A few years ago, my wife and I planted a house church after serving and pastoring in a mega church we love. This decision wasn’t made out of a desire to critique or dismantle the mega church model, but rather out of a deep longing to build a church structure that was more contextually responsive to our community, our mission,
Jeremy Choo and a team in Melbourne planted a non conventional church that has disciple making at it’s core and is reaching university students who are seeking community and purpose. Here's their story ...
I have the privilege of leading a ministry that has been actively planting churches across Australia for nearly 15 years. We're based on the Gold Coast and on average, we plant one church every year - a testament not to strategy alone, but to God’s unwavering faithfulness and the obedience of those called to serve. We're working actively on two
Rod was having a burning bush moment when he said, “I had no idea why we came here but just felt we should.” Some time later Rod (not his real name) emailed me and said: On the last day of the Conference my wife and I answered the call to plant a church. I have never felt so free. Or
What are the keys to church planting multiplication? Can it happen in Australia?