mission & ministry

David Spanagel never expected Coronavirus to bring to the surface some of the issues that have arisen in their ministry setting. Read on to see what they have learned.

Shed Happens is still happening! Read about the surprising opportunities Shed Happens has experienced since going virtual during lockdown.

Previous attendee, Anna Kneen, shares her experience with the eye-opening, life-changing ‘Blessed are the Peacemakers’ workshop and encourages all to attend.

Brisbane Sent Conference 2019 is just around the corner. Here are some reasons why we hope to see you there …

Young people face three key questions. Who am I? Where do I fit? What difference do I make? Healthy churches respond to these questions through journeying with, listening to, and making time for.

‘God did something wonderful among us at the Muster, and we pray that this movement in the Spirit and truth of his Word will spread, helping to fill the void replaced by the shrinking footprint and decreasing resourcing of the organised church.’

Churches that grow young understand the importance of ‘giving keys away’ … not simply referring to keys to a car or building. They are keys to decision-making, to entrusting and to empowering.

In their book, Growing Young, (Baker Books, 2016) Powell, Mulder and Griffin share “6 essential strategies to help young people discover and love your church”

Some examples of how we are sharing God’s love and generosity towards us, while positioning ourselves to stretch and grow.

As a member of the LCAQD District Office team, it can be difficult to be one step removed from some of the difficulties LCAQD congregations are facing. Whether it’s drought (thank you God for the recent rains!), flood, uncertainty about future viability as a congregation or personal grief, we often witness things we can’t fix.  Now… Read more