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How it started in 2011, and where it's headed now
Aug 21, 2026
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2 min read
Legal structure, money, people, insurance, licensing and governance, in one place, built out section by section
4 min read
A repeatable set of caption categories to reach for instead of starting from a blank box on Sunday night
A short, ready-to-use shortlist grouped by the moment it fits, not an exhaustive concordance
1 min read
What the Australian data actually says about posting frequency, and what to focus on instead
What you need before you apply, and the trade-off most churches don't find out about until their first Annual Information Statement
Three platforms worth considering, how to claim the nonprofit discount, and the Spam Act basics most church admins have never heard of
The cover most small churches need from day one, and two gaps a generic policy usually misses
How a small Australian church can keep a member directory that stays useful and keeps the people in it safe
3 min read
The compliance steps apply regardless of the cause
What to record, how long to keep it, and where the notice period for your next meeting actually comes from
This issue's for the people running things behind the scenes too.
Aug 10, 2026
Plus: a one-page way to write down where your church actually stands, and who to call about each part of it.
Jul 21, 2026
What a warm congregation can still get wrong, and a simple system to fix it
Jul 17, 2026
What a valid AGM must include, and how to run one that actually works
What Australian churches actually have to report, and the two controls that protect you
What WHS law requires once your church employs anyone, and the five insurance types worth knowing
The checks every kids church volunteer needs, and where to find curriculum for free
What to look for, which Australian platforms are worth trying first, and how to get started without overcommitting
Most Australian churches are small. An honest look at what that means, and why it is not a failure
Shared scheduling for small Australian churches: what's free, who qualifies, and how to make it work
Where video calls genuinely help a small church, and the few decisions that matter
Safe, realistic youth ministry for a church with only a few teenagers
The shared drive your church probably already qualifies for
What Australian data shows about church decline, and what it means for your congregation
What your church Facebook Page actually does in 2026, and what managing it requires
What Australian research shows about how people find and stay in a local church
For the volunteer who inherited kids church, why it matters more than it might appear
What keeps running when the pastor leaves
Why it still matters, and how to keep it going safely without paid staff
Preparation is the first act of care for someone being baptised
The everyday software a small church office needs, and two honest ways to get it
How a small Australian church can use WhatsApp or Messenger to coordinate its team safely
How your minister becomes an authorised celebrant, and what to order before the day
When a volunteer role quietly becomes a job
What a child and youth safety policy is, why your church needs one, and how to put one in place
Jul 11, 2026
Understanding grants available to Australian churches across federal, state, and local sources
A practical, low-cost guide to reviewing your security measures
What a church office actually has to do, and where to start if it has landed on you
What you took on when you said yes to the board
How to keep your church informed without overwhelming it, and when you actually need consent
Jul 10, 2026
The national data & upcoming NCLS 2026 Survey.
Jun 23, 2026
Plus: a guide and templates for the operations roles at your church
May 25, 2026
Handle photo and media consent with confidence.
May 11, 2026
A quick listen, and a small update from us.
May 4, 2026
Plus: five questions to help your leadership team get there.
Apr 27, 2026
The lawsuit that changed how your church sings.
Apr 13, 2026
The operational maths of Easter Sunday at a small Australian church, and the people who make it work anyway.
Mar 23, 2026
The organ. The microphone. Online giving. Same story every time.
Mar 9, 2026