ACNC

What the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission expects from churches: registration, annual reporting, responsible persons and staying in good standing.

The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Church in Australia

Aug 21, 2026

Legal structure, money, people, insurance, licensing and governance, in one place, built out section by section

ACNC Registration for Small Churches

Aug 21, 2026

What you need before you apply, and the trade-off most churches don't find out about until their first Annual Information Statement

Hiring Out Your Church Building

Aug 21, 2026

The compliance steps apply regardless of the cause

The Art of Taking Minutes in Church Meetings

Aug 21, 2026

What to record, how long to keep it, and where the notice period for your next meeting actually comes from

What's actually legally required of an Australian church, and what isn't.

Jul 21, 2026

Plus: a one-page way to write down where your church actually stands, and who to call about each part of it.

Church Annual General Meeting

Jul 17, 2026

What a valid AGM must include, and how to run one that actually works

Church Finances: A Practical Guide for Small Church Treasurers

Jul 17, 2026

What Australian churches actually have to report, and the two controls that protect you

Pastoral Transition in a Small Church

Jul 17, 2026

What keeps running when the pastor leaves

Church and Ministry Grants in Australia: Where to Start

Jul 11, 2026

Understanding grants available to Australian churches across federal, state, and local sources

What It Means to Be a Church Board Member in Australia

Jul 11, 2026

What you took on when you said yes to the board