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Practical articles and guides for running a small Australian church, from legal basics to everyday admin. Written by Church Support Australia.
Aug 21, 2026
How it started in 2011, and where it's headed now
Legal structure, money, people, insurance, licensing and governance, in one place, built out section by section
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
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
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
Jul 17, 2026
What a warm congregation can still get wrong, and a simple system to fix it
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