390 How Muslim Outreach Works in the Peace Tent (Faraj Yusufov)
In the middle of Sydney’s Muslim Ramadan street party—where food trucks line the streets and thousands celebrate—there’s a surprising presence: The Peace Tent. A Christian outreach, this space invites seekers to discover the peace of Jesus in the heart of the festival. Faraj Yusufov shares what it’s like to step into this unique ministry, the challenges and joys of gospel conversations with Muslim friends, and why you should consider jumping in. If you want to grow in confidence sharing Jesus across cultures, this episode is for you.
TOOLBOX:
Connecting Muslims: A Guide to Communicating Effectively by Fouad Masri
Telling the Gospel Through Story by Christine Dillon
Where to Start with Islam by Samuel Green
Reaching Australian Muslims with Samuel Green (Reach Australia Podcast)
Faraj has more coming in a future episode in the Reach Australia Podcast
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389 Welcoming In Action: Live from Kellyville Anglican Church
What does good welcoming look like in church? Instead of just talking about it, we follow Nathan Brewer as he leads the welcoming team at Kellyville Anglican Church — seeing firsthand how Kellyville Anglican works to foster a genuinely warm and inviting church environment.TOOL BOXYouTube Version of the EpisodeScreenshots of Kellyville Connect Card and where it appears in the serviceSecret shopper checklistGospel Growth and Christian Community ebookReach Australia Digital (Helping you with branding and website)Community and Integration Workshop Part 1Community and Integration Workshop Part 2CREDITS:The One Thing is brought to you by Reach AustraliaTo pray for Reach Australia, join our WhatsApp GroupFor ideas or questions please email [email protected]To support the Reach Australia Online Library head here
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388 Welcoming: Where Churches Get It Wrong (And How to Fix It)
First impressions matter, and churches often underestimate how much. Peter Blanch and Scott Sanders discuss how small changes can make a big impact in helping people feel seen, valued, and truly at home.
The theological foundation for welcoming
Mistakes from not even thinking about it to overvaluing the newcomer
Mistakes of not thinking about what a new person needs to connect to church
Mistakes of not thinking about the whole experience of welcoming
Welcoming has an important 2 way relationship with the rest of the church ecosystem, especially with the mission team
Thinking through the building and how it works
Thinking through the team and what you need
TOOL BOX
Secret shopper checklist
Gospel Growth and Christian Community ebook
Reach Australia Digital (Helping you with branding and website)
Community and Integration Workshop Part 1
Community and Integration Workshop Part 2
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387 How to Run a Meeting
Are you suffering from death by meetings? Meetings can be soul-crushing or life-changing. Have you stopped to think about how to make yours truly effective so we can be using our resources effectively for the gospel?
Scott Sanders and Derek Hanna talk about:
Simple tools for making sure meetings work
The importance of drama in meetings
The importance of meaning and context in meetings
Why you need to identify different types of meetings
Which meetings need more discipline?
Which meetings are more important?
Which meetings do you need to be in (and not be in)?
TOOLBOX:
Death by Meeting by Patrick M. Lencioni
Getting Your Meeting Rhythms Down | Ep 15
Refresh Your Staff Meetings (Part 1) | Ep 166
Refresh Your Staff Meetings (Part 2) | Ep 167
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