Australian Church Record

14/07/2025

What does it take to see churches not just survive, but multiply across Australia?

Scott Sanders has spent the past 15 years helping church leaders wrestle with that question. In this interview, he reflects on the origins of Reach Australia, the DNA of church planting, and the shift toward growing healthy, evangelistic churches nationwide.

Hi Scott, thanks so much for speaking with us. Can you tell us a bit about yourself for those who don't know you? Well, I've been married to Natalie for 20 years and we’ve got four girls. I grew up in a Christian family and became a Christian at Ashfield Presbyterian Church when I was

12/06/2025

In light of the ACR's survey of Sydney Anglican rectors, Charles Cleworth asks the question: does it matter how much a pastor preaches?

The latest edition of the ACR includes the results of a survey we conducted in order to investigate how frequently senior ministers are preaching in relation to the number of full-time staff and adult church attendance. On the whole, there is a negative correlation between the number of full-time st...

04/06/2025

How often do our rectors preach? Find out the ACR's survey results here 👇

In January 2025 the ACR emailed out a survey to all Sydney Anglican Rectors – numbering just over 250. The survey was short and uncomplicated to ensure a good number of respondents. Below are the results for the survey and the questions that were asked. The catalyst for the survey followed some an...

29/05/2025

Hear from Matthias Media's Geoff Robson on a new resource for Bible studies and sermons.

The ACR spoke to Geoff Robson, Publishing Director at Matthias Media, to hear about his work in this space and the company's new series of Bible commentaries. Geoff, thanks so much for talking with the ACR. Can you tell us a bit about yourself for those who don't know you? I became a Christian in

13/05/2025

After four decades at Parkside Church in Ohio, Alistair Begg shares what he’s learned—with advice every preacher should hear—in an insightful conversation with the ACR’s Mike Leite.

https://www.australianchurchrecord.net/alistair-begg-on-his-preaching-ministry/

Truth For Life with Alistair Begg

07/05/2025

As Mother's Day approaches, find out from Tooher what kind of motherhood is vital to the building up of God's people.

As Mother's Day approaches, the ACR hears from Jane Tooher on what it means to be a spiritual mother. Jane, what does it mean to be a spiritual parent, and in particular a spiritual mother? When someone becomes a parent—whether to biological, adopted or fostered children—it means, among other th...

30/04/2025

Hear from Reformanda Initiative's Leonardo De Chirico on the final wishes of Pope Francis.

“Throughout my life, and during my ministry as a priest and bishop, I have always entrusted myself to the Mother of Our Lord, the Blessed Virgin Mary. … I wish my final earthly journey to end precisely in this ancient Marian sanctuary, where I would always stop to pray at the beginning and end o...

23/04/2025

The ACR's latest journal is now online!

Click here for our survey results from Sydney Anglican rectors on Sunday preaching frequency, an interview with Alistair Begg on his preaching ministry, historical insights on J.C. Ryle, a thought-provoking piece by on a theology of church decline, and much, much more.

https://www.australianchurchrecord.net/read-the-easter-2025-journal-now/

09/04/2025

Let Callan Pritchard encourage you this Easter with reflections on a hidden gem in John's Gospel.

At the turning point in John’s Gospel, Jesus makes a seemingly obscure reference to his death. As we get ready to celebrate Easter, let’s take a moment now to explore a powerful yet often overlooked verse to see in a fresh way what Jesus endured and the life he has won for us. The moment comes

31/03/2025

Payne shares his insights from the recent Nexus Conference.

With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, said Jesus. It’s so often like that, isn’t it? What you bring to a thing is very often what you end up getting out of it. The questions and attitudes you have at the outset usually determine how you hear, what you hear, and

24/03/2025

With the Rosary in a Year podcast recently surpassing The Joe Rogan Experience to claim the top spot on Apple’s charts, find out how Adrian Russell has been equipped to address a new resurgence in Roman Catholicism.

We are in the midst of something of a resurgence of Roman Catholicism, though many are not aware of this. Despite many recent controversies, failures, disputes and divisions, it remains a real force in the world, influencing society, politics and spirituality. Just recently, The Rosary in a Year pod...

20/03/2025

With 30 days until Easter, the ACR team share some of their top picks for a Jesus-focused season.

A few of the ACR team share some top picks for a Jesus-focused Easter. Lionel Windsor: The 'Crucifixion' episode on The Rest is History This one isn’t for everyone—but it may well be for you if you’re having conversations with friends about the historical basis for the accounts of Jesus’ lif...