"The ‘personal’ disciplines we might explore during this time of physical distancing are regular (likely daily) practices in which we engage so that we may be able to express our faith communally out of deep inner conviction and passion, rather than out of duty, custom, or fear"

Reflections

What might be the invitation of the Spirit to you in these times?

“It seems to me that one invitation could be to explore or re-engage with some of the practices that have always been part of being Christian, but which have been neglected over recent years,” says Bishop Jeremy Greaves

Books & Guides

Small Church Essentials

“There is much in Karl Vaters’ Small Church Essentials that is helpful for the Australian context, particularly when you realise that in Vaters’ work a small church is anything smaller than 250 congregation members,” says Dr Stephen Harrison in his review of Vaters’ thought-provoking and encouraging book

Features

Growing people vital to church health

Executive Director of PMC Dr Stephen Harrison discusses the question, ‘What are disciples and what does it mean to nurture them?’

Reflections

Leading small churches (without settling for less)

“The energy given in worship, the discipling of members of the congregation, the welcome accorded to visitors, attitudes towards new ideas, the nature and frequency of outreach – these are measures of a church’s health,” says The Rev’d Mark Vincent from The Parish of East Brisbane