Mar 03 2025 44 mins
MINI-SERIES: The PRACTICE of in-house ministry training with Joel, Tim and Stu.
As the next Federal election approaches, political leaders in Australia have started appearing on podcasts to connect with voters in a more direct and unfiltered way. But how does this approach compare to political campaigning in the United States? They explore the differences between the Australian and US election strategies, looking at how media engagement, party structures, and voter outreach shape the way campaigns unfold in each country.
Shifting gears, they take a deep dive into the Practice of Berea, Soul Revival Church’s internal training ministry that has recently undergone a re-structure. Designed to help people grow in faith, theological understanding, and leadership capacity, the re-tooling of Berea has been developed through collaboration while building on the strong foundations of previous training efforts. The new structure consists of three delivery elements—Essentials, Next Steps, and Deep Dives—which function as a kind of catechism for Soul Revival Church. The goal is to create a clear and accessible pathway for people to deepen their faith, understand the church’s theological distinctions as an Anglican community, and find meaningful ways to serve.
They also break down what the Next Steps stage looks like in practice, which is focused on training for service teams and developing practical skills that enhance leadership and ministry involvement. By creating a structured system that supports people at all levels, Berea aims to help individuals know where they are in their faith journey and providing an accessible point of entry.
Looking to the future, they discuss how this new approach will strengthen relationships, grow the church community, grow a cohesive leadership culture and expand leadership teams
00:00 Intro
01:21 CULTURAL ARTEFACT: Australian political leaders on podcasts
15:49 Breaking down the new Berea structure
28:39 Building a training system for all service teams
34:24 Growing a cohesive leadership culture
DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE
'If you think it's biased, it is biased': Albanese and Dutton turn to podcasts ahead of election
Straight Talk - Anthony Albanese
Straight Talk - Peter Dutton
1960 U.S. Presidential Debate (JFK v Nixon)
John Howard & Mark Latham handshake
Jeremy's Chip Lunch episode
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