This September, Refresh happened: a completely free marriage retreat on the Gold Coast for church planters that we run every year. 13 new churches are represented in this photo. Together, they represent thousands of people gathering in new churches across Australia. — “If a church plant fails, that’s a real pity. But if a marriage fails because of it, that’s a disaster. Ministry always puts pressure on a marriage. But church planting takes it to a whole new level. You’re starting something new, working incredibly hard, often under financial strain. Add in little kids, a huge workload and constant change—it’s a lot. All that combined can create serious tension. Refresh is about giving couples space to pause and remember why they got married. Many don’t have much money or time, so we say: take this time out, enjoy each other, be reminded of your love, and be cared for in a way you couldn’t do for yourselves. It’s always the easiest conference to invite people to.” - Al Stewart — Refresh is funded by people like you. When you give, you’re not just helping plant new churches. You’re strengthening the marriages and families that carry the gospel into whole new communities. You’re helping build churches that will last for generations, so that countless people can find life in Jesus. 🔗 Give: reachaustralia.com.au/partner Multicultural Bible Ministry Calderwood Valley Baptist Church Fresh Start Presbyterian Church Donnybrook Moorooka Presbyterian Church Lake Mac Church Anchor Church - Coffs Harbour Vine Church Yarrabilba Aura Church (fb)

Four years ago, Menangle Park in Sydney’s southwest was a tiny village of 224 people. In ten years from now, it'll be a suburb of 20,000 people! What do you do when a suburb explodes like that? You plant a church. The story of Menangle Park is changing, and this photo is part of it. This is the launch team of Menangle Park 9am, launching on November 2nd. It's a photo of ordinary people saying yes to an extraordinary mission. New churches are one of the most effective ways to reach new people with the gospel. That’s why Campbelltown Anglican Churches are planting: so thousands moving into this community might come to know Jesus. Let's pray: ➡️ For courage, unity, and gospel love in the 73-person plant team. ➡️ For many to find life in Jesus through the first LIFE Course starting 16 November. ➡️ For 150 people from the neighbourhood and school community join them at their launch in November Campbelltown Anglican Churches (fb)