10 June 2022
For more than 20 years Annie Cathcart has been involved in and given leadership to a group of intercessors in Toowoomba Australia. She shares her journey of discovery and the things she's seen and learned along the way.
26 May 2022
Mark Schultz is the convener of the Vertical Villages projects on behalf of the Together for Ryde pastors' network. Vertical Villages is a paradigm shifting initiative which brings the church in contact with civic leaders, property developers and the general community in a bid to create residential spaces that are conducive to strong community. In the rapidly urbanising and multicultural area of Ryde in Sydney, this is an urgent task and an opportunity for the church. Vertical Villages also hopes to place christians in these housing estates as "professional neighbours" to facilitate community and live out the gospel.
For more information head to: verticalvillages.org.au
26 May 2022
Matt Prater, Seniour Pastor of New Hope Church Brisbane has a big heart for the last, the least and the lost. He is also passionate about the church in Brisbane coming together as one. In this interview Matt talks about both of these passions as well as his love for Christian radio.
17 May 2022
Kerryn Pell talks about the work of Whitehorse Churches Care which, as the name suggests, is the churches of Whitehorse, Melbourne coming together in a strategic and co-ordinated way to practically serve the community.
17 May 2022
It goes without saying that Gospel Movement will not happen in any community without prayer. United, humble, concerted prayer will be the engigne that propels the Gospel into your town or city. Like the atmosphere that allows life to flourish, so prayer is the air of the gospel, facilitating Kingdom life.
4 May 2022
From a self confessed prayer-less pastor leading a prayer-less church, Jason Hubbard from Bellingham, USA candidly shares how God taught him and his congregation the power of prayer which then overflowed into united prayer across his community. The result, many church plants, less crime and less abortion.
Jason also shares about his work with International Prayer Connect.
4 May 2022
Ian Shelton chats with church leaders from Penrith, NSW on their ongoing work of doing good in their community as a united church.
26 February 2022
Caragh Bradbery shares her heart to see Ipswich become a better city and some of the initiatives she is involved in to make a practical difference. One of her projects, the Ipswich Central Partnership, seeks to see "people working in partnership with government, local stakeholders and community to implement placemaking projects to increase the vibrancy and success of central Ipswich." For more info check out: https://www.facebook.com/Ipswich-Central-Partnership-102003605640296/ https://www.facebook.com/erinmarchant81/videos/904066273581238 https://www.facebook.com/NewHistoryIpswich
27 January 2022
The week before Christmas I had the joy of spending three nights in Townsville attending Stable on the Strand which is a Christmas event staged by the combined churches and supported by the city council and dozens of businesses. It is a remarkable event now running for 20 years and visited by thousands each year.
Click here to view a video of interviews about Stable.
6 January 2022
Ben Pearson shares his heart for his city, Townsville and how a united church can declare the gospel.
6 January 2022
Coordinator of the combined churches in Townsville and President of the Stable of the Strand Committee, Anne Harley is passionate about seeing the church adapt to the needs of the community.
6 January 2022
Townsville church and community leaders share their heart and passion for their city as well as the practical things they are doing to address the needs of their community. Filmed at Stable on Riverway and the YWAM base in Townsville, the enthusiasm of these leaders will inspire.
5 January 2022
Congratulations to the Church of Townsville, celebrating 20 years of Stable on the Strand in 2021. This video features church and community leaders who help to put on this event as a free gift to the city, capturing their heart to communicate the Christmas story beyond the four walls of the church.
9 December 2021
As December deepens, if you're like me, you might find yourself reflecting on the year that was. Recalling events both momentous and minuscule can help us trace God's thread in our lives and in his church.
3 December 2021
Tish interviews Kavitha Emmanuel from Chennai, India. Kavitha works to see cultural change for women both within the church and in the wider community.
24 November 2021
For 20 years Nat and Tiff Spary have been serving the homeless and hungry in Toowoomba, QLD. From small beginnings opening up their home to those in need, under the umbrella of BASE Services they now oversee multiple initiates, partnering with business, community leaders and government to highlight and address the needs of those on the margins of society.
For more information check out baseservices.com.au
18 November 2021
Recently I've been thinking about the importance of hearing God's voice and specifically how God speaks to his church in each city.
28 October 2021
From humble beginnings in 2007 from Modesto, California, Love Our Cities has grown to include more than 90 cities across the United States and a staggering 215000 volunteers. Lead by the church, these volunteers are mobilised from all over the community, including businesses, community groups and even people from other faiths.
26 October 2021
Craig Stephens is a Territorial Envoy for the Salvation Army based on the Central Coast in NSW. Craig not only believes in the unity of the church in his city but is actively seeking to bring the church together for the welfare of his community. A New Way is one of the initiatives where the church together is seeking to serve the city.
20 October 2021
"Collaborative mission is our future." In this interview Rick Prosser from Newcastle unpacks his heart for the unity of the church in the Hunter Region. Rick is a practitioner and has devoted his life to helping the church to come together and work collaboratively for the welfare of the community. You'll be inspired by Rick's passion and the practical ways the church is serving in the Hunter.
19 October 2021
Ian Shelton interviews Johannes Meier, a Christian farmer based in NSW. Johannes shares how he and other members of the Danthonia Bruderhof community have learned methods of regenerative farming that has allowed his property to become more productive and resilient in times of draught.
For more on regenerative farming see: A conversation with Johannes and his son about water conservation on their property.
The Mulloon Institute Landscape Regeneration | Regenerating the Australian Landscape
19 October 2021
"See I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" (Isaiah 43:19) This highlights video from a recent leaders' gathering in Perth sums up what God is doing in his church in that part of the world. Uniting across denominational lines and seeking God's strategy for the community are key components of the "new thing" God is doing.
To see the full video click here
20 October 2021
Even before he came to know Jesus, Rick Prosser had a passion for Newcastle and the Hunter Region. Coming to faith as a young man only amplified that passion.
20 October 2021
Environmental issues are a constant topic of debate in our nation. It's hard to go through a day without hearing or reading the phrase 'climate change'.
30 September 2021
Mark Sena, pastor of Faith City Church in Mandurah, WA shares a simple strategy to serve his community which includes: 1. Connecting with the mayor to hear the needs of the community. 2. Mobilising united prayer. 3. Connecting churches with local schools. Are there strategic things the Holy Spirit would have the church in your town do to serve your community?
30 September 2021
Nick Scott, senior pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Perth, shares what God is doing in bringing churches together across Perth. The principles he outlines hold true for the church in every town or city in Australia and the world.
30 September 2021
Wendy Yapp shares how she has been bringing ethnic churches together in Perth to pray for nations in crisis.
9 September 2021
For a City Gospel Movement to thrive it's important to have a biblical framework through which to view our cities. Understanding God's intention for cities is crucial.
3 September 2021
A Kingdom inversion challenging the prevailing church culture from Nick Scott, Senior Pastor of Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, Perth.
3 September 2021
Based in Portland, Oregon, Kevin Palau is President and CEO of the Luis Palau Association. He also helps lead TogetherPDX, a sustainable, united movement of churches in Portland, Oregon. In this video he shares the some of the journey of the church of Portland as they have sought to serve their city.
27 August 2021
Juliet Ballinger, founder and executive officer of Eva's Place, a pregnancy support centre in Queensland, shares her story of establishing the ministry and how volunteers from many different church denominations and theological traditions unite together to carry out the mission of serving pregnant women in their community.
17 August 2021
"You sons and daughters will conquer nations and revitalise desolate cities." Isaiah 54:3 (TPT) Ian Shelton reminds us that God's has a big vision which includes raising up young people to revitalise our cities.
29 July 2021
Ian Shelton unpacks Isaiah 59:16, calling the church to seek justice for the oppressed in each community.
29 July 2021
Letitia Shelton, CEO of City Women Toowoomba, shares the remarkable story of how pornography is being combatted in her city.
21 July 2021
(c)2021 Words and Music by Evan Shelton String arrangement by Jared Haschek
20 July 2021
"One people with one passion and one fire. One at the cross. One family with one father and one future. One at the cross"
13 July 2021
Rick Prosser interviews Kevin Palau, President and CEO of the Luis Palau Association. Kevin joined LPA in 1985 and began directing the day-to-day operation of the ministry in the late 1990s. Under his leadership, LPA has united tens of thousands of churches in hundreds of cities to love and serve their communities and clearly share the Good News of Jesus. During Kevin’s time at LPA he has also help develop a global network of hundreds of partner evangelists. Kevin helps lead TogetherPDX, a sustainable, united movement of churches in Portland, Oregon. His book, "Unlikely: Setting Aside Our Differences to Live Out the Gospel" describes the ongoing impact of the movement. To learn more see: https://citygospelmovements.org/ https://www.togetherpdx.org/ https://www.togetherpdx.org/sharepdx#sharepdx-resources
5 July 2021
A few years ago Betty and I were flying to Norfolk Island (of Mutiny on the Bounty fame) for a holiday. The plane we were on developed problems and we were instructed to don our life jackets. This was a scary few hours. Even when we limped into Norfolk Island the pilot aborted an attempted landing and was ordered to fly another hour onto New Caledonia. We made it...much to the relief of the very anxious passengers.
During that experience I realised just how scared I was and bereft of natural courage.
16 June 2021
"Wise strategy is necessary to wage war, and with many astute advisers you'll set path to victory more clearly" Proverbs 24:6 (TPT). Ian Shelton applies this scripture to the church of the city with an encouragement to strategically engage the enemy.
9 June 2021
Ian Shelton, Movement Australia Co-ordinator, presents a city theology from the book of Isaiah.
2 June 2021
Mark Peterkins is Executive Director of Oneway Ministries in Ottawa, Canada. Richard Long leads Love Ottawa, a ministry arm of Oneway. Together they outline the unique strategies the church of Ottawa is employing to bring the Gospel to their city. Check out www.onewayministries.ca for more information.
2 June 2021
Ian unpacks why we should not only build churches but godly communities for the sake of the Gospel.
20 May 2021
For pastors in Australia, maintaining good mental health is increasingly a challenge. The demands of professional ministry can have an adverse impact on general wellbeing which can lead to burn-out and a premature end to work as a pastor. Sadly, this is an all too common story.
19 May 2021
Peter shares his keys to maintaining good mental health as a pastor. Peter’s life has regularly been turned upside down when the Lord has sovereignly interrupted him. These encounters have resulted in profound insights around the love of God and the nature of His Kingdom. He shares these revelations in his books and lives them out. He is a sought after speaker, mentor, leader and pastor to pastors. He lives in Melbourne, Australia with his wife Lyn, three children and nine grandchildren.
13 May 2021
Ian briefly unpacks Jeremiah 33:6 which speaks of God's desire to bring health and healing to Jerusalem. God desires health and healing to every city through a healed and unified church.
13 May 2021
It goes without saying that we all long to see the Gospel impacting our towns and cities. We long to see Kingdom transformation at every level of society. Achieving this vision requires developing a strategy in each town and city that will help propel us from where we are to where we want to be. In this short talk, Mac Pier, the founder of Movement.org in the USA outlines the strategy that is guiding the church in New York. For more than 30 years Mac has been working for the peace and prosperity of New York along with other church leaders. Watch and be inspired to seek God for the strategy to take the Gospel forward in your place.
6 May 2021
Steve Buss is Executive Director of One Hope in Eugene, Oregon, USA. Together with his wife Patti, who serves as Program Director, they facilitate unity within the church of their community and coordinate many initiatives to serve the needs in their city. All that they do is driven by a strong prayer culture. For more info, check out their website onehopenetwork.org
6 May 2021
What does it mean to live as a citizen in your community who reflects the truth of the Gospel? In this short video Ian Shelton urges us not only to be good church members but citizens who live out the Gospel in the community.
29 April 2021
I have been very surprised and concerned by the prevalence and level of emotional depletion which Christian ministry leaders are experiencing. It is both important and urgent that this be addressed.
28 April 2021
Keith Farmer has decades of ministry experience in Australia. For the past 16 years he has mentored pastors from all over Australia and from a wide variety of denominations. Few people have their finger on the pulse of church leaders like Keith. His insights about the mental health and wellbeing of pastors are priceless.
9 April 2021
The story of what God is doing in Bellingham, Watcom County, Washington State, USA is well worth hearing. Churches are praying together and seeking the welfare of their community with tremendous results. Tim Scott, Coordinator of Day to Pray and Strategic Team in Light of the World Prayer Centre, shares some of the story.
For more of the story check out our previous interview with Jason Hubbard: https://www.facebook.com/620754334792016/videos/272829357062803
9 April 2021
Aled Griffith and Steve Silvester give leadership to the church in Nottingham, UK, encouraging unity and an outward focus for the sake of that city. They share another wonderful example of how God is bringing his church together to seek the welfare of the city where He has placed them.
For more info: check out the Nottingham City Prayer website: https://www.nottinghamcityprayer.com/about
9 April 2021
Jonathan Dove is the Senior Pastor of Grace City Church in Aukland NZ. Speaking about Jeremiah 29 he says, “I don’t think there is a more significant verse or passage for me at this point in our history.” This is why he is leading his church to seek the welfare of Aukland and seeking to colaborate with other churches to do the same.
9 April 2021
Roger Allen is from Together for Bristol in the UK. In this interview he shares how the church is working together to meet the needs of the community.
For more info check out their website: https://www.bristolnetworks.org.uk
For more on the Bristol story check out our previous interview with the mayor of Bristol - Marvin Rees: https://www.facebook.com/620754334792016/videos/585633399010674
25 March 2021
In this epiosde Ian Shelton presents city theology from Jeremiah 29:7.
25 March 2021
More bite sized city theology from Ian Shelton. Here he briefly unpacks Luke 4:43.
25 March 2021
Jeff Pishney is the founder and CEO of Love Our Cities. In this interview Jeff shares on the ground experience of mobilising volunteers to serve the community. He challenges the church to work with likeminded citizens to love their cities in practical ways. Originating in Modesto, California, Love Our Cities now works with cities all over the USA. For more info check out https://www.loveourcities.org
17 March 2021
In 2001, the Times newspaper published a survey revealing that Stoke on Trent was the worst place in the UK to live. This was a wake up call to the church of that city to begin to pray together and work together for the good of the community. You'll enjoy this interview with Lloyd Cooke who champions the unity of the church in Stoke.
17 March 2021
What is Movement? Roger Sutton from Movement Day UK passionately and succinctly explains the key values and strategies that underpin Movement.
17 March 2021
Recently City Women Mackay was launched. Letitia chats to their leader Jess McLaren.
If God is calling you to start something in your city, please email Letitia at letitia@citywomen.com.au.
17 March 2021
City Women Rockingham has launched!
Watch this interview with Chelsie Wilson who is gathering women from different churches in her city to begin to look at some of the big needs in their community and how they can help.
City Women now exists in a number of towns and cities around Australia. The purpose is to unite women across the churches to mobilise into the pain of the city.
If you would like to know more about starting City Women in your area, please email Letitia at letitia@citywomen.com.au
17 March 2021
God is at work in the church of Playford (North Adelaide). Mike Hey and Lindsay Mayes share some of the journey.
17 March 2021
"Eat together Pray together Do mission together."
Rev. Dr Allan Demond, senior pastor of New Hope Baptist Church in Whitehorse, Melbourne, shares how the church unity has developed across denominations in his community around the simple principle of sharing meals, prayer and mission.
17 March 2021
Nick Scott, Senior Pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Perth, WA, shares his heart for the unity of the church in his city and how God is working across WA to bring his church together.
16 March 2021
A Lutheren, Baptist and Church of Christ pastor share about the genuine mateship that characterises the church in Karlgoorlie, WA, and how it is making a difference in the community.
10 February 2021
"God is a city builder" Hebrews 11:10 (TPT)
In this short video Ian Shelton explains why the church is to imitate God and become city builders.
3 February 2021
What strategy did the New Testament church use in seeking to fulfill the Great Commission? Find out in this short video.
28 January 2021
Ian Shelton, Movement Australia Coordinator, presents city theology in bite-sized pieces. Easy to digest and apply!
11 January 2021
The Heavenly Father has a “city story” that includes your city.
He calls you to be involved in this story. This story is about the transformation of your city or town.
It’s about lighting up your city with the gospel.
The following notes lay a biblical foundation for how to be involved in the Father's city/town story.
8 December 2020
By Ian Shelton. A biblical theology of cities explained in a succint, visual way.
9 December 2020
A MOVEMENT DAY ROUND TABLE is about accelerating the effectiveness of the GOSPEL in your city/town.
18 November 2020
Movement Australia exists to see a Gospel Movement flourish in every town and city in Australia.
Here's a list of resources we've collated to inspire you as you get going.
21 September 2020
Want to know what Movement Australia is all about? This short video will fill you in on what you need to know.
4 May 2020
“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant” - Max de Pree
16 February 2020
Roger Sutton from Movement Day UK unpacks the mission of Movement Day.
30 July 2019
No one church, agency or individual will enable cultural, social and spiritual transformation...
23 July 2019
Historically church is seen as an end in itself rather than church being a means to the coming of the Kingdom.
26 September 2018
Ian Shelton, Andrew Youngberry and Letitia attended MD Africa in Nairobi, Kenya on 23-24 August 2018.
8 August 2018
Pastor Walo Ani from the Central Papua region in PNG convened meetings with key city leaders in Port Moresby on 27-29 July.
2 August 2018
Are we playing catch-up on a story that God has already been telling?
24 May 2018
When we awaken to beauty, we become aware of new ways of being in the world.
24 May 2018
In virtually all the ancient cultures of the world, the power of the gods was channelled through and identified with the elites of society, the kings, priests, and military captains, not the outcasts. To oppose the leaders of society, then, was to oppose the gods. However...
4 May 2018
Paul said to the church in the city of Ephesus that there is only One Body. He said nothing of multiple unrelated congregations in the city. John Stott the well known British theologian commented on this passage in Ephesians 4, “to say there are many churches is to say that there are many gods.” A huge contradiction!
31 July 2017
Rick Prosser shares infectious love for his city. You can’t help but be challenged by Rick’s passion for his community.
~ end ~