In this episode of ChurchTalks, Pedro sits down with Steve Gray, longtime pastor at Burleigh Heads Church of Christ and Griffith University chaplain. Steve shares his journey from chasing the rockstar life overseas to finding himself on his knees before God, and how that encounter reshaped his calling.Together, they explore the heartbeat of his ministry... becoming and participating and the conviction that every believer must move from consuming to actually being the Church. Steve unpacks the lessons of leading a replant, the tension between wisdom and youthful zeal, and the call to make space for ordinary people to step into mission.From op shops becoming places of baptism, to his reflections on technology, AI, and even cleaning the church bathrooms before our recording session, Steve reminds us that ministry is about pointing people back to Simply Jesus.
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In this episode of ChurchTalks, Pedro sits down with Lachlan Jones, pastor of The Gathering in Tweed Heads. Lachlan opens up about his unlikely journey from carpenter to pastor, the defining moments that reshaped his ministry, and how God led him to rediscover intimacy over idolatry. Together, they explore the pain and beauty of friendships in ministry, the challenge and hope of church unity on the Gold Coast and Tweed, and a radical shift in how The Gathering lives out discipleship through home gatherings. Lachlan’s story is one of surrender, the pursuit of God's presence, and courage to follow Jesus wherever He leads. Pastors and leaders will be encouraged to re-examine their own rhythms, the idols that creep in, and the central call to lead people into the presence of God.
A Full Gospel Apostolic Centre Initiative