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50 Years of Burnout Studies: What has Changed in Clergy Wellbeing?
50 Years of Burnout Studies: What has Changed in Clergy Wellbeing?

Ian Duncum
Mar 210 min read


Trends, Challenges, and Strategic Responses for Australian Churches and Denominations in 2026
Trends, Challenges, and Strategic Responses for Australian Churches and Denominations in 2026

Ian Duncum
Dec 27, 20256 min read


THRIVING TOGETHER: Dr Ian Duncum
church attacks on pastors, lack of denominational support for a missional focus, lack of equipping emerging leaders for ministry

Ian Duncum
Apr 1, 202410 min read


Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 9: Focus Resources on the Middle Third of Churches
Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 9: Focus Resources on the Middle Third of Churches

Ian Duncum
Jul 199 min read


Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 8: Facilitate healthy monocultural & multicultural churches, & all churches to transition, partner and outreach all cultures
Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 8: Facilitate healthy monocultural & multicultural churches, & all churches to transition, partner and outreach all cultures

Ian Duncum
Jul 1211 min read


Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 7: Denominational Policies
Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 7: Denominational Policies
Denominational health is not just about theology and spirituality; it is also about policies that keep churches honest about viability, stewardship, and mission. In a healthy ecosystem, closure thresholds, distinctions between financial and ministry viability, rules about asset use, and the refusal to subsidise long‑term decline all work together to prevent slow, quiet collapse and to free resources f

Ian Duncum
Jun 308 min read


Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 6: RESOURCE CHURCHES TO PLANT AND REPLANT CHURCHES
Part 6: RESOURCE CHURCHES TO PLANT AND REPLANT CHURCHES

Ian Duncum
Jun 158 min read


Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 5: Focus denominational leadership on leading health rather than merely being a service provider to churches
Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 5: Focus denominational leadership on leading health rather than merely being a service provider to churches

Ian Duncum
Jun 59 min read


Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 4: Treat Pastors Fairly & Empower them for Ministry and Local Mission
Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part4: Treat Pastors Fairly & Empower them for Ministry and Local Mission

Ian Duncum
May 314 min read


Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 3: A Multiplication Mindset
Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 3: A MULTIPLICATION MINDSET

Ian Duncum
May 259 min read


Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 2: Corporate Prayer for Church Renewal and Planting
Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem Part 2: Corporate Prayer for Church Renewal and Planting

Ian Duncum
May 178 min read


Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem: Key Components for Denominations to Foster Vitality Part 1
Building a Thriving Church Health Ecosystem: Key Components for Denominations to Foster Vitality Part 1

Ian Duncum
Mar 253 min read


Faith and Church Attendance in Australia in 2026
FAITH AND CHURCH ATTENDANCE IN AUSTRALIA IN 2026

Ian Duncum
Feb 217 min read


HOPE AT CHRISTMAS
Christmas means hope. God's offer of friendship is not merely a consolation in the face of evil and suffering. It is the sure hope of a self and a world that will be transformed.

Ian Duncum
Dec 23, 20253 min read


HOW SHOULD A CHURCH RESPOND TO TERROR?
A church should respond to a terror event in the wider community by combining clear pastoral care, wise public communication, trauma‑aware practices, and a sustained commitment to peacemaking and justice.

Ian Duncum
Dec 15, 20254 min read


THRIVING TOGETHER: IS YOUR CHURCH PLAYING BAZBALL?
England persisting with Bazball despite clear data, media analysis, and fan feedback looks very similar to a declining church refusing to act on obvious signs of trouble.

Ian Duncum
Dec 10, 20253 min read


THRIVING TOGETHER: What are the ways in which pastoral supervision can help someone who is being bullied in their workplace?
What are the ways in which pastoral supervision can help someone who is being bullied in their workplace?

Ian Duncum
Nov 29, 20253 min read


THRIVING TOGETHER: ORDINARY CHURCH PLANTERS
Explores the journey of Priscilla and Aquila in planting multiple churches, and asks, what barriers are there to lay planting?
#churchplanting

Ian Duncum
Sep 19, 20254 min read


THRIVING TOGETHER: FAITH AND CHURCH ATTENDANCE IN AUSTRALIA IN 2025
Trends, insights into faith and church attendance in Australia in 2025. How we can respond.

Ian Duncum
Aug 3, 20254 min read


How Leadership Skills Shape Organizational Success
Leadership is the backbone of any successful organization. The ability of leaders to guide their teams, make sound decisions, and drive...

Ian Duncum
May 21, 20254 min read
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