The Flourishing Life with Andrew Staggs

The Call to Church Planting | Charlie Burke | Episode #42

The Flourishing Life with Andrew Staggs

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In this episode of The Flourishing Life, Andrew sits down with Charlie Burke, Executive Ministry Director Of Exponential Australia and a seasoned church planter. Charlie shares the journey of launching Crossway Oak City Church with his wife Jess, and unpacks the trials and triumphs of pioneering new churches. Together they explore the calling to plant, building healthy teams, leading through the pandemic, and why Australia needs a fresh movement of multiplication. With honesty and humour, Cha...

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