Hillsong Leadership Blog

Stories, thoughts and articles about what Jesus is doing in our world and how we outwork that through our local churches.

The Best Platform for Your Online Church Services

May 11, 2020

In March 2020, churches around the world scrambled to shift their physical services to digital streaming platforms in just a matter of days, as the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic became clear and governments restricted public gatherings.Discussions about the validity,...

Pastoring Millennials Through a Crisis

Apr 20, 2020

Andy Hopper, Team Leader for the Hillsong Leadership Network recently discussed with Benjamin Windle how we as church leaders can specifically pastor Millennials in this unique pandemic season. Benjamin is the pastor of Lifeplace Church in Brisbane, Australia – a...

5 Ways to Pastor Your Chat Room

Apr 15, 2020

Hillsong's Online Campus has been operating for over a year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic which led to the closure of church buildings and brought our whole congregation online. During this time, we've been able to identify five core values that we instil in our...

Using Facebook to Build a Digital Church Community

Apr 1, 2020

Every congregation faces the same challenge of facilitating an engaged community outside of the four walls of the church building - whether that be during the COVID-19 restrictions or in any normal season. We're all seeking to build a sense of family and clearly...

15 Practical Steps When Preparing A Sermon

Oct 16, 2019

1) Panic less. Pray more. The thought of starting to prepare another message may make you feel anxious, especially if you’ve only just finished preparing and delivering your last sermon, however rather than the roster causing you to panic and stressing, instead let it...

Preachers Must Follow Christ’s Example By Avoiding Distractions | Robert Fergusson’s Preaching Tips

Jun 24, 2019

Jesus knew His destiny. He had to die in Jerusalem in fulfillment of prophecy. But on His way, some Pharisees tried to stop Him (Luke 13:31-35).It was yet another satanically-inspired diversion. But Jesus would not be distracted from His God-given task. He had set out...

Preachers Must Follow Christ’s Example #1 | Robert Fergusson’s Preaching Tips

Jun 17, 2019

On His way to fulfilling His destiny in Jerusalem, Jesus was confronted by some Pharisees who warned Him about Herod’s desire to kill Him (Luke 13:31-35).This passage identifies a number of skills that Jesus exemplified, and that preachers need to emulate.These...

Preachers Must Look Forward in a Crisis | Robert Fergusson’s Preaching Tips

Jun 10, 2019

Jeremiah the prophet was exiled in Egypt. It was a harsh and painful season.When he thought about his trials, he became bitter. But, despite his situation, he kept looking forward, and refused to lose hope.In the midst of his difficulties, he intentionally remembered...

Preachers Must Look Out in a Crisis | Robert Fergusson’s Preaching Tips

Jun 4, 2019

Biblical watchmen had a two-fold role: to warn about threats and encourage about opportunities.City watchmen looked for approaching enemies or friends. Rural watchmen looked for predators and pasture. Crises require a similar approach.For those of us privileged with...

Preachers Must Look Around in a Crisis | Robert Fergusson’s Preaching Tips

Jun 3, 2019

When Paul the apostle visited Athens, he looked around carefully before he spoke. He made himself aware of the city’s hopes and challenges, joys and sorrows. He preached on the Unknown God, because that was the right message for the circumstances. Many ministers...