It was mostly church planters or people in the early stages of planting that I was speaking to. I would go back next year, ideally bringing more people with me so they can start to get their heads around that kind of thinking.

I’ve really enjoyed listening to all the wives and their experience of planting. They share really helpful and wise things. As a new mum I’m trying to work out how planting works as a parent. And they just have so much wisdom.

It was really encouraging to be with like-minded people who are all thinking about the specific role of planting and reaching our nation through that.

There was a lot of energy in the room—a real passion for the very thing we’re all trying to do at this stage: planting or having just planted and keeping it going.

The vibe was cosy, enjoyable, friendly, and vibrant. It felt like a place where everyone was genuinely connected and passionate about the same mission.

As someone thinking about planting in two or three years, what’s been most helpful is having real face-to-face chats with people about how they planted, what they did, and the principles behind it.

We got a lot of practical insights about why planting is complex, how to manage it, and what the next steps might be for our team. It was about making it work sustainably.

The vibe in the room was really great — super cosy. The hosts did a fantastic job creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Everyone was friendly, and it felt way less intimidating.

Gosford was awesome because it helped us rediscover the sharp edge about the need for church planting. There’s no better way to do that than to get people who are on that razor’s edge all together in a room. It was just fantastic.

It’s solidified for me that more churches absolutely need to be planted, especially in Western Australia where there aren’t many churches. I feel really passionate and excited about that.

Gosford was fantastic. It was just really good hanging out with other people who are planting or who have planted. I was able to pick their brains and get some ideas from them.

It is so helpful to come together to learn from each other and work together for the sake of God's Kingdom. Really beneficial.

Overall, it was an awesome conference, I left feeling so refreshed and just eager to get straight back into things, so full of urgency to see the lost come to know Christ.

There’s something about being around all these men and women who are thinking about planting a church. And all the things that they’re worrying about, wrestling with, and are excited about. Having that rub off is fantastic.

It’s encouraging to see how Reach has worked in so many parts of Australia and how we can all work towards a common goal—spreading the gospel.

The biggest thing on my mind has been how crucial change is. It’s not okay to be satisfied where we are; we have to keep moving forward and growing.

If I hadn’t come, I think I would have been deprived of encouragement. This conference every year reminds me how big the mission field of our country is, and what’s happening around Australia.

I’ve appreciated the Bible feeding — it’s reminded me of the reality of a lost world, the power of Christ, and the victory of Christ.

This week has been incredible — feeling fired up for mission, surrounded by amazing people ready to take the gospel all over Australia. It’s powerful to be part of something reaching a nation searching for the only answer Jesus can give.

It's just great. Getting to meet others, seeing the whole network of different churches and how they're doing things gives us ideas and encourages us.