International Network of Churches

Welcome to the INC Pastors & Leaders Podcast! This is a space for intentional conversations about INC Australia, where we will be talking to various leaders & pastors throughout our great movement.

On this episode Lachlan Jones sits down with Josh Usher, INC General Manager, to unpack how the national office serves the movement.

Josh traces his journey to pastoring Noosa Church, reflecting on the move from transactional faith to real relationship with God, how local autonomy and shared vision hold the movement together, and why no pastor should carry the load alone.

To learn more about INC, check out our website: http://inc.org.au

Welcome to the INC Pastors & Leaders Podcast! This is a space for intentional conversations about INC Australia, where we will be talking to various leaders & pastors throughout our great movement.

On this episode Lachlan Jones sits down with Ken Wootton, Chairman of Highlands, to unpack how the movement multiplies healthy local churches across the nation.

Ken traces his journey from his salvation at a Billy Graham crusade in 1968 to building Highlands Church in Toowoomba into a church planting hub, reflecting on answering the call, why healthy plants are built on community rather than services, and what INC has learned from the ones that struggled.

To learn more about INC, check out our website: http://inc.org.au

Welcome to the INC Pastors & Leaders Podcast! This is a space for intentional conversations about INC Australia, where we will be talking to various leaders & pastors throughout our great movement.

On this episode Lachlan Jones sits down with Ross Abraham, INC Chairman, to unpack the vision of Australia for Christ.

Ross traces his journey from his early encounters with faith to leading INC, reflecting on church planting, raising leaders, and helping people find their God-given gifts across every sphere of society.

To learn more about INC, check out our website: http://inc.org.au

Banning Liebscher challenges everything we think we know about success in ministry. Real achievement isn't measured by visibility or accolades, but by faithfulness to Christ's calling. A timely word on running your own race, resisting the pull of comparison in a social media age, and valuing eternal fruit over temporary recognition.

This session was part of INC Conference 2026 | International

Join us for INC Conference 2027 | Australia

July 6-8 | Citipointe Church Brisbane

Register Now: http://conference.inc.org.au

Mark Varughese preaches a powerful message on Matthew 25 and the parable of the ten virgins. Explore what separates wise from foolish Christianity, why the oil of God's presence can't be borrowed, and how to build spiritual reserves before you need them.

This session was part of INC Conference 2026 | International

Join us for INC Conference 2027 | Australia

July 6-8 | Citipointe Church Brisbane

Register Now: http://conference.inc.org.au

Banning, Paul & Mark sit down for a conversation on faith, leadership, and transitioning well. They discuss how to cultivate resilience and authenticity in ministry, lessons in handling hardships, and the significance of security and growth in leadership.

This session was part of INC Conference 2026 | International

INC Conference 2027 | Australia

July 6-8 | Citipointe Church Brisbane

Register Now: http://conference.inc.org.au

Geoff Woodward preaches on the spirit of faith that sets the movement apart. Explore why invisible progress matters more than visible metrics, how INC has grown across Australia, South America, and India, and what the bold "Towards 3000" initiative means for global church planting.

This session was part of INC Conference 2026 | International

INC Conference 2027 | Australia

July 6-8 | Citipointe Church Brisbane

Register Now: http://conference.inc.org.au

Mark Varughese unpacks the parable of the sower and challenges us to live as both generous sowers and willing seeds. Discover how small acts of faith awaken an entire ecosystem of kingdom growth, why surrender is freedom, and how to keep your heart good soil.

This session was part of INC Conference 2026 | International

Join us for INC Conference 2027 | Australia

July 6-8 | Citipointe Church Brisbane

Register Now: http://conference.inc.org.au

Mark Ramsey shares hard-won wisdom on mission-driven leadership and slaying the giants that stand between you and God's promises. A powerful message on resilience, spiritual warfare, and why your obstacles can become the very ground where faith grows.

This session was part of INC Conference 2026 | International

Join us for INC Conference 2027 | Australia

July 6-8 | Citipointe Church Brisbane

Register Now: http://conference.inc.org.au

Paul and Maree De Jong share their journey through cancer with raw honesty and deep faith. A powerful testimony on why hope is the birthplace of faith, how revelation anchors you in the storm, and what it means to trust God rather than a specific outcome when life turns uncertain.

This session was part of INC Conference 2026 | International

Join us for INC Conference 2027 | Australia

July 6-8 | Citipointe Church Brisbane

Register Now: http://conference.inc.org.au