We all look for someone to follow. Whether it’s politicians, industry experts, bosses, heroes, or social media influencers, we instinctively look for leadership. And we’ve all been let down by it. It’s a story as old as time: human power ultimately leads to a dead end. But the solution isn’t just finding a better human boss; we need a completely different kind of leader altogether. At Salt Church, we are praying for a flood of lifelong disciples of Jesus in the Illawarra and beyond. Why? Because we know that the only leader who actually delivers on His promises, the only one truly worth following, is Him! The God who graciously provides. On Sunday, 26 July, we’re launching a brand-new, 8-week ...

What do you think of when you hear the word “prodigal”? Most of us immediately think of the rebellious son in Luke 15. The guy who blew his inheritance, hit rock bottom, and wasted absolutely everything. The Macquarie Dictionary actually defines prodigal with two primary core meanings: 1. Wasteful or Extravagant (Adjective/Noun) Adjective: Recklessly or wastefully extravagant with money, resources, or time. Noun: A person who spends money or uses resources with wasteful extravagance. 2. Lavish or Abundant (Adjective) Adjective: Characterised by profuse, generous, or lavish giving (e.g., “prodigal of praise” or “prodigal with advice”). Sometimes we view God as a cosmic accountant keeping score, standing there with his arms crossed, waiting for us to prove we’ve cleaned up our ...

Most of us know the “Christian to-do list” by heart: Read your Bible. Pray. Show up to Church on Sunday. Rinse and repeat. Sometimes, these things feel less like a life-giving rhythm and more like a spiritual chore. Just another box to check before we get on with our “real” day. We’ve got the information, but have we lost the spark? Are we going through the motions out of duty while our hearts are miles away? But prayer, for example, isn’t just talking into the void; it’s a conversation made possible because Jesus stood in our place. And worship isn’t just singing songs; it’s a response to the fact that God unfailingly loves us. When we disconnect our habits from ...

The Church in Australia is changing. Some parts are shrinking, but here at Salt Church we’re seeing growth and real impact. So what’s going on? Where is the Church actually headed? We think it’s going wherever God is leading it. Over the next few weeks, we’re creating space to rethink what church is all about, how it fits into everyday life, and what it could look like for us as a community. Starting Sunday, 26 April, we’re kicking off a three-week series exploring the future of church. We’ll open the Bible, including a letter called Ephesians, and let God reshape our expectations so we can become the kind of church He’s calling us to be. Whether you’ve been part of ...