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Mel and Melinda’s Strategy Snippets delivers short, practical episodes packed with strategic insights for leaders navigating change, growth, and complexity.
Each week, two experienced strategists share real-world ideas you can apply immediately—helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Because growth is possible.
And with a good strategy, growth is inevitable.
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Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 40
What If Hospitality Isn't About Food?
What if hospitality is about much more than preparing food and serving meals?
In this episode, Mel and Melinda explore the biblical meaning of hospitality and what it means to be a lover of strangers. They discuss how reducing hospitality to catering can cause us to overlook its deeper purpose: demonstrating genuine love, welcome and practical care for others.
From recognising and nurturing spiritual gifts to creating environments where people feel comfortable, valued and connected, they consider how churches can develop a richer understanding of hospitality.
Because true hospitality isn't simply about what we provide. It's about how we make people feel loved and cared for.
Strategy Snippets is brought to you by Focus Church Consulting. Learn more at www.focuschurchconsulting.com.au
27 Oct 2026
How to turn negativity into opportunities
Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 39
How to Turn Negativity into Opportunities
What if some of the places we tend to view negatively are actually opportunities for ministry?
In this episode, Mel and Melinda explore how Christians can sometimes be quick to dismiss certain activities, interests and communities without recognising the opportunities they present. From online gaming and anime to sport and the arts, they consider how these spaces can become places of meaningful connection, influence and ministry.
They also discuss how churches can encourage and mentor people, particularly young people, to navigate these environments with wisdom rather than withdrawing from them altogether.
Because being salt and light isn't about avoiding the world. It's about learning how to live faithfully within it.
Strategy Snippets is brought to you by Focus Church Consulting. Learn more at www.focuschurchconsulting.com.au
20 Oct 2026
How do we make space for Spiritual gifts?
Strategy Snippets · Season 1 · Episode 38
How Do We Make Space for Spiritual Gifts?
What could happen in our churches if we became more intentional about nurturing spiritual gifts?
In this episode, Mel and Melinda explore how churches can move beyond simply identifying spiritual gifts to creating opportunities for people to develop, practise and steward them well. They discuss the importance of mentoring, training and recognising the unique ways the Holy Spirit works through different people.
From small groups to ministry teams, they share practical ideas for making spiritual gifts a more intentional part of church life—and consider whether our existing structures are making enough room for them to flourish.
Because discovering a spiritual gift is just the beginning. Learning to steward it well is part of the journey.
Strategy Snippets is brought to you by Focus Church Consulting. Learn more at www.focuschurchconsulting.com.au
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