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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 26 MIN

453 The Case for Annual Reviews in Ministry

from The One Thing · host Reach Australia

Is your church doing annual reviews right, or at all? In this episode, Scott Sanders and Jo Gibbs explore how annual reviews can move beyond corporate box-ticking to become a vital tool for encouraging, developing, and stewarding gospel workers well.We unpack how simple, structured conversations help teams pause, give thanks, reflect honestly, and plan intentionally for the year ahead.Why ongoing feedback alone isn’t enoughThe biblical foundation for caring for people in ministrySimple frameworks to run effective annual reviewsHow to handle hard conversations well and avoid surprisesWhy investing in people builds long-term ministry healthToolbox:Simple Framework of 3 questions to ask others and yourself: What’s a highlightWhat are you doing wellWhat could you do betterWhy Annual Reviews Matter - Substack Article by Jo GibbsMaking Ministry Leader Annual Reviews Sing - Gospel Coalition Article by Mikey LynchEpisode 336: How to Give Effective Feedback Episode 337: How to Receive Feedback as a Gospel WorkerEpisode 338: Enhancing Your Team’s Success With Rhythms of Feedback Episode 339: Personalising Feedback Credits: This episode was brought to you by Lending Hands Mortgage BrokersThe One Thing is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

Is your church doing annual reviews right, or at all? In this episode, Scott Sanders and Jo Gibbs explore how annual reviews can move beyond corporate box-ticking to become a vital tool for encouraging, developing, and stewarding gospel workers well.We unpack how simple, structured conversations help teams pause, give thanks, reflect honestly, and plan intentionally for the year ahead.Why ongoing feedback alone isn’t enoughThe biblical foundation for caring for people in ministrySimple frameworks to run effective annual reviewsHow to handle hard conversations well and avoid surprisesWhy investing in people builds long-term ministry healthToolbox:Simple Framework of 3 questions to ask others and yourself: What’s a highlightWhat are you doing wellWhat could you do betterWhy Annual Reviews Matter - Substack Article by Jo GibbsMaking Ministry Leader Annual Reviews Sing - Gospel Coalition Article by Mikey LynchEpisode 336: How to Give Effective Feedback Episode 337: How to Receive Feedback as a Gospel WorkerEpisode 338: Enhancing Your Team’s Success With Rhythms of Feedback Episode 339: Personalising Feedback Credits: This episode was brought to you by Lending Hands Mortgage BrokersThe One Thing is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

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