For many people, the most memorable part of CONNECT isn't the keynote speaker or the workshop they attended.

It's the conversation that happened afterwards.

It's the person they met over coffee who became a trusted colleague. The songwriter who found a collaborator. The radio announcer who discovered a fresh perspective. The ministry leader who realised they weren'tcarrying the vision alone.

That's always been part of what makes CONNECT unique. While the conference brings together Christian communicators from across the globe, it's often the relationships formed between sessions that continue to shape people's ministry and careers long after the event has finished.

This year, CMAA is creating even more space for those connections to happen, with two new events being held alongside CONNECT26 on the Gold Coast.

Importantly, both are open to anyone. You don't need to register for the full conference to attend.

A place to find your people

The first is CONNECT PLUS+, presented by CMAA and Wild Hive.

Held on Wednesday evening at The Spring, QT Gold Coast, the event brings together people working across Christian media, music, communications, the arts and the wider creative industries for an evening designed around one simple idea: meaningful connection.

Whether you're established in your profession, taking your first steps into the industry or simply exploring where God might be leading your creative gifts, CONNECT PLUS+ offers an opportunity to meet others who share both your faith and your passion for influencing culture.

Rather than a formal conference session, the evening has been designed as a relaxed gathering. Guests will enjoy live music from Sean Rodriguez and friends, hosted by Kelsey Cooke and Chris Guerra, with food, conversation and plenty of opportunity to build new relationships.

Because sometimes the right conversation can open doors that no keynote session ever could.

Beyond The Song

Earlier that same day, singers and songwriters will gather for another first at CONNECT.

Beyond the Song has been created for artists who want to grow not only in their musical ability, but also in their understanding of the calling and career of Christian music.

For faith-based singers, songwriters, worship leaders, indie artists and Christian bands, the day promises honest conversations about navigating today's music industry while remaining grounded in purpose.

Sessions will explore the realities of building a sustainable creative career, the relationship between artists, radio and media, and the practical steps involved in developing music that serves both the Church and the wider community.

More than a professional development event, Beyond the Song recognises that creativity is both a gift and a responsibility. It's an opportunity to learn from experienced voices, encourage one another and invest in the next generation of Christian artists.

More than a conference

For years, CONNECT has been the place where Christian communicators encourage one another, share ideas and imagine what's possible together.

These new events build on that foundation.

Whether you're working in radio, media, music, communications, ministry or the creative industries, they're another way to gather with people who understand both the opportunities and challenges of serving Christ through creative work.

In a world where creative ministry can sometimes feel isolated, moments like these matter.

They remind us that while our platforms, professions and projects may look different, we're part of something much bigger- a community committed to communicating hope with excellence.

Both CONNECT PLUS+ and Beyond the Song take place on Wednesday 16 September at QT Gold Coast alongside CONNECT26.

Tickets for each event can be purchased separately, with member and non-member pricing available.

To find out more or book your place, visit CONNECT26.

CONNECT PLUS+
📅 Wednesday 16 September | 5pm–7.30pm
📍 The Spring, QT Gold Coast
🎟 CMAA Members $79 | Non-members $89

Beyond the Song
📅 Wednesday 16 September | 8.30am–5pm
📍 QT Gold Coast
🎟 CMAA Members $100 | Non-members $110

Promoter

The promoter is Christian Media & Arts Australia.

Promotion

The promotion is a national game of chance giveaway for the opportunity to win one CONNECT26 conference registration package.

Eligibility

Entry is open to Australian residents aged 18 years and over.

Employees, contractors, board members and immediate family members of Christian Media & Arts Australia are not eligible to enter.

Entry Period

The promotion opens Wednesday 29 July and closes at midnight 11 August.

Entries submitted outside the entry period will not be accepted.

How To Enter

To enter, eligible entrants must:

1. Follow @mediaartsau on Instagram

and

2.    Comment below and tag a friend, telling us why you want to come to CONNECT26

Each separate comment counts as one entry, up to a maximum of 20 entries per person.

Entries above the 20-entry limit will not be counted. Duplicate, incomplete, automated, spam, offensive or inappropriate entries may be disqualified at the promoter’s discretion.

Prize

There is one prize available.

The prize is one CONNECT26 conference registration package valued at $2,128.

The prize includes:

• conference registration for CONNECT26;
• accommodation at QT Gold Coast during the conference period; and
• meals included as part of the conference package.

The prize is valid for use between 14 September 2026 and 16 September 2026 only.

Travel Not Included

Travel to and from the conference is not included.

The winner is responsible for arranging and paying for all travel and related expenses, including flights, transfers, taxis, rideshare, fuel, parking, travel insurance and incidental costs.

Winner Selection

This promotion is a game of chance. Skill plays no part in determining the winner.

The winner will be randomly selected from all valid entries on 12 August.

Winner Notification

The winner will be notified by direct message and/or email after the draw.

The winner must respond within 2 business days to claim the prize.

If the winner does not respond within this timeframe, is ineligible, or is unable to attend CONNECT26 between 14 September 2026 and 16 September 2026, the prize may be forfeited and a new winner may be randomly selected.

Prize Conditions

The prize is not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash.

If the winner cannot attend CONNECT26 during the specified dates, the prize will be forfeited.

The promoter accepts no responsibility for any additional costs associated with accepting or using the prize.

Publicity

By entering, entrants agree that the promoter may use their name, social media handle and entry for the purpose of administering and promoting the giveaway.

Privacy

Personal information collected as part of this promotion will only be used for the purpose of administering the giveaway and contacting the winner.

Platform Disclaimer

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta.

Entrants release Instagram and Meta from any responsibility or liability in relation to the promotion.

Copyright questions can arise across almost every part of a community radio station’s work, from broadcasting music and recording live performances to reading articles on air or using images online.

To help stations navigate these issues, the Australian Copyright Council has released a new Copyright Guide for Community Radio Broadcasters, developed with assistance from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia.

The guide explains how Australian copyright law applies to radio programs, music, podcasts, written material, photographs, recordings and broadcast content. It also highlights an important distinction: while a station may own copyright in its broadcast signal, separate copyright can still exist in the music, scripts, recordings and other material included in that broadcast.

Practical Answers for Everyday Situations

The resource is structured around frequently asked questions and real-world case studies relevant to community broadcasters.

It covers five main areas:

• copyright and radio broadcasts
• using music
• written and spoken works
• images and photographs
• exceptions to copyright infringement

The guide addresses common questions about program ownership, volunteer-created content, music licensing, live events, podcasting, on-demand programs and the use of third-party material.

Who Owns a Radio Program?

Copyright ownership may depend on whether content was created by an employee, volunteer or contractor, as well as any agreements in place.

Under general copyright principles, employers usually own material created by employees as part of their work. Volunteers and contractors will generally own what they create unless they have agreed otherwise.

For this reason, the guide recommends that stations have written agreements with employees, contractors and volunteer presenters that clearly set out copyright ownership and permissions.

Music, Streaming and Podcasts

The guide explains the separate roles of APRA AMCOS and PPCA, with stations commonly requiring licences for both the musical work and the sound recording.

It also makes clear that music should not be broadcast directly from consumer streaming services such as Spotify or Apple Music. These services generally limit use to personal, non-commercial listening, and broadcasting is not considered personal use, even for a not-for-profit station.

Other topics include music in station promos, sponsorship announcements, live broadcasts, cover songs, online streaming and podcasting.

Live Performances and Third-Party Content

When recording or broadcasting live music, stations should obtain consent from performers, usually through a performer release form.

Where a station is broadcasting from an external festival or event, it should confirm that the organiser has obtained the necessary permissions and that the station is entitled to rely on them.

The guide also covers reading books, poems, plays and newspaper articles on air. Permission may be required when using the whole, or a substantial part, of a work. A short excerpt can still be substantial if it contains an important or recognisable part of the original content. There is no automatic “10-second rule” for audio clips.

Images and Fair Dealing

Images found online are usually protected by copyright. Stations should check the source, licence and website terms before using photographs, graphics or illustrations on websites and social media.

The guide also clarifies that Australia does not have a broad “fair use” exception. Australian law instead provides specific fair dealing exceptions, including criticism or review, parody or satire, reporting news, and personal research or study.

Access the Full Guide

The Copyright Guide for Community Radio Broadcasters is a useful starting point for station managers, presenters, volunteers, content teams and anyone responsible for digital publishing or live events.

It is an educational resource and does not constitute legal advice. Stations needing advice about their specific circumstances should seek independent legal assistance.

https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/CBAA/f91521e2-cb7a-4f99-8ca0-552342c290f7/UploadedImages/Documents/Resource_Library_Content/Copyright_Guide_for_Community_Radio_Broadcasters__June_2026_v2.pdf

On Tuesday 11 August 2026, Australians will take part in the national Census, a once-every-five-years snapshot that helps governments, communities and organisations better understand who we are as a nation.

The Census asks a range of questions that inform decisions about funding, services and future planning across Australia. One of those questions is: “What is your religion?”

For many people, it may feel like a simple question. But the way Australians understand and answer it can have important real-world implications.

Census data helps shape decisions in areas such as education, aged care, community services, mental health support, cultural programs, town planning, religious education, chaplaincy, faith-based services and even Christian media. It contributes to how communities are recognised, how needs are understood, and how resources are allocated.

In recent years, Census data has shown a decline in the number of Australians identifying as Christian. But many within the faith community believe this is not simply because people have stopped believing. In some cases, it may be because people no longer understand the importance of answering the religion question, or they choose not to tick the box.

That is why CMAA is developing a national campaign to help Christian media organisations, churches and community groups educate their audiences about the Census, the religion question, and why faith matters.

This is not about telling people how to answer. It is about helping Australians understand what the question is asking, why it matters, and how their response contributes to a more accurate picture of faith in Australia today.

CMAA is creating a range of practical resources to support this campaign, including:

• Community Service Announcements
• Social media graphics and captions
• Website article content
• Interview opportunities with researcher and demographer Mark McCrindle
• A communication schedule for the lead-up to Census night

These plug-and-play resources will help Christian media organisations and wider community partners engage thoughtfully and clearly with their audiences in the weeks leading up to 11 August 2026.

We are grateful for the important role our members and partners play in informing, educating and serving their communities. Together, we can help Australians better understand the Census and the significance of the question: “What is your religion?”

More details, resources and campaign assets will be released in the coming weeks.

For more information, or to request access to CMAA’s Census resources, please contact memberservices@mediaarts.org.au.

Christian Media & Arts Australia is celebrating a positive outcome for member stations following Round 1 of the 2026 Community Broadcasting Foundation grant program.

Across this round, ten CMAA member stations received a combined total of $437,698 in grant funding, supporting projects that will strengthen local broadcasting, improve infrastructure, support operational stability and expand community impact.

This includes funding awarded through both Content and Development & Operations grants, reflecting the diverse needs of Christian community broadcasters as they continue serving local audiences across Australia.

Across the broader round, funding supported areas including transmission expenses, salaries, operational sustainability, diverse storytelling, youth engagement, local news and community resilience. These priorities reflect the ongoing needs of community broadcasters in a changing media landscape.

CMAA is also pleased to have been successful in its Sector Investment Grant application, which will provide further support to broadcast members in the areas of governance and sustainability.

These outcomes come at an important time for the community broadcasting sector. While recent additional government investment has been welcomed, community broadcasters continue to operate in a challenging funding environment, with many stations facing rising costs, limited staffing and increasing pressure to adapt for the future.

Poor resourcing remains a significant handbrake on the sector’s capability. New investment is needed to help secure the sustainability of Australia’s largest and most diverse independent media sector, upgrade services for the future and increase social impact in local communities.

CMAA is grateful to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for the opportunity this funding provides, and for its ongoing investment in the strength and future of community broadcasting across Australia.

We congratulate the member stations who received support in this round, and acknowledge the time, thought and effort that goes into preparing strong grant applications.

CMAA looks forward to continuing to support Christian media organisations as they strengthen their services, build long-term sustainability and continue serving communities across Australia.

The Opportunity

• Location: Brisbane (Springwood), QLD | On-Site Role
• Role Type: Full-time | Marketing

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the voice of a national Christian ministry and inspire thousands of supporters to partner in God’s work. As Supporter Engagement Manager, you will bring Vision’s mission to life through compelling storytelling and impactful fundraising communications. Leveraging audience insights and performance data, you will continuously refine messaging to deepen engagement and strengthen connections across channels.

If you are a gifted communicator who enjoys blending creativity with a data‑informed approach, and you’re passionate about aligning professional excellence with personal faith, this role offers a meaningful avenue to make a lasting impact. You will play a key part in delivering effective campaigns, engaging supporters, and contributing to a ministry driven by purpose.

About Vision Christian Media

Vision Christian Media is a trusted, nationwide Christian media ministry, reaching communities across Australia through more than 800 broadcast locations (FM/AM and DAB+), as well as the Vision app, websites, podcasts, online video, and printed publications.

Together, these platforms connect with an estimated 1.3 million people each month, sharing Bible‑centred content, prayer, news, teaching, and discipleship resources that inspire faith and support spiritual growth.

We exist to help people look to God daily, serving communities across Australia and beyond. Learn more about Vision: https://vision.org.au/about-us

Role Purpose

• Manage the voice, tone and messaging of the ministry across supporter and donor communications.
• Conceive, create and oversee compelling written content and direct marketing communications that drive engagement, participation and generosity.
• Steward Vision’s primary supporter engagement model (Consumer → Connected → Contributor → Committed).
• Lead the development and delivery of integrated, multi-channel fundraising and supporter communication campaigns.
• Oversee Vision’s strategic supporter publications across print and digital formats.

Key Responsibilities

As Supporter Engagement Manager, you will lead the planning and delivery of supporter and donor communications that drive engagement, loyalty and sustainable financial growth. Working closely with your Executive and key stakeholders, you will analyse donor data and segments to develop compelling offers and campaign messaging aligned with Vision’s mission.

You will oversee the creation and quality of written communications across the ministry, including supporter emails, donor correspondence, media releases, promotions and prayer resources, ensuring consistency, clarity and alignment with Vision’s voice. This includes editing and supporting corporate communications prepared by senior leaders.

You will manage monthly direct mail campaigns and oversee Vision’s key supporter publications across print and digital formats, coordinating editorial content, design, production and distribution to ensure brand integrity and supporter confidence.

You will also contribute to advertising, fundraising and event campaigns, working collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver high-quality creative outcomes on time and to brief.

Successful Candidate Profile

You will be a strategic and creative communicator with a genuine heart for Christian ministry and a strong understanding of supporter and donor engagement. With proven experience in supporter, fundraising, or direct marketing communications, you will translate strategy into clear, compelling, and brand‑aligned messaging.

Being highly organised and collaborative, you will thrive in a fast‑paced environment, confidently leading integrated campaigns while balancing big‑picture thinking with hands‑on delivery. You will consistently bring excellence, integrity, and a strong team mindset to everything you do.

As a representative of Vision Christian Media, it is a genuine occupational requirement of all roles that staff align with, hold, and act consistently with Vision’s core values and religious beliefs: https://vision.org.au/core-beliefs

Why Should I Choose Vision?

• Be part of a trusted national Christian media ministry with significant audience reach.
• Lead high-impact, multi-channel communications and work in a collaborative, creative and growing Marketing team.
• Align your professional skills with your faith and values and contribute to an organisation that genuinely impacts lives and communities across Australia.

How to Apply

If this full‑time position sounds like you and you would like to contribute your writing skills to a national Christian media ministry, please submit your resume and cover letter by the close of business on the 15th of July 2026 via our website at https://vision.org.au/vacancies/.

Your cover letter should be no more than two pages and include:
• Why are you interested in this role?
• How your skills, experience, and faith equip you to succeed as the Supporter Engagement Manager at Vision.

Please Note

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia. Prior to appointment, a National Police Check and a valid Working with Children Clearance may be required. Vision may contact referees and third-party providers to verify qualifications, work history, and suitability for the role.

Applicants must be willing and able to work on-site (5 days per week) in Springwood, Queensland, to be considered for this role.

Applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled once the right candidate is identified.

You can help steward a new vision for Christian Music in our nation

Across our nation, something is stirring.

Christian artists are emerging, churches are engaging with home-grown worship in deeper ways and Christian media is amplifying stories and giving artists platforms.

People are showing up and events are selling out.

At Worth Worship with Matt Redman, demand exceeded capacity and the waiting list had to be stopped at 300. At One Sydney, more than 5,000 believers gathered to worship together as one Church.

In recent years, more than 60,000 people have shown up at Christian music initiatives connected with CMAA and our partners.

The opportunity is real. Yet this is about far more than concerts, events or ticket sales.

I keep coming back to the same verse in Isaiah 43:19:

“See, I am doing a new thing! Now is springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland”

We are convinced: God is doing something new.

And we need to have the ears to listen and the courage to respond.

Why This Matters

Music has always played a unique role in the life of the Church.

It strengthens faith. It tells stories of hope. It gives language to worship and it reaches people who may never otherwise engage with the Gospel.

Across our nation, we are seeing growing opportunities for artists, churches, schools, ministries and Christian media to work together more intentionally.

The question is simple:

How do we steward this opportunity well?

The First Step

Prayer is always the fist step.  We are praying and seeking guidance to plan for the development of a new, unified Christian Music Vision and Strategy.

Not because we want to create another activity, initiative or program.

But because we want to listen carefully to what God is already doing and explore how it might be strengthened and supported.

As a ministry serving Christian media, artists, churches and ministry partners across our nation, CMAA is uniquely placed to convene this conversation and help shape it with care.

Together with artists, church leaders, educators, media organisations and ministry partners we will explore:

• How artists can flourish.
• How emerging voices can be developed.
• How churches, schools, media and ministries can collaborate more effectively.
• How Christian music can continue strengthening the Church and sharing the hope of Jesus.

What Your Gift Will Do

The first phase of this work will cost $30,000.

Your tax-deductible gift will help fund:

• Consultation and facilitation.
• Stakeholder gatherings.
• Research and ecosystem mapping.
• Strategy development.
• A practical roadmap for future action.

This is not about funding another document.

It is about helping CMAA listen, gather, discern and plan well so that Christian music can flourish for years to come.

Partner With Us

Our hope is simple:

• To see Christian storytellers through music raised up and championed.
• To see churches strengthened.
• To see Christian media amplify stories of hope.
• To see more people encounter Jesus.

If this vision resonates with you, we invite you to partner with us.

Together, we can listen well, steward wisely and help shape the future of Christian music in our nation.

Donations are tax deductible.

CMA Standards Council Accredited

The People's Choice Award this year offers three categories, Australian Artist of the Year, Australian Emerging Artist of the Year, and Australian Song of the Year.

Australian Artist of the Year:

Australian Emerging Artist of the Year:

Australian Song of the Year:

The People's Choice Awards are made possible thanks to your vote and your local Christian Radio and TV stations across Australia and New Zealand.

VOTING IS NOW OPEN

As many of you step into one of the busiest and most important fundraising seasons of the year, we want you to know that we are praying for you.

The end of financial year can bring big opportunities, important conversations, and sometimes real pressure. But we want to encourage you to lift your eyes and remember this: God is faithful, and He will provide.

As you invite others to partner with your work, may you have fresh faith, courage, and energy for the season ahead. We are praying that God will open the right doors, prepare the right conversations, and bring the right people alongside you. We are praying that He will strengthen you and your teams, carry you through the busy days, and remind you again and again that you are not doing this in your own strength.

Your ministry and mission matter. The stories you are telling, the relationships you are building, and the generosity you are inviting all play a part in something much bigger. Even in the moments that feel stretched or uncertain, you can trust that God sees the work, knows the need, and is already moving.

We have a short encouraging message from David Smallbone for you here:

May you be encouraged as you enter this season. Have faith. Keep going. God will carry you, your team, and your mission through this end of financial year season with grace, strength, and provision.

What is PayDay Super?

PayDay Super is a change to how you calculate and when you pay your employees’ super guarantee (SG). From 1 July 2026 employers will need to pay employees their super guarantee on payday, at the same time as their salary and wages.

PayDay Super includes a change to the definition of earnings for superannuation payments. The calculation has shifted from Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) to Qualifying Earnings (QE).

The ATO have advised they will be using data reported through Single Touch Payroll (STP) to determine employee’s superannuation guarantee liability.

You can access further information provided from the ATO on the key changes for PayDay Super using the links below:

Payday Super - Key changes to super guarantee

Payment deadlines for Payday Super | Australian Taxation Office

What do I need to do?

Talk to your payroll provider, finance department, bookkeeper or accountant to check if they are already across the required changes.  

Audit Pay Codes for Qualifying Earnings (QE)

You will need to update all the pay codes in your payroll software, so they reflect the new calculation structure for QE. You may need to discuss with your payroll provider what other steps may be required to ensure your STP reporting is compliant.

Information from the ATO advising what payments are Qualifying Earnings (QE) can be accessed using the link below:

What payments are qualifying earnings | Australian Taxation Office

Review your Employee Onboarding

It is important you are receiving correct superannuation details for employees and relevant contractors where SG may apply. Many software providers have started using a function called Member Verification Request (MVR). This allows the superannuation details to be validated in real time with the superfund, prior to any payments being made.

This function is designed to significantly reduce the amount of rejected superannuation payments being made to funds. It also assists employers to meet their payment deadlines under PayDay Super. Speak to your software provider on how they are implementing a MVR and how you can incorporate this into your onboarding process.

ATO Small Business Clearing House

The Small Business Clearing House (SBSCH) will permanently close on 1st July 2026. Employers using this service will need to transition to a new clearing house. If you are still using this service, NOW is the time to move.

The ATO have put together a factsheet to assist employers on how to transition from the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House. This information can be accessed using the link below:

How to transition from the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House

PayDay Super Checklist for Employers

The ATO have released a checklist to help employers transition to PayDay Super. This checklist can be accessed using the link below:

Payday Super checklist for employers

If you’d like guidance or have any questions, please contact Sarah at Financial Processing Solutions 02 4721 9050

Life FM in Adelaide provided Adelaide shoppers with a large gathering of best-known and unique community op-shops and vintage resellers from across SA for its second Op till You Drop Community Market on Saturday 18th April, and it was again met with a huge turn out.

Over two thousand locals “opped till they dropped” at the stunning Flour Shed at Harts Mill in historic Port Adelaide, supporting many local charity organsations - including Vinnies, Red Cross, Elcies (Lutheran Care), Worn Again (part of City Light Cares), Second Chances, Treasured Op Shop (part of Clover crest Baptist Church), Nu4U Op Shop (part of Seeds Church), St Paul’s Anglican Church Op Shop and Henley Op Shop - as well as Life FM in its fundraising as a NFP community radio station.

The concept of the market was born from a desire to bring all corners of the community together to support the financial needs of the charities that help thousands every year, and for Life FM - which prides itself on sharing positive, uplifting content across the airwaves - to facilitate the project. Cost of living and sustainability pressures on individuals are crucial in 2026, and a family-friendly style of market with food, coffee, local music and a kids’ play area including face painting and a Kinder Gym SA installation, plus the largest selection of op-shop vendors and sustainable resellers all in the one undercover location for one day only, was met with joy as an affordable family day out that Life FM was excited to bless the community with.

"Life FM is a community-funded station on a mission to spread hope throughout Adelaide. We're proud to be involved in a range of community projects and partnerships year-round, including initiatives like Life FM's Lunchbox Legends (https://radioinfo.com.au/news/life-fms-lunch-box-legends-smashes-2026-goal/)and Buddy Blankets (https://radiotoday.com.au/life-fm-listeners-turn-chip-packets-into-lifesaving-buddy-blankets/) campaigns," says Life FM Operations and Fundraising Manager Lorrene McClymont.

“Our team is deeply passionate about reaching those who may be struggling, offering encouragement, and providing a fresh, uplifting perspective through everything we do.”

“With the rising cost of living and a growing interest in sustainability, recycling, and making every dollar go further, we wanted to create a space that makes thrifting and vintage purchasing more accessible and fun.

A handful of second hand and vintage resellers were also present on April 18th, including Sought After Seconds, Rebels Relix Wear-Haus, Little Chicken’s Vintage, A Little Bit Nostalgic and Vintage Fox.

The next Life FM Op till You Drop Community Market will take place at Harts Mill on Saturday 19th September. Whilst most vendor spaces have been filled, a small amount of space still remains for local op-shop and vintage resellers to apply to take part.

To take part in the September event and for all media enquiries, please contact Mary-Anne (Maz) Maio, Fundraising Events Manager – Life FM: Ph: 8444 5412 E-mail: maz@mylifefm.com.

This Easter, THE CHRIST audio epic reached thousands of listeners across Australia and New Zealand, inviting people to encounter the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus through a powerful immersive audio experience.

As of today, the podcast has recorded 2,972 downloads in Australia and 1,834 downloads in New Zealand, for a combined total of 4,806 downloads.

Listeners have described the series as moving, captivating, and spiritually renewing. One Apple Podcasts listener wrote, “Loved it the whole time, was always hanging on every word,” while a YouTube listener shared, “THIS BROUGHT ME TO TEARS! The immersive audio is SO POWERFUL!!”

For many, THE CHRIST has also become a resource for sharing faith with others. One listener said they had already shared it with around 10 friends, praying that God would use it in their conversations.

We are deeply grateful for the partnership that helped bring THE CHRIST to listeners this Easter. As the series continues to live beyond Easter week, we pray many more will discover it, receive Christ for the first time, and deepen their relationship with Him.

Role Details:

Role Type: Full Time

Location: Melbourne

Lead a media ministry reaching the unreached and difficult to reach communities across the world.

Reach Beyond exists to see Jesus known and loved by unreached people. Through shortwave radio and emerging multi-platform media, we reach remote communities other broadcasters simply cannot. This is a pivotal moment — and we are looking for a leader ready to build on strong foundations and guide us into our next chapter.

The Opportunity

As CEO, you will cast vision, develop people, and translate strategy into impact. You will lead a dedicated team across two sites, steward a critical leadership transition, grow a diverse and sustainable donor base, and guide the organisation's evolution toward multi-platform media ministry - all while keeping mission and culture at the centre.

This role is for someone who believes their work is worship - someone who will go to bed each night knowing their leadership helped someone encounter Jesus for the first time. If you are ready to lead with vision, build with passion, and serve with purpose, we would love to hear from you.

To obtain a copy of the CEO position profile, please email

personnel@reachbeyond.org.au

Phone enquiries to the Reach Beyond’s Melbourne office on 03 8720 8000

Applications close Friday June 12^th

In a sector that carries stories, shapes culture, and serves audiences across Australia and beyond, prayer is not an optional extra, it is foundational. As CMAA continues its mission to advance Christian media and the arts, strengthen practitioners, and grow our collective influence for good, we are deepening our commitment to the spiritual wellbeing of our community through a renewed, sector-wide prayer strategy.

This strategy is simple, sustainable, and intentionally woven into the rhythms of creative and ministry life. It anchors our sector in Scripture, unity, and dependence on God as we create, lead, and serve.

A Shared Rhythm of Prayer

At the centre of the prayer strategy is a focus on a shared prayer theme, drawn directly from CMAA’s new suite of YouVersion devotional plans. These themes give our sector a common spiritual focus throughout the year. So far, we have published three devotional plans this year: Return & Realign, Hope for the Weary and Empowered to Create. In the coming months, we’ll be publishing devotional plans on rest, justice, unity, excellence, and Advent.

These themes give our community a common focus, shaping how we pray in our teams, workplaces, and in our personal prayer. The devotional plans are designed to be used personally, in teams, or shared with audiences; helping more people develop a daily pattern of meeting God in prayer.

Each month, the theme will flow through:

·      A sector-wide Prayer Zoom

A simple, consistent space where members gather to pray for one another, our organisations, and the work God is doing across media and the arts.

·      A rolling prayer schedule for member organisations

Every CMAA member is intentionally prayed for throughout the year, supported by a structured calendar and follow‑up rhythm.

·      Prayer content across digital channels

Including Scripture posts, links to YouVersion devotional plans, and guided prayers aligned with the current theme.

Together, these practices help cultivate a shared spiritual heartbeat across the sector.

Prayer That Shapes Culture

Prayer is not just a spiritual discipline; it is a cultural one. It shapes how we lead, collaborate, create, and serve. It strengthens unity. It softens hearts. It keeps us aligned with God’s purposes in a fast‑moving, high‑impact industry.

We can’t make Jesus known until we know Jesus.

This is the heart of CMAA’s prayer strategy:

·      to help our sector flourish spiritually, not just operationally;

·      to support the people behind the work;

·      and to ensure everything we create flows from a place of prayerful dependence on God.

How You Can Get Involved

Whether you’re a broadcaster, pastor, producer, musician, storyteller, or leader, you’re invited to join this shared rhythm of prayer.

Here’s how you can take part:

·      Engage with the regular YouVersion plans, personally or with your team

·      Join the monthly Prayer Zoom

·      Pray for the organisations listed in the monthly schedule

·      Share prayer needs and answers to prayer

·      Follow the prayer content on CMAA channels

·      Consider joining the Prayer Team if you feel called to pray for our sector

To get links for the Prayer Zoom, the monthly prayer schedule, share prayer requests or answers to prayer, or put in an expression of interest for joining the Prayer Team, please email prayer@mediaarts.org.au

Together, we can strengthen the spiritual foundation of Christian media and the arts in Australia, and carry hope, unity, and the presence of Jesus into every corner of our sector and to those we serve.