Melbourne Diocese plans 30 new churches, 30 revitalisations by 2030

Posted on November 6, 2025 
Filed under Australian dioceses, Evangelism

From The Melbourne Anglican:

“The Melbourne diocese has a vision to plant 30 new churches and revitalise 30 existing ones by 2030 as growth corridors expand without an Anglican presence to serve them.

The Anglican Diocese of Melbourne Church Planting vision and strategy was officially launched at a Melbourne Anglican Foundation fundraising event on Thursday, 23 October. …”

– Hannah Felsbourg reports.

Image: Archbishop-Elect Ric Thorpe at The Gregory Centre for Church Multiplication in the United Kingdom. Although this Melbourne plan predates the new Archbishop’s arrival, it aligns closely with what he has been working to do in London.

(Archbishop Thorpe will be installed at St Paul’s Cathedral on Advent Sunday 30 November 2025.)