Author: Articles by Phil Brown

About Phil Brown


Director of Oikos Australia

Phil has been involved in ministry for the past 26 years in Australia in pastoring, planting churches, managing aid organisations, training pastors and lay members in spirituality and outreach. For the past 4-5 years he has enjoyed vision casting and mentoring leaders while supporting the planting of some 40 new churches and missional groups in Western Australia.

His love of learning has led him to study theology, history, psychology and sociology. Currently studying at a Doctoral level he is researching Discipleship and Evangelism in Missional Groups and Churches. He believes that fresh expressions of Church and Faith Communities are needed to reach average people in Australia and other countries. His heart is to see Movements develop which advance the Kingdom of God. His passion involves teaching in spirituality, prayer ministry and desires to see people connect with God in deeper and more intimate ways. He has led seminars throughout Australia and internationally.

Author Posts


The Celtic approach to living missionally

  Wednesday 1st May, 2024
  Author: Phil Brown
  Categories: missional, Simple Church

The attractiveness of a loving Christian Community was demonstrated in the success of the Celtic church.

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Reformation - 'the action or process of reforming an institution or practice'

  Wednesday 28th February, 2024
  Author: Phil Brown

During my recent visit to Geneva, Switzerland I was reminded of the lives of great church leaders who challenged and reformed the church....

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An Oasis in Melbourne, Australia

  Monday 27th November, 2023
  Author: Phil Brown
  Categories: Discipleship

"Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden?" 'Come to me and I will refresh your life for I am your Oasis” Growing out of Matthew 11:18,...

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Always be Prepared

  Saturday 7th October, 2023
  Author: Phil Brown
  Categories: Discipleship

When our children were younger some were involved in Scouts. The Scouting motto stuck in my memory: To "Be prepared.

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Abundant Gospel Sowing

  Wednesday 24th April, 2019
  Author: Phil Brown

One of my favorite things to do is to work in my garden. God often speaks to me about spiritual things while I am enjoying working. As I...

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Multiplication in Australia

  Sunday 7th April, 2019
  Author: Phil Brown

At Oikos, we are thinking about multiplication. With 25.5 million Australians, only 52% identify themselves as Christian – this...

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Is your simple church healthy?

  Saturday 9th September, 2017
  Author: Phil Brown

Establishing a simple church/missional community is the exciting initial step. However, it is important that the missional community is...

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Where do Spiritual Gifts fit into Simple Church?

  Saturday 15th July, 2017
  Author: Phil Brown

People tend to serve as they feel led and in ways that fit them as there are few if any appointed positions to aspire to. The motto is...

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What makes a Simple Church?

  Wednesday 22nd March, 2017
  Author: Phil Brown
  Categories: Simple Church

Simple churches are not defined by simply meeting in homes as they can also gather in various places – cafes, community centers, sports...

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Only the words that the father gives us

  Friday 17th February, 2017
  Author: Phil Brown
  Categories: missional
  Topic(s): Sharing Faith

I think that most of us who have experienced the amazing love and grace of Jesus long to see the gospel transforming people lives –...

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A New Years Focus

  Tuesday 24th January, 2017
  Author: Phil Brown
  Categories: missional, Simple Church
  Topic(s): General, Discipleship

With the commencement of a new year is a time when many people make resolutions and reflections on what they will or won't do in the...

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The Power of Disciple Making

  Monday 21st November, 2016
  Author: Phil Brown
  Categories: Discipleship

Sometimes when I see crowds of people and realize how few know Jesus as Lord and savior I’m almost overcome with a sense the immensity of...

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A Cruel World, Kingdom Projects and Simple Church

  Monday 1st August, 2016
  Author: Phil Brown
  Categories: missional
  Topic(s): Mission

I’m currently reading a book that has been in our home for some time and I’m regretting I hadn’t read it sooner.

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Disciples making disciples

  Monday 1st August, 2016
  Categories: missional
  Topic(s): Discipleship

What do you do when your new missional group leaders, have dozens of members in their groups wanting baptism? You start with baptising...

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I used to promote church planting

  Monday 1st August, 2016
  Author: Phil Brown
  Categories: missional

As a church planter, I used to promote church planting as the solution to the growth! My emphasis has changed to focus on making...

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