New Resource for Your Ministry Toolbox: The Team Leaders Handbook

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At Safe Ministry Check, we’re always looking for ways to equip churches not only to meet compliance requirements, but to grow healthy, gospel-shaped leadership cultures. That’s why we’re excited to share a new recommended resource for your ministry team: The Team Leaders Handbook by Dave Moore

This practical and biblically grounded book is written specifically for those in roles set to “Team Leader” and above in your Safe Ministry Check system—those who are leading other leaders. Whether you’re overseeing ministry leaders, coordinating teams, or managing staff, The Team Leaders Handbook is packed with wisdom, frameworks, and encouragement for gospel-shaped leadership.

Here’s a glimpse inside:

We’ve all had the unfortunate experience of being in a team with poor leadership. But nobody wants to be that sort of leader, so when we’re asked to step up and lead a gospel ministry—where eternal futures are at stake—it can seem pretty daunting.

But you’re not on your own. From his wealth of leadership wisdom and experience, Dave Moore shares:

    • why good leadership matters

    • what good leaders do—always, regularly and often

    • practical tips, real-life examples and useful leadership tools.

The Team Leader’s Handbook is a highly accessible must-read guide for any current or future leader of a ministry team.

This resource has already had an impact across churches and ministries around Australia & Beyond :

"What a fantastic resource! I can’t wait to get this into the hands of my team leaders. Dave Moore’s book has given me a bunch of really clear, practical, principle-driven tools for effectively and lovingly leading a team. I love the focus on prayer, and the way Dave really pushes his readers to think realistically about how to put these tools into action week by week. I have a feeling a stack of these books will find their way into our church library and be a well-used resource for years to come."
Claire Williams | Pastor for Magnification
Claire Williams | Pastor for MagnificationCity on a Hill, Wellington, New Zealand
"Leading a team in church is an exciting responsibility, but it can also be very daunting! Dave Moore has written the book to dispel any fears and bring clarity to the task. Easy to read, warm, principled and thorough, The Team Leader’s Handbook will help guide the new and long-term team leader in their noble task."
Dan Ford | Assistant Pastor
Dan Ford | Assistant PastorEV Church, Erina, NSW
"I first read Dave’s material on team leadership as I stepped into a team-leading role in kids’ ministry, and it gave me clarity and confidence as I approached this new way of serving Jesus. The Team Leader’s Handbook will help you see the gospel heart behind team leading, before stepping you through the role and equipping you with a range of practical tools. It’s simple, clear, really applicable, and biblically rooted in the desire to see Jesus glorified through ministry."
Sophia Lee | Kids Church Team Leader
Sophia Lee | Kids Church Team LeaderHunter Bible Church, Newcastle, NSW

Special Offer for Safe Ministry Check Clients 

We’re thrilled to offer an exclusive 10% discount for all Safe Ministry Check clients when purchasing The Team Leaders Handbook through Matthias Media. Simply use the code SAFEMIN10 at the  checkout. Offer valid until December 31, 2025.

Get Your Copy Now!

If you’ve set trainees to the Team Leader, Staff, or Board Member levels, consider recommending this resource as part of their training and development—it’s a natural complement to the principles covered in your Safe Ministry Check system.

Let’s keep building ministries marked by safety, trust, and strong, Christlike leadership.