Walk away with a renewed sense of purpose in your work
In just one day, you’ll immerse yourself in professional development, Bible teaching, and intentional networking—arming you with the tools, confidence, and community to thrive.
Professional Development
Choose from a variety of workshops tailored to your role, covering topics ranging from conflict resolution to using tech to your advantage.
Encouragement
Bible teaching from Dave Jensen, reminding you that your work matters to God and to the Church.
Networking
Deliberate opportunities to connect, share insights, and build relationships with others serving in similar roles.
A day you don't want to miss...
Gain practical tools you can apply in your role immediately.
Build relationships with others serving in ministry support.
Connect with Christian businesses offering support and resources.
Workshops designed for YOU
We know your role is unique—so your professional development should be, too. Our carefully curated workshops dive into the practical skills and insights you need to thrive behind the scenes. Whether it's mastering conflict resolution, leveraging tech for efficiency, or strategy and implementation for digital content, you'll leave equipped and empowered.
With a mix of expert-led sessions and real-world applications, these workshops aren’t just informative—they’re game-changers for your ministry work. Choose the sessions that matter most to you and invest in your growth.
BIBLE SPEAKER
Dave Jensen
Dave Jensen works as a pastor and evangelist in Sydney. Prior to working in ministry, he was in the Australian Army for the best part of a decade which is where someone told him the truth about Jesus and he became a Christian. Dave will open God’s Word for us at the Summit, reminding us that our work is not only essential but deeply valued by God and the Church.
SEEING CONFLICT AS OPPORTUNITY
Nicky Fortescue
Nicky is a Family Systems Coach and a qualified Pastoral Supervisor, and she has been involved in the ‘inner workings’ of churches for decades. In her workshop we will consider what conflict is and its purpose in relationships. Nicky will also provide practical ways to respond when you are involved in or bearing witness to tension erupting.
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Is hiring a virtual assistant really more cost-effective?​With Virtual Church Assist you only pay for time worked - not the cups of tea, office chatter, toilet breaks and printer jams! What you pay for is the time it took to do the work and nothing more. On top of this, you don't have to pay super, overtime, leave entitlements or the costs that go with hiring staff and maintaining systems. We use our own laptops, printers, stationery, software services, and so cover more of those ongoing costs
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How do I know you've correctly logged the hours you've worked for me?Any time spent doing work for you is monitored through online timekeeping software set up for your unique church or organisation. When you receive an invoice from us, you're very welcome to query the break down of tasks if you want clarification for why the cost has been incurred. You can also ask your allocated assistant at any time about the amount of work that is being done. Every three months we review the scope of work and the time taken to do the work to see if your monthly fee may need to increase or decrease. We like to keep communication open with you, allowing you to regularly ask us what we've been doing and the time tasks are taking to get done.
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If I sign up for a monthly package, am I locked into a contract?We ask that you commit to a three-month contract to establish a good working relationship with us. After that point, you are free to cancel at anytime by providing 4 weeks' notice.
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Are you real people?Yes! We do all the work ourselves and believe that good service also provides high relational value. We do not outsource to AI or overseas assistants. We work alongside you, will pray for you and your ministry and do all that we can to support you. We exist to make your life easier and help you enjoy what you do! You can find out more about who we are here.
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Are you Christians?​Yes! We are bible-believing, church-going followers of Jesus who are committed to the growth of his kingdom by using our gifts and experience to help churches and christian organisations grow and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Do you do one-off, small tasks?Yes! We don't see any task as too small and are always happy to help churches and ministry organisations with whatever is needed to better support their work however quick and simple or large and time-consuming.
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What's the process after I enquire for VCA services?Once you fill in an enquiry form, you will receive a response via email within 24 hours. Depending on your needs, we may have to arrange a time to discuss further exactly what you are after. Following this we provide an outline of what we can do, as well as a proposal and quote for your approval. See our process here.
still got questions?
let's chat!
Not sure if the Summit is right for you? Wondering which workshops to choose? Or just need a little nudge to hit that “Register” button? We’ve got you!
Shoot us a message, and we’ll happily answer your questions (or at least point you in the right direction). No question is too small—we’re here to help!