You’re in the Right Place!
If you’re a Church Creative, or a Worship & Creative Leader, welcome.
You’re our kind of people.
We started The Hopeful Rhino as a space to gather, inspire, train, and coach Christian creatives who want to lead well, grow spiritually, and stay connected to Jesus for the long haul.
Now, we’re expanding that mission with The Worship & Creative Leaders Academy which is a dedicated training space within The Hopeful Rhino, designed to help you pastor your teams, develop healthy rhythms, and sustain your creativity for the long game.
Join worshippers and creatives learning to lead with clarity, courage, and hope.
This Isn’t Theory. It’s What We’ve Actually Lived.
Between us, we’ve spent decades leading global worship and creative teams. Cass as Global Creative Pastor, Rich as Australian Creative Pastor at Hillsong Church.
Thousands of volunteers.
Sunday after Sunday.
Multiple campuses across continents.
We know the beauty, wonder, and imagination of worship and creative ministry, along with all the deadlines, details and drama that come with it.
Now, through The Worship & Creative Leaders Academy, along with our in person church consulting, we help creative pastors and church leaders around the world lead with clarity, courage, and a deeper connection to Jesus.
We also pastor a new church in Sydney called The Local, where we continue to live out these lessons in real time.
What You’ll Find Inside
There are two simple ways to be a part of all this with us…
Level 1: The Rapid 5 (Free)
A weekly dose of quick wins, wisdom, and inspiration, all designed to strengthen your creative leadership in less than five minutes a week.
Each issue includes:
✨ 2 insights from Cass & Rich drawn from real ministry life.
💬 2 standout quotes/links/resources from other leaders and creatives.
💡 1 spark of inspiration to ignite your imagination.
All delivered straight to your inbox every week. It’s concise, but full of the things we’re thinking about, imagining, and implementing right now!
Get The Rapid 5 Free!!
Level 2: The Worship & Creative Leaders Academy
We dive deep into creative leadership and spiritual formation. We don’t just talk about what you need to do, but actually how to do it.
It’s not about hype, “life hacks” or overly simplified advice.
It’s about real strategies, spiritual depth, and creative renewal for leaders who live this week after week.
Inside our paid membership, you’ll get access to:
The Worship & Creative Leaders Academy which includes…
In-depth lessons and workshops for leading and pastoring your team well.
Learn proven approaches and adaptable models you can use in your own ministry context.
Personal stories and lessons (from us and our friends) drawn from decades of experience leading thriving church ministries around the world.
Get honest reflections and hard-won wisdom from leaders who’ve lived it.
Practical frameworks and Bible-based reflections for sustainable team leadership and growth.
Discover spiritual principles and leadership practices that keep both your ministry and your soul healthy.
Creative Essential Case studies and interviews (video and audio) with leading voices.
Including behind-the-scenes insights you won’t hear anywhere else.
Your team and leadership questions answered.
Personally by Cass and Rich (via email and chat).
🔥 PLUS - Free access to downloadable resource guides, team devotionals, self-assessment tools, and worksheets to implement and bring change straight away.
And… regular updates and additions.
Check out the full Academy outline here.
This is for creative leaders, worship pastors, and ministry creatives who are serious about growing and ready to imagine their way forward.
The Heart Behind It All
We’ve seen too many brilliant worshippers and creative leaders give up, burn out, and become struggle.
Our mission is to help you stay the course… to lead creatively, grow spiritually, and keep going with Jesus and His Church.
Whether you’re leading a team of five, fifty or five hundred, building a new ministry or rebuilding your heart, you don’t have to do it alone.
We’re here to help.
Because your creativity matters.
Your faith matters.
And the Church needs both!!
Team Subscriptions
We love seeing teams grow together. If you have a group of five or more, you can access 50% off Academy memberships — perfect for churches investing in their whole creative team.
If you’re gathering a group of twenty or more, get in touch with us directly and we’ll create a custom plan to support your team’s growth.
