Biblical preaching
Hearing God’s Word clearly taught, with Christ and his gospel at the centre.
A gospel-centred conference initiative
For the gospel.
For the church.
For Australia.
Gathering around God’s Word. Encouraging one another. Equipping pastors and strengthening local churches.
Our founding conference24–25 September 2027 · Brisbane, Queensland
01 / Our purpose
The gospel of Christ.
The good of his church.
Our desire is to see the gospel of Christ advanced in Australia and his people encouraged to serve him faithfully.
Reformation Australia is an annual conference initiative bringing Christians together for biblical preaching, mutual encouragement, and pastoral training and equipping.
We want these gatherings to be a blessing to local churches: helping believers grow in the truth, encouraging those who lead, and strengthening our shared work of making Christ known.
The church moves forward
by looking back.
Christ preserves his church through every generation. He purchased her with his own precious blood, and the gates of hell will never finally prevail against her. Her history includes seasons of revival and awakening, but also years of leanness, trial, persecution and tribulation. Through them all, Christ has kept a people for himself.
We look back with gratitude to the Reformation and to the faithful men and women who have gone before us. We want to recover their zeal, their clarity about the gospel, their investment in Christ’s mission and their willingness to sacrifice for its advance. Their example calls us to pursue the church’s purity and proclaim her enduring message: salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.
Every generation must communicate that gospel in the everyday language of its own time. Prudent innovation has its place in that work. Our task is to proclaim the faith once delivered in words our neighbours can understand, with the conviction, courage and costly faithfulness it deserves.
Mutual encouragement
Making room for fellowship, prayer and the encouragement of Christians serving in different places.
Pastoral equipping
Training and encouraging pastors and church leaders for faithful ministry in their local churches.
02 / Our distinctives
A shared pursuit
of renewal.
Rooted in truth.
United in gospel purpose.
Reformation Australia is convinced that Scripture is God’s authoritative Word and that salvation is God’s gift, by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus Christ alone.
We long to see Australian Christianity renewed in biblical truth, holiness and love, with churches strengthened and the gospel carried faithfully to our neighbours and the nations.
Christians from every tradition and persuasion are warmly welcome. Come to hear God’s Word, ask honest questions and grow alongside others who want to know Christ and serve him faithfully.
We draw gratefully on the Reformation’s rich inheritance as we seek fresh faithfulness to Christ across Australian Christianity.
03 / Our founding conference
24–25 September 2027
2027
A gathering with
the church in view.
Join Tim Challies, Dustin Benge, and Craig Ireland for two days of biblical preaching, fellowship, and encouragement in Brisbane.
We’re delighted to welcome these speakers, with more to be announced as the programme takes shape.
- Where
- Unidus Community Centre
204 Sherbrooke Road, Willawong QLD 4110 - When
- 24–25 September 2027
- Principal speakers
- Tim Challies
Dustin Benge
Craig Ireland - Programme
- Tentative schedule available
Session allocations and topics remain subject to confirmation.
The 2027 conference / Programme
Grace for a
Secular Age.
Working conference theme
Two days around God’s Word.
Substantial preaching, congregational singing, fellowship and time for books and conversation — gathered in one shared programme.
Principal speakers
Tim Challies
Principal speaker
Dustin Benge
Principal speaker
Craig Ireland
Principal speaker · Conference Convener
Further guest speakers to be announced.
Our schedule is taking shape. We will update session details and the speaker list as the conference approaches.
View the tentative schedule04 / Pastors & local churches
Encouraged together.
Equipped to serve.
The work continues in the local church, long after a conference has ended.
We want Reformation Australia to serve pastors and congregations, encouraging faithful preaching, deepening fellowship, and helping leaders in the everyday work of caring for God’s people.
Whether you are a pastor, a church leader or a Christian seeking to grow, our hope is that these gatherings will strengthen you for life and service where God has placed you.
The purpose behind the gathering05 / In gospel partnership
Partnering churches
We welcome partnership with confessional churches across the historic Protestant traditions, including Anglican, Lutheran, Presbyterian, continental Reformed and Reformed Baptist churches. Drawing on the doctrinal riches of the Reformation, we work together to strengthen churches and advance the gospel throughout Australia, calling people to embrace Jesus Christ as he is revealed in Scripture and proclaimed in the gospel.
Cannon Hill · Brisbane
Ascension Church Central
YMCA Cannon Hill Community Centre18 Lang St
Cannon Hill QLD 4170ascension.org.au
Wacol · Brisbane
Ascension Church West
Wacol Military Chapel907 Boundary Road
Wacol QLD 4076
Access via Nashos Place.
ascension.org.auUnderwood · Logan
Hope Reformed Baptist Church
9/130 Kingston RoadUnderwood QLD 4119hoperb.church
Nerang · Gold Coast
Antioch Reformed Baptist Church
Nerang Community Hall34 Price St
Nerang QLDantioch-rbc.com
North Lakes · Moreton Bay
Grace Reformed Baptist Church
North Lakes State College Performing Arts CentreJoyner Circuit
North Lakes QLD 4509
Access and parking via Joyner Circuit.
churchgrace.orgToowoomba · Darling Downs
Reformation Baptist Church
104C Neil StSouth Toowoomba QLD 4350
Toowoomba congregation.
FacebookSermonsIpswich
Resurgence Church
73 Limestone StIpswich QLD 4305resurgencechurch.com.au
Meeting addresses are listed above. Please check each church’s website before visiting.
Equipping for faithful ministry
Partner institution
Partner institutions can contribute to gospel ministry in ways agreed together, with discounted exhibition-table rates at the conference.
Serving in gospel partnership
Ministry partners
We welcome conversations with ministries about serving churches together, with contributions and arrangements agreed individually.
06 / Leadership
Serving the purpose.
Encouraging the church.
Meet the people serving Reformation Australia.
07 / Stay informed
Stay encouraged.
Stay connected.
News of the conference, encouragement for the church, and resources to help us serve Christ faithfully.
A welcome gift
Borrowed Light
Two chapters to read and reflect on as we look forward to gathering together.
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What is Reformation Australia?
An annual conference initiative seeking to advance the gospel of Christ in Australia through biblical preaching, mutual encouragement, pastoral training and equipping, and the blessing of Christians and local churches.
Who is the gathering for?
Christians who want to be encouraged in the gospel, alongside pastors and church leaders seeking fellowship and equipping for ministry.
Can I register for 2027?
Not yet. Our founding two-day conference is on 24–25 September 2027 in Brisbane, with Tim Challies, Dustin Benge and Craig Ireland as principal speakers. You can view the tentative schedule. The conference will be held at Unidus Community Centre, 204 Sherbrooke Road, Willawong QLD 4110. Final session details and registration arrangements are still to be confirmed. Joining the mailing list is not a conference registration.
Can I join the mailing list now?
Yes. Enter your email address above and confirm your subscription using the email we send. You will then receive two chapters from Dr Craig Ireland’s Borrowed Light, along with future conference and ministry updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
For the gospel.For the church.For Australia.