Join us for the free 2-day Confessing the Faith Conference at the Free Reformed Church in Chilliwack, BC, where we explore the profound attributes of God under the theme, “Chapter 2: Of God and the Holy Trinity.” Based on the overwhelming positive feedback from last year’s event, you won’t want to miss this!
Vision
We aim to deepen our grasp of key Christian doctrines through the Second London Baptist, Westminster, Savoy, and Belgic Confessions of Faith—texts we see as true summaries of the Christian faith.
Objectives
- Understand Our Roots: Get to know the historical backdrop and theological details of these foundational confessions.
- Deepen Your Faith: Enhance your understanding of what the Bible says about living and believing rightly.
- Fellowship: Strengthen the bonds of unity across the Christian community.
Who Should Attend?
The Confessing the Faith Conference is designed for a diverse audience seeking to deepen their understanding of Christian doctrines and live more fully in light of them. This event is particularly beneficial for:
- Church Leaders: Pastors, elders, and deacons who are looking to enrich their theological foundations and bring renewed insight back to their congregations.
- Theology Students: Individuals currently studying theology or those considering it who wish to gain deeper academic and practical insights into classical theism.
- Lay Members: Congregants who are eager to deepen their spiritual understanding and connect with like-minded believers in a supportive and enriching environment.
- Others: Anyone exploring the richness of the Christian faith or looking for substantive theological discussion that tackles the big questions of faith and practice.
Whether you are deeply embedded in church leadership, a student of theology, a member of a church, or simply curious about the deeper things of God, this conference offers valuable insights and fellowship to aid your spiritual journey. Join us to explore the wonders of our faith together!
Highlights from Last Year’s Event:
- Overall Experience: Attendees rated their overall experience an impressive average of 9.5/10!
- Meeting Vision and Objectives: With an average score of 9.7/10, last year’s conference successfully met its stated goals, according to participants.
- Speaker Satisfaction: The quality and engagement of our speakers were rated at 9.8/10!
What Attendees Loved:
- I loved the praise and worship through singing. The piano was exuberantly played with the voices clearly singing with heartfelt joy. The overall energy was stimulating.
- They conference help us to know our roots and to interpret the scripture well
- The people attending were so open and friendly. The hymn selection was very up-lifting. Fantastic speakers. Thank you so much for having the conference in Chilliwack at the church I attend. I truly found it worthy.
- I loved the fact that it was not heavily focused on denominational and ethical differences between groups.
- I liked the speakers and the focus of their topics. The speakers were quite knowledgeable in the materials they were covering. I also appreciated the hospitality of our hosts.
- It was great to be with like-minded believers, singing, Psalms, and hymns, hearing the word preached!
- I really enjoyed talking with the attendees!
What previous attendees say to those considering attending:
- Edifying, good food, good organization.
- Come learn how God has blessed the Church with studious pastors and theologians who have built upon those who have gone before us.
- Do it. Come for as much as you can but definitely come… It’s so worth it!
- It’s deep and theological, but it’s biblically sound and essential truth for today ! (I’d recommend the conference to anyone!).
- Come to a solid reformed baptist conference with great theologian speakers.
- Attend if you’re longing for deep stimulation of your faith and a challenge.
- If you have time to go to a business conference to sharpen your business skills then you should also have time for a conference like “Confessing the faith” as it is a way to strength your armour against the world and the devil.
- I find it extremely helpful to study the creeds and confessions that have been handed down by godly men.
- I would say to be attentive to lectures because they were precious and very important to hold onto.
Conference Details:
- Opening Remarks: Pastor Jim Butler will welcome attendees and introduce the conference theme.
- In-depth Sessions: Dr. James Dolezal and Dr. Sam Renihan will lead detailed discussions on Divine Simplicity, God’s Impassibility, the Holy Trinity and more.
- Fellowship and Q&A: Engage directly with the speakers and fellow attendees during meal times, coffee breaks, and an interactive Q&A session.
Special Features for 2025:
- Virtual Participation: For those who cannot attend in person, we offer a free livestream ticket so you can join us from anywhere.
- Accommodations: Local hosting options are available for out-of-town guests to ensure a welcoming stay.
Register early to secure your spot for both in-person and virtual participation! Visit our conference page at Confessing the Faith Conference for more details and registration.
