FUTURE
CHURCH
CONFERENCE
FUTURE
CHURCH
CONFERENCE
JANUARY, 2026
WHY FUTURE
CHURCH?
Future Church Conference is an eclectic gathering of church
leaders and Jesus-followers who are eager to take part in
forward-thinking conversations about how we do church.
Recognising the harm that has been done in the name of Jesus,
weʼre calling for an urgency of spirit, getting practical, and
challenging one another to create safer spaces. We don’t expect
everyone to agree with what is said. But we do expect people to
listen, engage, and make space.
rev DR CHRISTINE REDWOOD
Pastor
Seaforth Baptist Church
Dr joel Hollier
Author, Academic
and Pastor
will small
Poet, Founder of the Meeting
Ground and Spiritual Misfits Podcast
WITH YOUR HOSTS
THE CONFERENCE
9am-5pm
The day conference is set aside for pastors, chaplains, ministry crew, and church leaders who are thinking strategically about how they can lead their churches through the difficult terrain we find ourselves in. We will gather to be refreshed, challenged, and inspired. We’ll share ideas, and dream about what the church of tomorrow could look like, today.
DAY CONFERENCE
7pm-9:30pm
In the evening, we open up the doors for lay leaders, volunteers, and all who want to create safer spaces within our communities. Together we’ll ask the questions “what is the future of the church?” as we explore the expansive invitation of extravagant inclusion.
EVENING GATHERING
Future Church Conference is a collaborative gathering brought
together by a team of NSW churches, individuals, and organisations,
including New City Church, Rev. Dr Christine Redwood (pastor of
Seaforth Baptist), and The Meeting Ground. Funds have been
generously provided through Amplify Pride Fund, Aurora, and
GiveOut
Future Church Conference is taking place on the land of
the Gadigal People, of the Eora nation.
We pay our respect to Elders past and present.