One weekend of training to help our whole church speak about Christ in everyday life — developing a culture of evangelism, together.
About the conference
We chose the name Proclaim because it reflects our desire not to keep the gospel to ourselves. Across one weekend, we'll explore the theme Developing a Culture of Evangelism through four talks, including a Sunday sermon on 2 Corinthians 5.
Evangelism begins on our knees as we pray that our friends, family, and colleagues would come to embrace Christ as he is freely offered in the Gospel.
Practical training for speaking about Jesus naturally — at work, at home, next door.
Evangelism is something that the whole church can do. Our aim is to help ordinary people share this extraordinary message.
Guest speaker
Mack Stiles has traveled and lived many places around the world, most recently in Erbil, Iraq, where he pastored Erbil Baptist Church from 2017 to 2020. From 2001–2016 he lived in Dubai, UAE, pioneering student ministry as well as helping to reform and plant churches across the country.
Currently Mack and his wife, Leeann, live in the US, where they work for Messenger Ministries, an organisation seeking to encourage missionaries, churches and sending agencies to work together to fulfil the Great Commission.
Mack has authored eight Christian books including Evangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus. Crossway is in the process of publishing Global Missions: A Field Guide for the Church, which he and Leeann edited. The Stiles have three grown sons, two daughters-in-law, and eight grandchildren.
Program
Four talks, workshops and a Q&A with Mack — leading into the Sunday sermon. Full session times coming soon.
Gather as one church for the opening talk — setting our hearts on why the gospel is too good to keep to ourselves.
Main talks, practical workshops and a Q&A panel with Mack Stiles. Meals provided; childcare available.
The weekend culminates in a sermon on 2 Corinthians 5 at our regular Sunday services.
Tickets
Per person, from launch in early August until the end of August.
Per person, from September. Registrations close early October.
Your ticket covers the full weekend — all talks, workshops, and meals on Saturday. Everyone is welcome, including friends from outside DPC.
Kids attend free. Bursaries are available — if cost is a barrier, please get in touch.
Register nowGood to know
Yes — catering is included in your ticket for the Saturday training day.
Yes — a children's program will run during conference sessions, and kids attend free. Details will be confirmed closer to the date.
On-site parking is available at Donvale Presbyterian Church, 2/5 McGowans Road, Donvale.
Absolutely — the conference is open to everyone.
Yes — sessions will be livestreamed and recorded. Details to follow.
Kum Seng Chook — kum_seng_chook@hotmail.com
Jane Wainer — janewainer@yahoo.com.au
Donvale Presbyterian Church
2/5 McGowans Road, Donvale VIC 3111
Please pray that God uses this conference to grow our church in bold, joyful witness.