About the conference

About Confessing the Faith

An annual conference in Chilliwack, BC for pastors, elders and church members who want to understand the historic Reformed confessions: where they came from, what they teach, and why they still unite churches today.

Improve our understanding of the historical context and theological content of the Westminster, Savoy, Second London, and Belgic Confessions of Faith, which we believe to be an accurate summary statement of the chief doctrines of the Christian religion.

  • 1561 Belgic Confession
  • 1646 Westminster Confession
  • 1658 Savoy Declaration
  • 1677/89 Second London Baptist Confession

Purpose

1

Support reformed pastors and elders in an orthodox understanding of our confession.

2

Give church leaders and congregants the opportunity to access in-person advanced learning and take a deep dive into confessional theologies.

3

Promote unity among our local reformed congregations by fostering collegial relations.

Pastors and church members standing together with service sheets during a Confessing the Faith 2026 session

Objectives for Attendees

  1. 01

    An understanding of the historical context and theological content of the Confession.

  2. 02

    Increased understanding of the theology of the Bible for all matters of faith and practice.

  3. 03

    Unity and fellowship among the churches of Christ.

Confessing the Faith 2026

Four conference speakers standing together before a session
Speakers, left to right: Pastor David Charles, Dr. James Renihan, Dr. Richard Barcellos and Pastor Jim Butler
Panel of speakers seated on the platform during the question-and-answer session, with a moderator standing to relay a question
Q&A panel discussion
Attendees seated in the pews of the host church sanctuary during a conference session
Conference audience at Free Reformed Church
A group holding up copies of a book presented at the conference
Book presentation to Dr. Richard Barcellos

Hear From the Organizers

Who is the CTF conference for?
How will CTF promote unity among Reformed churches?

Hosted by Free Grace Baptist Church

The conference is hosted by Free Grace Baptist Church in Chilliwack and held at Free Reformed Church, 45471 Yale Rd.

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Join us April 9-10, 2027

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