# Confessing The Faith > Confessing The Faith is an annual conference in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada, on the historical context and theological content of the Reformed Confessions of Faith: the Second London Baptist Confession of 1677/89, Westminster, Savoy and Belgic. Each year works through one chapter of the 1689 Confession. It is hosted by Free Grace Baptist Church and held at Free Reformed Church. Everyone is welcome, from any denomination. ## Next conference - Dates: April 9-10, 2027 (2027-04-09 to 2027-04-10) - Topic: Chapter 4, "Of Creation" - Venue: Free Reformed Church, 45471 Yale Rd, Chilliwack, BC, Canada - Attendance: in person or by livestream - Registration: not yet open (https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/registration/) - Speakers: - Dr. Drew Sparks: Dr. Andrew (Drew) Sparks is Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology at the International Reformed Baptist Seminary (IRBS). He lives in Terre Haute, Indiana, where he is Pastor at Trinity Reformed Baptist Church and Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at Ivy Tech Community College. He received a B.A. from Lancaster Bible College, an M.A. (Christian Apologetics) from Veritas International University, and a Th.M. (Philosophy) and Ph.D. (Systematic Theology) from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has authored several articles and contributed chapters to various books, and is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. - Dr. Daniel Scheiderer: Dr. Daniel Scheiderer is Assistant Professor of Christian Theology at the International Reformed Baptist Seminary (IRBS). He has been in Reformed Baptist ministry since 2016 and serves among the pastors at Providence Reformed Baptist Church in Martinsburg, West Virginia. He received his B.A. from Boyce College and his M.Div., Th.M. (Historical Theology), and Ph.D. (Systematic Theology) from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of Still Confessing as well as various journal articles, and is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. - Contact: info@confessingthefaith.ca, 604-795-2686 ## Pages - [Home](https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/): overview, vision, objectives and purpose - [Speakers](https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/speakers/): 2027 speaker bios - [Schedule](https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/schedule/): program schedule - [Travel](https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/travel/): airports, hotels, billeting - [Accommodation request](https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/accommodation-request/): free billeting and airport rides - [FAQ](https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/faq/): common questions - [Resources](https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/resources/): workbook, livestream, confession comparisons - [About](https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/about/) - [Contact](https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/contact/) ## Past conferences - [2026: Chapter 3, "Of God's Decree"](https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/2026/) - Speakers: Dr. James Renihan, Dr. Richard Barcellos, Pastor David Charles - Watch the recordings: https://www.sermonaudio.com/series/217006 - Download the workbook: https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/assets/files/2026-workbook.pdf - Sessions: God's Decree in the Puritan Confessions (Dr. James Renihan); Introducing "Of God's Decree" (Dr. Richard Barcellos); Is God the Author of Sin? (Dr. Richard Barcellos); Pastoral Sermon (Pastor David Charles); The End or Goal of God's Decree (Dr. Richard Barcellos); How God's Decree Brings Life (Dr. James Renihan); The Benefits of Understanding God's Decree (Dr. James Renihan); Q&A Panel Discussion (Renihan, Barcellos & Charles, hosted by Pastor Jim Butler) - [2025: Chapter 2, "Of God and the Holy Trinity"](https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/2025/) - Speakers: Dr. James Dolezal, Dr. Sam Renihan, Pastor Jim Butler - Watch the recordings: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qf0j0IRytcv9ARDZXO_ZEeoUVQprWRn - Download the workbook: https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/assets/files/2025-workbook.pdf - Dr Renihan's handouts: https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/assets/files/2025-renihan-handouts.pdf - Sessions: Introduction to Classical Theism and Confessional Unity; Divine Simplicity; Exploring God's Impassibility; The Depth of God’s Eternal and Incomprehensible Nature; The Holy Trinity: One God in Three Subsistences; Eternal Relations and Relative Properties in the Godhead; Pastoral Reflections on Classical Theism; Q&A Panel - [2024: Chapter 1, "Of the Holy Scriptures"](https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/2024/) - Speakers: Dr. James Renihan, Dr. Richard Barcellos - Watch the recordings: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qf0j0IRytdguIYzFym6RU5-rA82-d6k - Download the workbook: https://www.confessingthefaith.ca/assets/files/2024-workbook.pdf - Sessions: Session #1; Session #2; Session #3; Session #4; Sessions #5 - 6 ## FAQ ### General Q: Who is welcome? A: All are welcome: - Office bearers: Pastors, Elders, Deacons - Those aspiring to ministry - Congregants (laity) to access in-person advanced learning and deep-dive into confessional theologies - Men and Women, Youth - Any denomination: Reformed, Baptist, Presbyterian, in-between or exploring, other, none. Q: Where will the conference be held? A: We have been holding the conference in the sanctuary of Free Reformed Church in Chilliwack. For travel and venue information, see Travel & venue information. Q: How can I register to attend the conference? A: You can register for the conference here. To stay updated with developments, please follow us on social media. Q: I have special accessibility needs/dietary requirements. Can you accommodate me? A: Yes! You can indicate this when you register. Or, use the Contact page form to inform us about your requirements. Q: Where can I find information about the event agenda? A: The schedule can be found on the website, under the "Schedule" option on the top menu. See the Schedule. Q: What should I bring to the conference? A: Come prepared with notes and possible questions you would like to ask the speakers. A printed agenda with speaker information, the session topics, and space for notes will be provided to all participants. Bring a Bible and notebook as you wish. WIFI will be made available. ### Travel & Accommodation Q: I'm from out of town, where can I stay? A: You can either stay with a member of the Free Grace Baptist Church congregation for the duration of your stay or at a hotel. Please indicate during registration. All the details are on the Travel page. Q: I've booked at a hotel. Are there any shuttles to transport me to the event? A: Yes, you can indicate that on your registration form. Or, request transport from our organizing team. Q: What else can I do in Chilliwack while I'm there? A: There is lots to do and see in Chilliwack. Have a look at Tourism Chilliwack for a list of experiences. We have many mountains, rivers, trails to explore. Golfing, biking and so much more. Q: I'm located outside North America and will need a permit. Can you help? A: For sure. Email us at info@confessingthefaith.ca, and we'll send a formal invitation letter to you for your application. ### Livestream & Recordings Q: How can I watch the virtual conference sessions? A: Please register for a virtual Live Stream ticket, and we will send you the livestream information. You'll also get access to the recordings. Q: My sound isn't working, what should I do? A: Try another device and check your settings. Email media@freegrace.ca and we'll do our best to help as soon as we can! Q: Do I need special equipment to attend the virtual event? A: For the best possible experience, we recommend using an Ethernet connection and USB headset. You should also run a system check and verify your system/device meets the requirements for participation. We support a wide variety of devices - you should be okay using most devices as long as your internet is fast enough. Q: How do I join the virtual event? A: You will receive an email with the link to access the virtual event. You can also visit www.freegrace.ca/live. Q: Are the sessions recorded? A: Yes. Every session is recorded. Livestream ticket holders get access to the recordings, and recordings from past years are free to watch on the Past Events pages. ## Confession resources - [The Second London Baptist Confession of Faith](https://the1689.org/) - [Westminster Confession and 1689 London Baptist Confession](https://www.proginosko.com/docs/wcf_lbcf.html) - [Westminster, Savoy and 1689 London Baptist Confessions](https://www.proginosko.com/docs/wcf_sdfo_lbcf.html) - [1689 London Baptist, 1646 Westminster and 1561 Belgic Confessions](https://www.proginosko.com/docs/lbcf_wcf_belgic.pdf)