Join us Sunday, October 26 to Tuesday, October 28, for one of Canada’s premier preaching conferences!
Held in the heart of Toronto, each year the Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship brings together preachers, theologians, and ministry leaders from across denominations for a transformative two-and-a-half-day experience of inspiration, education, mentorship, and worship.
We are thrilled to welcome an extraordinary lineup of keynote speakers: Steve Bell, musician and storyteller of faith, Anna Carter Florence renowned preaching professor from Columbia Theological Seminary, and Malcolm Guite, acclaimed poet and theologian.
“Scholars, practitioners and experts in the field are at the same table as people who are week-in, week-out doing the preaching. It’s so fantastic and inspiring to see the discourse around preaching be elevated.”
– Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime
BE PART OF SOMETHING TRANSFORMATIVE
We’ve put the finishing touches on a compelling roster of workshop leaders, presentation topics, and special events – hallmarks of the LRPF experience you’ve come to know and value. And of course, there’s Fine-Tuned Preaching – extraordinary sessions led by gifted preachers, offering personalized coaching and insight in small-group settings.
Take Advantage of Early-Bird Pricing Before Summer Break!
Early-Bird Registration opens Wednesday, May 21 and runs until Tuesday, July 1.
We know that many clergy and church leaders pause for a well-deserved rest after June. Don’t miss this window to secure your place at discounted rates before heading into your summer sabbatical. Now is the time to invest in your preaching and lock in your spot at Canada’s top ecumenical preaching event.
Conference fees
Workshops, Meals & Scheduled Evening Events
$400 Prior to July 1, 2025
$425 PRIOR TO Sept. 15, 2025
$450 AFTER Sept. 15, 2025
$200 Student Rate
Fine-Tuned Preaching
Cost Inclusive of Fine-Tuned Preaching
$425 Prior to July 1, 2025
$450 Prior to Sept. 15, 2025
$475 After to Sept. 15, 2025
$250 Student Rate
Why do we preach? What does it effect? Its strength and power may sometimes seem remote from what we practice each Sunday. Preachers may underestimate what preaching does, yet somehow it participates in what Jesus said, “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself” (John 12:32). And somehow, what Isaiah says is true, “so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose and succeed in the thing for which I sent it.” (Isaiah 55:11.) We can work on various important skills and practices to strengthen our preaching. One of them is in Paul’s words, “for power is made perfect in weakness… for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Cor. 12:9-10.)
This conference will focus on strengthening our preaching by various important means — like centering on the Bible, instructing faith, encouraging hope, and connecting with everyday life.
Excellent speakers for the Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship will explore the importance of preaching and how, with the help of the Spirit, we can find new strength in our sermons, and renewed confidence in our calling.
WHY ATTEND LRPF 2025?
- Renowned speakers and thought leaders
- Fine-Tuned Preaching groups for practical feedback
- Workshops tailored for renewal and growth
- A unique ecumenical setting in vibrant Midtown Toronto
- Meals, networking, and spiritual fellowship with peers
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE
Take advantage of early-bird pricing before July 1 and come back from summer refreshed, knowing your fall formation is already in place.
We can’t wait to welcome you to LRPF 2025 – a rich opportunity to learn from one another in a spirit of openness and collaboration. This is more than a conference – it’s a meaningful time of gathering and renewal.
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