About
The Puritan Reformed Conference aims to cultivate a Christian worldview that is biblical, doctrinal, experiential, and practical. 2026 marks the 18th year of the conference and each year it is sponsored by the Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. Past speakers have included the seminary’s faculty, as well as men such as Ligon Duncan, Michael Haykin, Derek Thomas, Geoff Thomas, Carl Trueman, Paul Washer, and a host of others.
Why Attend
The Puritan Reformed Conference is a wonderful venue to hear Reformed, preaching; preaching that makes much of the grace of God in the gospel. It is also a great opportunity for dear friends to get reacquainted and to make new friends along the way. Lastly, the conference is a destination for wonderful, godly, Christian books for all ages, all at deeply discounted prices.
Message From Our Chancellor
Dear Friends,
It is with great joy that I warmly invite you to the 2026 Puritan Reformed Conference, to be held August 20–22 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The theme of this year’s conference is “Growing in Evangelism and Missions.” Few subjects are more urgent for the church today than the call to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ at home and abroad, a call that has animated the church since Pentecost and continues to this very day.
In the seventeenth century, the Puritan Thomas Watson (1620–1686) wrote: “He that means to be saved must set himself to save others.” The Great Commission is not given to a few, but to the whole church. Evangelism and missions are the heartbeat of the Christian life because they are the heartbeat of Christ Himself, who came “to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). As William Carey (1761–1834), often called the father of modern missions, reminded us: “Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.”
The church today faces a world that is increasingly hostile to the gospel. Yet that very hostility reminds us of our calling: to shine as lights in the darkness, to declare the glory of Christ, and to go into all the world with the message of salvation. Evangelism and missions are not optional additions to the Christian life; they are essential marks of faithfulness to Christ. As John Owen (1616–1683) once said, “He who is not concerned to evangelize the world knows not the Spirit of Christ.”
At this year’s conference, we will be considering together the biblical foundations of evangelism, the necessity of missions, and the joy of gospel fruitfulness among the nations. Eight plenary addresses and three breakout sessions will help us grow in understanding, encouragement, and zeal for the advance of Christ’s kingdom.
Lord willing, several gifted speakers from around the world will join us, including Mark Dever, Conrad Mbewe, Hensworth W. C. Jonas, and Pooyan Mehrshahi, alongside our own seminary faculty—Drs. Michael Barrett, David Kranendonk, Adriaan Neele, and myself. For full details about speakers and sessions, please see the following pages of this brochure.
As in past years, Reformation Heritage Books and Puritan Reformed Bookstore will be present with thousands of deeply discounted titles, including many by our speakers. The conference will also provide rich opportunities for fellowship with old friends and new acquaintances who share a love for Christ and His gospel.
If you can attend only one conference in 2026, I encourage you to make it this one; you will not be disappointed. May the Spirit of God stir in our hearts the prayer of the apostle Paul: “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved” (Rom. 10:1).
Warmly,
Joel R. Beeke
Chancellor
Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary