As a believer you treasure the Word of God. You know faithful biblical preaching and healthy expository listening are vital for spiritual growth. I really am delighted to invite you to a conference hosted right here at Benoni Baptist Church. Saturday, 22 August 2026. From 9:00am to 2:00pm. Preach 2026, organised together with the Expositors Fellowship.
“God’s high and solemn calling to preach His Word demands our best study and careful exposition.” John MacArthur
The conference is designed to equip pastors, elders, and lay leaders who preach. But it’s open to everyone in our congregation. Whether you teach Sunday school, lead a small group, or simply desire to grow in how you hear, understand, and apply God’s Word in your daily life. There will be immense value in attending.
“Expository preaching serves as the primary driver of church life and health.” Mark Dever
Why I hope to see you there:
- Expository preaching and listening: Sitting under sound, biblical instruction strengthens our faith and roots our fellowship deeper in the truth.
- Encouragement and fellowship: It is an incredible opportunity to gather, connect, and pray with other local believers and pastors who love Jesus, love His people, and love His Word.
- Serving our broader church family: As host church, we are expecting around 70 pastors, elders, and members from partner conservative evangelical congregations across Gauteng.
Our guest speakers and topics:
- Dr. David de Bruyn (New Covenant Baptist Church) – Preaching and Worship
- Dr Sybrand de Swardt (Lynnwood Baptist Church) – Building the Church through Preaching
- Brian Watts (Glenvista Baptist Church) – How Not to Preach
- Clinton Stone (Honeyridge Baptist Church) – Expository Listening
“Preaching is expository exultation. It is exposition because we cannot exalt what we do not know, and it is exultation because a mere exposé of the truth without a passion for the truth is not preaching.” John Piper
How to register
To help us plan for catering, seating, and logistics, please take a moment to register online via our event page (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjDbXFPpIZia3D–EqMOYfB3bXh4037oAzm81ncih8qC92IQ/viewform) or contact the church office (+27 11 425 1992, office@benonibaptistchurch.com).
Additionally, because we are hosting over 70 guest leaders and members, we will need hands to serve on our catering, tech, worship, and stewards teams. If you are available to serve, please reach out to the church office.
Let us join together in praying that God uses this conference to sharpen our understanding, encourage local churches, and bring glory to His name!