PURSUING THE HEALTH OF CHRIST’S CHURCH
20–22 May 2027 ・North Gate Hall, Oxford
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What does it take for a church to intentionally pursue good health?
Join pastors and church leaders in the historic heart of Oxford
for the Lampstand Conference: three days of biblical teaching, reflection and practical equipping for healthy, gospel-driven ministry.
Gather in a historic city shaped by Christian witness
For centuries, Oxford has been a place where questions about the health, doctrine and mission of the Church have been considered with extraordinary consequences.
It was the city where Wycliffe’s work helped lay foundations for the English Reformation; where Latimer, Ridley and Cranmer gave their lives for the truths they proclaimed; where John Owen served as theologian, pastor and Vice-Chancellor of the University. Later, Whitefield and Wesley preached Christ amid the Evangelical Revival.
The Lampstand Conference offers the opportunity to gather in the heart of the same city, to consider again how we can strengthen Christ’s Church for faithful witness to the gospel in our time.
A venue with a rich Christian heritage
The Lampstand Conference will take place at North Gate Hall, located in the centre of Oxford and next door to Westminster Seminary UK.
Built as a Methodist chapel in 1871, North Gate Hall later served for sixty years as the home of the Oxford Inter-Collegiate Christian Union. Today, it is home to Oxford Presbyterian Church, and once again serves the proclamation of the gospel in the heart of the city.
What is Lampstand?
Lampstand is a teaching, mentoring and resource ministry committed to strengthening churches in the health of God’s grace through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
The Lampstand Conference casts a biblical vision for church health and ministry strategies, with a particular focus on the means of grace for spiritual formation, Christ-centred and gospel-driven ministry, and leadership development.
The Lampstand Conference is for pastors, elders, deacons, ministry leaders and laypeople from the UK, Europe and further afield, who are seeking to understand the spiritual and biblical dynamics of church health.
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Go deep into God’s Word to consider the foundations of healthy Christ-centred churches.
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Work through what you are learning with fellow pastors and ministry leaders.
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Explore how biblical principles for church health apply in your own ministry context.
Explore the key features of
a healthy church
SESSIONS
HEALTHY
FOUNDATIONS
The Lampstand Paradigm
Called to Repentance
Gospel-Driven & Christ-Centred Ministry
HEALTHY
LEADERS
The Personal Spiritual Life of the Lampstand Leader
The Character Life of the Lampstand Leader
Wise Leadership
Developing Leaders
HEALTHY
PRACTICES
The Primacy of Preaching
Intercessory Prayer
Worship & Exaltation
On Mission with a Vision
SESSIONS
CHURCH ACCELERATION TRACK
Topics:
Creating a healthy culture of change
Avoiding the ego-driven or celebrity church
Redemptively managing dissension, division and disagreement
Effective pastoral leadership in a large church
CHURCH REVITALISATION TRACK
Topics:
Prioritising the corporate ministry of prayer
The centrality of the preaching of the Word
Keeping ministry Christ-centred and gospel-driven
Making disciples and developing leaders
Creating an intentional culture of evangelism
CHURCH
PLANTING
TRACK
Topics:
The characteristics of a healthy church plant
The centrality of ordinary means of grace methodology in planting
The vital signs of a healthy Biblical church planter
Planting an intentional Great Commission church with a vision of multiplication
FULL SCHEDULE COMING SOON
The Lampstand Teaching Team
Lampstand's team of church planters and pastor-theologians equip church leaders for ministry from multiple resources—theological, historical, and practical, as well as their own personal ministry experience.
Dr. Brian Cosby • Ike Reeder • Dr. John Currie • Bruce Stallings • Dr. Dan Doriani
Dr. Neil Stewart • Dr. Tom Hawkes • Bryan Wintersteen • Rob Looper
Dr. Sandy Willson • Dr. Scott Redd
*Teaching line-up is subject to change depending on the location of each conference and speaker availability.
Where to stay
PREMIUM
The Randolph Hotel
A renowned five-star hotel in the centre of Oxford, The Randolph offers a classic and memorable stay opposite the Ashmolean Museum and within easy walking distance of the city’s colleges, churches, shops and restaurants.
BOUTIQUE
Vanbrugh House Hotel
A characterful boutique hotel in the heart of Oxford, Vanbrugh House offers a central but quieter base for guests who want historic charm, comfort and easy access to the city centre.
PRACTICAL
Royal Oxford Hotel
A comfortable three-star hotel close to Oxford railway and bus stations, the Royal Oxford is a convenient option for guests who want to stay centrally while keeping accommodation costs lower.
