The Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship

Sunday, October 25 to Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON

Theme: Preaching Jesus Christ

The Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship is the premiere Canadian continuing education event for clergy and all who value excellence in preaching. It features a rich blend of workshops, lectures, private and public preaching events, and meaningful opportunities for networking and fellowship. Led by distinguished keynote speakers, clergy, and preaching scholars from across North America, the Fellowship offers a dynamic and inspiring environment for learning, renewal, and connection.

Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, in partnership with: 

Metropolitan United Church, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, St. Andrew's United Church, Christ Church Deer Park, and Timothy Eaton Memorial Church

Supported by:

Acadia Divinity College, Calvin Theological Seminary, Center for Practical Theology, Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, Emmanuel College, Huron College, Knox College, McMaster Divinity College, Trinity College, Tyndale University, Wycliffe College

This Year’s Keynote Leaders:

Craig Barnes, President Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary
John Bell, Church of Scotland minister, hymnwriter, and member of the Iona Community 
Teresa L. Fry Brown, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Bandy Professor of Preaching, Candler School of Theology at Emory University

Registration includes all meals on Monday and Tuesday and a Wine and Cheese Reception Monday evening.