The theme of the conference is "The Priority of the Gospel". Plenary speakers Don Carson, John Neufeld and Stephen UM will address this topic using Philippians 1-4. As a special feature, David Short will speak on "Striving for the Faith of the Gospel: The St. John's Vancouver Anglican Church Story”. The purpose of the conference is to bring pastors and Christian leaders into an awareness of their responsibility for gospel-centered ministry and to challenge them to be faithful in exemplifying this in their ministries.