Central Preachers’ Refresher
Preaching 2 Timothy
September 28 - September 30, 2026 | Gananoque, Ontario
Join us this September for our annual Central Preachers’ Refresher in Gananoque, Ontario, led by Rev. Canon David Short, Teaching Fellow with The Timothy Trust and retired rector of St. John’s Vancouver Anglican Church.
This refresher offers an opportunity for pastors and preachers to deepen their understanding of Scripture and renew their passion for ministry. Don't miss this chance to be encouraged and equipped for the challenges of preaching in today's world.
The Details
Dates
September 28 - September 30, 2026
The Refresher will begin Monday afternoon, and end after lunch on Wednesday.
Location
Glen House Resort.
The Refresher takes place at Glen House Resort, right in the heart of the 1000s Islands.
Pricing
$675 (double-occupancy room)
$825 (single occupancy room)
Tickets are final sale.
The actual cost of the conference is approximately $1000 per person but it is significantly subsidized by The Timothy Trust as an investment in your ministry.
Main Speaker
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David Short is the retired rector of St. John’s Vancouver Anglican Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, and a Council member of The Gospel Coalition. He is also the founder and head of the Artizo Institute, which aims to fill Canada with the sound of God's Word by equipping future ministers to faithfully teach and preach God's Word. He served in the Anglican Church in Australia for 10 years, then came to Canada to serve in the Anglican church. He has been faithfully serving in Canada for over 30 years. Before moving to Canada, David served parishes in New South Wales, Australia. He is a humble servant of Christ and a pastor to pastors.
What is a Preachers’ Refresher?
Preachers’ Refreshers with The Timothy Trust are a retreat for men in ministry, to refresh the preacher and his preaching. They include workshops on biblical exposition, training on various genres, and special Q&A sessions on expository preaching.
Preachers’ Refreshers give men in ministry the unique chance to gather with others in their region who are involved in the ongoing task of Bible ministry. They provide opportunities within a retreat setting for preachers to give focused attention to the work of preparing and delivering sermons from various Scriptural books.
The workshops are designed for men to do some introductory preparation on a Biblical passage, present them in a relaxed, group setting, and receive feedback from their group and trained facilitators. These are not intended to be polished talks or exhaustive treatments of the passage. They are preliminary thoughts on the big idea of the passage and the structure.
The Timothy Trust is committed to bringing in seasoned and qualified instructors and speakers to provide refreshing and insightful content for preachers to take back to their ministries. Refreshers allow registrants to connect and network with others in the ministry, enjoy time away, relax, and give focused thought to the discipline and priority of expository preaching.