The Nations Conference

One Life.
One Name.
All Nations.

A conference that aims to inspire young adults, aged 17-29, from across Canada to live for Christ, and see His Name proclaimed among all nations.

Join us may 8-9

YOU ARE CALLED. The Great Commission is for EVERYONE

Jesus is worthy of the worship of the nations. Whether you go or stay, how will the Lord use you to "make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:18—20)? This is a command for every believer to use our gifts and leverage our lives for His mission.

Let’s come together to be equipped, inspired, and mobilized to take the gospel to people and places where His name is not yet known. What are you waiting for? Your part in God’s story begins NOW.

Hope Bible Church

500 Great Lakes Blvd, Oakville, ON L6L 6X9

brooks buser

radius international

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Brooks Buser is the president of Radius International. Brooks and his wife served among the YembiYembi people of Papua New Guinea for thirteen years. In 2016, they returned to the United States, and Brooks assumed the leadership of Radius International, a school that trains missionaries going to the last unreached language groups of the world.

Ryan Fullerton

immanuel baptist church

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Born and raised on the Canadian Prairies, Ryan Fullerton has been the Lead Pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, since 2002. He also helps lead the international ministry of the Immanuel Network, which aims to “Help pastors plant and cultivate healthy churches for a global harvest.” He is the co-author of two books, including Encountering God Through Expository Preaching. Ryan is a graduate of Tyndale College (Toronto, ON) and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY) and has served as an adjunct professor for preaching at Phoenix Seminary. Since 1999, Ryan has been married to Christy, and together, they have four adult children and a small but growing band of grandchildren.

robbie symons

hope bible church

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Pastor Robbie is the Lead Pastor of Preaching and Vision at Hope Bible Church. His greatest passion is to see lives changed for the glory of God. Pastor Robbie lives in Burlington, Ontario, with his wife Gillian and their four children.

"THAT YOUR WAY MAY BE KNOWN ON EARTH, YOUR SAVING POWER AMONG ALL NATIONS." PSALM 67:2

Workshops

On Saturday, attendees will have the opportunity to sit in on one of these workshops! Whether you are discerning a call to missions or learning what it means to live life on mission each day, there is something for you!

It is our intention that all of our workshops and main sessions will be recorded and available following the conference.

01

the priority of the unreached

brooks buser

Join Brooks Buser as he talks about the priority of reaching unreached people and places, and why it requires a unique kind of preparation and training. Learn what it takes to go, support, and engage in this work more effectively.

02

ministry aspirations: Character before calling

ryan fullerton

Every Christian aspiring to serve in ministry must consider the biblical qualifications for ministry and prioritize character before calling. Join Ryan Fullerton as he explores how personal holiness and integrity lay the foundation for faithful and effective service in God’s work.

03

Strategic Vocation in Hard Places

sam

Discover how ordinary professionals are using their careers to advance the gospel in some of the world’s most challenging and least-reached cities. Through real stories of people serving in closed and complex contexts, this session will expand your vision for what “going” can look like and inspire you to prepare professionally now so you can serve with purpose later.

04

women reaching the nations

rachel ware

What role do women play in God’s mission to the nations? Join Rachel Ware as she explores the essential and strategic ways women have advanced the Great Commission throughout church history—and the vital opportunities before them today in both church planting and strengthening.

05

When the gospel takes root

greg dye

Join Greg Dye as he shares his journey among the Buryat people, a Mongolic indigenous group. Through real challenges and unexpected breakthroughs, witness how the power of God transformed a small group of believers into a thriving, Christ-centered church that is now sending others. Discover what happens when the gospel takes root, and how God builds movements that multiply.

06

The path to becoming a missionary

Matt Bennett & Ryan robertson

While most churches are excited by the idea of sending missionaries from their church, many churches feel overwhelmed by the idea of raising missionaries up from within the church. In this workshop, we aim to both raise the bar for what aspiring missionaries should pursue in character, conviction, and competency, and to lower the fear factor for church leaders. We hope to show that churches are often more equipped than they realize to disciple and prepare people for the field.

Schedule

So, what's the plan? The conference schedule includes details for meals, main sessions, workshops and more!

Schedule

Friday

6PM | Registration Opens

7PM | Main Session 1

9:30-11:30PM | Late Night Options

Saturday

8AM | Doors Open

8-9AM | Continental Breakfast

9AM | Main Session 2

10:30- 11AM | Break

11AM-12PM | Workshops

12-2PM | Lunch*

2-3PM | Panel Discussion

3-3:30PM | Break

3:30-5:30PM | Main Session 3

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*Lunch not provided on site.

Hotels

Coming from out of town? Access nearby hotel information.

Hotels

SANDMAN HOTEL

Booking Link
Guests can call 1-800-SANDMAN referring to Hope Bible Church

Book until April 8, 2026.

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FAQ

Got questions? More information about pricing, tickets, registration and more!

FAQ

How much does it cost to attend?

The cost to attend The Nations Conference 2026 is $70 (plus processing fee).

Who is this conference for?

This conference is for Young Adults aged 17-29 years old.

*Those over 29 are welcome if attending in a pastoral capacity or accompanying a group of young adults. This will be captured on the registration form.

I can only come for part of the conference, is there a discounted rate for me?

No, we are not able to offer partial-attendance tickets to The Nations Conference 2026.

What does the registration fee cover?

The registration fee covers admission to all main sessions, access to The Nations 2026 workshops, attendee package, Saturday morning breakfast, and coffee/tea/water available throughout.

Are meals provided?

A continental breakfast will be served on Saturday morning, and coffee, tea and water will be served throughout the conference. There will be no lunch provided.

Can I purchase a block of tickets?

For The Nations Conference 2026, no more than 20 tickets can be purchased at one time. If you’ve registered multiple people for the conference, they will not receive their own ticket until you update their information in Brushfire. You can do this by clicking on "manage attendees" within your confirmation email, then click on "order details."

If I am unable to attend will you refund my ticket?

For The Nations Conference 2026, we will refund your tickets up until midnight on April 10, 2026.

How can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

If you would like to transfer your ticket to someone else, please log into your Brushfire account and update the order with that person’s information.

Please note that Hope Oakville is not responsible for transferring tickets.

When will I get my confirmation of my registration?

Confirmation of your registration will land in your email as soon as you register. This confirmation email includes a PDF file of your ticket. If you don’t receive an email shortly after your registration and it isn’t in your SPAM folder, please let us know, and we can resend your ticket.