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Conferences

Mission Central's history is built on the tradition of an annual conference going back several decades, and these major events continue to be an important part of Mission Central's activities and passion!

Featured Event

Mission Fest BC 2026

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Chilliwack, BC
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“To him who loves us and has set us free from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father...” Read more Read more...


Previous Conferences

Past Event

Mission Fest BC 2025

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Chilliwack, BC
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Throughout the Gospels, Jesus wondrously and unwaveringly declares what He will do. Read more Read more...

Past Event

Mission Fest Vancouver 2024

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Vancouver, BC
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Our theme for MFV 2024 was Together With Him. Read more Read more...

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Mission Central SERVE

Mission Central SERVE

From 2021 to 2023, the Missions Fest Vancouver conference was known as “Mission Central SERVE”. Read more Read more...

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Mission Central GROW

Mission Central GROW

The Mission Central GROW Conference challenged participants to go deeper with Jesus, with the encouragement and insights of speakers and peers. Read more Read more...

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Mission Central CREATE

Mission Central CREATE

Mission Central CREATE was a conference to encourage creatives and those who love the arts to live lives of holy creativity. Read more Read more...

Mission Central or Missions Fest?

In September 2019 Missions Festival Society, previously known as Missions Fest Vancouver, changed its name to Mission Central Christian Society. Mission Central exists to help disciples of Jesus participate in His mission all year-long. Between 2021 and 2023, the Missions Fest Vancouver conference was known as “Mission Central SERVE”, and has now returned to its previous name.

Missions Fest Vancouver began when several churches collaborated to host a missions conference in the city over 30 years ago. Missions Fest became the largest annual mission conference in North America. Every year we have thousands of people join us over the weekend and the invitation to attend goes out to all the churches of Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and beyond. For a longer telling of our origins, read about the History of Missions Fest.

Our purpose is to see every person take their place in Christ's mission, and our hope is that the Mission Central conferences will support, encourage, inform, and inspire believers on the journey.

More on Mission Central

Mission Resource

5 Transitions to Participate as Senders in God’s Global Mission

These five transitions have proven effective for churches to make an impact as missionary sending churches. Read more Read more...

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To the Ends of the Earth (and around the corner)

Dr. Lockhart shared at a Mission Central round-table discussion for mission leaders and pastors, in Oct 2018. Read more Read more...

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Are We Serving Orphans?

Disturbing facts about the orphanage model are causing many churches to rethink their strategy for orphan ministry. Read more Read more...

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What We Get Wrong About Church Planting

What we are actually planting is the Gospel and what we are harvesting is the church. Read more Read more...

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A Transition Toolbox

For when you look like a local but don't FEEL like a local Read more Read more...

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A Powerful Ministry Tool

How significant are these moments? Only the Lord knows. I do know they have warmed my heart, given me fresh perspective. Read more Read more...

Devotional

Holiness and Obedience

Our goals, the accumulation of power, and things that we spend so much time on may have less importance than we may be willing to admit. Read more Read more...

Devotional

Altar Vision Devotional - Week 10

What is the connection between surrender and unity? Read more Read more...