24 – 28 August 2026 · Dream Valley Lodge, Lusaka
The Puritan Conference
Recovering a Christ-Centred Life
Puritan Conference
Why the Puritans, and why now?
For over three decades, the Zambia Annual Reformed Conferences have gathered Christians and their families from across Zambia and other parts of Africa for a week of sustained biblical teaching. Some come from outside the continent as well, and various relevant topics have been handled over the years.
For the 37th annual edition, we turn our attention to the Puritans - those 17th century preachers whose experiential theology, searching preaching, and Christ-centred piety still stir the souls of their readers today.
The Puritan Conferences have been run by the Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary (PRTS) together with Reformation Heritage Books (RHB) in the USA for a few years now. They have decided to take them to the rest of the world, and we have been asked to host the first African conference here in Zambia. What an honour!
This conference brings the rich history, doctrinal teaching, and exemplary lives of the Puritans to us so that we can celebrate one of the greatest eras in church history.
The Puritans saw theology not as an academic exercise, but as that which informed the mind, fed the soul, warmed the heart, and set the will to follow in the way of Christ.
The main preachers will be Dr Joel Beeke, Dr Stephen Yuille, and Mr David Woollin. Our Women's Conference will be handled by Mrs Mary Beeke. Our own pastors will also handle a number of breakout sessions, and the Children's Conference will be led by our Sunday School and children's ministry teachers.
We hope that by the end of this unique conference, we will have the Scriptures opened up for us even as we trace the rich history of Puritanism. Those saints lived courageously, believed with reverential precision, and many of them died boldly for Christ.
Be a part of this rare occasion here in Africa. Expect Reformed preaching that makes much of the grace of God in the gospel, warm fellowship with old and new friends, and book tables stocked with godly Christian reading for all ages.
We pray that we will all go away saying, ‘Didn't our hearts burn as the Scriptures were opened up to us?’ Amen.
Main Speakers
Teachers of the Puritan Tradition
Four seasoned ministers of the Word, each deeply shaped by the Puritans and widely used to make their riches accessible to the church today.
Dr Joel Beeke
President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
Pastor, prolific author, and perhaps today's foremost interpreter of Puritan theology. Joel Beeke has written and edited over 100 volumes on Reformed and Puritan spirituality.
Dr Stephen Yuille
VP of Academics, Heritage Theological Seminary
Pastor and scholar whose writing on Puritan meditation, repentance, and spirituality has introduced a new generation to the Puritan experiential tradition.
Mr David Woollin
Reformation Heritage Books
Pastor, author, and publisher with a pastoral heart for the global church. David serves with Reformation Heritage Books and preaches widely across continents.
Women's Conference
Mary Beeke
Author & Conference Speaker
Author of The Law of Kindness and a warm, biblical voice on marriage, motherhood, and the Christian home. Mary will lead the Women's Conference sessions.
The Programme
Five Days of Sustained Teaching
Three addresses and four parallel seminars each day. The Women's Conference runs during the Wednesday and Thursday afternoon seminar blocks. The Children's Conference runs for four days, Tuesday to Friday.
18:30 – 20:30 · Opening Keynote
An introduction to the Puritans
Who they were and why they still matter.
09:30 – 11:00 · Keynote
The Puritan Foundation of Scripture Alone
Mr David Woollin
11:30 – 13:00 · Keynote
An Introduction to the Puritans - Who they were and why they still matter
Dr Stephen Yuille
14:30 – 16:00 · Four Parallel Seminars (Choose One)
- Local Speaker - Topic of Choice
- Local Speaker - Topic of Choice
- Mr David Woollin - The Puritans on Evangelism
- Dr Stephen Yuille - Puritan Meditation
18:30 – 20:30 · Keynote
The Puritans on Perseverance
Dr Joel Beeke
09:30 – 11:00 · Keynote
The Puritans and Suffering
Mr David Woollin
11:30 – 13:00 · Keynote
The Essentials of Puritan Spirituality
Dr Stephen Yuille
14:30 – 16:00 · Four Parallel Seminars + Women's Conference
- Local Speaker - Topic of Choice
- Local Speaker - Topic of Choice
- Dr Joel Beeke - The Puritans on Marriage and Child Rearing
- Dr Stephen Yuille - The Puritans on Learning Contentment
- Mary Beeke - Women's Conference Session
18:30 – 20:30 · Keynote
The Puritan View of Worship - At Church and at Home
Dr Joel Beeke
09:30 – 11:00 · Keynote
The Puritans Living All of Life to the Glory of God
Mr David Woollin
11:30 – 13:00 · Keynote
The Puritans on Cultivating Repentance
Dr Stephen Yuille
14:30 – 16:00 · Four Parallel Seminars + Women's Conference
- Local Speaker - Topic of Choice
- Local Speaker - Topic of Choice
- Dr Joel Beeke - The Puritans on Prayer
- Dr Stephen Yuille - The Puritan on Overcoming Fear
- Mary Beeke - Women's Conference Session
18:30 – 20:30 · Keynote
The Puritans on Assurance
Dr Joel Beeke
09:30 – 11:00 · Keynote
The Big God of the Puritans
Mr David Woollin
11:30 – 13:00 · Keynote
The Puritans on Keeping the Conscience
Dr Stephen Yuille
14:30 – 16:00 · Four Parallel Seminars (Choose One)
- Local Speaker - Topic of Choice
- Local Speaker - Topic of Choice
- Dr Joel Beeke - The Puritans on Spiritual Adoption into God's Family
- Dr Stephen Yuille - The Puritans on Leading Little Ones to Christ
18:30 – 20:30 · Closing Keynote
Why do we need the Puritans Today?
Dr Joel Beeke
The Venue
Dream Valley Lodge
Lusaka, Zambia
Set on the quiet outskirts of Lusaka, Dream Valley Lodge offers a restful setting well-suited for sustained teaching, reflection, and fellowship. The conference hall, meal service, and accommodation are all on the same property.
- Air-conditioned main conference hall
- Tea, coffee, and lunch provided for all in-person registrants
- On-site accommodation available (book through the lodge directly)
- Ample secure parking
- ~30 min from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
International guests: We are happy to assist with visa letters and recommended partner lodges - contact us below.
Registration
Reserve Your Seat
Early bird rates are available until 31 July 2026. Registration is processed through our secure online portal.
Workers
Early Bird
K690
After 31 July
K830
Employed adults (Zambian residents)
Non-Workers
Early Bird
K570
After 31 July
K690
Students, unemployed, retirees
Children
Early Bird
K220
After 31 July
K320
Ages 5 – 15 · Dedicated programme
International
Early Bird
$110
After 31 July
$165
Guests travelling from outside Zambia
Virtual
Flat Rate
K190
All sessions · Livestream access
Secure payment through portal.zambiareformedcon.com
Can't Travel?
Join Us Virtually
Every keynote address will be streamed live from Dream Valley Lodge, with session recordings available to virtual registrants throughout the conference week.
Ideal for pastors, church groups, and individuals across Africa and the diaspora who cannot travel to Lusaka.
Virtual Attendance
K190
flat rate · all sessions · livestream + recordings
Hosted By
Six Reformed Churches Partnering in Lusaka
Lusaka Baptist, Kabwata Baptist, Mount Makulu Baptist, Evangel Baptist, Crossway Baptist and Emmasdale Baptist — six local churches coming together to serve the 2026 Zambia Reformed Conference.
Archive
Past Conferences
Full teaching from recent years is freely available on our YouTube channel.
Frequently Asked
Questions & Answers
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Get in Touch
Contact the Organisers
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Lusaka, Zambia
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