Conference Messages | Four12

God’s desire has always been to dwell with His people. What began in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost was never meant to stay there. The church was birthed to reach the nations, and today, that mission continues through ordinary, available people. Here, Nick Whelan reminds us that we are co-labourers in His global story—called not to self-preserve, but to go, to send, and to invest in those who carry the gospel. As we give, serve,...

What does it mean to be a sinner? Have you defined a list of actions that are deemed ‘sinful’, trying your best not to do these things? In this session, Rick Neufeld demonstrates that many of us have misdefined sin and lawlessness, thereby corrupting God’s perfect law with our man-made lists. Matthew 22:37-40 shows us that our entire being must be devoted to loving God and loving one another. The only way to live like this is to pu...

The Bible tells us that the measure by which we judge others will be measured back to us. (Matthew 7:1-2) In this session, Andrew Selley highlights that we are becoming increasingly bold and arrogant these days and, even as believers, we can be just as harsh as the world when it comes to judging others. Social media has allowed for one-sided judgement in the name of justice; however, this sense of justice is actually lawlessness, w...

God desires a people who are bound together, living passionate lives for Him. This true unity begins in every individual's heart. In this session, Lukas Nakos reminds us that when we are united, Jesus is revealed clearly through us. However, division distorts that image, like a broken mirror. Unity isn’t passive—it’s pursued. Lukas unpacks Matthew 18:15–18 to give us practical steps for restoring relationships and protecting unity....

There is so much turmoil in the world, and many of us desire to drown it out and find peace. As believers, we battle daily with our fleshly desires, but the Holy Spirit wants to give us peace in the battle. In this session, Daniel Barnard unpacks the fruit of the Holy Spirit, and how it transforms who we are and how we love—He enables us to live a life that pleases God. Our hearts were made to be filled with God’s perfect love, and...

We received the mandate to reach the lost—are we, as leaders, answering God’s commission to evangelise? In this session, Daniel Barnard stirs church leaders to not only encourage other saints to share the gospel but prioritise it ourselves, crying out to the Lord in prayer and fasting for specific people to come to faith.  As we remain in His love through our obedience (John 15:10), let us then be obedient to the Scriptures we alre...

How do you make decisions as an eldership team when facing complicated matters? In this session, Andrew Selley continues to unpack how eldership teams work together to navigate shepherding the church. As individuals, we have many different inclinations and perspectives, but we are called to hear Jesus’ will for His people, together. Andrew advises on the processes of decision making when the team is divided on a matter—the Lord has...

Elders are called to lead under God’s authority, shepherding His people with wisdom, humility, and unity. In this session, Andrew Selley unpacks leading in team, even when the team is not in full agreement. In plurality, elders bring diverse perspectives, and together, seek God’s will. Though the team has a leader, his strength lies in the accountability and insight of his team. Even in disagreement, we reflect the humility of Jesu...

Are you ready for Jesus’ return? The Bible gives us many indications of the end times, and here Euan MacRae assures us: The King is coming soon. However, during the wait, many have taken their eyes off the clock, living their own lives and drifting from His purposes to the ways of the world. We are reminded that Jesus is coming back for an immovable and faithful people. Let us be those who stay the course, keeping our lamps full, a...

“Is it not written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all the nations’?” (Mark 11:17) The church belongs to Jesus, and she must become whatever He desires her to be. Here, Jonathan Stanfield recalibrates us to Jesus’ instruction to us to be a house of prayer. We often focus on teaching, prophecy, or praise and worship, but Scripture reveals that the early church was devoted to the prayers, prioritising times of prayer...

Believers are born again to access the supernatural—we carry the Holy Spirit within us. However, too often we rely on the ways of the world and our own strength, instead of the well of the Spirit that lives in us. Here, Tommy Hanrahan encourages all believers to return to the basics of living in reliance on the Lord in all we do. He is our counsellor, our comfort, our healer and our strength. Let us not bypass the Lord, living from...

Will Jesus find faith in you when you encounter Him? In this session, Kevin Aldridge calls us back to a life fully anchored in faith. Drawing from Hebrews 11, Genesis, and Romans, he unpacks what it means to walk in obedience, even when it is costly and feels impossible to us. Faith isn't just how we begin our journey with the Lord—it’s how we continue and finish strong. We are but stewards of the life that God has given us, and Go...

God is forging a people whose minds are set on His truth, with hearts full of His love. Today, we are often tempted to bend the Word and the gospel to make it more acceptable to people, but God calls us to hold the line, maintaining the structural integrity of the gospel. In this session, Shaun Brauteseth urges saints to share the gospel properly and not to be moved when experiencing opposition or rejection. However, we are not to ...

When we feel overwhelmed with our struggles, it is tempting to retreat from the life and work of the Kingdom. However, we must be aware that there is no neutral ground in this life—if we step out of God’s will, we quickly slide towards the enemy’s camp. Here, Rousseau Moss encourages saints to persevere through trials, knowing that the Lord uses hardship to shape us—God refines us in the fire. He uses the story of David to illustra...

Many saints question suffering—is it from God, our broken world, or the devil? Can we, in Christ, expect a life without hardships? In this session, Peter de Korte unpacks suffering in detail: where it comes from, how we grow from it, and how we face it. He reminds us that we live in a spiritual world—God is always involved and in control. He will allow us to be tested, but satan is tempting us to lose our faith in God. So, we have ...

Our glorious life is only found in Jesus, not in the empty success the world tempts us with. In this session, Ronaldo Pacheco unpacks 1 Corinthians 2:4-12, reminding us that the patterns and standards of the world can paralyse us with fear and intimidation—if we seek after that. But this abundant life of Jesus comes from the inside out, through resurrected life and repentance, as we are filled with His Spirit to follow Him. We are ...

The Lord has promised that the gates of hell will not prevail against His church (Matthew 16:18). However, as Jesus builds His church and the Kingdom advances and increases, evil will also increase. In this session, Ashley Gabriel offers an encouraging, yet sobering, look at how the enemy’s schemes target the body of Christ. He emphasises the necessity of biblical leadership and gifts for the safety and equipping of the saints, to ...

Rediscover the biblical heart of friendship and brotherhood—not as surface-level connections but as covenantal, tested, and enduring relationships. In this session, Jonathan Stanfield unpacks true friendship within the ministry context—ministry is not meant to be done alone, but shoulder to shoulder, in a way that models the reconciling heart of God. Leadership must lead by example—like Jesus with His disciples, may we be friends w...