Christian leaders representing around 80 percent of church members across Australia are gathering in Brisbane this Friday and Saturday (July 11–12) for the Australian Evangelism Roundtable, a landmark meeting focused on uniting believers and boldly evangelising the nation.
In a Facebook post on July 9, the Canberra Declaration — a broad network of Christians committed to biblical values — described the gathering as “something historic” unfolding in Brisbane this week.
The event is co-organised by the Baptist World Alliance, the GO Movement, and Finishing the Task, with reports confirming that renowned pastor Rev. Rick Warren, CEO of Finishing the Task, will speak at the roundtable alongside evangelist Werner Nachtigal, founder of the GO Movement.
“For the first time in recent memory, Christian leaders from across Australia—representing over 80% of the Church—are gathering not to argue over doctrine or protect turf, but for one bold purpose: To unite and evangelise the nation,” posted the Canberra Declaration
The community stated that the meeting was not “just another Christian conference” but rather “It may be the Kairos moment the Church in Australia has been waiting for—a time of divine alignment and decision.”
Furthermore, the community said the meeting was part of a wider global movement by Christians seeking to advance the Great Commission so that by Pentecost 2033, everyone in the world would have had a “real opportunity to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ.”
According to data cited by the Canberra Declaration, the percentage of Australians identifying as Christian declined from 96.1% in 1901 to 44% in 2021. However, the Canberra Declaration notes that 784,000 Australians have returned to the Christian faith after previously leaving it, interpreting this as a sign of spiritual renewal that requires leadership, vision, and prayer — describing it as “revival, or it’s nothing.”
Leaders at the Canberra Declaration have organized 24 hours of continuous prayer, beginning at 12 p.m. on Friday, July 11, and concluding at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, in support of the meeting.
“At a time when many Australians are spiritually adrift, the Australian Evangelism Roundtable offers hope—not in human plans but in a sovereign God whose command for His people ‘to go and make disciples’ has never been revoked (Matthew 28:19),” the group said.
“If the leaders gathering in Brisbane can hear the Spirit together and commit to walking in unity, this may mark the beginning of a new chapter for the Australian Church—one defined by cooperation, courage, and unwavering obedience to Christ.
“Millions of Australians still need to hear the good news. That is reason enough to write that chapter—and to write it well.”
Kym Farnik, a national prayer coordinator for the Canberra Declaration, implored fellow Christians to pray about the event, in an “Adelaide Christians” Facebook update two days ago.
“Please pray for the Australian Evangelism Roundtable in Brisbane this Friday and Saturday,” wrote Farnik. “Senior leaders of denominations, movements etc. are meeting to plan how the Church can achieve the goal of every person in Australia hear the Gospel personally, every person prayed for, and every household get a Gospel, New Testament, or complete Bible.”
According to Farnik, the participants will include Evangelical Catholics, Anglicans, Baptists, Presbyterians, Pentecostals including the Australian Christian Churches (formerly Assembliaustres of God in Australia), the Salvation Army, The Global Harvest, Youth for Christ, Youth With A Mission (YWAM), Alpha, the Australian Christian Lobby, and “many others.”
“We are expecting to have a Brisbane Declaration and national action plan that we can all adopt, which primarily calls for the activation of all believers as ministers of the Gospel,” added Farnik.
