A key forum for church fund representatives.

A biennial gathering for directors and senior executives of church funds operating around Australia. The 2026 conference is held on Friday 16 October in Sydney.

Free to attend, open to directors and senior executives of Australian church and Christian ministry business units.

Event details FRANC Conference 2026
Free entry
Dates Dinner Thursday 15 October Conference Friday 16 October
Time 9:45am to 4:00pm Conference day
Venue Conference Ministry & Learning Centre Level 1 Auditorium, 5 Saunders Close, Macquarie Park NSW Dinner Morling Residential College 7 Saunders Close, Macquarie Park NSW
Cost Free to attend Open to directors and senior executives of Australian church and Christian ministry business units

Finance Representatives of Australian National Churches (FRANC).

This forum brings together directors and senior executives of church funds operating around Australia for a day of collaboration, peer learning and connection.

The network was formed in 2017 following a recommendation of the National Heads of Churches and is warmly supported by the National Council of Churches in Australia. The conference is held biennially and provides a forum for collaboration, the sharing of best practice, and a coordinated voice on matters of regulatory and operational significance to the sector.

2026 Program

A full day of conversation, peer learning and networking with senior leaders from across the Christian ministry sector, anchored by two featured speakers and two panel sessions, each panel followed by table discussions.

Day one

Thursday 15 October

  1. 6:00pm

    Dinner · Morling Residential College

    An informal evening of fellowship and connection ahead of the conference. A chance to catch up with peers from across the network over a meal. 7 Saunders Close, Macquarie Park NSW.

Speakers

Featured speakers

Dean Pearson
Industry & Business Economist

Behavioural economics: trends and implications for the church

Dr Ruth Powell
Executive Director, NCLS Research

Recent NCLS research: church trends

Day two · conference

Friday 16 October

  1. 9:15am

    Arrival and coffee

  2. 9:45am

    Welcome and opening

  3. 10:00am

    Keynote speaker · Dean Pearson

    Behavioural economics: trends and implications for the church.

  4. 11:15am

    Keynote speaker · Dr Ruth Powell

    Recent NCLS research: church trends.

  5. Panel

    Closing the stewardship gap

    Where are the stewardship gaps for churches, and how do we make stewardship easier and more central for church leaders?

    Followed by table discussions.

  6. 1:15pm

    Lunch

  7. Panel

    The next generation of stewards

    How do we develop the next generation of financial stewards and decision makers?

    Followed by table discussions.

  8. 3:55pm

    Summary and concluding remarks

  9. 4:00pm

    Afternoon tea and networking

    Close at 4:30pm.

Register for the 2026 Conference.

Free to attend, open to directors and senior executives of Australian church and Christian ministry business units.

Dates
Dinner Thursday 15 October Conference Friday 16 October
Time
9:45am to 4:00pm Conference day
Venue
Conference Ministry & Learning Centre Level 1 Auditorium, 5 Saunders Close, Macquarie Park NSW Dinner Morling Residential College 7 Saunders Close, Macquarie Park NSW
Cost
Free to attend
What happens next Someone from FRANC will review your registration and email you to confirm. Venue, parking and dinner details will be circulated closer to the event.