2026 Speakers

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David Robertson

David Robertson is currently serving in Newcastle as the minister of Scots Kirk Presbyterian in Hamilton. Before that, he worked with Sydney Anglicans in evangelism and church planting, and earlier with City Bible Forum. Originally from Scotland, David spent 27 years as the minister of St Peter’s Free Church in Dundee before moving to Australia in 2019. He is married to Annabel, and together they enjoy a growing family of children, in-laws, and grandchildren spread across the UK and Australia.

Alongside ministry, David is a prolific writer and speaker, having authored several books and contributed to newspapers, magazines, and online platforms, including his blog The Wee Flea and his regular podcast Beauty For Ashes. David has a wide range of interests, though his supreme passion is Jesus Christ, whom he lives to serve.

Find David's blog and podcast at  www.theweeflea.com

David Strong

David Strong was born in Wagga and became a Christian through Jesus’ unexpected work in his life while he was a student at the University of New England. Prior to becoming a pastor, he worked as a soil scientist for about 10 years and then a farmer for about 10 years. He is currently a pastor at Wagga Wagga Baptist Church and is also the Regional Minister for the Riverina Baptist Network.  He has a desire for the gospel to spread and to see leaders raised up for the next generation.  He lives on his sheep and wheat property which is managed and worked by other believers.

David will be speaking on the book of Exodus