Coolabah Forum is for leaders of churches with over 500 attendees. Our objective is to create an environment for free flowing, facilitated conversations about a range of topics that are specifically relevant to leading a larger church.
This is not a conference where you expect speakers from overseas. This is a forum to facilitate leaders to come together in a facilitated round-table format to:
Connect with other pastors who face similar ministry opportunities and challenges.
Share wisdom on a variety of topics unique to large churches
Form and renew friendships with old and new colleagues across denominations.
Support each other practically and prayerfully.
What is Coolabah Forum?
What others are saying about Coolabah Forum 2025
“Meeting together with pastors of other large churches in our nation always fills my heart with faith and my mind with new ideas, as we seek to see more people transformed by the love and power of Jesus. Susan and I are looking forward to catching up with old friends and meeting some new ones at Coolabah Forum 2025, to encourage one another as we serve Jesus together.”
— Jason and Susan Elsmore, Gateway Baptist Church
“Leading a larger church is full of unique joys, complexities, and challenges. Jody and I are excited about the opportunity to gather with others at Coolabah Forum 2025 to make new connections, learn from each other’s stories, and be encouraged in this time and season.”
— Matt and Jody Destry, Discovery Church
“Leading a large church has unique challenges, responsibilities, and rewards. I always find it beneficial spending time with pastors and leaders of similar sized churches as we compare experiences and learn from one another. I am looking forward to the upcoming Coolabah Forum 2024 to learn, grow, and foster new and old relationships.”
— Rob and Christie Buckingham, Bayside Church