BHC exists to inspire and equip Christians to love and live for Christ in this world. Our Vision is to see the spiritual renewal of God’s people for His mission in the world. Our Mission is to develop spiritually mature Christians, whose faith and practice are anchored in the Bible, through the teaching and practical application of God’s Word.
Priorities
Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Hearing and preaching God’s Word
Becoming like God’s Son
Serving God’s Mission
Partnering and Fellowshipping in Ministry and Mission
Our Property
Belgrave Heights Convention has had its own property at Belgrave Heights since 1950, which is now known as The Heights Conferences & Camps. This comprises the main property with the Auditorium, Recreation Hall, Small Hall and other meeting spaces. The site includes the Hope Centre with 224 beds of En-suite accommodation and a dining room for almost 400 people. In addition, there are 140 beds of accommodation on the main site and 60 at the Convention Lodge. Full details can be found at theheightscc.org.au website.
Many factors led to the establishment in 1918 of the Upwey Convention, later to become the Belgrave Heights Convention. One of the inspirations was the Keswick Convention in the UK. Established in 1875 in the Lakes District of the UK, the Keswick Convention developed as a place to take time away to systematically study the Bible looking for practical application in God’s mission for all Christians. Since that time many conventions have been established in the UK and around the world.
Our History
Belgrave Heights Convention (BHC) began under this banner in 1918, founded in the tradition of the Keswick Convention in the north of England.
Growing from small open-air meetings of Christians at Upwey, BHC has continued for over 106 years to bring Christians together and see transformation in their lives as they hear the Word of God preached and practically applied to their lives.
A short history, in timeline, can be viewed here. A publication for our Centenary Year, can be viewed here.
Governance
BHC Board and Ministry Council
The Belgrave Heights Convention (BHC) is governed by its Board and Ministry Council, a group committed to convention ministry. The BHC Board comprises:
Chairman: Richard Coombs
Vice-Chairman: Tony Burgum
Treasurer: Currently Vacant
Secretary: Andrew Rayment
Glenda de Jager
David Webb
Convention Committees
Each Convention within BHC has a committee that organises their activities each year. Additionally, other committees support convention operations such as property and finance.
Staff
CEO: Geoff Gawler
Ministry Manager: Andrew Fisher
Operations Manager: Victoria Purdue
Office Manager: Leng Tam
Property Manager: Louwrens Theron
Housekeeping Manager: Tim Norton
Annual Report
The Annual Report for 2023
The Belgrave Heights Convention (BHC) annual report for 2023 can be downloaded from here:
The Belgrave Heights Convention is located on its own property known as “The Heights Conferences and Camps”. You will find the Heights Conventions and Camps located 45kms east of Melbourne, nestled in the tall Eucalyptus trees of Belgrave Heights.
If travelling from the south of Belgrave, The Heights is located 15 minutes from Fountain Gate Shopping Centre in Narre Warren. Take Narre Warren North Road toward Belgrave.
If coming from the Wantirna area The Heights is a 20-minute drive from Westfield Knox via Burwood Highway.
To learn more about our location, you can visit the Heights Conventions and Camps website by clicking the link below.
