Since 1984 the four-yearly Trans-Tasman Rural Ministry Conference has enabled clergy and lay people to experience enriching and inspiring events to help them with their work of ministry in the Changing rural scene.

1984 Darfield, Canterbury - theme Rural Church Perplexed 

1988 Kyogle NSW – theme Bearers of hope

1992 Waipawa – theme Rural realities Creation or chaos

1996 Myrtleford, Vic

2000 Northland – Theme Country Conversations

 2004 Clarie,SA – Theme Recapturing Passion for the local church

2008 New Zealand Marlborough / Nelson Changing seasons, Changing times