Called.
Led.
Sent.
Wondering what God wants you to do with your life?
How can I be faithful in my chosen career?
Wouldn't it be great to connect with other young Christians starting out in their vocations?
Keynotes | Panels | Industry Break-outs
Explore calling, purpose and community with other young Christians. Meet those early on in their careers as well as leading Christian professionals across a range of industries and vocations. Discover mentors.
Calling and Purpose Conference
Friday 15 May 2026 6-8:30pm
Saturday 16 May 2026 10:30am-5pm
(come to all, or just pick one session)
Wahroonga SDA Church 183 Fox Valley Road Wahroonga
This event is free. Register and get your tickets below. Registration also gives you access to a free micro-credential course on Calling & Purpose.
SPEAKERS
AND
HIGHLIGHTS
Pr Joseph Khabbaz
VP Spiritual Life and Chaplain, Southern Adventist University, Tennessee USA.
Sharna Kosmeier
Marketing, Communications & Public Speaking
Pr Dejan Stojkovic
Director, Youth Ministries, Adventist Church (Sydney)
Avondale Conservatorium
Director: Dr Aleta King and feat. Marian Maroney
ENGAGING &
PRACTICAL
VOCATIONAL
BREAKOUTS
Select your breakout groups from:
Saturday 16 May 2:30-3:30pm
Example Discussion Topics:
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How do you get a start in this vocation?
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How can you be faithful in this field?
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What are the issues facing this field that have a spiritual dimension to them?
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How can we continue to encourage each other?
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Open Q&A session.
Saturday 16 May 3:30-4:30pm
Breakout groups will comprise of attendees who self-select into the group, plus a mix of recent and experienced Christian professionals who will be able to give a holistic view of what it's like to be faithful and effective in this vocational area.
Ministry, Education & Creative Arts
Afternoon Breakout Group Panellists
Pr Alban Matohiti
President,
Adventist Church (Sydney)
Dr Aleta King
Director of Avondale Conservatorium Associate Dean of Learning and Teaching at Avondale University. Artistic Director of The Promise
Chris Starrett
Senior Teacher,
Wahroonga Adventist School
Maryellen Hacko
Multidisciplinary artist and visual communications specialist. Founder of Meld Creative Co.
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Ben Milis
Director of Performing Arts, St Andrew's Cathedral School. Music educator, conductor and creative leader.
Law, Politics and Journalism
Afternoon Breakout Group Panellists
Stuart Tipple (OAM)
Lawyer
Judge Jennifer Price
NSW Local Court
NSW Drug Court
Tracey Bridcutt
Head of News and Editorial, Adventist Record
Pr Kojo Akomeah
Public Affairs and Religious Liberties Director, Adventist Church in Australia
Business, Tech and Science
Afternoon Breakout Group Panellists
Nadelle Manners
CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer,
Adventist Church (Sydney)
Dr Keith Howson
Retired Dean of the Faculty of Business, Avondale University
Pr Joseph Khabbaz
Former Consultant (Finance) now VP Spiritual Life at Southern Adventist University
Craig Price FIAA
Head of Artificial Intelligence, Suncorp and Chair of the Actuaries Institute's AI & Data Science Practice Committee
K. Duane Mackey
Sales and Revenue Leader, Tech, AI and Business Transformation, Fujifilm
Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health
Afternoon Breakout Group Panellists
Dr Andrea Matthews
ELIA Lifestyle Medicine Centre Medical Director
Dr Andrew Pennington
Founder Sanctuary Lifestyle Clinic, Integrative GP
Richard Todd
Clinical Nurse Consultant,
Sydney Adventist Hospital
Brett Goods
Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Adventist Hospital (Adventist HealthCare Ltd)
Dr Sue Radd
Nutritionist, Author ("Food as Medicine"),
Speaker at Nutrition and Wellbeing Clinic
Trades and Service Vocations
Afternoon Breakout Group Panellists
Lance Weslake
Tradesman, Business Owner
Brendan West
Project Management
Carl Erceg
Carpenter, Business Owner
Matias Garrido
Facilities Manager, Hills Adventist College
SCHEDULE
Friday 15 May
6 to 6:45pm
Registration & Light Supper
6:45pm - 7:45pm
Main Church
Welcome & Day 1 Keynote
Host: Sharna Kosmeier Speaker: Dejan Stojkovic
7:45pm - 8:30pm
Downstairs Rooms
Social Breakout Groups
Saturday 16 May
10:00am (optional)
Downstairs Rooms
Bible Study Groups
10:30am for 11am start
Main Church
Registration, Keynote & Service
Host: Sharna Kosmeier Speaker: Joseph Khabbaz
Music by Avondale Conservatorium
12:30pm
Wahroonga Adventist School (next door)
Lunch
2:30pm
Various Locations
Vocational Break-out Groups
Ministry, Education & Creative Arts
Trades and Service Vocations
Law, Politics and Journalism
3:30pm
Various Locations
Vocational Break-out Groups
Business, Technology & Science
Medicine, Nursing & Allied Health
4:30pm
Main Church
Wrap-up and Closing Service
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PARTNERS
