More than 420 church members and leaders from across Australia gathered at Gold Coast Central Seventh-day Adventist Church from August 14–15, 2026, for the seventh annual Creative Conference.

Across 15 sessions, attendees discovered how creativity can bring new life to almost every area of ministry—from discipleship, children’s ministry, and worship environments to songwriting, live painting, podcasting, videography, content creation, and social media.

The program featured keynote speaker Nick Kross, South Pacific Division Public Affairs and Religious Liberty director. In addition, other creative ministry leaders also shared presentations on other areas like social media, song writing, and videography.

“Together, these gifted ministry leaders demonstrated that creativity is not simply reserved for artists, musicians, or media professionals; it belongs in every part of the church and can become a powerful doorway through which people encounter Jesus,” said Creative Conference organizer Charmaine Patel.

“Through compelling stories, practical insights and heartfelt presentations, attendees were challenged to listen more closely to the Holy Spirit, step boldly into their calling and use their gifts with courage, purpose and faith.”

Patel said the Creative Conference was more than an event: “It was a call to awaken the gifts God has placed within His people. It invited the church to dream bigger, embrace new possibilities, and communicate eternal truth with fresh vision."

“The church does not need creativity for creativity’s sake. It needs creativity surrendered to God—creativity that reveals Jesus, reaches hearts, and builds a vibrant, Spirit-led, and mission-focused church," she said.

The original article was published on the South Pacific Division news site, Adventist Record.