Pastor Mark Howard is an ordained minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with over twenty years of experience in pastoral ministry and evangelism. He currently serves as the associate director of the Sabbath School & Personal Ministries Department in the Michigan Conference in Lansing, where he lives with his wife of 38 years, Stephanie. They have two adult children, Caleb, an attorney, and Anneliese, a physical therapy assistant. Pastor Howard is known for his clear, compelling presentations and his passion for the Adventist Message.

Kameron DeVasher is the director of the Sabbath School and Personal Ministries department of the Michigan Conference. A firm believer in the message and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Elder DeVasher has a passion for biblical soul-winning and church growth. He and his wife, Emilie, have three children (Henry, 14; Edward, 12; and Molly, 10) and love to spend their family time on adventures exploring God’s second book of nature.

Joel was recently appointed as the pastor of the Byron Bay SDA Church and was raised in this conference. After spending the past couple of years serving at a mission outpost in Africa, Joel has gained a fresh and inspiring perspective on what it means to live a life filled with purpose and meaning. He is excited to share how faith can transform your story and help you step into the incredible plans God has for you.

Kaylee is a second year Ministry and Theology student at Avondale University who is passionate about cultivating a love for the Bible in young people. She has experience working at a number of youth events such as StormCos and youth rallies, as well as summer-camps here and in the US. She hopes to inspire young people to pursue their own relationship with God in preparation for Christ’s soon coming.

Odailson Fialho (Dada) is the pastor of Alstonville and Ballina church.

He is married to Leticia and has two kids, Bella (11) and Benji (8). He has been working at our conference for ten years and enjoys ministering to all ages. His greatest desire is to see Jesus coming back during his lifetime. In the meantime, his goal is to train and disciple kids to become missionaries for Jesus.

Dr Andy Matthes gets excited when little people come to know Jesus and His love for them. Having them respond to that love is an extra bonus! 

With a longstanding educational, and now pastoral background, he combines his skills to reach out in a fun, creative and inspiring way.

The theme for the Early Primary Tent this year is God’s Little Helpers. We will explore how the 5 senses can help us serve God and others.

As the Children’s Pastor at Wallsend Church, Rebecca Cheers is passionate about sharing Jesus with kids and families and loves finding creative and engaging ways to present the Gospel. She is married to Pastor Darren Cheers and together they have three precious girls.

Born and raised in California, Pr Justin and his then fiancé Charissa each accepted a call to NNSW where they began marriage & ministry together in 2019. Justin loves NSW’s beautiful coast, camping, travelling, basketball, but most of all loves being a dad to a two-year-old bundle of joy named Judah! Join us this year in the Beginners Tent with the theme “Cradle to Crown,” as we further understand how our parenting now can impact our children for the rest of their lives and into eternity.

Peau Afoa pastors the Narrabri and Moree churches with his wife, Julieanne, a registered nurse at Narrabri Hospital and the local GP Medical Centre. Before ministry, they spent 30 years in Melbourne and later earned degrees in Theology, Ministry, and Nursing from Avondale University. They have three teenagers—Angelo, Iosefa, and Sia—who love sports and socialising.

Inspired by Iosefa, who has autism and ADHD, the Afoas run programs for children with similar challenges, helping them grow closer to Jesus. These initiatives also let parents fully engage in camp activities. Their mission is to show every child their worth in God’s eyes and help them grow as leaders for His kingdom.

Pastor Luke Stuart, a proud descendant of the Wiradjuri people of southern New South Wales, has dedicated his life to ministry and community. He and his wife Janet have been happily married for 22 years and are blessed with five children and two grandchildren.

For the past 15 years, the Stuart family has been actively involved in the Aboriginal & Torre Straight Island Ministry (ATSIM), serving across regions such as the Greater Sydney Conference, the Far Northern Australian Conference, and now as the ATSIM Director for the South Queensland Conference.

Pastor Stuart has developed a Cultural Competency Roadmap for the South Queensland Conference, fostering meaningful connections between Indigenous communities and church entities. An international speaker, he is deeply passionate about sharing the Gospel with First Nations communities.

Pastor Stuart enjoys fitness, sports, and spending quality time with his family when he's not serving in ministry.

Renee Livingston is a Naturopath and passionate believer in God's natural remedies. With over 15 years of experience working in health food stores, health retreats, private clinic settings and currently on rural property, she is still learning. The abundance of God's remedies are phenomenal! Currently homeschooling her two beautiful children and honing her herb cultivating and processing skills in her own garden, Renee is excited to share simple, practical and effective remedies to improve your personal health and those whom you love, including your furry friends.

Kaysie is a Nutritionist, Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, and Massage Therapist with a BSc in Food & Nutrition/Biomedical Science from Avondale University. She has over five years' experience at Cedarvale Health Retreat and has led health ministry at her local SDA church, organising numerous community events.

Now, Kaysie runs Phytonourish Nutrition & Wellness and hosts health programs for 3ABN Australia. She’s married to Daniel Vokurka, a Science and Maths Teacher.

Bruce Thompson is a qualified physiotherapist who has been using and teaching hydrotherapy for 40 years. Hydrotherapy is traditionally used for acute problems. Recently Bruce's reading and experience has led to the realisation that applying the wisdom of the old-time hydrotherapists to the modern methods of heating and cooling the body, like infra-red sauna and cryotherapy, is an effective way of dealing with the lifestyle and non-communicable chronic diseases of today. His hydrotherapy website is traditionalhydrotherapy.com

Alejandra Lopez is an accomplished Australian academic and healthcare professional, currently pursuing her PhD in lifestyle medicine at the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Newcastle. With a strong foundation in research, Alejandra’s expertise is rooted in her undergraduate and postgraduate studies, including a master’s degree in management. Her professional journey includes serving as an academic, she is a senior lecturer and convenor at Charles Sturt University’s School of Nursing, Paramedicine, and Healthcare Sciences, where she has been instrumental in shaping the next generation of healthcare practitioners. A highly skilled senior registered nurse specializing in emergency trauma, Alejandra brings a wealth of hands-on clinical experience to her academic endeavours. Her multidisciplinary expertise uniquely positions her to bridge the gap between research, education, and practice, contributing to advancements in healthcare education. Alejandra is driven by a commitment to excellence and innovation, aiming to make a lasting impact on both the academic and clinical landscapes of healthcare. She is also a mother of four amazing girls who she home educated till year twelve, happily married to a loving and very supportive husband, and is heavily involved in church ministry for the purpose of bringing people to Christ.

Discover the stress-relieving & calming effects of watercolour art in this 1 hour workshop where Caz will help you explore artistic playfulness trusting the artistic process and basic relaxation techniques. With no experience needed and no pressure on outcomes, this wonderful form of art can be used for ministry within your own communities with flourishing positive connections, or simply incorporated into part of your own positive wellness practice.

Experience closeness to nature & God’s creation at Big Camp’s on site syntropic garden. Through lessons in agricultural evangelism, sustainable living, market gardening and daily devotionals, John & Rod will teach participants how to happily grow a forest-style orchard & food garden using agroforestry principles.

By cooperating with God’s design in creation, rather than fighting against it, we will learn how to be “with nature and with God” (Ministry of Healing, ch 3).