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
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Law, Politics and Journalism
Afternoon Breakout Group Panellists
Business, Tech and Science
Afternoon Breakout Group Panellists
Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health
Afternoon Breakout Group Panellists
Trades and Service Vocations
Afternoon Breakout Group Panellists
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
OUR
PARTNERS
