Born in Fiji, Gary Krause is director of the General Conference Office of Adventist Mission (AdventistMission.org), which cares for Global Mission church planting and Mission Awareness. His wife, Bettina—a fellow Australian—is editor of Liberty Magazine. Their daughter, Bethany, is a university student. Gary holds a PhD from the University of Queensland, focusing on wholistic urban mission. He is the author of two books: God’s Great Missionaries and God's Mission My Mission—both published by Pacific Press.

Quintin Betteridge is a pastor, preacher, and practical theologian focused on helping the church witness meaningfully in a post-Christian world.

He serves as senior pastor at Kingscliff Seventh-day Adventist Church. His work centers on missional intelligence—the ability to engage secular culture with theological depth and Christlike presence

What to do when the church is dismissed but God is still Googled
Australians are leaving the church in record numbers, but they’re not done with meaning, mystery, or spiritual hunger. God in the Search Bar is a four-part series for disciples of Jesus who want to grow in missional intelligence: the ability to read the culture, think theologically, and respond with grace, truth, and clarity. If you're wrestling with how to lead in a world that’s post-Christian but not post-spiritual, this series will give you the language, vision, and practices to meet this cultural moment with wisdom and courage.

Abner Campos serves as the lead pastor of the Volunteer Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

Born of Latin American immigrants and having lived in many environments with diverse groups of people, he is able to reach across ages, stages, and cultural groups to clearly communicate the love of God.

With a keen eye on the biblical text, Abner helps congregations grapple with the Word of God in the world of God. Recognizing the great challenges of the Christian experience, he aims to lift our gaze to the Risen Christ in the power of Spirit who works among us today.

Thanks to Adventist education and thoughtful mentors, Abner gave his life to Christ in high school. Later, he studied theology at Union Adventist University (2017) and received his MDiv at Andrews University (2021).

Now, Abner seeks to activate the local church to herald the gospel, forge relationships, shape character, and serve its’ community.

Abner and Debbie live in the cultural heart of the United States’ beautiful Pacific Northwest, Seattle, WA. When she’s not working, you can find Debbie curating her Spotify playlist whilst looking up the best eateries and coffee shops. Together they are building a life with their daughter Adelina.

Dejan Stojkovic was born in Kragujevac, Serbia, where he grew up during the complex years of post-communist transition and regional conflict. Despite these challenges, his heart for ministry and love for Jesus continued to deepen. In 2001, he moved to England to study theology at Newbold College, where he completed both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

While at Newbold, Dejan launched the student-led worship service Experience, which became a catalyst for vibrant worship and spiritual renewal. He later served as youth pastor at Stanborough Park Church, where he established the Parallel Service—a creative outreach and reclamation ministry for youth and young adults.

Over the years, Dejan has held several key leadership roles, including Youth and Pathfinder Director for the Trans-European Division, Youth Director for the British Union Conference, and Teen Ministries, AVS, and Chaplaincy Coordinator at the South England Conference. He currently serves as the Youth Ministries Director for the Greater Sydney Conference.

In 2010, Dejan married Deana, and together they are raising four beautiful children—Zara, Stefan, Ana, and Filip. As a husband, father, and pastor, Dejan is deeply committed to building strong families and equipping faith-filled youth to live boldly for Christ.

His life mission is to prepare young people for the second coming of Jesus.

Pastor David grew up right here in South Queensland, so coming back feels a bit like coming home. These days, he lives in Tasmania, where he serves as the Youth Director for the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

David is married and has three kids, aged 18, 14, and 11, but he still hasn't figured out how his teenage kids are so weird! He loved going to Big Camp when he was younger and can’t wait to hang out with you, share some epic stories about Jesus, and have some serious fun together.

He loves the outdoors, camping, and is always up for a game of sport. Especially if it involves a bit of friendly competition (especially handball). Whether you’re into deep chats or just looking for someone to play run-it-straight with, Pastor David’s the kind of speaker who’s ready to do both.

Get ready for a week full of laughs, worship, and moments that he's hoping will change your life.

Hey there! I’m Pr Simo, and I’m excited to be hanging out with you at Big Camp!

I love spending time with my family, going 4WDing through the high country of Victoria, and camping under the stars. I also enjoy watching sports (except maybe underwater chess), especially anything that goes fast… race cars, motorbikes… you name it!

Over the years, I have worked as a designer, teacher, school chaplain, and in churches! These days, I help school chaplains across Victoria bring hope, fun, and Jesus to students.

One thing that I’m passionate about is helping people, especially young legends like you, discover how awesome it is to follow Jesus and be part of God’s Kingdom Quest.
Let’s do this!

Hi. My name is Terence and I’m a Pastor with the Greater Sydney Conference.
I was born and raised in beautiful New Zealand—so yes, I’ve got a soft spot for Rugby, Basketball (and all sports really), but most importantly, God.
For five years I served as a school chaplain, and now I’m blessed to lead both Mountain View and Hurstville Seventh-day Adventist Churches. I have three great kids aged 16, 12, and 7, who keep me on my toes. More than anything, I love seeing kids and young people connect with God in real and powerful ways.
I’m looking forward to catching up with you all at Big Camp.