Big Camp 2026

Listening with your Heart, Soul and Mind
2025-09-21 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Le Hall, -27.21783, 152.98772
PRESENTER: Stephen Bews, – Christian & Health Psychologist
AAC is proud to bring you another quality presentation titled “Listening with your Heart, Soul and Mind”. Many of you are involved in the Ministry of Helps. Under the direction of God, we seek to be the channel through which God’s healing Holy Spirit will bring wholeness and an abundant life to those we are in contact with. This 1-hour face to face presentation seeks to guide us on how to minister to others as Jesus did.

About the Presenter

Stephen Bews, a Pastor and Chaplain with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, will facilitate the active learning session. It will happen on Sunday 21st September, 2025 from 10am to 11am at the Literature Evangelist Hall, Watson Park Convention Centre, 337 Old Gympie Rd, Dakabin. This is during Big Camp time.

Running Club
2025-09-22 06:00 - 07:00, 2025-09-23 06:00 - 07:00, 2025-09-24 06:00 - 07:00 | Northpine School Sports Centre – Block L, -27.220798, 152.986318, Sports Centre
Get your blood pumping in the morning at Big Camp.
Running starts with a Warmup with the ELIA fitness coach, then the run begins.

ELIA Fitness Session 1 - circuit - 6:00 am
2025-09-22 06:00 - 07:00 | Northpine School Sports Centre – Block L, -27.220798, 152.986318, Sports Centre
High intensity interval training, really gets your pumping in the morning, ready to take the day of Big Camp ahead.
Intensity can be turned down to Medium…. as this is the first day after all.
The session will last 30 minutes. All fitness levels will be catered for.

Mission - How to Be a Church Secular post-Christians can join -Part 1
2025-09-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Northpine School – Room S5 – Upper Level, -27.220536, 152.984481
Australia is changing. More and more people now identify as atheist or “no religion,” and traditional approaches to church often don’t connect the way they once did. But the gospel of Jesus is still good news, and it still speaks powerfully into people’s lives today.
In this workshop, you’ll discover practical and effective ways to share your faith in a culture that often feels distant from church. Without watering down the truths we hold dear, you’ll learn strategies that genuinely connect with people where they are. We’ll explore what’s working right now, and how you can confidently invite your secular friends—not only so they’ll feel comfortable attending, but so they’ll want to come back and experience more.
If you’ve ever wondered how to bridge the gap between faith and the people you care about in today’s Australia, this workshop is designed for you.

Dr Wayne Krause

Wayne, the Associate Director of Adventist Mission at the South Pacific Division looking after Global Mission and Mission to the Cities.
Wayne is married to Tracey and they have one daughter Jessica.
Wayne is very passionate about seeing people far from God becoming life long, multiplying disciples. He is known for having his “office” in a coffee shop, so he can be in the community.
Areas of interest for Wayne include:

Disciple Making
Interacting with Secular – Post Christians
Church Planting
Coaching.

Focused On Mission - Connecting People to Opportunities
2025-09-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Northpine School – Room S4 – Upper Level, -27.220515, 152.984642, Northpine School – Room S4 – Upper Level
This workshop will cover the following topics:

-10/40 Window? Tell me more
– Can I really make an impact?
– I want to go, but how?
– Do missionaries still exist?
– Where do I start?

Finding and Applying For Opportunities
Presented by: Rose Miranda – Marketing Specialist- SPD People & Culture.

Hi, Rose Miranda here 😊
I’ve spent the past 8 years in the Mission Service Department at the South Pacific Division, helping our Church discover its global calling. My passion is in Marketing & Service…using marketing to tell powerful stories, share service opportunities, and inspire people to step into mission. I’ve traveled the world, served on mission trips, and seen God’s goodness in every adventure. Nothing excites me more than seeing young adults catch the vision and go. When I’m not dreaming up campaigns or connecting people to purpose, you’ll find me sipping bubble tea or relaxing by the beach—my happy places.

Basic Auslan Level 1 - Part 1
2025-09-22 14:30 - 16:45 | Northpine School – Room S2 – Lower Level Block J, -27.220537, 152.984497, Northpine School – Room S2 – Block J
Basic Auslan Level 1

Just Auslan, a team of Deaf Auslan teachers will be teaching some basic Australian Sign Language (Auslan). About 1 in 3 Australians have a form of hearing loss but only about 0.06% of the population knows Auslan. The Deaf Community are one of the most underrepresented groups in the SDA Church, so, come along on at 2:30-3:30pm for complete newbies or 3:45-4:45pm for people who came last year on the 16th, 18th, and 19th of September to learn some basic sign so you can welcome and include a person who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing into your church.

Art Journaling as Worship
2025-09-22 14:30 - 16:45 | Northpine Room S3 Lower J Block, J Block Room S3 Near the Bus Turning Circle
Pre REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL

Bookings are necessary to secure your place, bookings are open now sms Rochelle on 0402 577 556 (please note that this workshop is already 1/2 full).
The workshop will run all 4 days over the double session, must be able to book into at least 3/4 days as workshop builds, it is NOT suitable as a one off.
$10 per session (art journal is $15 and highly recommended but is optional)
Bring: art smock/apron or wear clothes that can painty, notebook
Rochelle Melville
Phone: 0402 577 556
Book here
The workshop will run all 4 days over the double session, must be able to book into at least 3/4 days as workshop builds, isn’t suitable as a one off.$10 per session (art journal is $15 and highly recommended but is optional)Bring: art smock/apron or wear clothes that can get painty, notebook.
Art Journaling as Worship
Art journaling offers a fresh spiritual perspective. We use colours, pictures, words and shapes in an art journal to experience, ponder and celebrate our beliefs, questions & blessings. Spiritual art journaling aids in our maturation and helps us pour our creativity out as a gift of worship.
Art journaling is never about artistic ability, rather it is creative surrender, a personal expedition how creativity and spirituality intersect. There is no right or wrong way to art journal, it is simply dialogue between you and God. No artistic experienced required, everything supplied.

New Revised CHIP 3.0 Training - Part 1
2025-09-22 14:30 - 17:30 | Pine Rivers Church Hall, -27.220873, 152.987572, Australia
BECOME A CHIP FACILITATOR
Join the movement to fight chronic disease through lifestyle medicine by becoming a CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program) Facilitator.

We’re excited to launch a newly revised 12-session CHIP program, designed to help you take control of your health, improve quality of life, and prevent or even reverse lifestyle-related diseases.
Whether you’re managing high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, or just want to feel better every day, CHIP empowers you with the tools to live well.
🎉 SQLD Big Camp Special: Just $99!
(Regular price: $150 – save over 30%)
As a trained facilitator, you’ll be equipped to guide others on their health journey, helping to prevent and reverse chronic conditions through proven lifestyle changes.
Whether you’re a health professional, community leader, or just passionate about wellness—this is your chance to make a real difference.
📍 Location: Pine Rivers Hall, Watson Park Convention Centre
337 Old Gympie Rd, Dakabin, QLD
🗓️ Dates & Times:
Monday, 22 Sept: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday, 23 Sept: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Both sessions must be attended to become a facilitator.
DON’T MISS OUT! LIMITED SPOTS.
There is an additional Wellness Hub workshop from 3:45 PM-4:45 PM.
Register Here
https://chip-training-sqld-camp.raiselysite.com/
Brought to you by ELIA Wellness

CHIP Facilitator Training cost covers the training session to run a future revised CHIP program. Cost does not include resources which can be purchased separately in 2026 at the completion

ELIA - Forgive to Live Facilitator Training (sign up required)
2025-09-22 14:30 - 2025-09-23 15:30 | Pine Rivers Church, -27.221118, 152.987586, Pine Rivers Church
Discover how forgiveness can save your life!
Everyone has a story. Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anybody can start today and make a new tomorrow.
Forgive to Live can help you start a better journey. In conjunction with Florida Hospital and the Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Dick Tibbits conducted a groundbreaking study on how anger and forgiveness affect health. The findings of this study became the Forgive to Live program.

Sign Up Now: https://bit.ly/eliatraining
Don’t miss out! Reserve your spot today.

Presenter:
Alejandra Lopez
Academic, MMngt, BNurs, EDRN
ELIA Business Development and Innovations Manager

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CHURCH CLERK, MEMBERSHIP CLERK and ADSAFE COMPLIANCE TRAINING
2025-09-22 15:45 - 16:45 | Northpine School – Room S1 – Block J, -27.220558, 152.984621, Northpine School - Room S1, Australia
This workshop is for all local church clerks/secretaries and membership clerks.

Covering topics such as:

Understanding Church structure
Best practice for Board and Business Meetings
Good Minute taking
Membership record keeping, transfers and procedures (ACMS)
ADSAFE compliance review
Q and A

Presented by Pr Joseph Maticic, General Secretary, South QLD Conference and Latasha Penate, Conference Membership Secretary

Basic Auslan Level 3 - Part 1
2025-09-22 15:45 - 16:45 | Northpine School, Northpine Christian College, 29 Hughes Rd E, Dakabin QLD 4503, Australia
Basic Auslan Level 3

We are running Auslan workshops at Big Camp again this year. Just Auslan, a team of Deaf Auslan teachers will be teaching some basic Australian Sign Language (Auslan). About 1 in 3 Australians have a form of hearing loss but only about 0.06% of the population knows Auslan. The Deaf Community are one of the most underrepresented groups in the SDA Church, so, come along on at 2:30-3:30pm for complete newbies or 3:45-4:45pm for people who came last year on the 16th, 18th, and 19th of September to learn some basic sign so you can welcome and include a person who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing into your church.

ELIA - De-Stress and Thrive Facilitator Training
2025-09-22 15:45 - 16:45 | Pine Rivers Church, -27.221118, 152.987586, Pine Rivers Church
Do you want to manage your stress and experience greater happiness?
De-stress and Thrive equips you with tools to build emotional intelligence and resilience so you can buffer the stress of life. This training offers simple solutions for complex problems and teaches principles and skills applicable to nearly all stressful situations.
✅ Discover why so many people feel stressed
✅ Learn what is triggering your stress
✅ Activate the body’s relaxation response
✅ Apply practical strategies for everyday life
Presenter:
Alejandra Lopez
Academic, MMngt, BNurs, EDRN
ELIA Business Development and Innovations Manager

ELIA Fitness Session 2 - All Levels - 6:00 am
2025-09-23 06:00 - 07:00 | Northpine School Sports Centre – Block L, -27.220798, 152.986318, Sports Centre

Basic Auslan Level 1 - Part 2
2025-09-23 14:30 - 15:30 | Northpine School – Room S2 – Lower Level Block J, -27.220537, 152.984497, Northpine School – Room S2 – Block J
Basic Auslan Level 1 We are running Auslan workshops at Big Camp again this year. Just Auslan, a team of Deaf Auslan teachers will be teaching some basic Australian Sign Language (Auslan). About 1 in 3 Australians have a form of hearing loss but only about 0.06% of the population knows Auslan. The Deaf Community are one of the most underrepresented groups in the SDA Church, so, come along on at 2:30-3:30pm for complete newbies or 3:45-4:45pm for people who came last year on the 16th, 18th, and 19th of September to learn some basic sign so you can welcome and include a person who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing into your church.

Northpine Christian College Room S2 Lower Level Block J

BEYOND CHURCH WALLS
2025-09-23 14:30 - 15:30 | Northpine School – Room S6 – Upper Level, -27.220366, 152.984571, Northpine School Room S6, Australia
How to bring your church’s ministry to your community

When was the last time a community member walked through your church doors? What if you could bring your church to them? What if you could extend your church to street corners, kitchen tables, and broken hearts?

Join Charlene Luzuk, our National Programs Director, for an unmissable, interactive workshop that dares to ask the hard questions and empowers you to live the real answers. Discover how to be a light in the darkness – not just during Sabbath, but seven days a week.

Real stories.
Hard truths.
Actionable steps.

Be challenged. Be changed. And come ready to transform your church into a place people run to when they need hope.
Because church was never meant to be a building.
It was meant to be a refuge

Northpine Christian College
Room S6
Upper Level

Mission - How to Be a Church Secular post-Christians can join -Part 2
2025-09-23 14:30 - 15:30 | Northpine School – Room S5 – Upper Level, -27.220536, 152.984481
Australia is changing. More and more people now identify as atheist or “no religion,” and traditional approaches to church often don’t connect the way they once did. But the gospel of Jesus is still good news, and it still speaks powerfully into people’s lives today.
In this workshop, you’ll discover practical and effective ways to share your faith in a culture that often feels distant from church. Without watering down the truths we hold dear, you’ll learn strategies that genuinely connect with people where they are. We’ll explore what’s working right now, and how you can confidently invite your secular friends—not only so they’ll feel comfortable attending, but so they’ll want to come back and experience more.
If you’ve ever wondered how to bridge the gap between faith and the people you care about in today’s Australia, this workshop is designed for you.

Dr Wayne Krause

Wayne, the Associate Director of Adventist Mission at the South Pacific Division looking after Global Mission and Mission to the Cities.

Wayne is married to Tracey and they have one daughter Jessica.

Wayne is very passionate about seeing people far from God becoming life long, multiplying disciples. He is known for having his “office” in a coffee shop, so he can be in the community.

Areas of interest for Wayne include:

Disciple Making
Interacting with Secular – Post Christians
Church Planting
Coaching.

Northpine Christian College
Room S5

New Revised CHIP 3.0 Training - Part 2
2025-09-23 14:30 - 15:30 | Pine Rivers Church Hall, -27.220873, 152.987572, Australia
BECOME A CHIP FACILITATOR
Join the movement to fight chronic disease through lifestyle medicine by becoming a CHIP (Complete Health Improvement Program) Facilitator.

We’re excited to launch a newly revised 12-session CHIP program, designed to help you take control of your health, improve quality of life, and prevent or even reverse lifestyle-related diseases.
Whether you’re managing high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, or just want to feel better every day, CHIP empowers you with the tools to live well.
🎉 SQLD Big Camp Special: Just $99!
(Regular price: $150 – save over 30%)
As a trained facilitator, you’ll be equipped to guide others on their health journey, helping to prevent and reverse chronic conditions through proven lifestyle changes.
Whether you’re a health professional, community leader, or just passionate about wellness—this is your chance to make a real difference.
📍 Location: Pine Rivers Hall, Watson Park Convention Centre
337 Old Gympie Rd, Dakabin, QLD
🗓️ Dates & Times:
Monday, 22 Sept: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday, 23 Sept: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Both sessions must be attended to become a facilitator.
DON’T MISS OUT! LIMITED SPOTS.
There is an additional Wellness Hub workshop from 3:45 PM-4:45 PM.
Register Here
https://chip-training-sqld-camp.raiselysite.com/
Brought to you by ELIA Wellness

CHIP Facilitator Training cost covers the training session to run a future revised CHIP program. Cost does not include resources which can be purchased separately in 2026 at the completion.

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Pine Rivers Church Hall

🌟 Adventist Professionals Meet-Up Where connections spark and conversations flow
2025-09-23 14:30 - 15:30 | Expo Hall, -27.21909, 152.98788, Expo Hall
Where connections spark and conversations flow

Whether you’re employed by the Church, working in the wider community, or simply exploring your professional path—we’d love to meet you! This is your chance to mingle with fellow Adventist professionals in a relaxed, welcoming space. No formalities, no pressure—just good chats, new faces, and shared purpose.

🕝 When: 2:30 PM
📍 Meeting point: Adventist Employment Stall – Expo Hall- then will be held outsidd
🍹 Perks: Drinks are on us!

Come for the refreshments, stay for the connections. Hosted by SPD Adventist Employment, this informal gathering is all about building community, swapping stories, and discovering opportunities you didn’t know existed.

Bring a friend, bring your curiosity—and let’s connect!

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EXPO Hall

Art Journaling as Worship cont.
2025-09-23 14:30 - 16:45, 2025-09-24 14:30 - 16:45 | Northpine Room S3 Lower J Block, J Block Room S3 Near the Bus Turning Circle
Pre REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL

Bookings are necessary to secure your place, bookings are open now sms Rochelle on 0402 577 556 (please note that this workshop is already 1/2 full). The workshop will run all 4 days over the double session, must be able to book into at least 3/4 days as workshop builds, it is NOT suitable as a one off. $10 per session (art journal is $15 and highly recommended but is optional) Bring: art smock/apron or wear clothes that can painty, notebook Rochelle Melville Phone: 0402 577 556 Book here The workshop will run all 4 days over the double session, must be able to book into at least 3/4 days as workshop builds, isn’t suitable as a one off.$10 per session (art journal is $15 and highly recommended but is optional)Bring: art smock/apron or wear clothes that can get painty, notebook.
Art Journaling as Worship
Art journaling offers a fresh spiritual perspective. We use colours, pictures, words and shapes in an art journal to experience, ponder and celebrate our beliefs, questions & blessings. Spiritual art journaling aids in our maturation and helps us pour our creativity out as a gift of worship. Art journaling is never about artistic ability, rather it is creative surrender, a personal expedition how creativity and spirituality intersect. There is no right or wrong way to art journal, it is simply dialogue between you and God. No artistic experienced required, everything supplied.

Northpine Christian College Room S3 Lower Level Block J

Basic Auslan Level 3 - Part 2
2025-09-23 15:45 - 16:45 | Northpine School – Room S2 – Lower Level Block J, -27.220537, 152.984497, Northpine School – Room S2 – Block J
Basic Auslan Level 3

We are running Auslan workshops at Big Camp again this year. Just Auslan, a team of Deaf Auslan teachers will be teaching some basic Australian Sign Language (Auslan). About 1 in 3 Australians have a form of hearing loss but only about 0.06% of the population knows Auslan. The Deaf Community are one of the most underrepresented groups in the SDA Church, so, come along on at 2:30-3:30pm for complete newbies or 3:45-4:45pm for people who came last year on the 16th, 18th, and 19th of September to learn some basic sign so you can welcome and include a person who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing into your church.

Northpine Christian College
Room S2
Lower Level
Block J

Creating a successful ELIA Wellness Hub - What's New (Taking your Health Ministry to the next level)
2025-09-23 15:45 - 16:45 | Pine Rivers Church Hall, -27.220873, 152.987572, Australia
Discover how your church or school can become a ELIA Wellness Hub. To take members and the community on a journey to whole person health, and an experience with Jesus.

As Dr Geraldine Przybylko (MBA, MPH, PhD, FASLM) takes us through this presentation that explores the impact of prayer, forgiveness, gratitude, and faith have on physical and mental health outcomes.

Dr Geraldine Przybylko has over twenty years of leadership experience across multiple channels around the globe in Healthcare, Media, Travel and the Financial Services industry. She currently is the Executive Director of ELIA Wellness and the South Pacific Division Health Strategy Leader for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Previously she held roles as the Chief Financial Officer and later Chief Operating Officer at the Seventh-day Adventist Guam Multi-speciality Clinic and was the Head of Commercial Management for Barclays Bank in the United Kingdom. Her doctorate was in Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Health with a focus on what does it take to flourish. She is passionate about empowering people to live their best life.

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Pine Rivers Church Hall

ELIA Fitness Session 3 - All Levels - 6:00 am
2025-09-24 06:00 - 07:00 | Northpine School Sports Centre – Block L, -27.220798, 152.986318, Sports Centre
High intensity interval training, really gets your pumping in the morning, ready to take the day of Big Camp ahead.
Intensity can be turned down to Medium…. as this is the first day after all.
The session will last 60 minutes. All fitness levels will be catered for.

Power Up your ELIA Wellness Hub: Leaders Lunch (Food provided)
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Pine Rivers Church Hall, -27.220873, 152.987572, Australia

Basic Auslan Level 1 - Part 3
2025-09-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Northpine School – Room S2 – Lower Level Block J, -27.220537, 152.984497, Northpine School – Room S2 – Block J

Mission - How to Be a Church Secular post-Christians can join -Part 1
2025-09-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Northpine School – Room S5 – Upper Level, -27.220536, 152.984481

Focused on Mission- SPD Adventist Volunteer Service
2025-09-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Northpine School – Room S4 – Upper Level, -27.220515, 152.984642, Northpine School – Room S4 – Upper Level
This workshop will cover the following topics:

-10/40 Window? Tell me more
– Can I really make an impact?
– I want to go, but how?
– Do missionaries still exist?
– Where do I start?

Finding and Applying For Opportunities

Presented by: Rose Miranda – Marketing Specialist- SPD People & Culture.

Hi, Rose Miranda here 😊

I’ve spent the past 8 years in the Mission Service Department at the South Pacific Division, helping our Church discover its global calling. My passion is in Marketing & Service…using marketing to tell powerful stories, share service opportunities, and inspire people to step into mission. I’ve traveled the world, served on mission trips, and seen God’s goodness in every adventure. Nothing excites me more than seeing young adults catch the vision and go. When I’m not dreaming up campaigns or connecting people to purpose, you’ll find me sipping bubble tea or relaxing by the beach—my happy places.

Northpine Christian College
Room S4
Lower Level

Improving Your Gut Microbiome for Heart Health—Dr Christiana Leimena-Lehn - ELIA Wellness
2025-09-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Pine Rivers Church Hall, -27.220873, 152.987572, Australia
Discover how the trillions of microbes in your gut influence your blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart health. Join us for an engaging seminar exploring the latest research and practical steps you can take—through food, lifestyle, and daily habits—to improve your gut microbiome and protect your heart.

Enhance Your Gut Health takes you on a journey toward a healthier gut microbiome. Our gut affects the health of all the different parts of our body.

This program teaches you strategies that may help you achieve more balanced gut health, which reduces your risk of disease and also improves your quality of life. Learn how caring for your gut could give you a new lease on life!

This introductory session on the history of the gut microbiome, and why it’s important to your overall health. It runs with the goal of inspiring you to run the program by seeing how easy it is to conduct it in your community as part of your ELIA wellness hub.

Christiana has worked in cardiovascular research in the areas of molecular cardiology and hypertension. She obtained her PhD through University of New South Wales during her training at Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Sydney, and did her postdoctoral training at Loma Linda University, California. She is a Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional (IBLM & ASLM).
Christiana works as a consultant with ELIA Wellness, as well as a Director of Adventist Health Sydney overseeing the community health programs among the Adventist churches in the Greater Sydney region. She has a passion in educating and promoting whole person health and nutrition. She loves the outdoors and cooking.

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