Comments from Cre8 2009
- Now coming down from the spiritual high of the two days of Cre8 I just wanted to express my profound thanks for the opportunity to attend the two days ...
- Now coming down from the spiritual high of the two days of Cre8 I just wanted to express my profound thanks for the opportunity to attend the two days ...
- Really helped me to face those nagging thoughts you have in business for God but never find or have people who are facing the same issues around you, didnt answer them all but good to know I'm not on my own ...
- This was a great opportunity to meet with like minded people who want to make God centre to their workplace. It was also an excellent opportunity to network and we have appointments set up this week from people we connected with at the conference ...
- Cre8 was a life changing experience for me and my sense of calling in the market place. Session topics were spot on leaving me with a great sense of direction in my market place calling. I loved this conference and the connections I made with like minded people. Bless Y...
- Now coming down from the spiritual high of the two days of Cre8 I just wanted to express my profound thanks for the opportunity to attend the two days ...
- A conference with great potential; leading Australasian business speakers who speak from their heart and from their experience ...
- Cre8 provided a wonderful blessing for both my personal and business life. I believe that the need for greater prayer, care and unity for Christians in the marketplace was evident during the conference. The speakers gave much insight and opportunities as to how to ach...
- Thank you for providing such a wonderful Conference. I appreciated the generous sharing of business knowledge and wisdom and the fellowship with Christian business people. The theme of the conference met my needs.My faith was strengthened and a new freedom in Christ w...
- Cre8: a light in the business world Cre8: a soul in your business Cre8: a new life...
- The Cre8 Conference left a good impression on me and equiped me with many information to look forward and be a witness of Christ everywhere and in every aspect in my ministry - Lilian Schmid, Convenor of Business Women Healing Ministry...
- I work by myself and really gained great encouragement by attending CRE8 and realised isolation is common in the business world and the summit is a valuable resource to motivate and enlarge my vision for my work/ministry and I would certainly attend the next one and enc...
- Congratulations to you on a wonderful Cre8 conference this year. We are rapt for you that the vision that you have held, nurtured and worked at has matured into something very significant in the life of Melbourne’s Christian churches. We look forward to continuing...
- I went back to church encouraged and shared with many who are interested in coming next year. I expect to come back next year with a number of other business people from my church - Paul Spencer ...
- I found CRE8 dedicated and relevant to Marketplace Believers. CRE8 provided practical approaches to real marketplace issues overlayed with relevant biblical teaching - Michael Schultz ...
Cre8 2010 Kingdom Business One-Day Conference
The Cre8 Kingdom Business Conference empowers Christians in the marketplace to be well connected leaders of character, excellence and influence.In partnership with local Churches, Cre8 provides focused teaching and resources on the hallmarks of business success. You will also connect with highly regarded and motivated leaders committed to serving Christ well in the marketplace.The 2009 Cre8 Conference was very well received by over 330 attendees from a wide variety of church and business backgrounds. Church Leaders also found that through Cre8 they were able to more effectively connect with their business people.
The Cre8 2010 one-day conference will be held on Friday 14th May with the theme “engage @ the leading edge” and consists of:
| Morning | - ILG Round Table | Interactive conversations with eminent Business and Professional leaders | |
| Afternoon | - Elective Workshops | Business and Professional Workshops with Lunch and Networking Dinner | |
| Evening | - Keynote Event | Special Inspirational Message with "Destineers" Launch |
This will be a day packed with insights, connections and added value for civic, business and professional leaders and entrepreneurs to fulfil their God given purpose in the marketplace. Download the brochure now.
 | Jeremy Ellis (Conference Convenor) |  | Peter Kentley (AMC CEO) |
Main Presenters
Anne Winckel
In mid-2009, Anne left her position of Head of Legal Recruitment at a national recruitment company (The Brooklyn Group) in order to set up her own Legal & Executive Search company - Delta Partners.
Clive Bird
Clive Bird is a specialist Tax Director at Grant Thornton and advises private and public companies on the full range of complex tax consulting matters.
Clive has over 19 years experience in complex tax consulting for substantial and well known business clients. He specialises in a broad range of tax matters including Tax Structuring, Capital Gains Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax, International Tax, Taxation of Trusts and Australian Taxation Office audits and reviews.
Clive has over 19 years experience in complex tax consulting for substantial and well known business clients. He specialises in a broad range of tax matters including Tax Structuring, Capital Gains Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax, International Tax, Taxation of Trusts and Australian Taxation Office audits and reviews.
Ian Harper
Ian Harper is one of Australia’s most distinguished academic economists. He has worked closely with governments, banks, corporates and leading professional firms at the highest level. As a member of the celebrated Wallis Inquiry, he was at the forefront of financial market reform in Australia.
Keith Hanslow
Keith Hanslow is a owner and director of Millens, based in Deepdene. Millens provides legal advice, corporate/business development advice and communication to non lawyers on legal and business issues.
Barry Pipella
Barry Pipella holds the position as Vice President for Sectors and Sales, IBM Global Technology Services (GTS) ANZ. He is responsible for the growth of infrastructure, application outsourcing and technical services in the region.
Peter McHugh
Peter McHugh is the Senior Pastor of Christian City Church Whitehorse in Vermont.
Peter and his wife Lyn have been in pastoral ministry for over 25 years. During this time they planted two churches and also facilitated the planting of seven other churches.
Peter and his wife Lyn have been in pastoral ministry for over 25 years. During this time they planted two churches and also facilitated the planting of seven other churches.
Penny Mulvey
Penny Mulvey is a co-director of Positive Media Pty Ltd, a Melbourne-based media consultancy specialising in media training and risk management for the not-for-profit and education sectors. .
George Savvides
George Savvides is Managing Director of Medibank Private Limited, Australia’s largest health insurer. He joined Medibank Private as a non-executive director in September 2001.
Peter Irvine
Peter has had over 40 years experience in business at a high profile management level.
He began his professional career at DDB Needham Advertising, Sydney acquiring an extensive portfolio of business expertise. He ended his career as Managing Director of DDB, by then the second largest advertising agency in Sydney.
He began his professional career at DDB Needham Advertising, Sydney acquiring an extensive portfolio of business expertise. He ended his career as Managing Director of DDB, by then the second largest advertising agency in Sydney.
Martien Kelderman
Martien’s career spans High School Economics teaching, Industrial Chaplaincy and Business and Marketing consultancy. Martien has also held a CEO role in ITIM in Australia, GM roles in Integratec and ENS International and was Marketing Director for Opportunity International Australia.
Tony Gattari
Tony Gattari is the owner and Managing Director of the Achievers Group.
He was General Manager for Harvey Norman Computer and Communications Division where he oversaw the growth of the division from $12 million to $565 million in 9 years.
He was General Manager for Harvey Norman Computer and Communications Division where he oversaw the growth of the division from $12 million to $565 million in 9 years.
Kevin Bailey
Before co-founding Shadworth Financial Group, Kevin was the founder and Chairman of The Money Managers. He was a former Director of the Financial Planning Association and has been awarded the national award of The Financial Planner of the Year in 1998.
Richard Shrapnel
Richard Shrapnel PhD is a leading business strategist, with over three decades of business experience. His passion lies in assisting business leaders build highly successful businesses and he has authored more than 10 publications focused on the key streams of strategy, growth and competitiveness.
Carey Cox
Carey Cox was, until recently, the Victorian Manager of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) where he spent almost eight years working with leading Australian business figures. Much of the work involved the mentoring of directors and executives, which explains how Carey became more formally committed to the mentor’s role.
Andrew Stanley
Andrew is the Head of Investments for Ralton Asset Management Limited, a boutique Australian equities manager specialising in the provision of model portfolio for separately managed accounts (SMAs).
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