Created with Purpose Conference 2027

Learn how to partner with God and be a faithful steward with your gifts for His glory. Learn how to partner with God and live with purpose. Whether you're an entrepreneur, ministry or business leader, student, creative, or simply seeking clarity, this conference is designed to help you align with God’s purpose for your life. The Created With Purpose conference brings together leaders who love Jesus from the marketplace, creative industries, ministry, and more diverse professions and seasons of life to connect, learn, and grow in purpose. We will have worship, speaker sessions, a panel talk, hands-on workshops, vendors, and opportunities to make meaningful connections with attendees. ONLINE registration is FREE and in-person registration is $35 (early registration is $25). The in-person location will be at Christ Church of Orlando at 2200 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806. Keynote speakers: Gabrielle and Michael Santiago with Living Revelations Ministries. More Keynote speakers coming soon. Session Schedule (Times and workshops are subject to change) Workshop speakers coming from different industries in the marketplace, creative space, and ministry who are partnering with God for HIS GLORY. Friday, May 21st (All times are in Eastern time) 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Registration opens / visit vendors / Free coffee available from Cafe Con Dios. 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm - Table Talks for intentional networking and learning Table Talk Topics to choose from (subject to change): • Business and the Marketplace • Career Transitions & Purpose Discovery • Content Creation • Fashion/Beauty • Ministry and Non-Profit Leaders • HS/College • Art/Creativity, Writing • Film/Music • Marketing & Branding • Entrepreneurship & Startups 7:15 pm - 7:30 pm - Break 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm Worship 8:00 pm -9:00 pm - Speaker Session 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Visit vendors Saturday, May 22nd (All times are in Eastern time) 8:30 am - 9:30 am - Free Coffee/Refreshments and Networking time + Visit vendors 9:30 am - 10:00 am - Worship 10:00 am - 10:45 am Speaker Session 10:45 am - 11:15 am - GIVEAWAY/ Announcements / Plug in to Living Revelations 11:15 am - 1:00 pm - LUNCH BREAK + Visit vendors (Food trucks available) 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm - Panel Talk Session - Shining the light of Jesus in singleness, marriage, family, business/work, and ministry. 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm - Group Breakout Session (in-person & online) 2:45 pm - 2:50 pm - Break 2:50 pm - 3:30 pm - 4 x 10 Speakers 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Workshop Sessions 4:30 pm- 4:40 pm - Break 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm - Reflection time with Jesus 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - DINNER Break + Visit Booths (Food trucks available) OPTIONAL OUTREACH: 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm around the downtown Orlando area led by Agents of Change. 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Worship 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm -Speaker Session 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm -Prayer / Impartation Key verse of the conference: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden...let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." - Matthew 5:14-16 Speaker Bios (MORE Speakers coming soon. Below is lineup from 2026): Michael and Gaby Santiago run Living Revelations Ministries where they help others find God real in everyday life. Their heart is to know Jesus and point others to Him. They also run Arising Co business where they help businesses arise to their God-given potential through branding, web development, and marketing. Krystal Parker is the president of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce and owns a boutique consulting company, Intent & Impact, to help companies increase profit, reduce turnover, and enhance employee engagement. She considers herself a marketplace missionary with a strategic focus on citywide transformation. She is committed to seeing faith in action in the marketplace and believes that to reach the world, you must reach the city. Krystal is a wife and mother, and a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Krystal Parker is a former executive for a Fortune 200 publicly traded oil and gas company. A former college dropout, Parker advanced her education at Harvard Business School for senior executive leaders, focusing on innovation, globalization, and leadership diversity. Scott Howe runs Evoke Ministries and is the Creative Arts Pastor at Nations Church. He has diverse experience from working in the digital design space to doing missions/evangelistic work under CFAN ministries. His heart is to proclaim the Gospel message using creative means and empowering others to do the same. Dominic Corola has had over 30 years of experience in film and animation. He worked for Walt Disney Feature Animation over a decade and served as Lead Animator on “Lilo & Stitch,” “Mulan,” and “Brother Bear,” and contributed to “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “Pocahontas,” and “The Lion King.” Dominic founded Premise Entertainment in 2001, and has now created his own animations centered around Biblical truths. Most recently, he is directing the animated project "My Neighbor”. Dominic continues to oversee diverse productions and consult on visual storytelling while maintaining a focus on family-friendly content with a positive message. Harry Renta is the founder of an insurance agency called Kingdom Benefit Group and The Cure ministires. He has a passion for helping others reach their potential and excel as leaders to impact their communities. He runs the outreach ministry at Arise Church. His heart is to bring the gospel wherever he goes. Jacqueline Howe is the wife of Scott Howe and a mother of 4. She is the owner of Vivid Face Painting and Body Art and Vivid Glitter. Her company was birthed out of the need to subsidize their income while being a stay-at-home homeschooling mother. During an economically difficult time, they prayed every morning for an answer and God during this time has given her a dream that started this business. Her business has now grown globally and blessed their family financially. She uses her business to be a light to many lives locally and worldwide. Mike Gorritz is a Certified Organizational Development Professional (ODCP) with nearly 10 years of experience working on OD-related initiatives. He is the founder of Org Dev Group, an OD consulting firm, whose mission is to help owners and leaders of SMB companies achieve their strategic objectives through the creation of effective processes and culture synergy. He was previously the Head of OD for a 7-time national Inc. 5,000 Company. He longs to partner with God in all he does and encourage others to do the same. Loni Elizabeth is a faith-driven Author, Speaker, and Fashionista. She is the Founder and Spokesmodel for the brand ‘Not Just Sunday’ which promotes Biblically inspired living with practicality and style. She speaks and dresses the truth of God boldly. Jim and Cindy McMahel run a creative discipleship group called the Revelation Collective where they mentor creatives in how to maximize their gifts and creativity for Kingdom and community impact. Jim was an orphan at age 3, but now uses the profits of his art to help sponsor orphans in need. He left high school with a 1.6 GPA, was turned down after applying at Ringling School of Art and Design and finally accepted on the second try. Jim became an artist for The Walt Disney Company and many more well-established companies. Jim continues to create amazing art for a global market. He has been mentoring artists and creatives worldwide for over 15 years. Amy W. Edwards is a style strategist. She started as a CPA with a Master's in Finance, but her real story is about learning that worth isn't found in titles, clothes, or trying to "fit in." After walking through debt, doubt, and an overstuffed closet, God showed her how true confidence comes from Him alone.