Digital Discipleship Conference 2025

Jared is the Marketing, Sales, and Digital Manager for Adventist Media (South Pacific). With a track record in content creation, innovation, education, and media strategy, he is now focusing on projects that integrate digital tools with mission-focused engagement.

Maryellen is a multidisciplinary media professional with a background in law/media and 9+ years of experience working with Christian organisations. She is the founder of Meld Creative Co, an agency specialising in design/illustration, branding, content creation and social media management.

Jarrod is based at Adventist Media and is the Managing Editor of Adventist Record and Signs of the Times. He has a passion for storytelling, especially the power of stories to change lives, and enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids.

Gilbert is currently serving as the Director for the SPD Institute of Discipleship located on the campus of Avondale University. Formerly he served as Youth Director at the General Conference.

Russell Woruba works for the government of PNG and drives the digital transformation efforts. He serves on his local Conference’s Executive Committee and loves mission and is excited to be using technology to reach other people. His favorite book is the Desire of Ages by Ellen White.

An experienced journalist and communicator, Tracey is now navigating the world of TikTok, driven by her mission to elevate the relevance and positivity of the Seventh-day Adventist Church brand across the South Pacific.

A pastor who currently serves as the associate editor for Signs of the Times magazine. He’s a writer, podcaster and reluctant TikToker. He is passionate about board games, cooking and photography. Most of all, he’s crazy blessed to be married to Carina. Together they have a daughter, Bridget and a miniature schnauzer, Banjo. 

Is the senior graphic designer at Adventist Media. She has a background in marketing and is passionate about building the Church’s brand awareness in the South Pacific. She is married with three beautiful daughters who keep her on her toes.

Otoa T. Sepuna Director Communications Media and Graphics, PNGUM,Central Papua Conference. Graphic designer by profession. Through the power of the Holy spirit he can use us mightily in different ways to enhance his mission. Jeremiah 33.3

Melody is a passionate advocate for empowering mothers through connection, faith and digital engagement. As the project leader for Mums At The Table, a vibrant community for mothers, Melody leads efforts to create meaningful content that helps mums navigate parenting while fostering deeper relationships with their children and local communities. With a background in media and communication, she uses her expertise to engage mothers in digital spaces, equipping them with practical tools for parenting and personal growth. At this digital discipleship conference, Melody will share insights on leveraging digital platforms to cultivate community and reach new generations of believers.

A journalist for more than a decade, Juliana is the news editor for Adventist Record, where she also produces and edits the Record Wrap podcast—a platform she created to make Church news more accessible across the South Pacific Division. With years of experience in church communications, starting in Brazil where she worked in strategic communications, PR and produced news for TV Novo Tempo, she has dedicated the past six years to finding effective ways to connect and keep the church community in Australia and the South Pacific informed.

Zanita is the Assistant Editor of Signs of the Times magazine. She is often scouting for people’s stories or coaching young women to become better versions of themselves.

Sanja is an operating theatre nurse in Sydney as well as a pianist who has a passion for touching people’s hearts through music ministry and serving in this capacity wherever God opens doors. She is also involved in Sing Series, a Christian music concert series raising funds for charity twice a year at Wahroonga SDA church.

Ben is a music teacher and conductor at St Andrew’s Cathedral School in Sydney, as well as the founder of Sing Series, a concert series featuring orchestra, choirs and soloists that share the gospel through Christian music while raising funds for charity. With a heart for worship, Ben is passionate about fostering congregational singing in corporate worship.

Sandra is a glazier by trade. She mends broken windows for a living, and broken lives through her singing. Swapping her steels for heels is a weekly occurrence. Her desire through her music ministry is to lift up Jesus, while lifting broken people up to Him.