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Our Created with Purpose Meetup group is a community for individuals who are passionate about unleashing their creativity and using it for God's glory. Whether you're an entrepreneur, ministry or business leader, student, creative, or simply seeking clarity, this group is the perfect space for you to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, gain inspiration, and collaborate on projects that align with your purpose. Join us for conferences, workshops, networking events, and discussions that will help you tap into your unique gifts and talents to be a light in the world.

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    Created with Purpose Conference

    Created with Purpose Conference

    Christ Church of Orlando, 2200 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, US

    ### Learn how to partner with God and live with purpose.

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    CWPURPOSE.com for more info. 2 Day event May 15-16, 2026.

    ### Your purpose is to love Jesus wholeheartedly and be a living expression of His love to the world.

    ### 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. We will have worship, speaker sessions, a panel talk, workshops, vendors, and breakout sessions for you to connect with other attendees.

    ### Discover how you can partner with God in all seasons of life with the gifts He has given you.

    ### ONLINE registration is FREE and in-person registration is $35 (early registration is $20). The in-person location will be at Christ Church of Orlando at 2200 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806.

    ### Be ready to encounter Jesus and receive wisdom to pursue the calling and assignments God has for you with a pure heart. You will also have the opportunity to connect with other faith-filled business and ministry leaders.

    Keynote speakers: Krysal Parker (President of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce), Gabrielle and Michael Santiago with Living Revelations Ministries.
    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 15th

    (All times are in Eastern time)
    6:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Registration opens / visit vendors
    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
    • 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 16th

    (All times are in Eastern time)
    8:30 am - 9:30 am - 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):
    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.
    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. Now a Certified Image Consultant and Financial Coach, Amy helps women discover their purpose, embrace their God-given beauty, and shine their light with confidence and joy.
    Tim and Sarah Ingle have been married 17 years ago and have two children. They have been blessed to see God use their past experiences, interests and proclivities, both as individuals and as a family, in His kingdom work, the latest example being Bearly Biblical, Tim’s current animation production, which combines his experiences in ministry and the entertainment industry.

    ### 4 x 10 Speakers (4 speakers sharing an impactful 10 min talk - coming soon)

    ### Workshops:

    ### Vision Planning

    Gain clarity for the vision by identifying God-given direction, aligning your goals, and turning vision into intentional, practical steps.

    ### Created to Shine - Inspirational Collage Art

    Faith isn’t meant to be hidden—it’s meant to shine! Rooted in Matthew 5:14–16 and John 8:12, this one-hour creative workshop invites participants to reflect on what it means to live as light in the world. No matter how creative you think you are (or aren’t), your light can still shine through creative expression. Using a Journal Point Creative Kit, participants will create two mini inspirational collage artworks and explore art as worship—not performance. No artistic experience is needed—just a willingness to create, reflect, and let your faith be seen through faithful, imperfect creativity.

    ### Systems for Growth in the Marketplace

    Learn the tools to create simple, repeatable systems that support growth, stewardship, and impact in the marketplace.

    ### Healthy Disciplines for Creatives

    Learn how to build life-giving rhythms that protect your creativity, deepen focus, and sustain long-term success without burnout.

    ### Styled in Truth - Discover Your God-Given Style

    Your closet tells a story—but is it the story of who God created you to be, or of the lies you’ve bought along the way? In this powerful and practical workshop, Amy unpacks three common “style lies” women believe about identity, body shape, and color. This interactivce workshop uses scripture, props, and her signature style strategies as she helps women trade lies for truth and discover how to build their signature style rooted in God’s design.
    With biblical encouragement and hands-on fashion tips, you’ll walk away equipped to:

    1. Identify your Signature Style Statement to express your unique personality and God-given radiance.
    2. Apply 5 expert styling tips to dress confidently for your shape and proportions so you can dress your unique shape instead of chasing trends or sizes.
    3. Discover how color highlights your God-given beauty—and learn the 5 universal shades that flatter everyone.
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