More than 70 church members, students and communication leaders in Port Moresby were equipped with practical tools to tell powerful stories during a series of interactive workshops from June 13 to 15.
Led by Adventist Record and Signs of the Times editor Jarrod Stackelroth, workshops were held across two events: Friday morning at Korobosea Seventh-day Adventist Church for local communicators and media teams, and a weekend program at Pacific Adventist University (PAU) open to students, staff and members of the wider community.
Workshop topics included the power of authentic storytelling, writing for Adventist news platforms, scriptwriting, and using digital media and AI strategically. Participants also engaged in hands-on activities designed to build confidence and improve communication skills.
“I wanted to improve my communication and writing skills, especially in areas like storytelling, journalism and article writing,” said Yaméo Waki, a student at PAU. “The workshop was both insightful and engaging.”
Writing workshops are part of Adventist Record’s mission to empower church members across the South Pacific Division to share stories that reflect their faith, build a sense of community and strengthen the Church’s voice across the region.
“There are so many powerful stories coming out of Papua New Guinea,” said Mr Stackelroth. “Our goal is to help people feel confident to share their stories and that their experiences can inspire others when they’re shared with honesty and hope.”
