Made in God’s image. Called to create.
A creative conference exploring the intersection of the Holy Spirit and creativity.
Saturday 11th July 2026 at IMPRINT Croydon
Creativity. Faith. Expression.
IMAGO DEI is a gathering for creatives, visionaries and leaders exploring how the Holy Spirit inspires creativity, activates gifts and empowers expression.
Expect talks, panels, workshops, worship, creative showcases and honest conversations designed to encourage bold, Spirit-led creativity.
This Year’s Theme: Pentecost — The Spirit Poured Out
Exploring:
creativity inspired by the Holy Spirit
activating gifts and creative calling
creativity as worship and storytelling
faith, culture and entrepreneurship
What To Expect
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INSPIRATION
Talks and conversations across design, content, influence, storytelling, entrepreneurship, movement, writing and more - exploring creativity and the Holy Spirit.
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ACTIVATION
Interactive workshops for further equipping and to get creative juices flowing.
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EXPRESSION
Creative showcases, performances, exhibitions and live artistic moments throughout the day.
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COMMUNITY
A gathering of creatives, visionaries and leaders connecting around faith, creativity and culture.
IMAGO DEI Agenda
Saturday 11 July | 9am – 4:30pm
Timings are subject to final confirmation.
A full day of worship, creativity, conversation and practical activation for creatives, builders and visionaries.
WELCOME & KEYNOTE
9am | Registration & Refreshments
Arrive, check in, grab a coffee and connect before the day begins.
10am – 11:05am | Opening Worship, Creative Performance & Keynote Talk
We’ll begin the day in worship, with a creative performance and a grounding keynote from Wole Agbaje.
Made to Create: Theology, Creativity & the Holy Spirit
With Wole Agbaje
A grounding talk on what it means to be made in the image of God, created to create and empowered by the Holy Spirit.
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MORNING PANELS
11:15am | Panel Sessions 1
Attendees choose one panel to attend.
Divine Design: Creative Vision, Beauty & Impact
Creating visuals, atmospheres and spaces that reflect beauty, purpose and the nature of God.
Featuring Tabitha Organ, Joke Amusan and Lucy Robinson.
Kingdom Voices: Media, Content & Spirit Led Storytelling
Exploring how media, content and digital platforms can tell stories with clarity, creativity and conviction.
Featuring Nigel Zhen, Jessica Stark, Jonathan Beecham, West and Kelly Okogwu.
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12:15pm | Panel Sessions 2
Attendees choose one panel to attend.
Called to Build: Creativity, Vision & Entrepreneurship
For founders, builders and visionaries turning God-given ideas into purposeful work.
Featuring Daniel Adebayo, Jacqui Olaifa and Shannon Walker.
Holy Flow: Scribing the Heart of God
Exploring words, sound, movement and story as expressions of what God is revealing.
Featuring Isaiah Morris, Duane Amarquaye, Taneisha Teixeira and Dave Creates.
LUNCH & CONNECTION
13:00 | Lunch & Connection
Time to eat, connect and meet other creatives.
AFTERNOON PROGRAMME
14:00 | Creative Performance, Worship & Fireside Conversation
We’ll regather for a creative performance, worship and an afternoon conversation with Compassion UK.
Creativity in Mission: Global Impact in Jesus’ Name
With Luke Gratton, Compassion UK
A fireside conversation exploring purpose, calling and what it means to be grounded in God while courageously expressing the creativity, vision and gifts He has placed within you.
WORKSHOPS
Explore hands-on workshops across writing, music, movement, floristry, painting, acting and creative wellbeing, designed to help you grow in your gifts and create with confidence.
14:45pm | Afternoon Workshops
Attendees choose one workshop from each block.
Workshop Block 1 (choose one)
Holy Flow: Creative Writing Workshop
Prophetic Flags: Worship in Motion
The Healthy Creative
Workshop Block 2 (choose one)
Songwriting and Music
Flower Arranging
Collectives: Networking around creative law and entrepreneurship
CLOSE & NETWORKING
4:15pm | Final Reflection, Prayer & Networking
We’ll close the day with reflection and prayer, followed by time to connect and continue conversations.
Day 2: IMAGO DEI Sunday Service
A Sunday service continuing the heart of IMAGO DEI through worship, Word and response.
Sunday 12 July | 13:00pm – 14:30pm
Timings are subject to final confirmation.
IMAGO DEI Sunday Service
Hosted by Isaiah Morris, Creative Theologian
Speakers & Workshop hosts
More workshops and speakers to be announced.
Creative call out
We’re inviting poets, artists, writers, dancers, photographers, designers and creatives of all disciplines to submit work for IMAGO DEI 2026.
Selected submissions may be featured as part of exhibitions, installations, performances and live creative moments across the conference.