ESTABLISHED 1992
A legacy of empowerment
For over three decades, Creative Community Outcomes has provided the support and training required to translate church vision into measurable local impact.
Our History
A Journey of Community, Leadership and Mission
For more than three decades, Michael Parker has been involved in community development, leadership training, church planting, youth engagement, missions, education, and pastoral care across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Finland, and the United States.
Through workshops, conferences, local initiatives, church partnerships, leadership development programs, and community outreach projects, Michael has worked alongside churches, government agencies, schools, universities, community organisations, and mission groups to strengthen communities and develop leaders.
Milestones & Key Initiatives
2020 – 2025
Developed and delivered Youth Essentials Workshop for Fijian Government Youth Workers
Merged Elizabeth South Christian Reformed Church with Hope Chapel
Developed Diploma and Certificate IV programs for the University of the South Pacific
Launched Timothy Training in Lae, Papua New Guinea
2010 – 2019
Interim Pastoral Care with Elizabeth South Christian Reformed Church
Managed a live music venue
Created the Original Westenders Music Festival
Developed Aboriginal leadership and community programs across Western Australia
Founded Growth Church in Perth
Established partnerships with PNG World Mission
Church building partnerships in PNG
2000 – 2009
Keynote speaker at Maata Nakivissa Festival, Finland
Launched Timothy Training internationally
Created and led Catalyst Schools for at-risk youth
Developed youth, mission and leadership initiatives across Australia
Community basketball programs, church planting and youth outreach projects
Consultant to Schoolies Week and national mission initiatives
1992 – 1999
Founded and led Schoolies Week in Victor Harbor
Established school chaplaincy initiatives
Developed community youth centres
Created Creative Treasures community enterprise
Delivered youth outreach, workshops and church-based community programs throughout South Australia
Also Served
Hahndorf Café Church
Glenelg Café Church
Tatachilla Café Church
Clare Café Church
Happy Valley Café Church
Lutheran Youth South Australia Conventions
Multiple national and international mission, leadership and training initiatives
Legacy & Impact
Over three decades of service has included:
Church planting and revitalisation
Community development initiatives
Leadership and ministry training
Youth engagement programs
School chaplaincy development
International mission partnerships
University and vocational curriculum development
Conference speaking and workshop facilitation
Countries served include Australia, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Finland, and the United States.
Our strategic milestones.
A timeline of structural growth, moving from localized workshops to national capacity-building partnerships.
1992: Foundation
2019: Expansion
2026: The Present
CCO is established in Australia to deliver foundational ministry training and English literacy programs directly to regional communities.
We launch Take It For Granted and transitional pastoral care, equipping churches with professional administrative and leadership scaffolding.
Expanding internationally, we partner with churches to provide strategic leadership coaching.
Sustaining local ministry.
We continue to build the practical frameworks that allow churches to thrive independently. Our focus remains on equipping, not replacing.