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CWIMA President
Conference Director, Media Panelist & Panel Moderator
Conference Co-Host, Keynote & Masterclass
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& Media Panelist
2024 Honoree
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Keynote
Keynote
& Media Panelist
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Worship Leader & Media Panelist
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Everyone has a story and a journey that got them to where they are today.
Get ready for rich content from a stellar group of speakers, presenters, and worship leaders!
Pitch to Industry Experts
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to pitch your best ideas to industry experts who can help move your mission and projects forward.
We have assembled a ROCKSTAR group of producers, industry talent agents, TV executives, book publishers, podcasting experts, and more.
Download expert tips on how to prepare for your pitch.
SOMEONE LIKE YOU - KAREN KINGSBURY
Who doesn't love a good love story?
#1 NY Times Bestselling author, Karen Kingsbury is not only our honoree for 2024 but will also be screening her latest film (to be released later this year) for Movie Night at the Conference. Be the first to see it!
Based on her popular novel, Someone Like You is an achingly beautiful redemptive love story. Shocking news hits after young architect Dawson Gage loses his best friend, London Quinn. Now in his heartbreak, Dawson is compelled to launch an impossible search for London's secret twin sister, twins separated as embryos. But along the way, Dawson never planned to fall in love.
Embassy Suites by Hilton
EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON - NASHVILLE AIRPORT
Enjoy a special conference rate - reduced from $179 to $149 - and free 24-hour airport shuttle both ways. The hotel offers an indoor pool, fitness center, restaurant, free made-to-order breakfast, complimentary evening reception, and business center.
The all-suite hotel rooms have separate living and sleeping rooms as well as office space and a microwave and refrigerator for your convenience.
Book your hotel with conference code: “CWI”.
Let's elevate our platforms together in Nashville!
Dr. Alveda King | Dr. Carol Swain
Tracey Mitchell | Kim Crabill
Beverly Keel
+ Special Message from 2024 Honoree, Karen Kingsbury at the Awards Gala
Learn from highly accomplished women who have blazed a trail and are ready to help you elevate your skills for success in media.
Learn from top experts in podcasting, branding, social media, and book writing and publishing.
We've literally covered all aspects and genres of media with the stellar group of panelists we have assembled. You're going to be blown away!
A unique opportunity to pitch your best ideas to a ROCKSTAR group of producers, industry talent agents, TV executives, book publishers, podcasting experts, and more!
Morning worship led by 6-time ICMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Mary James, with 20 Number One Inspirational Country Music Singles.
Evening music by ML Morlock and Billy Gaines.
who make the conference possible.
$500 DONATION | $799 VALUE
Includes: Conference registration with meals, a Platinum Awards Gala ticket,
two masterclasses, pre-, post-, and in-conference promotions
PLUS a one year Bronze CWIMA Membership! Details on the Sponsorship page.
If you already registered and wish to upgrade to this package, please contact us.
35 Presenters | 5 Keynotes | 4 Level Up Sessions | 12 Media Panels
3 Optional Masterclasses ($25 each)
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Registration Desk Open
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Breakfast
Hotel Atrium
Buffet and made-to-order hot breakfast
9:00 am to 9:45 am
Morning Prayer
10:00 am to 11:15 am
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
Grand Ballroom
10:00 am - Worship with Mary James
10:30 am - Welcome - President Sue McGray
Announcements - Conference Director, Marion MacKenzie Pyle
10:45 am - Keynote by Tracey Mitchell
11:20 am - Marli Spieker, Heart of Mercy Mission
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
MEDIA PANEL: The Power of Your Story
Grand Ballroom
With Donna Skell, Edie Hand, Missy Maxwell, and Paula Mosher Wallace
Moderated by Marion MacKenzie Pyle
12:30 pm to 1:45 pm
LUNCH
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
CWIMA Board Meeting
Georgia
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Bonus Headshots - Sold out
Arkansas
These are for the first 30 conference registrants. Ticket required. Will be received at registration.
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
MEDIA PANEL: Purpose-Driven Media
Virginia
With Kim Crabill, Paula Mosher Wallace, Maggie Kavanaugh and Denise Mountenay
Moderated by Donna Skell
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
MEDIA PANEL: How to Find Your Niche Audience
Tennessee
With Marina McLean, Terri Podlenski, and Taffiney Williams
Moderated by Shayna Rattler
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
MEDIA PANEL: Acting for Faith-Based Film & TV
Mississippi
With Jennifer O'Neill, Kate Larson, Kelsey Cooke, and Peggy
Moderated by Marion MacKenzie Pyle
3:15 pm to 4:15 pm
LEVEL UP SESSION: Create Compelling Content for Your Podcast
Grand Ballroom
With Misty Phillip
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
MEDIA PANEL: Talent Agents & Managers for Faith-Based Media
Tennessee
With Natalie Dendy, Misty Griggs, Karen Keeley, Katie Reuter, and Jackie Monaghan
Moderated by Marion MacKenzie Pyle
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
MEDIA PANEL: Faith & Healing Through Media
Mississippi
With Kim Crabill, Dr. Trudy Simmons, Denise Mountenay, and Lynn Eldridge
Moderated by Tina Yeager
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Networking Hour
Snacks Provided in Hotel Atrium
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
DINNER & GENERAL SESSION
Grand Ballroom
Doors open at 6:15 pm
With Comedienne Victoria Jackson
Worship with ML Morlock & Band
Keynote by Dr. Alveda King
Hosted by Capernaum Studios
7:00 am to 8:00 am
Morning Prayer
8:00 am to 8:45 am
Breakfast
Hotel Atrium
9:00 am to 10:15 am
GENERAL SESSION
Grand Ballroom
9:00 am - Worship with Mary James
9:30 am - Keynote by Kim Crabill
10:05 am - Katherine Legg, Heart of Mercy Mission
10:30 am to 11:30 am
MEDIA PANEL: Faith in Film - Women Directors & Producers
Virginia
With Lisa Arnold, Cakki Warren, Alexandra Boylan, and Erin Miller
Moderated by Marion MacKenzie Pyle
10:30 am to 11:30 am
MEDIA PANEL: Purpose-Driven Books
Mississippi
With Missy Maxwell, Marli Spieker, Edie Hand, and Donna Skell
Moderated by Paula Mosher Wallace
11:30 am to 12:15 pm
Networking
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
CWIMA Connect Group Leaders - Private Meeting
Georgia Room
12:15 pm to 2:00 pm
AWARDS LUNCHEON - All Invited
Grand Ballroom
Keynote by Dr. Carol Swain
2:15 pm to 3:15 pm
MASTERCLASS: Book Writing - From Blank Page to Bestseller
Tennessee
With Tracey Mitchell
2:15 pm to 3:15 pm
LEVEL UP SESSION: The Art and Craft of a Successful Pitch
Mississippi
With Alexandra Boylan
2:15 pm to 3:15 pm
MEDIA PANEL: Faith & Healing Through Media
Carolina North
With Lynn Eldridge, Tina Yaeger, and Paula Mosher Wallace
Moderated by Dr. Trudy Simmons
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
MASTERCLASS: How to Rock Your Media Interview
Tennessee
With Monica Schmelter
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
MEDIA PANEL: How to Start Your Own TV Network
Mississippi
With Paula Mosher Wallace, Zondra Evans, and Rachel Barrentine
Moderated by Donna Skell
4:45 pm to 5:45 pm
MASTERCLASS: Elevate Your Podcast to Broadcast
Mississippi
Lisa Mouradian with Paula Mosher Wallace and Karin Daniel
4:45 pm to 5:45 pm
Networking Hour
Snacks Provided in Hotel Atrium
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
President's Reception - Invitation Only
Georgia
6:30 pm to 7:15 pm
Buffet Dinner - Self-Pay
Grand Ballroom
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm
FILM SCREENING - Someone Like You
Grand Ballroom
Karen Kingsbury's new film to be released in Spring 2024
7:00 am to 8:00 am
Morning Prayer
8:00 am to 8:45 am
Breakfast
Hotel Atrium
9:00 am to 10:00 am
GENERAL SESSION
Grand Ballroom
9:00 am - Worship with Mary James
9:30 am - Keynote by Beverly Keel
10:05 am - Marli Spieker, Heart of Mercy Mission
10:15 am to 11:15 am
LEVEL UP SESSION: Social Media Strategies and AI
Grand Ballroom
With Dr. Noemi Oliver
10:15 am to 11:15 am
MEDIA PANEL: Igniting Faith Through Music
Virginia
With Mary James, Rachel Barrentine, and Elizabeth Fulgaro
Moderated by ML Morlock
12:00 pm to 12:45 pm
Box Lunch
Atrium
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
LEVEL UP SESSION: Get Noticed by Design...Not by Chance
Virginia
With Terri Podlenski, M.A.
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
MEDIA PANEL: Hosting and Producing for TV & Podcasting
Mississippi
With Dr. Trudy Simmons, Brenda Crouch, Destiny Yarbrough, Marion MacKenzie Pyle, and Edie Hand
Moderated by Holly McClure
2:15 pm to 3:15 pm
LEVEL UP SESSION: Book Publishing
Grand Ballroom
With Dave Welday
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
PITCH CONTEST: Bring your best stuff!
Grand Ballroom
BOOKS | PODCASTS | TV SHOWS | FILMS | MUSIC
Led by Tina Yaeger and Paula Mosher Wallace
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
FREE TIME & Dress for Awards Gala
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
AWARDS GALA - Dinner & Program
Grand Ballroom
Karen Kingsbury, 2024 Honoree
Worship with Billy Gaines
Open to Members and Non-Members. To become a member and save $50, go to cwima.org here. You may also want to consider the Conference Deluxe Package, which includes a one-year membership.
All Main Stage Events, Level Up Sessions, Media Panels, Pitch-A-Thon, & Karen Kingsbury Film Screening
3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner, Nightly Happy Hour Snacks (Gala dinner is ticketed. Men are invited.)
Masterclasses are $25 each.
All Main Stage Events, Level Up Sessions, Media Panels, Pitch-A-Thon, & Karen Kingsbury Film Screening
3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner, Nightly Happy Hour Snacks (Gala dinner is ticketed. Men are invited.)
Masterclasses are $25 each.
The Gala is not included with registration.
Come cheer on the many awards recipients at this special dinner event.
Help us celebrate the award-winning work of #1 NY Times bestselling author, Karen Kingsbury.
