Schedule
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scroll down8:00 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