MEDIA LEGENDS GATHER FOR HISTORIC ''WOMEN IN CHRISTIAN
MEDIA'' CONFERENCE
By Michael
Ireland
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Monday,
January 30, 2006
DALLAS,
TEXAS (ANS) -- Women from Christian
media entities such as television, radio, film, internet, publishing,
and church media will come together for a one day event of revival,
networking, and leadership training during the 63rd annual National
Religious Broadcasters convention in Dallas, Feb. 18 – 22.
Christian media legends Kay Arthur, Joni Eareckson Tada, June Hunt,
Lois Evans, Shirley Rose and Janet Parshall will join other women from
across the country and around the world at the "Women in Christian
Media 2nd Annual National Conference: Journey to Revival" at the
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center on Friday, February 17,
2006 in Dallas, TX.
The event is also open to women in the community.
"There is no other event like this one," said Suellen Roberts, WCM
Founder and President.
"Where you can find such admired culture influencing women in one room.
We invite the women in the local community to be a part of this
historical event!"
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Five
of the Women in Christian Media Featured Guests (left to right): Janet
Parshall, Kay Arthur, Joni Eareckson Tada, Shirley Rose and Lois Evans
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The women
presenting, organizing, and performing during the event are all women
who represent the Christian community in family, moral, political, and
corporate ideas through the organizations they lead.
Women in Christian Media has been in existence for five years and has
the support of the Christian media industry.
National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) is offering the event to the
6,000-plus attendees of its National Convention & Exposition, which
will also be held at the Gaylord Texan beginning February 18 through
the 22. NRB is the primary international association of Christian
communicators with over 1,400 member organizations representing
millions of viewers, listeners, and readers.
Roberts understands the need for community and fellowship among women
in this field and knows the impact of such an event will ripple many
positive actions within the nation.
"We anticipate great things as women gather together for this
unprecedented conference!" she said, adding: "As women we enjoy
communicating and when we all come together and share techniques,
lessons, and trials we become even greater communicators of the united
message we share."
A media release obtained by ANS states the "WCM National Conference:
Journey to Revival" provides common ground where professional women
share spiritual and professional development. The event will be held on
Friday, February 17, 2006 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention
Center, Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.
WCM National Conference begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 9:30 PM.
Educational workshops and roundtables include topics such as "Don’t
Sabotage Your Effectiveness" and "The Power of Influence: Foundations
for Effective Leadership."
The day will culminate with the "Excellence in Communications" Awards
Ceremony to be held at 7:30 PM. This year's awards will be presented to
Joni Eareckson Tada and Shirley Rose. The Excellence in Communication
Award is given to women that are outstanding in their accomplishments
in the field of Christian communications.
The event is open to professional women working in Christian media and
anyone interested in learning more about this growing industry group.
This event is co-located with the National Religious Broadcasters
Convention & Exposition. Register in advance by February 9.
Registration is also available at the door.
The release also explains that Women in Christian Media™ (WCM), is a
non-profit organization dedicated to connecting women working in
Christian media including television, radio, film, internet, publishing
and church media.
They provide a framework for networking, opportunities for professional
and personal development, and work toward advancing Christian media --
and the women in it. Additional information about WCM and how to attend
the National Conference: visit www.womeninchristianmedia.org/.
Contact:
Suellen Roberts 214-319-7700
Flower De Raadt, Marketing Consultant
830/331-9339
flower@flowerderaadt.com
www.marketing.flowerderaadt.com/
| ** Michael Ireland is an
international British freelance journalist. A former reporter with a
London newspaper, Michael is the Chief Correspondent for ASSIST News
Service of Lake Forest, California. Michael immigrated to the United
States in 1982 and became a US citizen in September, 1995. He is
married with two children. Michael has also been a frequent contributor
to UCB Europe, a British Christian radio station. |
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