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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 23, 2006
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MEDIA LEGENDS GATHER FOR HISTORIC "WOMEN IN CHRISTIAN MEDIA" CONFERENCE
Dallas, TX – January 23, 2006-- Christian Women Media Legends- Kay Arthur, Joni Eareckson Tada, June Hunt, Lois Evans, Shirley Rose and Janet Parshall come together at 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. Women from Christian media identies such as television, radio, film, internet, publishing, and church media will come together for a one day event of revival, networking, and leadership training. The event is also open to women in the community.
“ There is no other event like this one,” Suellen Roberts, WCM Founder and President, said “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!”
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. With only 5 years in existence, Women in Christian Media has the support of the Christian media industry. National Religious Broadcasters(NRB) is offering the event to the 6000+ attendees of their National Convention & Exposition which will also be held at the Gaylord Texan beginning February 18th through the 22nd. NRB is the primary international association of Christian communicators with over 1400 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. “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.”
About WCM National Conference: Journey to Revival
WCM National Conference: Journey to Revival is a common ground where women professionals 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, TX. 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 Effecitve 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 accomplishements in the field of Christian communications. The event is open to women professionals 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 9th. Registration is also available at the door.
About Women in Christian Media™
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: Journey to Revival visit http://www.womeninchristianmedia.org.