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Were delighted to have you here in colorful Colorado for the 2015 EPA convention. We have a great lineup of workshops, speakers and entertainment for these two and one-half days. Take in all you can, and be sure to get to know someone new. Many lifelong friendships are forged at EPA conventions.

We trust you will leave here with new skills, motivation and inspiration, returning to your workplace with renewed zeal. As together we bring the good news of the gospel to millions of readers each month, we pray the refreshment from this convention will overfl ow into your important ministry.

EPA thanks the local committee for their eff orts in coordinating this convention: Matt Branaugh, editor of Christianity Todays Church Law & Tax Group, DArcy Maher, former executive director of EPA,Susan Mathis, freelance writer, Kim Pettit, textbook development editor at the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI),and Mike Riester, Assistant Director of Design Services at ACSI.

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3Pre-Conference IntensivesApril 7, 1:30-6pm; April 8, 9am-1pm

Unlocking the Secrets ofWriting Powerful StoriesAnne Marie Winz, Writing for Life | Longs Peak

Award Winning Magazine DesignSponsored by Magazine Training Intl | Flatirons

Gary Gnidovic, founder and creative director, Gx3 CreativeAnne Elhajoui, art director, Venice magazine and Disciple!

Road Map 2 Welcome 5 COlabor8ors 6 Daily Schedule 7 Westin Westminster Hotel Map 8 Plenary Sessions16 Workshops 25 ACCM/Student Competition26 Connections 27 Chill Time 28 Presenter Bios 31 CSCS Student Art Project

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4Greetings from the 2015 Title Sponsor

90 Minutes in Heaven . . .

Behind that brief title is an ordinary mans riveting story of death on a Texas highway, a glimpse of Heaven, and return to a painful and protracted physical recovery.

Starring Hayden Christensen and Kate Bosworthfrom the book that sold 7 million copies (in 46 languages)were profoundly pleased with this inaugural project of Giving Films, which pours all profi ts into a foundation for widows and orphans. The screen version of 90 Minutes is expected to fi ll theaters and, as the book did, to spur Starbucks and driveway conversations.

This conventions opening dinner and movie bites are on us. Enjoy. And in time for the movies release this fall, talk to me or to Don Piper, the man who Christianity Todays Mark Galli says, has the look and sound of sanity, of someone who was telling the truth, whose word was his bond.

Sincerely, Rick Jackson

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TITLE SPONSOR90 Minutes In HeavenThe true story of Don Pipers head-on

auto collision, his death and his time in Heaven. The fi lm, starring Hayden Christensen and Kate Bosworth as Don and Eva Piper, comes to theaters this fall. Learn more at 90minutesinheaventhemovie.com.

DIAMOND LEVELFreeport Press, Inc.A nationally-recognized leader in the print

production of high-quality, short-run niche publications and catalogs. Freeport Press has a partnership with EPA to print our annual directory, convention program and other occasional projects. Learn more at freeportpress.com.

PLATINUM LEVELCancer Treatment Centers of AmericaThe Our Journey of Hope

program provides faith-based Cancer Care Leadership Training for churches to develop eff ective cancer care ministries. Learn more at ourjourneyofhope.com.

Faith of Our FathersThe story of a young man who misses the father he never knew, a U.S. soldier who died in Vietnam. He hits the road to fi nd answers, and one weekend trip to learn about his father forever changes his entire life.

Luis Palau AssociationCityServe brings together evangelical churches, local governments, business and the nonprofi t community to break down walls, debunk stereotypes, and prove that we have much more in common than anyone imagined. Learn more at palau.org.

GOLD LEVELGerman National Tourist Offi ceIn 2017 it will be half a millennium

since the Reformation. Well hear about Luther 2017: 500 years since the Reformation. A journey of discovery. Learn more at germany.travel/luther.

Lovell-Fairchild CommunicationsYour means to tap knowledge, networks and, most importantly, the best people anywhere for ideas and follow-through in media. Learn more at lovell-fairchild.com.

Samaritan MinistriesA Biblical, non-insurance approach to health care needs. Learn more at samaritanministries.org.

War RoomThe long-awaited new movie from the Kendrick Brothers, the creators of Courageous, Fireproof, and Facing the Giants. War Room will inspire moviegoers to start fi ghting their own battles the right waythrough prayer. Learn more at warroomthemovie.com.

SILVER LEVELJordan Tourism BoardAims to create and implement strategies to

market Jordans tourism potential worldwide. Ask about their religious press tours. Learn more at visitjordan.com.

Publication Printers Corp In more than 35 years of business, this Denver-based printing company has built a solid reputation of excellence, delivering award-winning quality using state-of-the-art technology. Learn more at publicationprinters.com.

BRONZE LEVEL21st Century Wilberforce InitiativeFollowing William Wilberforces

model of theologically-rooted activism to stand with the persecuted and actively seek restoration of human dignity. Learn more at 21wilberforce.org.

Christian Community Credit UnionA fi nancial institution that partners with members and ministries to help them become better stewards and achieve their fi nancial goals. Learn more at mycccu.com.

JNS.org News ServiceAn independent, non-profi t, business resource and wire service covering Jewish news and Israel news for Jewish media throughout the English-speaking world. Learn more at JNS.org.

Journey GroupA creative fi rm devoted to telling brand stories across multiple media platforms with design vision and journalistic curiosity. Learn more at journeygroup.com.

Kingery Printing CompanyA full suite of prepress, printing, binding and distribution services, specializing in magazines, catalogs, booklets, guides and newsletters that mail. Learn more at kingeryprinting.com.

Publishers PressA publication printer and digital solution provider with innovation and excellence in the industry and a commitment to provide the publishing market with complete content solutions. Learn more at pubpress.com.

Religion News ServiceRNS aims to be the largest single source of news about religion, spirituality and ideas. They strive to inform, illuminate and inspire public discourse on matters relating to belief and convictions. Learn more at religionnews.com.

St. Croix PressA full-service printing company specializing in trade journals, alumni magazines, specialty market publications, catalogs and newsletters with print runs from 1,000 to 200,000. Learn more at stcroixpress.com.

The Kings CollegeA classical Christian college in the heart of NYC, The Kings College seeks to transform society by preparing students for careers in which they help to shape and eventually to lead strategic public and private institutions, and by supporting faculty members as they directly engage culture through writing and speaking publicly on critical issues. Learn more at tkc.edu.

Trend Off setA full-service commercial printer with three plants in North America, specializing in both heat-set and cold-set web off set printing of publications, magazines, newspapers, catalogs, advertising and government communications. Learn more at trendoff set.com.

EPA also wants to thank the following businesses and organizations that have provided various items for free distribution to our attendees or participated in some other way: Icon Media Group, Cahoots Communications, Integrity Music, Gloo, Sterling Rice Group.

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6Tuesday, April 7 1:30 p.m. Pre-Conference Intensives Check-in Flatirons / Longs Peak 2:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Intensives Flatirons / Longs Peak

Wednesday, April 8 9:00 a.m. Pre-Conference Intensives Continue Flatirons / Longs Peak 2:00 p.m. Convention Registration and Check-in Westminster Foyer 3:00 p.m. Exhibitor Orientation Westminster II 4:00 p.m. First-time Attendee Orientation Westminster II 4:30 p.m. Opening Reception Westminster III 5:30 p.m. Dinner and Plenary Session Westminster IV 7:45 p.m. Affi nity Groups Westminster III 8:15 p.m. Movie Screening Faith of Our Fathers Westminster IV 8:30 p.m. Conversation About Contemporary Thinkers Westminster Foyer

Thursday, April 9 6:00 a.m. One Mile Prayer Walk Meet at Lobby Fireplace 8:30 a.m. Plenary Session Westminster IV 9:15 a.m. Coff ee Break Westminster Foyer 9:40 a.m. Workshop Block 1 10:40 a.m. Coff ee Break Westminster Foyer 11:00 a.m. Workshop Block 2 12:15 p.m. Lunch and Plenary Session Westminster IV 1:30 p.m. Design Field Trip to Boulder Meet at Lobby Fireplace 2:45 p.m. Workshop Block 3 3:45 p.m. Free Time 8:00 p.m. Movie Screening War Room Westminster IV 8:30 p.m. Conversation About Contemporary Thinkers Westminster Foyer

Friday, April 10 6:00 a.m. One Mile Prayer Walk Meet at Lobby Fireplace 8:30 a.m. Plenary Session Westminster IV 9:15 a.m. Coff ee Break Westminster Foyer 9:40 a.m. Workshop Block 4 10:40 a.m. Coff ee Break Westminster Foyer 11:00 a.m. Workshop Block 5 12:15 p.m. Lunch and Plenary Session Westminster IV 2:45 p.m. Workshop Block 6 5:00 p.m. Closing Banquet and Awards of Excellence Westminster IV

Workshops will take place in Westminster I, II and III on the fi rst fl oor and in Flatirons and Longs Peak on the second fl oor. College media advisers and student on-site contest will take place in Grays Peak on the second fl oor.

Daily Schedule

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7 Plenary Sessions Westminster Ballroom IV

Workshop Sessions Westminster Ballroom IWestminster Ballroom IIWestminster Ballroom IIIFlatirons (2nd fl oor)Longs Peak (2nd fl oor)

ACCM Sessions Grays Peak (2nd fl oor) Student Contest Grays Peak (2nd fl oor)

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Keynote Speaker: Chonda PierceChonda Pierce is a totally blonde force of naturewith an energized fusion of funny-bone and backbone that has endeared her to audiences for more than a decade and established her as the top-

selling Christian comedian of all time.

Suddenly in the summer of 2014, the laughter stopped with the devastating and unexpected loss of her husband, David. As a world of concerned friends and fans

watched, Chonda did what at the time seemed to her to be the miraculous.

She survived.

What has since emerged in her life to be shared with her audiences is an even deeper desire to shed light to those in dark places, to bring real ministry and a new heart of understanding for the tears that often live behind the

laughterfor the hurting people for whom laughter can be healing. Chondas concerts are a window to the soulto the things that bring people together

the outrageously funny moments, the unexpected tears, and the strength in God to know that life is worth living.

@chondapierce | chondapierce | chonda.org

Music: David Zach of Remedy DriveDavid Zach is the founding member and lead vocalist of Remedy Drive. The bands latest recording, Commodity, released last year to widespread critical acclaim and featured the #1 Christian rock single, Commodity. The project includes 12 songs written or co-written by Zach, inspired by his work in Southeast Asia to combat human traffi cking. Since their inception in 1998, Remedy Drive has gar-nered 10 Top 20 singles and released 10 recordings. Resuscitate Me, from the bands 2012 release, Resuscitate, spent fi ve weeks atop the Christian Rock chart and was nominated for a 2013 GMA Dove Award for Rock Song of the Year. In ad-dition, Daylight was featured in the motion picture The Perfect Summer, while music from Remedy Drive has been utilized on NBC, SpeedTV and VH1.

@remedydrive | remedydrive

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Music: Gray HavensThere have always been those artists who blur the lines between mediums, drawing inspiration from one creative form and translating it into another. What sets narrative-folk-pop husband & wife duo The Gray Havens deftly meld fantasy stories, lyric poetry, theology and song. David & Licia Radford delight in creating, recording, and performing their richly textured compositions paired with unexpected, imaginative lyrics.

Recorded and produced in Nashville by industry veteran Mitch Dane (Jars Of Clay, Brandon Heath), Fire & Stone is an exuberant and joyful declaration. The theme of joy and its counterfeits weaves through the 10-song project, readily visible in selections like the Celtic stomp-fl avored The Stone.

@grayhavensmusic | thegrayhavens

grayhavensmusic | thegrayhavensmusic.com

Keynote Speaker: Alexandra KuykendallAlexandra Kuykendall serves as the Specialty Content Editor for MOPS

International (Mothers of Preschoolers), a ministry to mothers of young children around the world. In this capacity she creates and curates content for the ministrys Teen, Military and International groups. Her fi rst book, The Artists Daughter: A Memoir (Revell, 2013), chronicles her journey to motherhood, exploring questions of identity and love. A popular writer and speaker for mothering audiences, you can fi nd her blogging regularly

at MOPS Hello Darling blog and at AlexandraKuykendall.com. A city girl at heart, she lives in the shadow of downtown Denver with her husband Derek

and their four daughters.

@alex_kuykendall | alexandrakuykendall | alexandrakuykendall.com

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Vernard GantVernard Gant, D.Min., has dedicated his life to serving disenfranchised

and economically disadvantaged children. He is a prolifi c writer and communicator. He is on the executive board of the Black Alliance for Educational Options, chairs the Colorado State Advisory Committee for the US Commission on Civil Rights, on the board of the American Center for School choice and serves as the vice chair of the faith-based schools commission for the American Center for School Choice. He is also an adjunct

professor at Columbia International University.

Thursday April 9 | Morning Plenary | 8:30 a.m.

Higher Goals Awards Part 1

Thursday April 9 | Luncheon | 12:15 p.m.Sponsored by Cancer Treatment Centers of America / Our Journey of Hope

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Our Journey of Hope is the answer you have been looking for.

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Our Journey of Hope is an educational outreach brought to you by the Pastoral Care Department at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. 2014 Rising Tide*According to the American Cancer Society

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How do you provide hope to those whove been diagnosed with cancer?

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Music: Randall GoodgameHis newest project, Slugs & Bugs, marks the fourth installment in Randalls wildly funny and creative, theologically substantial, and infectiously singable Slugs & Bugs series. The stratospheric level of artistry on the Slugs & Bugs recordings is changing the game for children and family music.

These songs were written to help parents talk with their kids about the Gospel, Randall explains. The lyrics on Sing the Bible are all word-for-word Scripture. When families absorb the words to all these songs they will have memorized 63 Bible verses, plus the names of all the books of the Old and New Testaments. I hope they memorize the whole CD, but my grand hope is that Slugs & Bugs songs will help parents embrace and even celebrate their own moment-by-moment need for Jesus in front of their kids, so that they can have real, honest conversations about what a life of faith looks like: loving, listening, following, failing, repenting, and returningoften all on the same day.

@randallgoodgame | randallgoodgame

randall goodgame | slugsandbugs.com

Keynote Speaker: David Eaton and Axis Team Members

David has been leading Axis teams since its inception in 2007. He graduated from LeTourneau University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering but decided to start Axis when he realized that most of the people he grew up with in the church were walking away from God. Something had to be done. As Axis CEO and Cofounder, David ensures that Axis is always pursuing new and creative ways to reach the next generation and resource parents and

faith leaders to disciple students into a lifelong faith.

@axisteams | axishq | axis.org

Friday April 10 | Morning Plenary | 8:30 a.m.

Friday April 10 | Luncheon | 12:15 p.m.Sponsored by Luis Palau Association

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Keynote Speaker: Jimmy MelladoSantiago Jimmy Mellado is President & CEO of Compassion International, a

non-profi t organization that serves as a leading authority in holistic child development through sponsorship. Before taking offi ce as CEO of Compassion International in September 2013, Jimmy served for 20 years as the president of the Willow Creek Association. He earned his MBA from the Harvard Business School and is an accomplished athlete who competed in the 1988 Olympic Games for the country of his birth, El Salvador. Jimmy married his wife Leanne

in 1986 and they have two daughters and a son.

@jimmellado | jimmellado | compassion.com

Music: For the FatherlessWe both know the feeling of growing up fatherless, Christa says. Its something that needs to be addressed in the Church. We all share the same Father who loves us more than we can understand, regardless of our experiences with our earthly fathers.

Music became therapeutic passions as both Brianraised in Pennsylvaniaand New York native Christa, grew into accomplished singers and songwriters in their own right. Meeting as students in the selective vocal program at Nashvilles prestigious Belmont University, Brian and Christa began collaborating musically as their relationship grew, and following their marriage last year, For the Fatherless was offi cially birthed.

@ftfatherless | forthefatherless

forthefatherless | forthefatherlessmusic.com

Music: Matthew WardMillions of contemporary Christian music fans have heard Matthew Wards inspirational message of hopefi rst as the male vocalist for the legendary contemporary Christian music group the 2nd Chapter of Acts and then through his solo music albums. Throughout his recent projects, the recurring themes of Gods power and presence give a worshipful quality to the music that transports and lifts our weary spirits from whatever challenges we are facing and then sets us down gently at the feet of the Savior for an intimate visit. Through Matthews music we feel how much God wants us to talk with Him and be in right relationship with Him.

matthewward | matthewward.com

Friday April 10 | Closing Banquet | 5:00 p.m.Sponsored by Faith of Our Fathers

Awards of Excellence

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Two sons. Two fathers. One war.

This Fourth of July, stand up for faith, freedom, and fatherhood as Pure Flix presents FAITH OF OUR FATHERS, an incredible Viet Nam-era story for the ages.

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Workshop Block 1 | Thursday April 9 | 9:4010:40Art of WritingDoug Groothuis | Writing | Westminster ILanguage refl ects the mindset of a culture. How we write matters. Whether your audience is popular or academic, Christian or not, be creative in conveying truth and love. Write and keep writing. Learn by doing. This session will draw from more than thirty-fi ve years of writing, speaking, and preaching to focus on the art of communicating the truth of the one true and living God in every area of life and thought.

Print Editors Thriving in a Digital WorldDiane McDougall, Dr. Sandra Glahn,Matt Branaugh and Dr. Marquita Smith |Editing | Westminster IIIAre you an afi cionado in your print-publishing swimming pool whos had to dive into the deep end of digital publishing? Or are you a manager whos working to smoothly transition your staff ? This workshop will combine some practical pointers and time to simply share common challenges with others who are swimming alongside you.

Learn about publishing platforms that others fi nd helpful Tackle common challenges Network with other digital editors Gain questions and resources to bring back to your team

and help lead them in the process Gain confi dence that every talented editor can make the

transition*Please check the EPA website for a helpful PDF you can download prior to this session: evangelicalpress.com/convention/workshops (Find it posted below the description of this session.)

Managing Reader Relationships: Marketing and fulfi lling print, digital and web subscriptionsLou Ann Sabatier | Management |Westminster IIWe are publishing in a time when readers often experience content shock. They can access content from a myriad of channels, any time of day, and often for free. This reality challenges publishers to be more intentional and disciplined about marketing and fulfi lling subscriptions for our content, paid or free. Regardless of the size of your audience, good principles apply. This session will off er information, processes, and resources that can be utilized by publishers to solicit and serve readers in an aff ordable manner.

Review multiple sources to generate new subscriptions (description and examples)

Key questions to ask when testing new marketing sources Fulfi lling the subscription, in-house or out, and how to

determine which one works best for your operation Valuable metrics to guide marketing and fulfi llment

Make Your Message Stick in an infoGRAPHIC WorldJon Hirst | Design | FlatironsTodays post-literate audiences are not consuming less content. They are simply demanding it in new forms. With readers being pre-disposed to visually rich content, your message will only stick if you wisely use visual treatments of the information you are trying to communicate. Come and explore how infographics are used to help you communicate complex and data-rich concepts to this new breed of readers.

Expose the audience to how infographics are being used to communicate information

Provide simple but powerful ways that any communicator or publication can integrate visual data into their work so that it sticks with the reader and gets applied in their lives

Mission Drift: Protecting what matters mostChris Horst | Trends/Issues | Longs PeakMission drift happens and can happen to your ministry. The non-profi t landscape is littered with organizations like ChildFund and Harvard University that no longer embrace the Christian principles on which they were founded. But, there are things you can do to prevent drift. What are the characteristics and strategies of organizations that remain mission true?

Learn the history of mission drift and hear several case studies on how it happens

Explore ways faith-based organizations can protect and cultivate their core mission

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Workshop Block 2 | Thursday April 9 | 11:0012:00Advanced Writing and Editing: When to break the rulesMark Galli | Writing | Westminster IIIWhen fi rst learning to write and edit, we rightly absorb many rules: avoid passive constructions, be concrete, avoid needless words, and so forth. As general rules they work wellgenerally. Knowing when and how to break these rulesas well as learning some more subtle writing tipscan take your craft to a new level.

Learn to discern when its time to break a standard rule, and ways to take ones writing and editing to a new level.

What Technology Isand Is NotDoing to the Editorial ProcessDean Merrill | Editing | FlatironsJust about everything is diff erent from what it was just 15 or 20 years agoresearching, editing, text transfers, inter-staff communication, typesetting. Many of the new applications are a great help, while others only seem that way. And some aspects shouldnt change at all. This session sorts out whats new and whats good, covering these points:

A healthy attitude toward technological change A better understanding of what e-text is doing to reader

behavior A balanced look at self-publishing in the digital age The continuing need for strong content

What Publishers Ought to Know About Generating RevenueLou Ann Sabatier | Management | Westminster IIThere are great opportunities for media to diversify revenue beyond selling advertising. This session will explore how to leverage your content and engagement with your audience toward relevant experiences, products and services that can bring enhanced and/or new revenue to your publishing operation.

Review multiple sources of possible revenue (description and examples)

Key questions to ask as you explore generating more revenue

Valuable metrics to guide building new sources of revenue

Developing an Eff ective Design Staff Randy Maid | Design | Longs PeakThis session will cover the essentials of building an eff ective design staff which will include hiring the right people for your organization, setting standards and expectations, staff evaluations and development and maintaining healthy department and interdepartmental relationships. This session guides those in attendance to:

Understand the critical role of the design manager Recognize the potential of each design team member and

how to best develop their skills Create a cooperative team that works well together and

with other departments

Journalism and ReformationDoug Groothuis | Trends/Issues | Westminster IIn just two short years, the Protestant Church will celebrate that momentous day when Luther nailed his 95 theses to a door and kicked off the Reformation. What do you need to understand about the context and history of this movement to be eff ective in your reporting today?

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Workshop Block 3 | Thursday April 9 | 2:453:45How to Get the Most from FreelancersDean Merrill | Writing | FlatironsFreelance writers and designers can frustrate us, to be sure. But they can also provide us with great value, if handled correctly. This session will provide nine keys to a happy experience for both sides, including these points:

A better understanding of how to set up a freelancer for success

What to do when the fi rst attempt falls short How and when to handle payment so everybodys pleased

All the News thats Fit to Print and the Law: Legal issues impacting journalistic publications and websitesBrian Flagler and Craig Gipson | Editing |Longs PeakMedia attorneys will provide attendees with tools to identify and analyze the legal eff ects of editorial decisions, contracting with third party contributors, and protecting intellectual property.

This session unpacks rich content in two areas:

Editorial: Reporters, writers, designers, and editors will gain a better understanding of the potential legal risks associated with publishing a certain story or fact as well as ways to minimize those risks

Intellectual Property: Managers, editors, and reporters will learn about ways to protect valuable intellectual property, including contracting with third party contributors

Going Native: Reinventing the online advertising experienceLou Ann Sabatier | Management | Westminster IIThere is a great deal of excitement about what native has brought to display advertising. Digital display advertising is no longer confi ned to the banner and right rail. According to the IAB, native advertising is a concept encompassing both an aspiration as well as a suite of ad products. Most advertisers and publishers aspire to deliver paid ads that are so cohesive with the page content, assimilated into the design, and consistent with the platform behavior that the viewer simply feels that they belong.

Review of the core six ad units within native advertising (description and examples)

Questions to ask to ensure that native ads you run meet marketers objectives

Disclosure principals

Design Field TripMatt Branaugh and Mike Riester |Design | Block 3 | Meet in Lobby at 1:15 pmNOTE: Pre-registration Required

Part I: Learn more about engaging readers in meaningful ways with this visit to Gloo, a Boulder-based technology fi rm. Scott Beck, the companys founder, will share Gloos collaborative process: How the company creates valuable content experiences by fi rst shaping the knowledge its partner organizations possess, and then by delivering that knowledge through digital platforms designed with the habits and preferences of champions in mind.

Part II: Hear and see the story of how Boulder-based advertising fi rm Sterling Rice Group uses collaboration to generate ideas and designs, and then deliver them across multiple channels to build and expand the reach of numerous global brands, such as Wendys, Quaker, Pepsi, California Almonds, and Hersheys.

Part III: Dine with fellow tour participants at one of Boulders unique restaurants. Refl ect on what you heard, saw, and learned, and discuss what lessons you see applying toward your own publishing endeavors (note: this is a dinner on your own option).

Thin-slicing the global churchJon Hirst | Trends/Issues | Westminster IDoes your communications work require you to understand and explain what is happening in the global church? The Church is growing in amazing ways but it can be hard to understand. Persecution, globalization, radical ideology, urbanization and countless other factors are impacting the church. Come and learn from the publishers of Operation World how to thin-slice the trends and facts that describe the global church.

Provide attendees with several slices of understanding about the global church

Tools and tips on how to seek out info on the church and validate it for publication

Provide insight on how to describe the global churchin all its complexity

Know Your Audience: A speed learning sessionMartha Krienke, Mike Edwards, Alexandra Kuykendall, Susan Mathis and DArcy Maher | Trends/Issues | Westminster IIIIn fi ve micro-presentations, learn the audience distinctives represented in the following groups: young, unmarried professionals; military families; young mothers with preschool children; the empty nesters; and the multi-national family. Walk away with resources to further explore each audience segment.

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Workshop Block 4 | Friday April 10 | 9:4010:40Conducting Eff ective Subject InterviewsDeWayne Hamby | Writing | Westminster IInterviews can be a source of anxiety for the interview subject as well as the interviewer. How do you create an environment to help your subject relax, open up and share a message your readers will respond to? The presenter, who has conducted hundreds of interviews in his journalistic career, will share successes, mistakes and common tips that could help your interviews.

Before the Interview: Tools, tips and research During the Interview: Questions, listening and capturing After the Interview: Finding the lead, preserving the voice

Digital Media and Millennials:winning audiences backPanel Discussion led by Dr. David Dixon |Editing | Westminster IINews apathy is rampant among teens and twenty-somethings in the U.S. In this session, an adviser and his students talk about how digital news approaches and a convergent mindset helped them win back young audiences. Come to this session if youre a media adviser (print, broadcast or digital only), or if youre an EPA member and want to hear what young people think about media that connects with their generation.

Grace in the High-Demand WorkplaceMark Galli | Management | Westminster IIIPublishing is a tough, competitive, and sometimes harsh environment. Were tempted to play by the worlds rules in order to achieve excellence and stay competitive. Were tempted to focusing on expectations, demands, and deadlines; the result is an offi ce permeated by the spirit of works. But what would it look and feel like if a publishing offi ce was characterized by grace? Is that even possible in the modern workplace?

Grace is absolutely vital to excellence in the workplaceproducing excellent products and fostering staff excellence

Grace does not mean being nice to others but seeking the welfare of others

Some practical tips on how to apply grace in a high-demand publishing workplace

Printer PartnersMike King | Design | FlatironsRelationships with your print partners should be as sound as your publication. We will explore ways that your print partners can save your organization money and make your prepress experience the smoothest it can be.

When Church and State Collide:Political activities and the IRSMatthew Branaugh | Trends/Issues |Longs PeakChurches and politics have long intersected in the American public square. But more often than not in todays landscape, those intersections seem to result in collisions. Numerous headlines attest to this, ranging from subpoenas of ministers in Houston to lawsuits seeking IRS investigations of churches. Matthew Branaugh, Editor of the Church Law & Tax Report newsletter, will help reporters and editors understand the dynamics behind the headlines, providing a brief-but-helpful summary of what the U.S. tax code and courts permit and insights into what church leaders should know about their rights and responsibilities.

A basic understanding of what the U.S. tax code and various court rulings have to say about lobbying, political campaign involvement, and political candidate endorsements by churches

A sense for the dynamics contributing to the seemingly increasing collisions between churches and politics in Americaand where they are going

Background information, plus trustworthy resources and sources to inform future coverage

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Workshop Block 5 | Friday April 10 | 11:0012:00The 29 Best Online Titles to Write Before You DieTed Olsen | Writing | Westminster IYou might have the perfect title for your article in print, but will anyone click on it once it goes online? Learn what Christianity Today, Buzzfeed, Huffi ngton Post, and others do to draw readers in from a variety of sources. You dont have to resort to one neat trick that will blow your mind or break trust with your readers to get them reading the articles youve worked so hard on.

This session will cover these specifi c areas: What headlines work best (and for what audiences) How to test your titles without fancy software How to get your team involved in creating better titles

The Writer-Editor DanceSusan Mathis, Andrea Jewell, Ann-Margret Hovsepian, Patti Townley-Covert andPaul Schwarz | Editing | Westminster IIIHow can a writer and editor create masterful work, stay in sync, and prevent miscommunication? Learn some secrets to eff ective writer-editor collaboration. Topics will include: making eff ective assignments, respecting the author, why maintaining voice matters, and the benefi ts of open communication and developing a relationship.

Learn more about: Making eff ective assignments Respecting his/her authors and keeping the authors voice Building open communications and developing lasting and

positive relationships with authors

For the Love of Type: The Beauty and Signifi cance of Sound TypographyChrister Tschamler | Design | Westminster IISo why all the hype about type? A font is a font, right? Lets geek out for a bit on the nuances of typography, the importance of your typographic choices, and what they communicate to your audience. Well talk about some safe choices, and things to make sure you avoid when choosing a typeface. Lastly, well take a look at the holy grail of typography: Custom Type and Hand Lettering.

What is your typography choice communicating? How do you make sound typographic choices? Whats hip in the typography world right now?

33 Secrets for Dynamic Online Engagement Part 1Ron Forseth | Management | Longs PeakThis two-part training program is designed to help executives assess the eff ectiveness of their current online campaign and forge new breakout strategies for more eff ective digital engagement with prospects, customers, donors and constituents.

Digital Advertising reveals insights into capturing greater ROI from online advertising through more eff ective design, messaging, calls to action, and landing pages. These secrets will show you how to stop wasting advertising dollars and start building digital relationships more eff ectively.

Data Capture off ers strategies for engaging elusive site visitors and capturing contact information and other critical data for business and ministry purposes. Highlighting the opportunities created by digital delivery, this section focuses on growing your own database and email lists for ongoing engagement with current and prospective customers and donors.

Social Media off ers insights into attaining viral combustibility via social channels, particularly Facebook. Using insights from real life campaigns and the most active page in Facebooks history, this section highlights the interplay between Facebook fans and email subscribes and demonstrates proven techniques for increasing engagement from your social media fan base, focused specifi cally on Facebooks Edgerank Algorithm.

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Workshop Block 6 | Friday April 10 | 2:453:45UhWriters Block and How to Get Through ItKim Pettit | Writing | Westminster IHave you ever stared at a blank page or screen? Have you procrastinated, hoping inspiration will strike? Put your keyboard into 4-wheel drive and learn ways to get yourself out of writers block! This session covers three things:*reasons for writers block

Strategies to prevent and conquer writers block Ways to sustain and encourage creativity

Keeping the Focus: When unbiblical worldviews creep into writing and what to do about itSusan Mathis | Editing | Westminster IIIn todays culture, unbiblical worldviews often creep into writing. How does a writer or an editor convey a biblical worldviewwithout getting theological? Well discuss how to make sure writing communicate principles that align with biblical truth.

Millennials Critique EPA PublicationsStudent Panel | Design | FlatironsReaders under age 30 are staying away from most EPA publications in droves. And there are reasons. Come to this session to hear what twenty-somethings want to see in publications that grab their minds, hearts and attention. The session will consist of feedback from editors who have reviewed and critiqued copies of EPA publications aimed at young people and families.

33 Secrets for Dynamic Online Engagement Part 2Ron Forseth | Management | Longs PeakThis two-part training program is designed to help executives assess the eff ectiveness of their current online campaign and forge new breakout strategies for more eff ective digital engagement with prospects, customers, donors and constituents.

Got Plan? Passing the Torch to MillennialsDr. Marquita Smith | Trends/Issues |Westminster IIIMany folks seem to avoid spending time on career planning, perhaps because they are simply too busy living their lives, but the more time you can put into planning your future, the more likely the career vision will become the reality. Millennials want options. They want careers and employers that will help them to envision their futures. Career planning should look both at the short-term (the next 1-2 years) and long-term (5+ years).

Participants will learn some best practices for professional development

Participants will develop a better understanding of key characteristics of millennial employees

Participants will produce strategies for developing in-house mentorship programs

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Advisers of Christian Collegiate Media & StudentsBeat the Clock: Campus Media Staff Show Their Stuff Dr. Michael Chute, California Baptist UniversityKris Kafer, Colorado Christian University | Thursday, 9:4010:40 | Grays PeakThis competition features fi ve categories: Photography, News Writing, Entertainment Writing, Sports Writing and Copy Editing.

All Onsite Student Competition categories will meet at times that do not confl ict with the conference schedule. No late arrivals will be admitted to Onsite Competitions. Once competition begins participants who leave their competition location will not be readmitted. Winners will be announced during the Friday evening closing banquet.

PHOTOGRAPHYThursday & Friday

Entrants will be provided with a two-part assignment during a brief meeting. Participants will then have one and one-half hours to produce the needed images for each part. Entrants must provide their own camera with a removable media card. Before starting the assignment, the card MUST be formatted and cleared of any other images. Media cards will be returned after judging is complete.

NEWS WRITINGThursday

Entrants will attend a 15-minute event and will have 45 minutes to write a 300-word news story from facts gathered during the onsite event. Entrants must provide their own computer and Internet access will be available. Entrants may bring reference books with them, such as The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefi ng on Media Law and/or a collegiate dictionary and grammar guide; no reference books will be provided.

ENTERTAINMENT WRITINGThursday

Entrants will be given tracks from an up-and-coming local musicians recent release and then have 45 minutes to write a 300-word review. A press kit for the artist will be provided at the beginning of the competition. Entrants must provide their own computer and Internet access will be available. Entrants must bring their own headphones.

SPORTS WRITINGThursday

Entrants will view the last fi ve minutes of footage from an athletic event and will have 45 minutes to write a 300-word story from facts gathered from the footage and from game stats provided at the beginning of the competition. Entrants must provide their own computer and Internet access will be available. Entrants may bring reference books with them, such as The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefi ng on Media Law and/or a collegiate dictionary and grammar guide; no reference books will be provided.

COPY EDITINGFriday

Entrants will copy edit a story that contains errors of judgment, fact, AP style, grammar, spelling and punctuation. Entrants also should be looking for everything from buried leads to run-on sentences to poorly worded or unclear phrasing. Entrants will have 30 minutes to correct all mistakes and to rewrite as needed. Entrants may bring reference books with them, such as The Associated Press Stylebook and Briefi ng on Media Law and/or a collegiate dictionary and grammar guide; no reference books will be provided.

Its All Good, Except When Its Not:Media Staff ers Trade NotesModerator: Dr. Marquita Smith | Thursday, 11:0012:00 | Grays PeakThis session is for campus media editors and business or advertising staff .It will be a moderated roundtable discussion.

Campus Media Adviser Roundtable DiscussionDr. Michael Chute, Dr. David Dixon, and Dr. Marquita SmithFriday, 11:0012:00 | Grays PeakJoys and Sorrows of Guiding Student Journalists

Mock-Job Interviews for StudentsMartha KrienkeEditor BoundlessMike RiesterDesigner, ACSIRobert JohnsonPhotojournalistFriday, 4:004:45 | Grays Peak

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ConnectionsNeed more information or want to schedule an interview? Here are sources for you to contact:

Lovell-Fairchild Communications 90 Minutes In Heaven Faith of Our Fathers Luis Palau Association Monique Sondag 214-536-4319 monique@lovell-fairchild.com

Infi nity Concepts Our Journey of Hope Elaine Williams 724-733-1200 elaine@infi nityconcepts.net

Icon Media Group War Room Jennifer Willingham 615-483-4729 jennifer@Iconmediagroup.com German National Tourist Offi ce Luther 2017 John Voigt 212-661-7175 john.voigt@germany.travel

Turning Point Media Relations David Zach The Gray Havens Randall Goodgame For the Fatherless Matthew Ward Brian Smith 615-261-1818 brian@turningpointpr.com

Morning Star Public Relations Chonda Pierce Jackie Monaghan 615-646-5990 morningstarpr@comcast.net

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Chill TimeWithin walking distance:Westminster Promenade: Movies, Bowling, Glow Golf,

Comedy Theater, Ice rink, and several restaurants

Hacienda Colorado1.6 miA Colorado-only Mountain-Mex restaurant withthree Front Range locations, a six-block walk.Seriously awesome queso, tacos and enchiladas.

Big Dry Creek Trail Want to hike, walk or bike? This trail tours open spaces and off ers good views of the mountains...right from the hotel parking space.

Denver fun:Butterfl y Pavilion and Insect Center1.0 mi

Beautiful, interesting, and educational.

Flatiron Crossing Shopping Center5.0 mi

Hammonds Candies9.6 mi Tour this 95-year-old candymakers operation.

Denver Zoo11.1 mi For the animal lovers in all of us.

Denver Union Station12.8 mi A trip into history and good food, too.

Denver Art Museum16 mi Ahhh, art lovers unite!

Denver Mint13.0 miFree and interesting, but you need reservations.

Tattered Cover Book Store13 mi Denvers best-known independent bookstore.

Larimer Square and 16th Street Mall13.1 mi Shopping, movies, dining and entry point to walk through downtown Denver.

Colorado Capitol13.7 mi Beautiful and interesting!

Downtown Aquarium14 mi A great trip into life in the underwater world.

Molly Brown House14.2 mi Tour the home of Titanic survivor, the UnsinkableMolly Brown.

Brown Palace Afternoon Tea14.2 mi Enjoy high tea at this historical hotel and spa.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science15 mi Love science and nature? This is for you!

The Denver Botanic Gardens16 mi Enjoy fl owers and all things botanical? Have fun!

Boulder fun:Pearl Street Mall15.1 mi

One of the countrys oldest pedestrian malls. A diverse, four-block collection of local boutiques, eateries, and galleries, plus a few familiar chain retailers and restaurants.

Chautauqua14.9 mi National historic landmark with trails into the foothills of Boulders open space, a performance hall, and a restaurant.

Celestial Seasonings Tour18.3 mi This free tour off ers a history of this global brands story.

Road Trips:Coors Field13 mi Home of the Colorado Rockies

Invesco Field at Mile High14 mi Home of the Denver Broncos.

The Pepsi Center14 mi Denver events center

Denver Center for the Performing Arts15 mi

Boulder15 mi

Morrison/Red Rocks23.1 miThe town of Morrison off ers antique shops and restaurants, and scenic views. Adjacent to the town is Red Rocks, Colorados famous concert venue.

Golden Gate Canyon State Park33.1 miGreat spot for hiking and biking. Locals love it, and most tourists dont know about it.

Rocky Mountain National Park53.2 mi

Colorado Springs65 miIf this is your fi rst visit to Colorado, consider heading an hour south of Denver. Favorite spots of the committeeall free: Air Force Academy Chapel, Focus on the Family Welcome Center, Garden of the Gods, Olympic Training Center...and fi nally, grab a cup of hot chocolate for a walk around the lake in the middle of the Broadmoor Hotel.

Breckenridge84.1 mi

Vail105 mi

Aspen135 mi

Estes Park and Trail Ridge Road: Estes Park is nestled near scenic Rocky Mountain National Park. If the snow has melted enough and weather permits, drive all or parts of the parks 48-mile Trail Ridge Road.

Mount Sanitas Trail (Boulder): Lots of trails with varying degrees of diffi culty. Easy to access from Boulder.

Mount Evans: Weather and conditions permitting, drive the nations highest-paved road, which takes you to the top of this 14,240-foot peak.

Idaho Springs/Beau Jos Pizza: Tie this into a trip to Mount Evans, or as a stop on your way up to (or back from) the Breckenridge and Keystone mountain resorts. Beau Jos is a Colorado-only pizza experience, and Idaho Springs off ers a glimpse back into Colorados mining days.

Drive the RockiesTake I-70 to Hwy 9 drive through Breckenridge to Hwy 24 through Woodland Park and connect to I-25 in Colorado Springs, then back to Denver. Approximately, a 5-hour drive.

To visit Aspen, take I-70 to Glenwood Springs, then take Hwy 82 south, approximately 3.5 hours. If open, you can go to the top of Independence Pass. At an elevation of 12, 095 feet, the pass is part of one of Colorados 25 Scenic Byways, the Top of the Rockies.

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Powder Buster PresentersMatthew Branaugh began his print journalism career at age 15, covering high-school athletics for the local county newspaperand earning $10 per article.

He earned a dual degree in journalism and public policy with a minor in leadership from the University of Denver and then spent eight years as a business reporter and business editor for the Daily Camera, a regional newspaper in Boulder, Colorado.In 2007, he joined Christianity Today, a not-for-profi t global media ministry, where he now serves as editor of the ministrys Church Law & Tax Group.

Patti Townley-Covert thrives on challenges. After editing organizational leadership dissertations for more than a decade, she

rocketed into an executive-editor position providing oversight for the writing projects of NASA-level scientists. Over the next decade, Patti fi ne-tuned her skills and built the relationships that now help her navigate the life of a freelance writer. This Southern California surfer-girl-at-heart has co-authored two books, written numerous magazine articles, and currently addresses social justice challenges on behalf of Transform LAs executive board.

Award-winning designer Anne Elhajouiis creative director of Knight Marketing and principal of AEIOU Design, specializing in logos, ads,

brochures and websites. Until it was sold recently, she was the art director of Venice magazine, a lifestyle magazine of Venice, Florida. She is the founding designer of the Navigators new publication called Disciple! Previously, she served as art director of Discipleship Journal for 12 years before moving to Florida and beginning her design business. Anne earned an M.F.A. in communication design from Pratt Institute in New York City and has taught design courses with Magazine Training International in Bulgaria, Croatia, and India.

Brian Flaglerfounded Flagler Law Group in the spring of 2006 to serve the legal needs of publishers and distributors of Christian media. Previously, Brian practiced intellectual

property law with Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and Troutman Sanders LLP and served as adjunct instructor of IP law at Clayton College & State University. He holds a law degree from the University of Virginia. Brian and his wife Amy have three boys and enjoy hiking the mountain trails and paddling the many rivers and lakes surrounding Asheville, North Carolina. The Flagler Law Group provides EPA members with a legal hotline option for legal questions.

Ron Forseth, a native of Colorado, is a 17-year veteran of eff ective digital marketing strategies. Formerly he was Country Director for ELIM in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and performed corporate training for multinational fi rms in Shanghai, China. Following his years in Asia, Ron was Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Through the Bible Publishers. Currently he is Vice President of Business Development at Outreach, Inc., General Manager of its Media Group, and Director of Advertising for Outreach magazine. Ron is founding executive editor of ChurchLeaders.com and is editor-at-large for that site and for SermonCentral.com, the worlds largest online community of pastors, with more than 1.2 million monthly visitors and over 15 million monthly pageviews.

Mark Galliis editor of Christianity Today, and editor in chief of the CT ministry. Hes been in publishing for 26 years, serving in an editorial capacity at Leadership,

Christian History, and Christianity Today. He is the author of a number of books, including Jesus Mean and Wild: The Unexpected Love of an Untameable God and Chaos and Grace: Discovering the Liberating Work of the Holy Spirit.

Craig Gipsonjoined Flagler Law Group in 2011 after practicing education law with the fi rm of Brackett & Ellis in Fort Worth, Texas. He represents Christian publishers and

media organizations in a variety of intellectual property and business matters. Before practicing law, he worked in broadcast and print journalism in Austin, Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Journalism and law degree from the University of Texas.

Craig and his wife Jessie welcomed their fi rst child in 2014 and enjoy sports and outdoor activities near their home in Bend, Oregon.

Dr. Sandra Glahnis author/coauthor of more than 20 books, professor at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) and editor-in-chief of EPAs award-winning Kindred

Spirit magazine. She writes, This year DTS sent me to the worlds biggest book fair in Frankfurt to scope out whats coming. Our Media/Worship department seeks to train ministers not for what has been, but for whats ahead. And heres what I saw: Print is making a comeback, but visual and aural mediaespecially for delivery on phones (more than laptops and tablets)are on the rise. Nevertheless, while delivery systems were king, content is now back at the top of the heap. Dr. Glahn and her team are working to stay ahead of the curve.

Gary Gnidovicis founder and creative director of Gx3 Creative, a visual communications fi rm that specializes in design, photography, and consulting. For the past 14

years he served as Design Director of Christianity Today magazine. Prior to that he art directed Book & Culture and Todays Christian Woman magazines. His work has received awards from the Evangelical Press Association, Print, HOW, and Communication Arts magazines. He has a B.A. in photography from Southern Illinois University and an M.F.A. in design from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Gary has taught design and photography courses for Magazine Training International in Romania, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Croatia, India, and Russia.

Doug Groothuis teaches apologetics and philosophy at Denver Seminary. He is a prolifi c author and gifted communicator on a wide range of topics. Groothuis

writes frequently for both academic and general audiences. His most recent book, Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Christian Faith, received a 2011 award of merit from Christianity Today. An avid jazz fan and dog lover, Groothuis is married and lives in Denver. Learn more about him and his ministry at douglasgroothuis.com.

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DeWayne Hamby is the managing editor of the White Wing Messenger, director of communications for the Church of God of Prophecy International

Offi ces, and a freelance writer for publications such as Charisma, Christian Retailing, and Ministry Today. He is an alumnus of Lee University, where he graduated with a degree in Communications specializing in Newswriting and Communications Theory and Research. After graduating, he spent time as a reporter for an Atlanta-area newspaper before going on to become managing editor for the youth ministry magazine Victory and eventually assistant editor of Christian Retailing. Through 20 years of reporting, he has interviewed hundreds of Christian authors, ministers, and music artists. He resides in Cleveland, Tennessee, with his wife LeAnn Hamby, publicity coordinator for Glass Road Public Relations, and his daughters Natalie, Hailey, and Hannah.

Jon Hirstis an innovator with years of experience in digital product development, publishing, marketing, and cause development. He

serves as President and CEO of GMI, a nonprofi t focused on providing the Global Church with research, data and decision resources. Since growing up as a missionary kid in Argentina and Venezuela, he has been committed to serving the Global Church in creative and intentional ways. Jon is the co-editor of Innovation in Mission with Rev. Jim Reapsome and co-author of Through the River: Understanding Your Assumptions About Truth (both published by InterVarsity Press) with his wife Mindy. They live in Colorado with their three children.

As vice president of HOPE International, Christ Horst employs his passion for advancing initiatives at the intersection of entrepreneurship and Christian faith. In addition to his role at HOPE, Chris serves on the boards of the Denver Institute for Faith & Work and the Colorado Microfi nance Alliance. Chris has been published in The Denver Post, OnFaith, Christianity Today and has co-authored Mission Drift and Entrepreneurship for Human Flourishing with Peter Greer.

Based in Montreal, Quebec, Ann-Margret Hovsepianhas been freelancing for about 20 years and has had hundreds of articles

published in various U.S. and Canadian magazines and newspapers, including a feature story in Christianity Today that won a fi rst-place Higher Goals award at EPA 2013. She is a regular columnist for ChristianWeek, InSite, and Choose NOW Ministries. Ann-Margret is also the author of three best-selling devotional books for tween girls; her latest, Truth, Dare, Double Dare, was published by David C. Cook in October 2014.

Andrea V Jewellis a nonfi ction special projects editor. She has put her journalism and biblical studies education to work as an editor for Zondervan

and managing editor for Focus on the Family magazine. For the last 15 years, shes written magazine articles and ghost written forwell, she cant tell youcoached technical editors and fi rst-time writers, and edited to her hearts content.

Mike Kinghas worked in missions and international printing and publishing in Germany, Hong Kong, China, and the United States. From Youth

with a Mission to Amity Press to David C. Cook and many others, King helps publishers print economically and maximize their impact. He and his wife Paulette live in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where they look forward to celebrating 40 years of marriage. His website is worldtouchmedia.com.

After working for a Chicago-based Fortune 500 company as an assistant art director, Randy Maid joined Scripture Press as the

marketing Art Director for books and curriculum. He then moved to David C. Cook as the Creative Director where he served for 20 years purchasing high quality art, negotiating contracts, and hiring and developing team members in the design and I/T departments. In 2004, he joined Group Publishing to oversee the design of their curriculum lines and to introduce new technologies into the production system. Throughout his career he received numerous awards and provided training on design and management to international audiences.

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Susan G Mathisis a speaker, published author, freelance writer, editor, and writing coach. She is former editorial director for Focus on the

Family and the founding editor of Thriving Family magazine. Susan has written hundreds of articles, consulted with several magazines in their redesign, and co-authored two premarital books, Countdown for Couples, and The ReMarriage Adventure.

Diane McDougallhas lived and breathed print magazines since 1985 from Crus Worldwide Challenge and the organizational pub World

Relief, to the Evangelical Free Churchs EFCA Today and Ethiopian Airlines infl ight magazine, Selamta. (Yes, travel editing.) As editorial director at the creative agency Journey Group (and surrounded by 20- and 30-somethings doing very cool digital work), shes been mixing it up with both print and digital over the past few years. She still considers herself a learner on the digital curve but is convinced that a good story is still a good story, and gathering those stories still takes the same editorial talents and instincts honed from years on the job.

Dean Merrillstarted his magazine career at Campus Life, then served over the years at Leadership Journal (CTi), Christian Herald, and was vice-

president for the entire Focus on the Family magazine group. An M.A. graduate of Syracuse Universitys Newhouse School of Journalism, he served a term as EPA president in the late 1980s. Several of his eff ortsboth as an editor and as a freelancerhave won EPA and ECPA awards. Since 2004 hes been an independent book author and collaborator from his home in Colorado Springs.

Ted Olsenis managing editor of Christianity Todays online journalism and news and co-editor of The Behemoth, a new digital magazine

plumbing the depths of Gods mysterious creation and beauty. He has been editing CTs website since 1999, and from 1999 to 2007 he also wrote the CT Weblog, one of the fi rst and longest-running religion blogs.

Kim Pettitis an editor at the Association of Christian Schools International. She previously served as Executive Director of the

Christian Trade Association International and Managing Editor of Publisher Development Resources at David C Cook. Raised in Latin America, she is fl uent in English and Spanish and has worked as a freelance editor and translator for more than 20 years.

Lou Ann Sabatierhas spent 33 years in publishing, with wide expertise in strategic planning, business development, market

research, management and fi nance.She has been the Managing Director for an international economics magazine, Associate Publisher for a national political opinion magazine and CEO for a political media company. For over ten years, she also served as a literary agent, packaging and selling non-fi ction works on politics, economics and cultural criticism.

Paul Schwarz defected from broadcast to print media more than 25 years ago and admits to having looked back on fl eeting occasions. He is managing editor of Ministry & Leadership, is a former in-house feature writer and copy editor for Worldwide Challenge, and has contributed to several other EPA member publications in nearly 15 years as a freelance editor/writer. Paul lives on the edge of Amish paradise in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he has become adept at passing horse-drawn buggies.

Dr. Marquita Smith worked in various newsrooms for 16 years. Until June 2010, she served as Virginia Beach bureau chief at The Virginian-Pilot.

She joined The Pilot as a local government editor in 2001. In 2008, Smith went on leave from The Pilot to complete a Knight International Journalism Fellowship in Liberia. During her year in West Africa, she created a judicial and justice reporting network and helped journalists develop skills to cover the post-war nations poverty reduction eff orts. Smith, who currently heads the Communication Department at John Brown University, was named to the Top 50 Journalism Professors in 2012 list on journalismdegree.org. She currently teaches journalism and public relations courses.

Christer Tschamleris an interesting mix of Creative and Type Aan artist who is strategic, analytical and organized. That combination has

fueled his lifelong obsession with the beauty and order of typography. Christer has channeled his creative energy and attention to detail into his work as a graphic designer for more than 10 years. For the last few years, he has been leaning in to his growing passion for custom typography and hand lettering. When Christer is not drawing letters, hes out drawing inspiration with his wife and 3 kids (soon to be 4) from Gods handiwork in Colorful Colorado, where he has lived his whole life.

Anne Marie Winz coaches people of all ages to become better writers. Everyone writes best when starting with confi dence in the abilities they already

have. Anne Marie tells students what they do well when they write. Then, after they see their own success, she shows them how to improve their skills. She teaches writing and research skills they will use for the rest of their lives. Because she is passionate about training students to clearly and thoughtfully communicate their faith in writing, she developed Writing for Life to train writers of all ages to tell their stories and write about their beliefs. Writing for Life is a ministry of Worldwide Challenge magazine, a division of Cru and part of Cru Communications.

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In the spirit of collaboration, and under the guidance ofhigh school art teacher, Nancy Worth, students from

Colorado Springs Christian School worked collaboratively to produce eight unique pieces

of continuous line art depicting various iconic Colorado scenes. Students used mediums of their choice to

further enhance the story behind each piece of artwork.

Lars Barstad chose bright, deep colors of markers to depict the colors and shapes of the state fl owerthe columbine. Lars stated, Just as the colors in the actual columbine are focused and defi ned, so were the lines created by the marker. Therefore, they served as the perfect translation between art medium and fl ower.

Rachel Genung chose to do the big horn sheep because it is the state animal of Colorado. Rachel stated, They are beautiful animals that are known for their perfect balance and massive horns. I used twine because it reminds me of nature, I thought twine would best outline the shape of its head.

Maddie Moore chose the Colorado state fl ag for her portion of the project. Maddie stated, I chose the fl ag because I think its something that represents Colorado in a great way. The lines are made out of M&Ms, and I picked the candy because I really like the way the color brought out colors of the fl ag. I also love the shape of the candy.

Jacob Nicholson chose to use a calligraphy pen to depict mountains and various rock formations found throughout the state because he had never used the pen before and wanted to give it a try. Jacob stated, When I got down the technique, I enjoyed it greatly. He wanted to illustrate mountains because I love all the rock formations in Colorado. I thought that using the pen would show variations in line width and a good fl ow.

Jun Park chose to do a mountain biker with wire. Jun stated, Every single time I see that mountain (Pikes Peak) in Colorado Springs, it reminds me of the mountain biking which is an extreme sport. I used wire to make the mountain biker because it is one of the elements of a mountain bike.

Matthew Polzen chose to create a train out of screws, nuts, and other mechanical sorts for his portion of the project. Matthew stated, Colorado is known for its many historical locomotives, plus Im an absolute rail fanI chose to create it from small metal bits and mechanical parts because screws, nails, and those kind of things are a good way to show what an iron horse is when done like this.

Rylee Woodcock chose the iconic skier and the material for two reasons. Rylee stated, The fi rst being that every Christmas my family and I go skiing as a tradition. Its always been my favorite memory and time of the year. We have a picture of us wearing ski sweaters, hence why I chose to use thread as my line.

Zoey Zhang chose the Colorado state fl ag for her portion of the project because aspen leaves stand for Colorado Springs autumn. Zoey further stated, I love fall. As for why I chose seeds, branches and fl ower petals for my materials, I will say because aspen leaves are a kind of plantusing plants to depict plants is easier for viewers to see.

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