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15-Minute Appointments

In-person conference attendees get the unique opportunity to schedule four 15-minute appointments with editors, agents, published authors, speaking mentors, social media experts, and other industry professionals.

One month out from the conference, you will be able to select the appointments that will best enhance your personal journey of writing, speaking, and leading.

2023 Professional and Ministry Mentors

The following faculty members are available for 15-minute appointments. To learn about each mentor, click the get appointment button to see how they can best serve you during your appointment session.

Publishers/ Editors

Athena Dean Holtz

Publisher – Redemption Press

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Athena Dean Holtz

Cindy Lambert

Editor – Lambert Editorial

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Cindy Lambert

Dave Lambert

Editor – Lambert Editorial

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Dave Lambert

George Porter

Publisher – Bold Vision Books

GET APPOINTMENT INFO George Porter

Janyre Tromp

Acquisitions Editor – Kregel Publications

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Janyre Tromp

Judy Dunagan

Acquisitions Editor – Moody

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Judy Dunagan

Karen Porter

Publisher – Bold Vision Books

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Karen Porter

Matt Emmorey

Publishing Stratigist – Self-Publishing

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Matt Emmorey

Rob Teigen

VP of Publishing – Christian Art Gifts

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Rob Teigen

Shawn Kuhn

Publishing Expert – Brookstone

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Shawn Kuhn

Suzanne Kuhn

Branding Expert – Brookstone, Acquisitions Editor, Iron Stream Media

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Suzanne Kuhn

Tim Beals

Credo Commumications & Credo House Publishers

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Tim Beals

Agents

Agent

Bethany Jett

Agent – C.Y.L.E. Agency

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Bethany Jett
Agent

Blythe Daniel

Agent – Blythe Daniel Agency

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Blythe Daniel
Agent

Debbie Alsdorf

Agent – Books and Such Literary Management

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Debbie Alsdorf
Agent · Publisher

Tim Beals

Credo Commumications & Credo House Publishers

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Tim Beals

Mentors (Writing & Speaking)

Speaking Mentor · Writing Mentor

Bruce W. Martin

Author, Speaker, Counselor, Outdoor Adventure Guide

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Bruce W. Martin
Speaking Mentor · Writing Mentor

Cindy Bultema

Author, Speaker, & Executive Director of GEMS

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Cindy Bultema
Speaking Mentor · Writing Mentor

Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith

Author and Speaker

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith
Marketing Expert · Writing Mentor

Edie Melson

Author & Social Media Expert

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Edie Melson
Writing Mentor

Janet McHenry

Author Mentor

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Janet McHenry
Speaking Mentor · Writing Mentor

Jill Savage

Author, Speaker, Platform Coach

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Jill Savage
Social Media Expert · Speaking Mentor · Writing Mentor

Katie M. Reid

Author, Speaker, Podcaster

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Katie M. Reid
Speaking Mentor · Writing Mentor

Kia Stephens

Author, Speaker

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Kia Stephens
Podcasting Mentor · Speaking Mentor

Lee Nienhuis

Author, Speaker, Podcaster

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Lee Nienhuis
Speaking Mentor · Writing Mentor

Linda Goldfarb

Audiobook Director for EABooks

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Linda Goldfarb
Speaking Mentor · Writing Mentor

Lucinda Secrest McDowell

Author, Speaker, Mentor

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Lucinda Secrest McDowell
Speaking Mentor

Mary R. Snyder

Speaker, Author, Speaking Coach

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Mary R. Snyder
Speaking Mentor · Writing Mentor

Megan Brown

Author, Speaker, Military Spouse Liason

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Megan Brown
Speaking Mentor

Robyn Dykstra

Speaker, Author

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Robyn Dykstra
Writing Mentor

Sandi Banks

Author Mentor

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Sandi Banks
Speaking Mentor · Writing Mentor

Shannon Popkin

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Shannon Popkin
Publisher · Writing Mentor

Shawn Kuhn

Publishing Expert – Brookstone

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Shawn Kuhn

Value Added Appointments

Podcasting Mentor

Amber Cullum

Podcaster & Speaker

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Amber Cullum

Christina Custodio

Photographer

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Christina Custodio
Editor

Cindy Lambert

Editor – Lambert Editorial

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Cindy Lambert
Life Coach

Darlene Larson

Author, Speaker, Life Coach

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Darlene Larson
Editor

Dave Lambert

Editor – Lambert Editorial

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Dave Lambert
Podcasting Mentor · Prayer

Jennifer Hand

Founder & Executive Director of Coming Alive Ministries

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Jennifer Hand
Podcasting Mentor · Prayer

Jennifer Jackson

Author, Radio Show Host, Speaker

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Jennifer Jackson
One-Sheet Review · Prayer

Jeri Howe

Speaker, Author

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Jeri Howe
Leadership

Jerry Howard

Founder of iNTREPiD iMPACT Team

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Jerry Howard
Consultant

Kathe Wunnenberg

Author, Speaker, Hope Giver

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Kathe Wunnenberg
Marketing Expert · Web Designer

Katy Boykin

Website Designer & Marketing Strategist

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Katy Boykin
One-Sheet Review

Kim de Blecourt

Author, Speaker

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Kim de Blecourt
Counselor

Lisa Saruga

Author, Speaker, Counselor

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Lisa Saruga
Counselor

Michelle Nietert

Counselor, Life Coach, Podcaster

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Michelle Nietert
Leadership

Nathan Emmorey

Leader, Lawyer, Lifetime Learner

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Nathan Emmorey
Time Management

Susan Call

Author, Speaker

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Susan Call
Health & Wellness

Vicki Heath

National Director – First Place for Health

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Vicki Heath

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