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Anne Graham Lotz Named 2009 Recipient of Excellence in Communication Award th at the 4 Annual Women in Christian Media Conference Nashville, TN—January 23, 2009 – Anne Graham Lotz, founder of AnGeL Ministries is named the recipient of the Excellence in Communications” Award by the Women in Christian Media, a organization of professional women from TV, radio, publishing and the internet working in Christian ministries and organizations. Anne Graham Lotz, founder of AnGeL Ministries, has passionately proclaimed God’s Word to people around the world for over thirty years. Her gripping narratives and heart‐touching teaching have inspired listeners in arenas and prison cells, stadiums and Bible studies, sanctuaries and seminaries. Anne is an award‐winning and best‐selling author. Her nine books include her signature book Just Give Me Jesus and her most recent release I Saw the LORD. Christianity Today called Mrs. Lotz “a Reverent Maverick” for her outstanding work in the ministry. In that article, Joseph Stowell, former president of Moody Bible Institute and now president of Cornerstone University in Michigan, said, "I have always seen in Anne a blessed intensity that is always wrapped in grace and humility." The legacy of Billy Graham’s God‐ordained ability to capture millions with the gospel has passed to Ann Graham Lotz a woman who trusts God to speak through her. “We are privileged to have such an example of grace and excellence in Christian communication join the ranks of former recipients of this national award,” noted WCM President Suellen Roberts. Women in Christian Media recognizes outstanding achievements in the communications field by conferring annual "Excellence in Communication" awards of merit for National Achievement in Christian Media. The presentations of these awards are intended to be an incentive for the continued pursuit of excellence for those working in television, radio, film, internet, publishing and internet industries and to focus public attention on outstanding Christian cultural, educational, technological, entertainment, news and informational achievements in media. The previous recipients are Kay Arthur ‐ Precept International; Janet Parshall, Janet Parshall's America, Joni Eareckson Tada ‐ Joni & Friends , Shirley Rose Aspiring ‐Women TLN; Vonette Bright ‐ Women Today, Campus Crusade and June Hunt of Hope for the Heart.
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The Women in Christian Media Excellence in Communications Award will be presented at the Women in Christian Media’s 4th Annual Conference at the Opryland Gaylord in Nashville, TN, on February 5th and 6th, 2009. The theme of “Journey to Revival” signifies the rejuvenation that professional women will experience in this grace filled conference with inspiration from Anne Graham Lotz, Kay Arthur, and Thelma Wells to name a few of the speakers. ### Women in Christian Media Founder & President Suellen Roberts hopes the event will connect and refresh women in Christian communications. It was just 8 years ago when Roberts began to test the waters for an industry group geared toward women. The idea sparked immediate enthusiasm. Within two months, Roberts secured a leadership team and unveiled WCM in2001. Celebrating significant growth in its first 7 years, the group had an increased response at the 2008 WCM conference in Dallas co‐located with the NRB. The schedule of events throughout the country will stick closely to WCM’s mission to encourage, connect and mobilize women working in all forms of Christian media ministry. WCM was birthed out of Roberts’ desire to connect women in purpose and vision. She believes that providing a platform for women in Christian media will yield powerful results. “Mobilizing women in Christian media is essential to advancing the gospel in these times,” said Roberts. Roberts is encouraged by the groups’ rapid progress. “I have organized many women’s groups over the years, but this one is different,” said Roberts. “There is an enthusiasm among these women like I’ve never seen. That is why we’ve come so far, so fast,” she added. Those serving on the leadership team played a vital role in making it happen. The leadership team consists of seven women serving on the Executive Committee and a base of 24 Founding members. At the heart of WCM’s mission is to be a source of encouragement that facilitates lasting friendships and continual growth. “WCM provides a common ground for media professionals creating a synergy to explore new horizons,” said Christy Legg, Vice President of ILIFE Television Network. Legg also commented on the invaluable connections she has already made through WCM. “My involvement with WCM has been the starting point of invaluable relationships. The events provide opportunity to exchange ideas and keep a pulse on the various programming available for women,” she said. Based on response from those who have attended past WCM events, the group is already making an impact through enriching the lives of those involved personally and professionally. When asked about the future of WCM, Roberts anticipates a remarkable outcome. “I expect that great fruitfulness will come out of all this, for women in the industry and for female media consumers,” said Roberts.
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More information about WCM can be found at www.womeninchristianmedia.org. WOMEN IN CHRISTIAN MEDIA P. O. Box 571566 ‐ Dallas, Texas 75357 ‐ 214‐319‐7700 ‐ Fax 214‐328‐0613
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