Several Grace Brethren communicators are this week attending the Evangelical Press Association convention being held in Orlando, Florida. They include Terry White (right), executive director of the Brethren Missionary Herald Co. and Barb Wooler (center) who is communications director for Grace Brethren International Missions.
At left is Tim Willard, son of pastor William “Whitey” Willard of the Lititz, PA, Grace Brethren Church. Tim Willard was recently employed by Walk Thru the Bible in Atlanta as an editor with the publication Stand Firm.
The approximately 300 writers, editors and publishers of Christian periodicals are gathering May 7-10 for their annual meeting to learn, hear from experts, and fellowship together.
Main speakers include Bishop Harry Jackson, Jr., author Adrian Plass, Carolyn Custis James, and Campus Crusade president Steve Douglass. Musical presenters include Andrew Peterson, Neville Peter, Matthew West, comedian Dave Meurer, and singer Josh Bates.
The convention formally began Monday and will conclude Wednesday night with the annual awards banquet. A few of the workshops being attended by White and Wooler include “The Next Big Thing on the Internet,” “Omnimedia Communicator,” “Digital Photography,” “Today’s Blogs,” “Storytelling for Nonfiction Writers,” “Maximizing Your Website,” and more.