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2017 CHRISTIAN WRITER’S LITERARY FESTIVAL
DIGITAL PROGRAM BOOKLET
DECEMBER 9, 2017
5TH & FINAL STOP OF THE 2017 DECLARING THE GLORY OF
THE LORD: CHRISTIAN AUTHORS ON TOUR (CAOT) BALTIMORE, MD
The 2017 Christian Writer's Literary Festival (http://christianwritersliteraryfestival.blogspot.com) is the fifth
annual event of its kind sponsored by Christian Authors on Tour /CAOT (www.christianauthorsontour.com) and
always the last stop of CAOT’s annual book store. The Christian Writer’s Literary Festival offers the
opportunity for Christian authors to share their expertise, testimony and writing ministry in a setting that
encourages and inspires Christian writers and Christian book lovers.
Authors who participate have opportunities to sell their books and/or products and participate in select panel
discussions based on their expertise and/or book ministry. Additionally, both readers and writers of Christian
books will enjoy a day of fellowship, learning and praise.
As in 2014, the 2017 Christian Writer’s Literary Festival will take place at the Downtown Cultural Arts Center
located 401 N. Howard Street (21201) and will offer the following benefits to attendees:
• Book Selling & Fellowship. Attendees have opportunities to interact with authors and obtain resource
information regarding using writing as a tool for Christian ministry; and
• Professional/Spiritual Development. Author readings, panel discussions and a keynote address.
• Missions Outreach - Attendees have opportunities to bring "new" personal hygiene items to the Christian
Writer's Literary Festival for homeless women and children serviced by the Karis Home in Baltimore.
SPECIAL NOTE: Everyone should stop by the Registration Table to sign-in and drop-off "NEW"
personal hygiene items for homeless men and women in Baltimore. All donations will be delivered the
evening of 12/9 to the Karis Home, a 30-day emergency shelter in Baltimore that provides temporary housing
and Christian evangelism to homeless women and children under 12.
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What is the Christian Writer’s Literary Festival?
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10:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
Select readings from CHRISTmas is More
than Just a Myth: There is A Reason for the
Season!
In this FREE digital anthology, authors from
different backgrounds and walks of life share
their perspectives through original short
stories, creative essays and poems that
explain the true meaning of Christmas!
http://freechristmase-book.blogspot.com
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – PASTOR KEVIN WAYNE JOHNSON
As noted on his websites, Pastor Kevin Wayne Johnson is an independent certified
coach, teacher and speaker with the nationally recognized John Maxwell Team.
Pastor Johnson provides organizations and the people who work within them with
the tools to forge effective personal and interpersonal communication.
Pastor Johnson delivers training on the elements of dynamic relationships to equip
teams with the attitudes and attributes needed to develop individuals into leaders.
He does so through motivating workshops, seminars, insightful keynote speeches
and compassionate coaching – all to encourage personal and professional growth.
This essential exposure to personal development techniques includes guided study
and the practical application of John Maxwell’s proven leadership methods.
With the fundamental belief that God uses ordinary people to accomplish
extraordinary things, Pastor Johnson lives to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. His
passion is reflected through his national best-selling book series (Give God the
Glory!) that have earned 19 literary awards since 2001, all published through his
Christian-based publishing company - Writing for the Lord Ministries.
Pastor Johnson is dedicated to assisting authors in making their publishing dreams
come true. He has addressed and led workshops at major events including: The
Book Expo America at the Los Angeles Convention Center; the Capital Book Fest
in the Washington D.C. metro area; and the Word Power International Book Fair
in London, England. In addition, Pastor Johnson has presented sessions before
major Christian writers and publishing groups as well as before national Christian
leadership development conventions.
Pastor Johnson recently retired from a 30-year career in government. A native of
Richmond, VA Pastor Johnson earned a BS in Business Administration and
Management/Economics/Finance from Virginia Commonwealth University and
completed course work towards an MBA at Marymount University and the
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. He is an ordained Church of God
minister and the Senior Pastor of Accokeek First Church of God in Accokeek,
MD. Pastor Johnson lives in Clarksville, MD with his wife Gail and three sons,
Kevin, Christopher, and Cameron.
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Keynote Address
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Downtown Cultural Arts Center
(Main Level)
401 N. Howard Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Be sure to visit Pastor Johnson’s product table
to purchase copies of his books.
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CAOT 2018 & Beyond!
Thank you for your support. We raised
$750 toward our 2017 Tour!
In the New Year, stay tuned via social media
and www.christianauthorsontour.com for
more details about ways you can help CAOT
raise money to support its 2019 multi-state,
Christian book tour!
Call 800-929-1418 to learn more about
corporate sponsorship opportunities!
PARTICIPATING VENDORS
(Check-out these and other vendors at the 2017 Christian Writer’s Literary Festival
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