Industry Resources
Category: Entertainment Ministries
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Churches
Click right here for a great list of churches that are very welcoming to people who work in the entertainment industry. This list is maintained by the wonderful Hollywood Prayer Network.
Check out all the other ministries below -- each one is available specifically for entertainment industry folks!
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168 Hour Film Project
145 S. Glenoaks Avenue #159
Burbank, California 91502
(818) 557-8507 (phone)
(818) 848-2529 (fax)
info@168project.com
www.168project.comThe 168 Hour Film Project is a production competition in whicha films are created simultaneously during a production week to premiere at the 168 Hour Film Festival. Teams produce a short film based on a Bible verse in one week (168 hours). The 168 Hour Film Project aims to illuminate the Word of God through short film. It provides a training ground for filmmakers, reducing barriers to production and creating opportunities for pros and newcomers alike.
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Act One, Inc.
2690 Beachwood Drive
Los Angeles, California 90068
(323) 464-0815 (phone)
info@actoneprogram.com
www.actoneprogram.comAct One is a community of Christians who are writers and emerging executives for films and/or television. The two programs, Act One: Writing for Hollywood and Act One: Executives for Hollywood, equip the next generation of screenwriters and executives through month-long intensive writing programs, week-end seminars, Executive internships and mentorships, and has an active alumni organization in order to maintain accountability, training and fellowship.
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Actors Co-op
1760 N. Gower Street
Hollywood, California 90028
(323) 462-8460 (phone)
www.actorsco-op.orgActors Co-op is an award-winning professional theatre company of actors who are Christians. They run a season of five shows in their two Equity-approved 99 seat theatres on the campus of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood.
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Arts & Entertainment Ministries
2361 Glendon Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90064
(310) 474-7671 (phone)
joel@A-E-M.org
www.A-E-M.orgAEM is focused on helping artists & creative professionals integrate their faith and their craft, without compromising either one. AEM provides seminars, art showcases, mentoring programs, and weekly bible studies. It ministers to all artists, from writers and actors, to sculptors, painters, stand-up comics, poets, designers, etc. The AEM vision is to radically impact the arts and entertainment industry by equipping godly men and women to communicate the truth and grace of a Christian worldview through their art and engaging their colleagues with an effective gospel witness.
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The Beacon
Bel Air Presbyterian Church
16221 Muholland Drive
Los Angeles, California 90049
(818) 788-4200 x131 (phone)
Kim@belairpres.org
www.belairpres.orgThe Beacon is a ministry to and for people of faith working in all aspects of entertainment. Too often we hear, 'My career doesn't understand my faith and my faith doesn't understand my career.' In the Beacon, we endeavor to integrate these worlds and support artists, agents, lawyers, execs, craft people; you name it, as we together pursue our calling here in Hollywood. We meet at Bel Air Presbyterian Church, the 2nd & 4th Sundays of each month, Discipleship Center Rm. DC103, 12:30–2 p.m. We also have monthly film nights, and regular film nights; social events; outreach opportunities; and seminars. To learn how you can get involved with Beacon, visit www.belairpres.org/beacon.
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Biola University
13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, California 90639
(562) 906-4584 (phone)
(866) 334-2266 (toll free)
BMC@biola.edu
www.biolamedia.orgBiola Media Conference
The Biola Media Conference exists to educate, encourage, and support people of faith involved or interested in media. It uniquely provides media professionals with a forum to exchange valuable knowledge and wisdom gained in their fields of expertise as they integrate their faith with their art.Biola Studio Task Force
Biola University's Studio Task Force is a group of over 200 Christian industry professionals who meet quarterly in support of the Film/TV/ Radio/Journalism department at Biola University. Dedicated to investing in the next generation of writers, directors and producers, they are committed to the expansion of Biola's programs, facilities and influence as the premiere Christian university engaged in production. They mentor and equip students through internships and training, donating time, skills and resources, while networking with each other towards this goal. They reach Biola students, alumni, and any industry professionals with a vision for Christians' growing impact in the media. -
The Bridge Entertainment Fellowship
Lake Avenue Church
393 N. Lake Avenue
Pasadena, California 91101
TheBridge@LakeAve.orgThe Bridge provides a time of prayer, personal sharing, Bible study and community in an environment where Entertainment Industry Christians can feel safe and supported. Its goal is to help unify the Body of Jesus in the Entertainment Industry and to encourage Christians to commit and serve in a church body. It meets every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Catholics In Media Associates (CIMA)
12400 Ventura Boulevard PMB22
Studio City, California 91604
(818) 907-2734 (phone)
catholicsinmedia@aol.com
www.catholicsinmedia.orgCatholics In Media Associates unites working professionals in the entertainment industry to share personal concerns of faith and spirituality in the workplace. It hosts the CIMA Awards, recognizing those projects and people in the entertainment industry who, by their work, have made clearer the Word of God. These awards promote and applaud films, television programs and other entertainment forms that uplift the spirit and help us better understand what it is to be part of the human family.
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Christian Comedy Association
P.O. Box 22
Downey, California 90242
info@christiancomedyassociation.com
www.ChristianComedyAssociation.comThe Christian Comedy Association is an association of Christians committed to offering faith affirming truth through the craft of comedy. Its three-fold purpose is: 1) To facilitate fellowship and networking between our fellow Christians working in the field of comedy; 2) To raise the awareness of Christian comedy; and 3.) To enhance the craft of Christian comedy by encouraging excellence among the Christian Comedy community.
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The Greenhouse Arts & Media, Inc.
1763 N. Gower Street
Hollywood, California 90028
(323) 462-8486 x118 (phone)
info@greenhouseproductions.com
www.greenhouseproductions.comThe Greenhouse exists to bring creative artists to life. Its mission is to maximize the potential and productivity of individuals engaged in the creative arts by equipping them in all areas of life through relationships, mentoring, group discussions, and artistic projects. It seeks to engage and enhance culture locally and globally through superior artwork and entertainment. By seeking to value, serve, and equip artists and the artistic community, and by maintaining a commitment to creativity and artistic excellence. The Greenhouse will provide people with the opportunity to create quality art and entertainment that explores meaning, moves emotion, sparks imagination, and enlightens the soul.
The Greenhouse has its main meeting on the first Sunday of each month at The Shakespeare Club, 171 S. Grand Avenue, Pasadena, California 91105, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Its meetings are free to creative artists.
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Hollywood Prayer Network (HPN)
1763 N. Gower Street
Hollywood, California 90028
(323) 462-8486 x106 (phone)
(323) 462-3199 (fax)
info@hpnemail.org
www.hollywoodprayernetwork.orgA prayer ministry aimed at encouraging Christians across the world to pray for both Christian and non-Christian professionals so they can change Hollywood and the product it produces. It links intercessors with Christian professionals to pray one-on-one, and it sends out monthly emails to prayer warriors to pray for the entertainment industry and the people working in it. HPN reaches out to Christians both inside and outside Hollywood through prayer. Other HPN prayer events:
Hollywood Prayer Walks
Every Friday
Noon-1 p.m.
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Hollywood Connect
1763 N. Gower Street
Hollywood, California 90028
(323) 462-8486 x107 (phone)
info@hollywoodconnect.com
www.hollywoodconnect.comHollywood Connect equips creative artists and professionals to thrive personally and professionally in the arts, media, and entertainment industries. Hollywood Connect offers guidance and resources for both newcomers and long-time veterans on every level – creative, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical – with an emphasis on excellence, artistic growth, cultural influence, and relationships. Hollywood Connect provides an extensive website, workshops & seminars, and mentoring opportunities as means of encouraging artistic and creative growth.
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Los Angeles Film Studies Center (LAFSC)
(323) 965-2705 (phone)
lafsc@bestsemester.com
www.lafsc.comLAFSC prepares college students with a Christ-centered vision for vocations in the mainstream Hollywood entertainment industry through reflective study, intense practice, and quality internships.
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Media Fellowship International (MFI)
18720 Bothell Way N.
Bothell, Washington 98011
(425) 488-3965 (phone)
(425) 488-8531 (fax)
mfi@usa.net
www.mediafellowship.orgMedia Fellowship International is a place to find prayer and mutual support in an industry that doesn't always hold Christian views. This network of Christians within the media and entertainment community offers friendship, encouragement, counsel and spiritual guidance. MFI meets in Los Angeles on the second Sunday of each month from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Contact MFI for more information.
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P.R.I.S.M.
(310) 207-6095 (phone)
NikkiLH@gmail.com
www.PRISMHollywood.comP.R.I.S.M. is Partnering to Reach the Industry of Stage and Media Arts.
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Premise
(323) 252-9684 (phone)
www.Premiseonline.org
info@premiseonline.orgPremise's mission is to know Christ and make Him known through the lives of its members and their work in film and television and to support each other through prayer and fellowship.
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Tinseltown Ministries
The Valley Bible Study
Every Thursday, 7:45 p.m.-10 p.m.
CBS Studio Center
4024 Radford Avenue
Studio City, California
(310) 779-7443
gary@tinseltownministries.org
judy@tinseltownministries.orgAlthough anyone is welcome, the majority of those who attend are, or want to be, involved in the business of Hollywood. IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE CBS STUDY, YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER. To do so, email or call anytime up until 2 p.m. on the day of the study using the contact information above, and ask to have your name added to the CBS guest list. You cannot pre-register by contacting CBS directly, so please don't bother them. Enter the CBS lot at the main gate located on Radford Avenue just north of Ventura Boulevard. Tell the guard you're there for the Tinseltown Meeting. You'll be asked for your photo I.D. and issued a drive-on pass. Ask for directions to the meeting room. You may disregard the various "reserved parking" signs and park in any available space.
Westside Bible Study
Every Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.-10 p.m.
Twentieth Century Fox Studios
10201 Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90035
(310) 779-7443
gary@tinseltownministries.org
judy@tinseltownministries.orgAlthough anyone is welcome, the majority of those who attend are, or want to be, involved in the business of Hollywood. IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE FOX STUDY, YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER. To do so, email or call us anytime up until 2 p.m. on the day of the study using the contact information above, and ask to have your name added to the Fox guest list. You cannot pre-register by contacting FOX directly, so please don't bother them. Enter the Fox lot at the main gate on the corner of Pico Boulevard and Motor Avenue. Tell the guard you're there for the Tinseltown Meeting. You'll be asked for your photo I.D. and issued a drive-on pass. Ask for directions to Building 1. You may disregard the various "reserved parking" signs and park in any available space.
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Prayer for Hollywood
A small group has been meeting regularly every Wednesday from 12:00 noon - to 1:p.m. Praying for Renewal and Revival in Hollywood/Los Angeles. We have sensed the presence of His Holy Spirit. Will you please take this as a personal invitation to join us. Are we too busy in our schedules to make room for what is primary on the heart of God -- fellowship with his sons and daughters? If we said "yes, too busy," then maybe we need to look at our priorities.
Please consider joining us even if only once a month:
Place:
Hollywood First Presbyterian Church, Wylie Chapel
1760 N. Gower Street
Hollywood, CATime:
Every Wednesday
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Models for Christ
An organization exclusively for Christians who are in the modeling business.
