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

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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!

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PARTICIPATING VENDORS

(Check-out these and other vendors at the 2017 Christian Writer’s Literary Festival

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CHILDREN’S

BOOKSVENDORS

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Yvanna Bright

Christian Children’s Book Author

Bright House Publishing LLC

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Lynn Calvin

Christian Children’s Book Author

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CHRISTIAN

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BOOKS

VENDORS

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