by Jeffrey Friedel @JeffersonRiede Who knew there were mountaintops in Springfield Missouri? I don’t know about you, but this year’s ACFW conference sure felt like one. The worship. The keynotes. The laughter. The long talks with fellow writers who get you. There was clarity and calling and coffee (so much coffee). Some of us walked away with book contracts or …
2025 ACFW Christian Fiction and Industry Awards
American Christian Fiction Writers is pleased to announce the 2025 award winners. The awards were presented Saturday, September 6th at the annual ACFW Gala, which was held in Springfield, MO during ACFW’s annual conference. American Christian Fiction Writers is a professional organization devoted to the craft of Christian Fiction and helping writers expand their knowledge of the publishing industry. The …
You’ve Gone to Conference. You’re Home. Now What?
by Rachel Hauck In my early days of conference going, I came home jazzed with ideas, energized from time spent with friends and fellow authors. I had notes from the workshops and was always inspired by the keynote speaker. In those way-back-days, the publishing world was fairly static. For an author to publish, he or she worked with an agent …
2025 Conference Prayer, Day 40: That God’s Will be Accomplished
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 40 Focus: That God’s Will be Accomplished at Conference Verse: Psalm 115:1 (NASB)–Not to us, O LORD, not to us, But to Your name give glory Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth. Prayer: Each person comes to the conference with expectations. …
2025 Conference, Day 39: For Travel Safety
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 39 Focus: For Travel Safety/Good Weather Verse: Proverbs 2:2 (NLT) — And He got up and rebuked the wind and the surging waves, and they stopped, and it became calm. Prayer: We will be coming from all corners of the earth to gather …
2025 Conference Prayer, Day 38: Early Bird Sessions
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 38 Focus: For those Teaching Early Bird Sessions Verse: Proverbs 2:2 (NLT) —Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Prayer: Lord, You are awesome and provide wisdom to any who ask. I ask for wisdom for the Early Bird Session instructors …
2025 Conference Prayer, Day 37: Wisdom for the Executive Board
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 37 Focus: Wisdom in Decision-Making for the Executive Board Verse: Romans 15:5 (NASB) — Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus… Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, …
2025 Conference Prayer, Day36: For the Mentor, Editor, and Agent Finalists
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 36 Focus: For the Mentor, Editor, and Agent of the Year Finalists Verse: Psalm 138:8 (ESV) — The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. Prayer: We are …
2025 Conference Prayer, Day 35: For Worship Pleasing to God
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 35 Focus: For Worship Pleasing to God Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:9 (ESV)– So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. Prayer: Holy Father – Conference is such a whirlwind. Our days are filled with appointments, …
2025 ACFW Conference Prayer, Day 34: Good Health for Attendees
Please join us in today’s prayer, written by a member of ACFW’s Forty Days of Prayer team. Day 34 Focus: Good health for all attending the conference Verse: 3 John 1:2 (ESV) – Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. Prayer: Father, We …