Events.
Prayer Breakfasts, Webinars, + Outreach to the communities in which we serve
2022 Events
Fellowship, good food at SCTE Cable Tec-Expo
"The CIC Prayer Breakfast was an impactful time together and a beautiful way to kick off Expo."
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Kevin Sorbo Delights at TIS
Christians In Communications was pleased to host actor, director,
and producer Kevin Sorbo as CIC prayer breakfast speaker at
The Independent Show 2022.
Kevin's energy and story really resonated with the audience.
Sorbo had starring roles in two television series: as Hercules in
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and as Captain Dylan Hunt in
Andromeda. He is also known for acting in the Christian drama films
“God's Not Dead” and “Let There Be Light.”
Please see details of Sorbo's career here.
As part of his appearance, all attendees received a free copy of
Sorbo's DVD “Let There Be Light.”
Let There Be Light is a 2017 American Christian drama directed by and
starring Kevin Sorbo and written by Dan Gordon and Sam Sorbo.
The plot follows an atheist who goes through a near-death experience in
an auto accident and converts to Christianity.
Sean Hannity executive produced and appears in the film.
Please see details of Sorbo's career here.
As part of his appearance, all attendees received a free copy of
Sorbo's DVD “Let There Be Light.”
Let There Be Light is a 2017 American Christian drama directed by and
starring Kevin Sorbo and written by Dan Gordon and Sam Sorbo.
The plot follows an atheist who goes through a near-death experience in
an auto accident and converts to Christianity.
Sean Hannity executive produced and appears in the film.
Following his talk, his memoir True Strength: My Journey
from Hercules to Mere Mortaland How Nearly Dying Saved My Life
was available for purchase and autographs,
and the attendees took advantage of this opportunity!
The book chronicles his near-death experience when he suffered
three strokes and the battle back to regain his life.
This prayer breakfast was hosted by CIC
and sponsored in part by NRB, EWTN, and TCT.
Additional photos of the event can be viewed in the Gallery.
2021 Events
CIC Christmas Stories, 2021
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View CIC's December 16 webinar CIC Christmas Stories as we celebrated the birth of our Savior Jesus. You will also learn about Christians In Communications’ mission and goals, and hear how you might get involved.
Christians in Communications wishes you a joyous Christmas.
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Dealing with Grief, Stress, and Anxiety, and the Emotional Toll of the COVID-19 Pandemic
What is grief all about?
Do you feel you are free to grieve? Do you have the resources to do so?
Do you feel you are free to grieve? Do you have the resources to do so?
On September 22, Rabbi Steven Leder, Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple, and Dr. Andrew Farley, lead pastor of The Grace Church and host of The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley, discussed these questions and more. Moderated by Matthew Polka, President and CEO, ACA Connects and CIC Board Member, these leaders shared their insights on topics such as:
- Trusting God in the midst of a pandemic
- Learning to process your emotions in a healthy way
- Demonstrating God’s love to those who are grieving
- Understanding the healing power of forgiveness
- Counting your blessings and giving thanks in all things
About our Panelists
STEVE LEDER is the Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles and the author of such critically acclaimed books as The Beauty of What Remains, The Extraordinary Nature of Ordinary Things and More Money Than God: Living a Rich Life without Losing Your Soul. He is a graduate of Northwestern University; studied at Trinity College Oxford; and was ordained at Hebrew Union College. The winner of numerous awards for his interdenominational and cross-cultural dialogue, Leder has been a guest on CBS, ABC, NPR, PBS, and FOX and featured in the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times among other places. He lives with his family in Los Angeles.
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DR. ANDREW FARLEY is a bestselling author of nine books including The Naked Gospel and Twisted Scripture. He serves as president of The Grace Message – a nonprofit Christian media ministry dedicated to proclaiming the love and grace of God with boldness and clarity. Andrew hosts The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley– a live, call-in radio program– every weeknight on Sirius XM Satellite Radio and on stations across North America. He is also the lead pastor of The Grace Church and has been recognized with several awards for his excellence in teaching. Andrew lives in Texas with his wife Katharine and their son Gavin.
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Faith and Hollywood
NRB and CIC are pleased to bring you this panel of widely-renowned and accomplished female leaders in media and entertainment for a special conversation about how to succeed as a Christian in mainstream media and entertainment. Click on the graphic below to view the May 20 reply.
During the event, Kathleen, Nancy, and Sam shared stories of their personal career journeys and offered advice and encouragement for people who are trying to start careers in Christian entertainment or in Hollywood. They talked about sacrifice and saying "no," practical tips for engaging with producers and writers, and how the industry has changed during the pandemic — among many other things. Connect with our webinar speakers below:
For more information, check out these websites from our guests with helpful blog posts, video explainers, and other valuable resources:
2019 Events
CIC Breakfast at TIS 2019
David Zach’s shared his thoughts on "Fads, Trends and Principles" with about 74 attendees during the TIS CIC breakfast. His engaging presentation had many staying after the breakfast to hear more.
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Volunteer Opportunity at TIS 2019
Every year, Christians in Communications gives back to the communities we visit during The Independent Show. This year, our board members and volunteers helped to sort and re-pack over 2 tons of food at the Greater Chicago Food Bank. Thanks to the 12 volunteers who served at the Greater Chicago Food Depository on July 31.
Front (L-R): Kelly Dickson, Stacey Slaughter (NCTI), Joe Sloan (Hope Channel), Donna Dickson, Rick Dickson (Dickson Associates), Jim Dickson (Hope Channel and GO GATORS), Claire Summers, Cheryl Summers (Leverage Cable Consulting), Ella Summers, Brad Mefferd (Buckeye Broadband)
Back (L-R): Katie Klibert (Reserve Telecommunications), Kady Collier (EATEL)
Back (L-R): Katie Klibert (Reserve Telecommunications), Kady Collier (EATEL)
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CIC at Mid-America Show
Sept. 23-25, 2019
Downtown Marriott, Kansas City, MO
CIC Breakfast at The Cable Tec-Expo 2019
Sept. 30-October 3, 2019
New Orleans, LA
Sept. 23-25, 2019
Downtown Marriott, Kansas City, MO
CIC Breakfast at The Cable Tec-Expo 2019
Sept. 30-October 3, 2019
New Orleans, LA
2018 Events
CIC Breakfast at The Cable Tec-Expo 2018
Thanks for joining us October 23 for the CIC Prayer Breakfast.
This CIC event was made available thanks to the support of Communications Associates and SCTE.
Thanks for joining us October 23 for the CIC Prayer Breakfast.
This CIC event was made available thanks to the support of Communications Associates and SCTE.
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CIC Breakfast the ACA-NCTC Independent Show 2018
Thank you for joining us on July 30, Magic Kingdom Ballroom of the Disneyland Hotel, for a delicious breakfast and inspiring speaker, Nancy Stafford. CIC Outreach An Outreach was held Wednesday August 1, 2018 at the Second Harvest Food of Orange County, Irvine, California. Thank you for joining us. See more pictures of Second Harvest Food of Orange County on our Facebook page. |
View this video from the Feeding America event.
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2017 Events
What are people saying about the SCTE ISBE prayer breakfast?
"I love the group from SCTE...they're one of a kind of all of our breakfasts!"
"Today’s meeting was really led by the Holy Spirit, who led so many to speak and to encourage all. It was awesome!"
"It was a great start to Expo. Fantastic fellowship and the authenticity was inspiring. HIS presence was a blessing."
"Many shared their insights, favorite scriptures and offered stories for about 30 minutes. It went by too fast."
The SCTE ISBE Cable-Tec Expo 2017 prayer breakfast was held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO, on October 18.
Thanks to all who attended, and thank you to Frontporch for their sponsorship.
"I love the group from SCTE...they're one of a kind of all of our breakfasts!"
"Today’s meeting was really led by the Holy Spirit, who led so many to speak and to encourage all. It was awesome!"
"It was a great start to Expo. Fantastic fellowship and the authenticity was inspiring. HIS presence was a blessing."
"Many shared their insights, favorite scriptures and offered stories for about 30 minutes. It went by too fast."
The SCTE ISBE Cable-Tec Expo 2017 prayer breakfast was held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO, on October 18.
Thanks to all who attended, and thank you to Frontporch for their sponsorship.
Future Event Speaker?
Do you know of an inspirational Christian speaker we should contact for future events? If so, please let us know about it. We want to know who YOU want to hear! Contact the CIC President or Board Member.
Listed below are past speakers of CIC fellowship gatherings and webinars
Colleen Abdoulah - President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairwoman of The Board, WOW! Internet-Cable-Phone
Danny Abromivitz - Former NFL great and coach
Jeff Allen - Comedian, who's comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life and the joy derived from a healthy marriage.
Ted Baehr - Chairman of the Christian Film and Television Commission; see his web site at www.movieguide.org
Stephen Baldwin - Actor, Radio Talk Show Host
Steve Bartkowski - Former Pro NFL quarterback, Atlanta Falcons
Ron Bell - Founder Dunk the Vote
Bob Briner - Pro tennis promoter
Bob Buford - Chairman of Leadership Network, author of Halftime and Game Plan, and founder of FaithWorks
David Cerrullo - President and CEO of Inspiration Networks
Mr. Rich Christiano - Film Writer, Director, Producer (Click for bio and current film projects)
Kathleen Cooke - Writer, Speaker, Media Producer, Former Actress, and co-founder of Cooke Media Group and The Influence Lab
Phil Cooke - Co-founder and President Cooke Media Group
Senator Jim DeMint - Senator from S.C.
Peter Engle - TV Producer
Andrew Farley - President of The Grace Message and Author
Danny Fontana - TV Host
John Gordy - NFL Great
Biff Gore - Musician
AC Green - NBA's Iron Man
Greg Gudorf - Founder of The Gudorf Group
MC Hammer - Rap artist and actor
Dr. John Hastings - Sales Manager for C-Cor Electronics
Don Hodel - Former Secretary of Energy and the Interior
Congressman Duncan Hunter
Victoria Jackson - Actress/Comedienne
Mark Joseph - Founder of the Renaissance Group
Michael Kiselak - WFL, NFL player, Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Click for bio)
Christian Kocherscheidt - Employed by Athletes in Action as the Project Director for the Soccer World Cup Project KickOff 2006
Rabbi Steven Leder - Senior Rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard Temple in Los Angeles and Author
Colonel Nimrod McNair - Chairman of a leadership foundation promoting ethics in business
Michael Medved - Film critic and author
Bo Mitchell - President & Co-Founder, Teammates for Kids foundation and Chaplain of the Denver Nuggets basketball team
Bob Muzikowski - Founder of Cabrini-Green Little League, Chicago, IL
Mike Novak - CEO of K-Love and Air1
Michael Ortman - VP/Programming for the Atlantic Division of Comcast
Dr. Larry Poland - Founder of Master Media
Matthew Polka - President & CEO, American Cable Association
Mr. Mel Renfro - NFL Great, Founder - Mel Renfro Foundation
Dan Rupple - CEO and President of Mastermedia
Squire Rushnell - CEO of Goodlife TV Network
Bill Shreffler - Broadstripe President and CEO
Doug Smith - President and CEO, ATV Broadcast, LLC
Kevin Sorbo - Actor, director, producer; starring roles in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and Andromeda; also Christian drama films “God's Not Dead" and "Let There be Light."
Sam Sorbo - Actress, International Model, Author, Host, and Educator
Gil Stricklin - Founder, President and CEO, MarketPlace Ministries
Mr. T - Legendary Actor and Pop Culture Icon
George Taweel - TV Producer
Fred Travalena - a variety performer, a television star, actor of many films, a singer and songwriter/lyricist and Entertainer who's name will go down in history as ONE OF THE BEST.
Phil Vischer - Chief Executive Officer and Chief Creative Officer; Big Idea, Creator of Veggie Tails stories and songs
Carl Vogel - CEO, Charter Communications
Michael Warren - TV Producer
Sharon Wilson - Past executive vice president of TCI
Nancy Stafford - Actress, Host, Speaker, and Author
David Zach - Futurist
CIC 2017 Fellowship and Outreach
Outreach at TISAn outreach took place at Gleaners Food Bank in Indianapolis, Wednesday July 26, 2017.
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About GleanersGleaners is a large highly rated food bank that is part of the Feed America program. For the last several years we have participated in outreaches at Feed America food banks. Generally speaking, we sort food in a well operated facility.
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Stay Tuned!Stay tuned for additional information regarding future CIC events.
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