Christian Women in Media: About Us

Who We Are

Founded in 2002, we are a movement of Christian women who are impacting our culture through media. Formerly known as Women in Christian Media, our new name of Christian Women in Media Association better describes who we are. Christian women in media have influence and opportunity to impact our culture for Christ…for such a time as this.

For Such a Time as This…

Christian Women In Media’s theme is taken from Esther 4:14 as a powerful reminder that every day, and in every situation we need to be mindful of God’s purpose in our lives. We’re committed to helping women in our industry realize that purpose to its full potential— impacting our homes, work places, communities, churches and nation for Christ. And follow Esther’s example—to recognize God’s hand in our lives and respond. God has placed you where you are “for such a time as this…”

Our Mission Statement

Christian Women in Media Association (CWIMA) is a professional association dedicated to Connecting Women in Purpose and Vision. With a national platform focused on advancing Christian women in media, our members work in the fields of TV, Radio, Internet, Film, Publishing, Music, and Arts and Entertainment. Our organizational framework promotes and provides opportunities for industry networking, professional equipping, and spiritual refreshment.

For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your Father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to royal position for such a time as this?-Esther 4:14

Our Story

Suellen Roberts
Founder

Suellen Roberts is known as one of our nation’s prominent Christian leaders, her passion is to positively influence our culture through media. It all began when she founded JOY TV International in 1995 an organization that provided quality faith-based television. Roberts went on to produce 3 nationally syndicated television series including Women of Faith at the Alamodome television special. She also served on the NRB TV Committee for 6 years. Roberts’ influence has extended to the mainstream media through ION Television Network where she was station general manager and subsequently became senior vice president of TEB Broadcasting Corporation which owned 26 stations. Prior to this she garnered her business acumen as an executive with the international House of Gucci. In 2002 Roberts founded Christian Women in Media Association (CWIMA). It started as a fledgling organization and is now reaching around the globe with Roberts at the helm. In 2015, she founded the Annual Global Media Summit for men and women internationally. Currently she is a film maker and is writing a book. Her heart’s desire is to teach people to know God more intimately as they base their lives on biblical principles. In addition Roberts is the founder and President Emeritus of Christian Women in Media Association in operation for 20 years. Suellen’s latest media project is STRUCKtheSeries.com. Roberts resides in Dallas, Texas with her husband Stan Burke. They have family locally and on the East Coast.

Suellen is honored to have a group of dynamic, talented Christian women from all areas of media serving in leadership for Christian Women in Media. Take a moment to see Who’s Who behind the scenes: Honorary Members, Advisory Board, City and National Connection Directors, National Conference Director and the President’s Task Force.

Our Members

They are an effective body that impacts the industry and our culture on a daily basis. Our members appreciate the benefits of being part of an historic movement that is impacting the nation.

We invite you to become part of Christian Women in Media. Our organizational framework promotes and provides opportunities for industry networking, professional equipping and spiritual refreshment through our connection events, fellowship networks, summer retreats, and national conference. Learn More

Connect Events

2023
3rd Thursday of Every Month
January 19 In Person
February 16 Zoom
March 16 In Person
April 20 Zoom
May 18 In Person
June 15 Zoom
July 20 In Person
August 17 Zoom
September 21 In Person
October 19 Zoom
November 16 In Person
December 21 Zoom

Founder

Suellen Roberts

President

Sue McGray

Senior Vice President of National Connections

Tracey Mitchell

Vice President of Operations

Marina McLean

Vice President of Memberships

Sandra Pate

Vice President of Communications

Karin Daniel

Marketing Director

Shayna Rattler

Conference Director

Marion MacKenzie Pyle

Executive Director of HMM

Katherine Legg

City Connect Leaders

Tracey Mitchell – Dallas, TX
Lisa Hooks – Nashville, TN
Destiny Yarbrough – Atlanta, GA
Kandi Rose – Hot Springs, AR
Larinda King – Savannah, GA
Tina Wanamaker – Yakima, WA
Vanelle Hogan – Charlotte, NC
Beth Townsend – Baton Rouge, LA
Jenn Gotzon – New York, NY

Who we are

CWIMA is a non-profit organization for Christian women who are actively working in media: TV, Radio, Film, Internet/Social Media, Music, Journalism, Publishing/Author, the Arts and Entertainment

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What we do

CWIMA provides networking, training, inspiration and mentoring for Christian women working in media through twelve Connect groups in the United States and three internationally. The groups meet every third Thursday either in-person or on Zoom. CWIMA also holds an annual international conference, open to all CWIMA members and their guests. There is membership available at various levels. The President’s Club level includes a Speaker’s Bureau to help promote and place professional speakers.

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Why us?

CWIMA is a unique organization geared specifically to Christian women working in media. There are lots of organizations for professional women, Christian women and media but this is the only major organization of its kind dedicated specifically to Christian women in media.