Praying Producers - 2026 Gatherings

August’s Praying Producers gathering brought together working producers for a meaningful time of connection and prayer. As the group shared about the realities of producing in today’s industry, there was space to encourage one another and seek God’s direction for both personal and professional challenges.

The evening was a reminder of the importance of authentic community and of inviting the Holy Spirit into the work we’ve been entrusted with. The group continues to gather with a shared desire to see God move through the lives and projects represented in the room.

In July, Praying Producers gathered for another evening of fellowship, prayer, and encouragement among working producers. The gathering offered space to connect with fellow producers, share what’s happening in their work, and reflect on how faith shapes the way we lead and create.

The group spent time praying over current projects and the people involved in them, continuing to encourage one another to lead with excellence, creativity, and wisdom.

The June Praying Producers gathering featured special guest Merlinda Balmas, who shared insights from her 15 years in Marketing at WB and her previous experience at Sony. After enjoying food and fellowship, the group heard about the marketing campaign for Barbie and some of the behind-the-scenes pre-planning and challenges Merlinda has encountered throughout her career.

In May, Praying Producers gathered for another impactful evening of fellowship, prayer, and encouragement among working producers in Hollywood. The gathering created space for attendees to step away from the constant pace of the industry and reconnect with one another through meaningful conversation and shared faith.

Throughout the night, producers prayed over current projects, upcoming opportunities, and the broader state of the entertainment industry, while also encouraging one another to continue leading with creativity, wisdom, and integrity. Conversations reflected both the realities of producing and the hope that comes from pursuing a greater purpose within the work.

More than anything, the evening highlighted the strength of community. As relationships continue to deepen month after month, Praying Producers remains a place where industry professionals can be known, supported, and spiritually refreshed while seeking to influence Hollywood through prayer and faithful leadership.

April’s Praying Producers gathering offered a refreshing and honest space for producers to reconnect, pray together, and be strengthened in community. Surrounded by fellow creatives and leaders in film and media, attendees reflected on both the opportunities and challenges that come with producing in today’s entertainment industry.

The evening included intentional time for prayer over upcoming productions, conversations about creative calling and perseverance, and encouragement for those navigating demanding seasons professionally and personally. What stood out most was the shared desire among attendees to pursue excellence in their work while remaining attentive to the movement of the Holy Spirit in every aspect of their careers.

Each gathering continues to reinforce the heart behind Praying Producers: creating a welcoming space where producers encounter Jesus, grow in their craft, and support one another through authentic community and prayer.

March’s Praying Producers gathering brought together producers from across the industry for another powerful night centered on prayer, community, and shared vision. The evening was marked by thoughtful conversations about leadership, navigating uncertainty in the entertainment landscape, and remaining spiritually grounded while stewarding creative responsibility.

Attendees spent time praying over projects in active production and development, encouraging one another through personal and professional challenges, and sharing testimonies of how God has been moving in unexpected ways throughout their work. New and returning members alike found meaningful connection in a community committed not to networking for status, but to cultivating authentic relationships rooted in faith.

As the group continues to meet monthly, Praying Producers remains a consistent source of encouragement for those seeking to create impactful work while carrying the presence of God into every room they lead.

In February, Praying Producers gathered once again for a meaningful evening of prayer, encouragement, and authentic connection among producers working across film and media. Hosted in a warm and intimate home setting, the night created space for honest conversations about the unique pressures and responsibilities producers carry both on set and behind the scenes.

Throughout the evening, attendees shared updates on projects currently in development, prayed over one another’s creative and professional challenges, and reflected on what it means to lead with excellence, integrity, and dependence on God in the entertainment industry. The gathering served as a reminder that even in a fast-paced and demanding business, there is deep value in slowing down to seek wisdom, community, and spiritual alignment together.

Praying Producers continues to grow as a space where industry professionals can build genuine relationships, support one another in prayer, and pursue revival in Hollywood through both craft and calling.