To the Sun and Beyond

MICHELLE MEDLOCK ADAMS is an award-winning journalist and best-selling author of more than 90 books, earning top honors from the Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Hoosier State Press Association. Since graduating with a journalism degree from Indiana University, Michelle has written more than 1,500 articles for newspapers, magazines and websites; acted as a stringer for the Associated Press; written for a worldwide ministry; helped pen a New York Times Bestseller; and served as a blogger for Guideposts. Today, she continues working as a TV host for TBN’s “Joy in Our Town” and successfully running her own freelance writing business.CECIL STOKES is the founder of Tentmakers Entertainment. Cecil has executive produced and/or produced more than 500 television shows for the following networks: A&E, Court TV, DIY Network, ESPN, Food Network, HGTV, History Channel, TNN, Travel Channel and Turner South. In addition, his work has been honored with many awards, including: Cable Ace, Communicator, New York Film Festival, Heartland Film Festival, Telly awards and an Emmy. Stokes’ most acclaimed works are his films: A Man Named Pearl and the Christian hit October Baby, which earned more than $5 million with a production budget of $1 million.  In addition, Cecil has directed and produced commercial spots with Cadillac, BMW, Hyundai, Suzuki, The State of California, Disney Parks, Disney Cruise Lines, Kohler, Sara Lee, Miracle Gro, GE, Calphalon, Splenda, Moen, Clorox, Hidden Valley Ranch, Glad, Valspar, Lowe’s, and Delta to name a few.