Friday, June 5, at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church in Marietta, Ga., 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guest speakers will include novelist Maggie Brendan, addressing the value of Christian fiction, and David McIntyre, president and CEO of KVI Consulting, and former manager of World Harvesters Church International Bookstore in Atlanta.

There will be giveaways, a drawing and lunch will be provided at no cost.

Contact: Regional director Dottie Poythress at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or call 770-795-3227.

TEXAS

Thursday, Aug. 20, at Gateway Church's Southlake campus in Southlake, Texas, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Topics and vendors to be confirmed. A separate meeting for coffee bar managers will be held at the same time.

Contact: Regional director Bobby Williams, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.