Our Mission
The Knoxville Chapter Hollywood Prayer Network is focused on prayer collaborations, bringing together multiple faith-based entertainment industry individuals and groups to pray in unison for each others successes in honoring God. We’ll have monthly hybrid meetings to network and join in prayer to help bring to fruition projects honoring Him in “The Spirit of Excellence & Service."
MEET SOME OF OUR HPN LEADERS
Karen Covell
Karen is the Founding Director of the Hollywood Prayer Network and has work tirelessly for the past 24 years to bring Jesus into the Hollywood film & TV communities..
Join the KHPN by sending emailing your headshot to: robekno@hpnemail.org
No matter where you live, if you’re a creative Christian and would love to pray with likeminded folks for each others projects and those in Hollywood, we’d love to have you join us either online or in person. We hope to see you soon.
Kelry Kirschenmann
Kelry is the HPN Program Director. Since 2017, she has dedicated her life to empowering believers to live out their faith in the many facets of the entertainment industry.
Ireland in the House
Members of the Ireland HPN on the left with Knoxville HPN Director Rob Ekno and KHPN member Monique Cramer -right.
Sarah Wisan
Sarah is the coordination and communications point person for HPN’s 150+ global Local Chapter Directors. She is also a prayer leader at HPN Hollywood events.
James Kirschenmann
James is Kelry’s husband. A music composer and musician, James assists at HPN events and leads the monthly Local Chapter Directors meetings.
KNOXVILLE CHAPTER - HPN CURRENT EVENTS
House of David Premeire
KHPN’s Monique Cramer and Rob Ekno represented our group in Hollywood at the Warner Bros. premeire of the House of david, hosted by Hollywood Prayer Network.
Nathanael Wollfe
KHPN welcomes Cinematographer Nathanael Wollfe as our newest member. Excited to have you praying with us Nathanael!
Prayer Warrior
After the premeire of House of David at Warner Bros., Monique prayed for the star of the show, “David” Michael Iskander. It was avery powerful few moments. Monique is a tremendous prayer warrior.
Modern Day Messiah
Several members of the KHPN recently had various roles from actors to production crew on the above named movie directed by KHPN’S Tony Caudill. It was a very blessed shoot full of Godly-spirit and fellowshipping. Can’t wait for the premeire!
Heather Fears
KHPN is excited to have Heather Fears as part of our prayer team. Heather brings a wealth of knowldge and experience in many valuable aspects of the creative process. Welcome Heather!
First KHPN Hybrid Meeting
We had our initial hybrid meeting of the KHPN at Laurel Oaks Wellness Spa in Northwest Knoxville. The gathering featured wonderful food, Godly-fellowshipping and plenty of prayers. There were eight in attendence and nine online, including friends from Canada. We’re off to a very blessed start!
MEMBER PRAYER REQUESTS
Current Prayers
* Mark McHenry’s mom needs prayers for her health.
* Ava Hawk healing
* Kristen von Clef’s mother’s healing
* Ted Jordan all around prayers
* Watchmen Broadcasting paying off studio
• Christy Adams’ son finding Christ
• Monique Cramer’s new Wellness Spa
• Matt & Season Wilmoth acquiring new editing projects.
• Please email us with your prayer requests: KnoxvilleChristianFilms@gmail.com
KHPN MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY
Monique Cramer
Monique is one of three women whose works led to the commencement of the Knoxville International Christian Film Festival. She also keeps our bodies and minds and spirits in tune with her luxurious wellness spa in Northwest Knoxville. Contact her through the email at the bottom of the page.
Christy & Amy
Christy Adams-Hatfield of East TN TV and Author Amy Curry blessed Rob Ekno with a tasty lunch and inspiring fellowshipping in Sevierville, TN. They discussed current projects that each of them are moving forward In honoring Him.
Austin M. Peacock
Austin M. Peacock
Award-winning director Austin Michael Peacock brings his energetic and creative personality to our group. His latest work, Sound of Faith, won Silver Medal in the 2025 Spring KICFF. SOF will be featured on an episode of KICFF Presents...
Ava Hawk
Austin M. Peacock
Ava met with 2025 KICFF award-winning director Leah Barcus on the set of Leah’s latest film shooting in South Carolina. Ava was blessed to play the part of the neighbor. Congratulaions Ava & Leah.
Brad Roberts
Director Brad Roberts, along with members of the Tennessee Valley Christian Filmmakers joined KICFF Presents… host Rob Ekno for an upcoming show featuring Brad’s directorial debut mini-film “You’ll Remember Me."
Matt & Season Wilmoth
Matt & Season set up shop at RiseUP Con to showcase their company, Almighty Wings Productions and had the opportunity to grab a picture with Sam & Kevin Sorbo. The Wilmoth’s have also begun Christian’s in Entertainment - Knoxville Networking Group.
KHPN IN the news
Joining Forces
KHPN held it’s initial Hybrid Prayer & Networking event in Knoxville. It was a partnership with Matt & Season Wilmoth and their organization - Christian’s in Entertainment: Knoxville Networking Group. (CE-KNG). There we eight members in attendance and nine more on line. It was a very powerful night of faith, fellowsipping, and prayers.
Sharing the Godness
KHPN’s Monique Cramer was blessed to be a guest on a podcast hosted by Nashville HPN’s Dr. Taffiney Williams at a TV studio in Nashville. Afterwards, Monique was offered the opportunity to do a show that would showcase her amazing knowledge in the field of health & wellness..
Rising UP
Rising UP
We are blessed to receive attention from our national HPN office. This is a feature in one of their latest newsletters, which highlights our award-show Red Carpet banner at the 2025 Spring Knoxville International Christian Film Festival in Pigeon Forge, TN.
KHPN AT RISEUP CON 2025 in pigeon forge, tn
Ava Hawk with Lara Silva of "The Chosen"
Randa Blackley & RiseUP Con’s Kevin Sorbo
Monique Cramer & Actor Josh Emerson
Jim Shores - Mark McHenry - Tony Caudill of "The Path To The Way"
Christy Adams-Hatfield East TN TV
Matt & Season Wilmoth - Almighty Wings Productions
Adam Phelps - RiseUP Con
Robert & Jackie Hovorka Owners J&J Ranch Productions
Director - Tristan S. Franklin & Hannah
Director - Jodi Ann Clark
Producer - Courtney Lee Simpson
Executive Producer - James Clark
MORE KHPN TEAM STARS
Ted Jordan - Crossing Jordan Entertainment
Actor/Singer - Brian Hedges
Cinematographer - Chris W. Lawson
Cinematographer - Chris W. Lawson
Actor - Jeff Hartley
Actress - Fonda Hampton
Cinematographer - Chris W. Lawson
Actress - Fonda Hampton
Actress - Fonda Hampton
Actress - Fonda Hampton
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Director - Adam Kiss
Actress - Fonda Hampton
Actress - Fonda Hampton
Author - Amy Curry
Director - Brad Roberts
Director - Austin M. Peacock
Podcaster/Author - Kristen VonClef OFS
TV Host/Musician - Rick Revel
Media Owner - Bryan McGill
Heather Fears - Christian Films
JD Hatfield - Pastor/TV Host
Savannah Tompkins - Technical Director
Savannah Tompkins - Technical Director
Nathanael Wollfe
Cinematographer
KHPN 2025 INAUGURAl team members
* Rob Ekno - Director KHPN - Founding Director KICFF
* Monique Cramer - KICFF Consultant - Award-winning book & script editor
* Ava Hawk - KICFF Design Specialis - Award-winning singer/songwriter
* Randa Blackley - KICFF Red Carpet Host - Award-winning singer/songwriter
* Adam Phelps - Founder - RiseUP Con - Marketing Specialist
* Tony Caudill - Executive Director - TN Film CommUnity
* Matt Wilmoth - Co-Owner - Almighty Wings Productions - Video Editor
* Season Wilmoth - Co-Owner - Almighty Wings Productions
* Mark McHenry - Director/Actor - The Path To The Way
* Jim Shores - Editor - The Path To The Way
* Christy Adams-Hatfield - Owner - East TN TV
* Robert Hovorka - Co-Owner - J&J Ranch Productions
* Jackie Hovorka - Co-Owner - J&J Ranch Productions
* Tristan S. Franklin - Director - Rudimentary Productions/Private Moment
* Jodi Ann Clark - Co-Owner - Salt & Crown Productions
* James Clark - Co-Owner - Salt & Crown Productions
* Courtney Lee Simpson - Director - Shine Your Light Productions
* Ted Jordan - Owner - Crossing Jordan Entertainment
* Brian Hedges - Actor/Singer-songwriter
* Chris W. Lawson - Cinematographer
* Jeff Hartley - Actor/VO Artist
* Fonda Hampton - Actress
* Adam Kiss - Director - TV49/Club 36
* Brad Roberts - Director/Actor
* Amy Curry - Author
* Austin M. Peacock - Director
* Rick Revel - TV Host/Musician
* Bryan McGill - Owner Message Concept Media
* Kristen VonClef OFS - Podcaster/Graphic Designer/Author
* JD Hatfield - Pastor/TV Host
* Savannah Tompkins - Technical Director Watchmen Broadcasting
* Heather Fears - Christian film production/Health & Wellness Entrprenuer
* Nathanael Wolffe - Cinematographer
Become a KHPN Member
The more entertainment professionals praying for each others projects, as well as for Hollywood productions, the more impact we’ll have. Please send an email below and join us on our journey to support creative Christians in their works to honor God in “The Spirit of Excellence & Service."
thank you GOOD & faithful servant
CHARLIE KIRK
I post Charlie’s picture while at a loss for words and a numbness infiltrating my body. Why can’t people have an inteligent discussion on issues, and if they disagree, simply shake hands and agree to disagree. A saddened group of KHPN members gathered online the night of Charlie’s passing, to pray for his family, and for our country, that we may find a way as human beings to have conversations with those whom we disagree, but to respect each others thoughts, and still live in peace and harmony. May that day come soon.
"Knoxwood" meets Dollywood
Rob Ekno was blessed to enjoy a wonderful dinner and fellowshipping with Dollywood HPN Director Gorman Woodfin in Pigeon Forge, TN. It was clear from the engaging and inspiring get together that these two will be working together to expand the HPN throughout East Tennessee.
Knoxville loves Nashville
KHPN’s Monique Cramer - KICFF Consultant (L) enjoyed time with Nashville HPN’s Taffiney Williams at RiseUP Con at the Music Road Convention Center in Pigeon Forge, TN.
KHPN DIRECTOR
KHPN Director Rob Ekno spent 30-years in Hollywood before being guided by God to Knoxville, TN. Ekno is an award-wininng Christian author, screenwriter, speaker, and broadcaster. He has been a member of Hollywood’s Screen Actors Guild since 1995. Most recently, in July 2024, Ekno was led to create the Knoxville International Christian Film Festival. As of July 2025, the KICFF has been blessed to offer creative Christians multiple inspiring award showcases for their works in honoring God in “The Spirit of Excellence & Service.”
Contact KHPN
We look forward to praying for you and your projects.
KNOXVILLE CHAPTER HOLLYWOOD PRAYER NETWORK
