Our Mission

Director Tony Caudill, sets the scene for a women’s Bible study for the feature film Modern Day Messiah, while Cinematographer Jimi Shores readies the camera and Fonda Hampton, Gina Presciti White, Monique Cramer, and Krissy Mackowiak get set to showcase their acting skills. 

KHPN Members on the set of Modern Day Messiah, in Halls, TN. Front L-R: Monique Cramer & Tony Caudill.

Back: Rob Ekno, Gina Presciti White, Lynze Fears, Amy Crowley, Fonda Hampton & Jimi Shores.

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.

KHPN welcomes Professional Speaker & Management Consultant, Andrea Norris Brown, to the KHPN Family. We look forward to you joining us at upcoming events.

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.

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! 

Members of Knoxville Chapter of Hollywood Prayer Network shared some prayers and Godly  fellowshipping at the ICFMF in Nashville, TN on Saturday, November 1. Nathanael Wolffe, Rob Ekno, Lynze  Fears, and Tony Caudill. 

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!

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 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.

Members of the Ireland HPN: Jenny Belle next to Rob Ekno and her friend on the left, with KHPN member Monique Cramer -right.

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.

Tim is Kelry’s husband. A music composer and musician, Tim assists at HPN events and leads the monthly Local Chapter Directors meetings.

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 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. 

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 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. 

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 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.