Hundreds hoping to redeem Hollywood asked God to change the hearts of entertainment leaders and celebrities like Britney Spears during a media prayer breakfast Friday morning.
The crowd of 700-1,000 Christians and media professionals convened at 8:30am at the Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills for the fourth annual National Media Prayer Breakfast. The event was founded Larry Poland, CEO of Mastermedia International, a ministry focused on leaders in the entertainment and media industries.
Participants heard inspirational music and messages by leading performers and prominent guests in the media, and dedicated 40 minutes of the event praying for those who have the power to influence many from the entertainment capital of the nation. Entertainers such as Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin, Eric Close from “Without a Trace”, Pat Boone, and Gavin McCloud have all participated in past events.
The event’s co-sponsor was the Hollywood Prayer Network, a ministry with chapters in 16 US cities and eight countries that sees Hollywood as the 21st century’s largest mission field.
“Nothing will change Hollywood except prayer,” said Karen Covell, founder and director of Hollywood Prayer Network, in a recent interview on the “Out of the Boat” radio show of Christian Life Broadcasting. “We pray for God to come into their hearts and show who He is to them.”
It is only “when the hearts of the people change then the produce can change”, she added.
“The non-believers in the industry who come always leave just amazed that we’re not hating them, we’re not judging them,” said Covell. “We’re loving them and blessing them and lifting them up and that’s a powerful example.”
