Register now for the
The Well 2024
A Conference for Creatives
April 25-27, 2024
Fair Haven Church
2900 Baldwin St, Hudsonville, MI
Torry Martin
Torry Martin is a comedian, author, screenwriter, actor, speaker and storyteller who has delighted audiences for years with his zany personality and warm heart.
The Well is excited to announce our 2024 Keynote Speakers!
Linda Evans Shepherd
Linda brings vibrant joy through prayer and laughter. She is a national leader, international speaker, former TV host, YouTuber, and bestselling author of 38 books.
2024 Breakout Sessions
In addition to our incredible keynote speakers, anointed worship, and uplifting devotionals, prepare to be equipped in our breakout sessions and workshops for creatives.
We have breakout sessions for writers, speakers, artists, actors, and filmmakers, as well as self care, publishing, and marketing sessions.
We’re here to refresh and equip you to use your gift for the Kingdom of God.
2024 Breakout Sessions are still being planned, but to whet your appetite, you can check out what we offered in 2023 on our Breakout Sessions page.
Celebrate Your Gifts at the
Celebration of the Arts
Friday at The Well is The Celebration of the Arts, which is a huge opportunity for our attendees to share their creative gifts with all of us.
We at the Well take this time to celebrate the gifts God has bestowed on our attendees.
The Well Conference Bookstore
Shop at the Bookstore
Our bookstore at the Well Conference is stocked with the books, artwork, films, and other resources from our speakers and attendees alike. You’ll find a great assortment of uplifting books, as well as original artwork, handcrafted jewelry, and more great resources from The Well.
At the conference, the bookstore will be located in the foyer.
Payment accepted with Cash or Credit Card
Sell at the Bookstore
All attendees and faculty of The Well are welcome to sell their books, media material and art in our bookstore. This is a great opportunity to get your work noticed and purchased.
We are pleased to announce that Carol Graft will be the bookstore manager. Carol has a lot of librarian experience plus loves to read! Carol is a writer herself and knows the beauty of being creative and blessing others with the gifts God has given.
If you are interested in selling your items in our bookstore, please fill out the form below. There will be a 20% fee paid to The Well for all that is sold.
A Call for Volunteers
- When you walk into a room, do you find yourself noticing when others need an extra hand?
- Are you good at pointing someone who looks lost in the right direction?
- How about entertaining with your gift of hospitality?
- Is your smile contagious?
- Do you just plain love to help?
If any of this sounds like you, we’d love to have you share your gifts by volunteering at The Well.
Our volunteers not only impact the lives of attendees, but they have a lot of fun too! If you’d like to be closer to the heart of our ministry to creatives, we invite you to join our volunteer team.
All registered volunteers will receive free registration to Thursday’s Pre-conference sessions and complimentary meals. To receive more information (and to introduce yourself) please complete the below form.
We’re excited to learn more about you!
Meet with
Agents and Acquisition Editors
All attendees have the opportunity to meet for 15-minutes with agents and acquisition editors (and actually any faculty) to talk about their projects or ask questions.
Click here to read more about the Agents and Acquisition editors who will be present to meet with at the well.
Get Your Promo Reel at The Well
Fusion Graphic Consultants is a full service marketing company that specializes in videos. Our professional videographers have produced many projects of Life’s Legacies, business profiles and corporate videos, including the promo video for The Well Ministry for Creatives website.
We would like to help you with your promo reel for your website or your next project. We will be available at The Well conference providing your 20-minute video shoot.
What will you get? Your shoot includes your raw video footage, or you can hire us to create a finished product, edited down to a 2-minute promo video.
Get Involved
Attend
We want to see YOU at The Well, where you'll be equipped, networked and refreshed. Join us for encouraging keynotes, anointed worship, and great sessions.
Sponsor
Help us make this year the best year yet at The Well. Your sponsorships help us continue to encourage and equip Christian creatives to impact the world with us.
Invite
Help us get the word out about The Well Conference. Here are printable flyers, social media posts, and other tools to help you share the Well with your church and social circle.
Pray
Join us in praying for our conference, our attendees, our speakers, and our sponsors. We want to make an impact in this world and in the Kingdom of God. Will you partner with us?
At the Well, Christian Creatives can be refreshed in each of their creative pursuits, including:
Sign Up for
Professional Headshots
with Family LIFE Photography
Indirah Michmerhuizen with Family LIFE Photography will be on site taking professional headshots at The Well Conference. If you would like to take advantage of this special offer, please select from the available 15 minute timeslots during registration at the conference. Attendees will get 3 edited images and the cost will be $45.00. Payment is due at the time of your scheduled shoot, and is not included in the registration fee.
How Do I Register for the Well Conference?
Visit our registration page to register. You’ll be asked a few basic questions, and have the option to sign up for Pre-Conference Sessions and Meals at the well for an extra fee.
If you have a discount coupon or a gift certificate, enter it at the checkout page, and it will apply the amount then.
What Past Well Attendees Say
Our Wonderful Sponsors
Click to learn more about our sponsors
Where to Stay
There are a large number of hotels in the area for you to stay at.
We’ve blocked off rooms at the Holiday Inn Express in Grandville just for Well Attendees, and we’ve listed some other accommodations that you might find helpful too.
Are you coming to the Well with a group?
We welcome groups of all sizes
Do you have a church or community group that wants to attend the Well together?
We’d love to have you!
Information on Group Rates
We have special group pricing. Buy 3 full price registrations, and get 2 free!
Invite more attendees
We have a dedicated page with printable and shareable flyers, postcards, and information sheets you can use to invite members of your church or community group to the Well.
Contests for Writers
Christian Indie Awards
Since 2008, Christian Indie Awards honor Christian books by independent authors and small publishers for outstanding contribution to Christian life. The winners of the Christian Indie Awards will be announced at The Well conference.
CAN Excellence in Marketing Award
Purpose of the CAN Excellence in Marketing Awards: To recognize, educate, and encourage superior marketing and promotional skills of Christian authors.
Oasis Awards
Enter the OASIS Awards Publishing Contest for Christian Fiction & Nonfiction manuscripts and play scripts. Winners will receive The Well OASIS Award and publication of their submitted work. See this entry form for more details, and watch for a big announcement coming soon!
EA Books Publishing Contest
Writers will be chosen for inclusion in up to two books published by Living Parables, an imprint of EA Books Publishing, making them “published” authors. Authors will be able to purchase books at a reduced rate and keep the profit from their sales. See contest details here.