Christian Writers Guild
The Christian Writers Guild (CWG) was established in 1965 by Norman Rohrer as a groundbreaking effort to raise the quality of Christian writing. In 2003 Jerry B. Jenkins purchased the Guild from the retiring Norman Rohrer (who remains on the Editorial Board of CWG).
Jenkins' goals, reflecting those of the founder, are to increase the quality and breadth of Christian writing, as stated in the CWG's Mission Statement: Jenkins' experience and insight into the writer's life and career has led to changes in CWG programs and conferences, bringing more Christian writers into the publishing mainstream through encouraging quality (and not necessarily overtly Christian) writing to a wider audience.
The Guild promotes its writing program through annual conferences at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs as well as a Guild Apprentice and Master programs of writing using experienced staff of Mentor authors and publishing professionals. Among writing conferences and guilds (of all kinds), CWG stands out as one of the top organizations in the industry.