Writer, Editor, Freelance Designer,
& Indie Publishing Expert.
Join us June 12, 13, and 14th, 2025, with Keynote speaker Michelle Rayburn.
Michelle has spent over two decades finding hope in the trashy stuff of life, amusing and inspiring with a blend of humor and biblical teaching. She has authored nine books—including the Selah Awards finalist "Renewed: A 6-Week Personal or Small Group Bible Study" in the ReMade series and the Golden Scroll and Christian Market Awards winner "Classic Marriage: Staying in Love as Your Odometer Climbs."
As a freelance designer and indie publishing expert, she’s a whiz at combining her creativity with sharp editing skills to help authors bring their visions to life under their own publishing imprints. From copyediting to cover design and interior formatting, Michelle is a one-stop shop for indie authors. When not writing books, she’s delighting her readers through her weekly podcast and Substack blog Life Repurposed with Michelle Rayburn.
Dive into her world at www.michellerayburn.com
Follow her on Substack, https://michellerayburn.substack.com/
Riverview Conference Center
439 N Division St., Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
(319) 268-0787
The theme this year is: "Let His Light Shine!"
Vision Statement
We welcome new writers, established writers, and everyone interested in the writer's craft.
Our purpose is to glorify God and His Son Jesus Christ through all we do as we encourage others in the craft of writing.
Nick and Mary Portzen, Co-coordinators
Nick and Mary serve as co-coordinators of the conference along with the help of a core committee of volunteers.
Mary is an award-winning author under the name Mary Potter Kenyon and a fifteen-year veteran of the conference. She has worked as a program coordinator for libraries and a spirituality center. She founded an annual grief retreat and a writing conference in Dubuque, Iowa.
After nearly ten years of widowhood, Mary met the man God had asked her to pray for three years earlier. They were married six weeks later in August 2021. Nick is a veteran and former business owner. With years of experience in cooking and catering, Nick provides the meals during our event. Nick and Mary are co-authors of Soul Mates: Path to a Praying Partnership, 2025.
Join us for an inspiring, motivational three days for $275, with six meals and snacks provided.
Register below.
Two Housing Options
You can rent a cabin: contact the campgrounds. 319-268-0787
https://riverviewministries.com/
We've also reserved the Retreat Center, with eight rooms available, at $50 per night. Some of the rooms have two beds so you can share a room with a friend.
Contact Cherie & Mary at cfcwconference@gmail.com
Contact Mary & Nick, nickandmaryportzen@gmail.com
439 North Division St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(563) 235-9408
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