Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there really many Christians in Hollywood?
There are currently a recognized 5,000+ Christians working or striving to work in the Hollywood entertainment industry. We are a growing community of believers who are experiencing unity, community and hope as we band together seeking Jesus together. For More information: www.HEAUSA.org
Can you really be a Christian and work in Hollywood?
Absolutely, just like you can be a Christian and work anywhere in the world. In fact, we believe that God is specifically calling Christian artists to Hollywood so that He can build a strong community of believers to do His work in this place. See the active ministries in Hollywood for professionals who are Christians: http://hollywoodprayernetwork.org/hollywood_entertainment_ministries
Are there places for Christians to fellowship in Hollywood?
There are an amazing group of healthy, growing ministries in Hollywood that embrace Christians of all backgrounds, denominations, ethnicities and even worship style. Just click on this link and you can find out who they are, what they do and how you can get involved: www.HollywoodConnect.com
How can Hollywood be Mission Field? 
Hollywood is an unreached people group of people who are closed to outside influence, they do not want other people telling them what to do or what to believe and they are predominantly a wounded and hurting group of people. They are a tribe of people who need God's love, forgiveness, redemption and peace but they don't know Him, are afraid of Him or are angry at Him, based on personal experiences. They are the world's most influential mission field and it should be exciting to embrace them in prayer! Check out this article by Karen Covell, Is Hollywood Ninevah
How do I pray for the entertainment industry?
The best way to pray is for the Lord to reveal to you what His heart is for this mission field. Also pray for the Lord to reveal Himself to the non-Christians here so that they can experience how much He loves them. The Christians need the Lord every day, every hour. Ask that He guides them, that they find community, a church and they grow in their faith and love for Him. Pray blessings on people, don't pray against people, but instead pray that the Lord melts hearts, empowers Christians and that people will see their need for Him. Be creative and don't be afraid to ask God to help you understand how to love these people and to truly believe that your prayers for the people in Hollywood can change the world! For more specific prayer needs visit our Monthly Prayer Newsletters.
How can I pray for celebrities?
First of all, don't be embarrassed or ashamed to want to pray for celebrities. They are changing our culture and they need prayer! Just goto God, remembering that these people are just like you and those in your community, except the whole world is watching everything they do and say. This makes them insecure, arrogant, angry, nervous, uncomfortable in public, clingy to one another and even paranoid. God didn't mean for man to have the glory and so our prayers are needed to help these people see that God is the only one who can handle it and that's why they need Him – along with his unconditional love, which they crave but don't know it. HPN has the INCOGNITO PRAYER TEAM which organizes and encourages prayer warriors from around the world to pray for the celebrities of their choice and then we try to send you updated information on that person so that you can be more specific and effective with your prayers. Please join us by clicking here
Where does HPN get our information?
All of HPN information, updates, prayer requests and news that is posted on our website or monthly prayer emails comes from trusted Christians professionals working in Hollywood or in the media somewhere around the world who have first hand knowledge and stand behind the information they submit. We are careful about our sources and we feel confident that we can trust the information to be facts, not gossip, and we pray that it is appropriate, insightful, yet never breaking the confidence of those we are praying for and/or about. If you feel that we have posted something that is incorrect or inappropriate, please feel free to contact us at info@hpnemail.org and let us know. We take your concerns (and compliments) seriously and we will respond.
How do I find out how to come to Hollywood, or move there or get connected once I'm there?
The most wonderful ministry to plug in any Christian into any area of the arts and entertainment industry, in almost any major city in America is HOLLYWOOD CONNECT. Just click on this website and it will direct you to your question and probably get you a great and helpful answer. If you can't find a suitable answer then email them at info@hpnemail.org and they will get back to you!