Hollywood is a place many Christians have condemned; Karen Covell has spent 25 years asking them to pray for the people who work there instead.She is the founder of the Hollywood Prayer Network and sees the town as her greatest ministry.After all, screenwriters themselves have long preached the maxim "story is everything," and if stories create meaning, influence emotions and shape identity, then Hollywood is the most influential mission field there ever was.That’s what Covell was thinking when she began the faith-based organization that, along with her staff and now 170+ chapters in 42 countries, just celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Gatsby-themed gala in downtown Los Angeles.First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood is seen from Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, with the Hollywood Sign in the background.
(Getty Images)FORMER DISNEY STAR DAVID HENRIE REJECTED 'SECULAR' HOLLYWOOD LIFESTYLE AFTER LIFE-CHANGING MONASTERY VISITFounded in 2001, the Hollywood Prayer Network, through prayer, community and resources, supports the entertainment industry’s storytellers and believes the next generation of actors, writers, directors and producers doesn't have to maneuver Tinseltown alone.The organization offers everything from intercessory prayer and professional discipleship programs to networking and Bible studies."We have a beautiful community here.You couldn't get me out of this place for anything because the people that are here are wonderful," Covell told Fox News Digital.Hollywood Prayer Network founder Karen Covell stands with guests at the organization's gala celebrating its 25th anniversary in August 2026.
(Kendra Harris)It was more than 25 years ago that Covell, along with her composer husband, Jim Covell, saw and felt the need for believers in Hollywood to have support.KEVIN SORBO BLASTS HOLLYWOOD 'BLACKLISTING' OF CONSERVATIVES AS 'SEVENTH GRADE MEAN GIRLS' CULTURE"It's competitive, a lot of people look for work, we're all freelancers, and we wanted to ...