AMTC is under attack!

Carey,

I am so proud to work for such a strong, committed Christian woman! Please know that I will stand beside you 100%!

Sincerely,

Lisa Morley

Director of Admissions

I salute your boldness and applaud your strength! It IS harder to walk the "Christian" way but it is certainly worth it and there is nothing better than standing for Christ.I will pray for your continued patience! I also look forward to seeing you next week.

In Christian love,

Taraleigh Casteen

I am glad to be part of a Christian family/Company. I look forward to working with AMTC a long time...Thanks

Be not weary in well doing for you shall reap if you faint.

Endure hadrships as a good soldier.

Your life and AMTC are in the hands of God. No weapon for against you shall prosper.

Be encouraged and having done all you know to do STAND.

As a Christian I find this offensive and somewhat hypricritial. Those of us who believe and worship do so knowing it is not our place to beat others over the head with A Jesus stick. let our example speak to others in the most gentle of ways.

AMTC is a business which has devoted year career advancement in the area of "looks, vanity, all the while dangeling that apple of making "the big bucks" in front of numerous families.

You have the right to run a business, but do not use the Jesus card for gain when you are the one's who profit from others hopes of baking it big.

S. Maines

Well I'm a new member and will be participating in the upcoming audition...I think this is a great opportunity for a lot of us who are creative and wants to put the talent that God gave us to work...This is the one of the best auditions I'm going to participate in and will do my best to make it....

I will pray that that guy receives revelation on the situation. Mrs. Arban represents exactly what and how we should be as Christians.

I am a new comer to AMTC but not a new comer to our Lord and Savior, My family and I will stand behind Mrs. Arban and will be praying. Her company and associates don't deserve anyone to attack them because they are children of the Most High God, this man will receive his dues from the Lord if he chooses to continue to attack. I pray the Lord has mercy on him and continues to bless Mrs. Arban, AMTC as they bring God into the world when the world doesn't want God. Love all of ya'll.

Love in Christ,

Joey Pollard

Sterrett, AL

I was recently at Gaylord Palms hotel with my daughters incidentally, during the AMTC event. I searched the website once I returned home curious about the company after speaking with some people who were attending the conference. I was impressed by the fact that it is a christian lead company and applaud your efforts to acknowledge your faith. I only wish more companies had the strength and the courage to admit their faith.

Carey arban and the whole AMTC staff are the nicest people anyone can ever meet and for someone to attack them comes as a shock to me I applaud you Mrs.arban for being strong in this bad time stay strong in your faith for god is an awesome god

First of all let me say I just heard your commercial on Q100/Atlanta today and I was BLOWN AWAY. Long story short I'm an actress and a songbird and I have been in the industry for years and have never heard of a Christian talent agency. Praise the Lord. This truly is a new season and a new day!

At first I was thinking, "Okay, lots of people use the Christian label and have no clue what it really means." after reading this article I am CONVINCED. Praise God for you sister. And remember His word also says, "Count it all joy when you suffer persecution for My Namesake!" So sister, count it all joy. You are definitely doing SOMETHING right!

Much love,

Cassandra

P.S. Read Deut 31:8

I have just returned from participating in the AMTC Summer 2008 convention in Orlando, FL. I have to say the entire convention and every part of how it is run is set before our Great and High King. It is evident that the entire Lewis/Arban family (even extended members) are truly seeking God first. Their continued work in this matter is evident and it radiates about them continually. Even with tragedy happening within their own family, they didn't miss a beat during the entire convention, and did not seek out ANY publicity with it. I was actually shocked that prayer wasn't requested, but then I realized - if they did then the convention would have a different feel and would take a different turn. Those competing would lose focus and it could cause many to lose focus. They sacrificed their family and life for those 2 weeks (pre, during & post convention) in order to teach us and for the betterment of us - the attendees and our families.

My hats off to you a trillion times - The Lewis/Arban family.

Thank you for sacrificing and enduring and truly being that light and salt that God calls us to be continually.

God bless you!!

Carey, you have been on my heart ever since Keith and I came to the Springfield, Il AMTC. The visit that day has changed Keith, and brought new vision and hope to his life. He is so focused about what God is going to do. He really believes that you and your family are there at the right season in his life. I have been praying for you, because I have been feeling in my heart the burdens that are trying to be put on you. But, I also feel this great exhiliration in my spirit because our God is a BIG GOD. It is so wonderful that God has made us brothers and sisters in Him. I felt such a welcoming to your heart in the hotel. I can tell you it was not what I expected! God, is always surprising me, and He makes me laugh at my own self! What a joy to know that someone really cares about our gifted men and women of God. These gifts are for His glory and to His praise! Thanks again. I know we will see each other again, and I am praying for you and your family. Sharon Abner

I am Catholic and think it is great AMTC is a Christian event now. Is this a new thing because I went to AMTC in the summer of 2006, and don't remember all these things? It would have got me closer to God, and think this will help people. I would like to thank you from a 14 years old's heart.

Corey

Honestly,I've never met the AMTC staff.I do think,however,that from what I've read,that they're not malicious or mean-spirited people.I cannot wait to meet them at the next auditions.I am very exicited and nervous,and I'm sure they'll be polite and kind.From what i've heard they're already.So I pray that that politeness shows up on my audition days,and for others too!

I have searched the web for years looking for a GOD-centered company to work with. I am an actress and Direct a theatre school in Maryland. When I made contact with Jen and Adam I realized I was dealing with REAL FAITH BASED BELIEVERS. Thank God for Mrs. Arban and the entire crew at AMTC.

I will be sure to have each of my students read these blogs so that they can see the type of company they will audition for in August.

This world is in for a Spiritual awakening with AMTC. Thank you for your boldness, committment to Christ, and continued strength.

You are a STAR COMPANY.

Much Love and Blessings,

Renee

I came to your site by googling "Sharon McCarthy". Being a business owner myself for 20 years, I too have had staff up and start their own business. I was impressed at how you handled your comments towards ITC. (class act)

Equally impressive, is your unwavering faith in God. It takes courage to put God "out-there", especially in your industry. It says (and I believe), that "all things are possible through God". You represent the hopes and dreams of countless individuals. May your faith in God, bless others who may not have that closeness and bring them in turn closer to His word.

God Bless,

Doug

What was the attack you speak of? To be fair it is only right to see both sides of every story. I cannot see a link?

Also, showbusiness is a nasty place to be, I had an audition a month ago for something and every time I phone to find out the people I need to speak to are "at a meeting" "on the other line" "not available right now". I'm hanging like a worm on a line. I think the extremity of trying to be SO good in fact highlights how deeply unscrupulous the entertainment industry can be.

Some of the best drama ever written uses swear words, and explores themes that may be deemed by some as "shocking". In fact, they are reflecting life through a character's journey, in hope that we may take away something or nothing from it. I may not have read the 'attack' on AMTC, but to see a so called 'christian' brand this unknown assailant with as inflammatory a term as a 'terrorist'(consider the political climate!) has me feeling uneasy with this response, rather with any 'attack' that may have started it.

In the interest of free speech, I wonder whether my post, in looking for balance, will be left, or deleted.

hello,

MY name is Krystian and I attened the 2008 summer AMTC. Because of AMTC, I will be going to new york on the 21st of July. It is a great expeirience and a safe environment. It lets people from all over discover their talent and be seen and heard. It was the best expeirience ever....one that you won't forget. To be a modest model or actress/actor or a singer singing clean words...that's nothing to be ashamed of. People will respect you for that....that's what the agents here want to see. For kids, a cute clean kid couldn't be better. And for adults, no makeup needed. I had gone to another convention that was nothing like this and it was fake. But AMTC, they are not. The staff will make sure you have a wonderful time there and believe me, you will. Don't put AMTC down, go to it because there is no way you will be able to shoot them down after you go and see what it's like.

-Krystian Fish

12 years old

2 those who question: AMTC was & is what it promises 2B a clean safe environment. I had the awesome xperience of testifying 2 this event, where besides the rush & adrenaline U live by when U perform, U get 2B surrounded by people who mainly share an equal conviction, where the Lord is glorified, sanctified, & bringing others closer to Him as opportunities arise, whether it's sharing faith in qeue 2 your performance, or sitting out at a bench, praying and seeking Christ.

Those who come to AMTC, Christians or not, do not come by coincidence, " For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to bring you hope and a future."jer29:11

The world needs Christ, many just don't know it. As a soldier of Christ, it is important to gather up with an army, to go out and fight the good fight. The world thirsts for Christ, and the media is the strongest way to reveal the message. AMTC is like a source of kneading the complete team to get the WORD out, putting producers and performers together... that is what really happens.

My xperience was WOW. I'm bringing my kids in a near future!

I'm grateful, prayer & devotion were a main ingredient!