Cultivating a 100-Year Vision

In the midst of a culture driven by novelty, efficiency and profits, how do we--in our creation and stewardship of creative artifacts--intentionally cultivate a more redemptive vision, building with the hope that these works might continue to serve for generations?

KEYNOTE

Douglas Kaine McKelvey is an author, song lyricist, and scriptwriter. His books include four volumes of the Every Moment Holy series (now approaching 700,000 books sold), the critically acclaimed middle-grade-reader novel The Angel Knew Papa and the Dog, and others. He served as a scriptwriter and story editor for the first three seasons of the animated series The Wingfeather Saga, and has penned more than 400 lyrics recorded by a variety of artists. In 2026 Douglas launched the ongoing Every Moment Holy: Prayer Songs project (available on most streaming platforms), and an Every Moment Holy Live multi-artist, touring event. He is currently working on a nonfiction book for Waterbrook Press. Douglas and his wife Lise live in middle Tennessee.