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A bi-weekly newsletter of the NRB association
October 29, 2020
NRB to Host NRB Live Programs and Member-Exclusive Webinars on Radio Ministry, Digital Fundraising, Financial Accountability, and Update on Travel to Israel
NRB will host a wide range of NRB Live programs and several member-exclusive webinars in the month of November. With topics including radio ministry, digital fundraising, financial accountability, and an update on travel to Israel, these events will be excellent opportunities for professional development and organizational growth.
Here is an overview of the upcoming events and how you can watch. NRB Live events will be broadcast on Facebook and YouTube, while member-exclusive webinars will be hosted through Zoom and require registration.
Top Stories
More People in the U.S. are Listening to Spoken Word Audio
According to a recent report from NPR and Edison research, people in the U.S. are spending 30% more time listening to spoken word audio than they did in 2014, and the share of time spent listening to spoken word audio has increased by 8% in just the last year.
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai Says Commission Will Work to Clarify Section 230
FCC Chairman Ajit PaiFederal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai announced Thursday that he intends to move forward with a rulemaking to clarify the meaning of Section 230 of the Communications Act.
Big Tech Company MobileCause Pressed to Cease Reliance on SPLC ‘Hate Group’ List
Pacific Justice Institute logoThe Pacific Justice Institute, representing Family Research Council (FRC), is pressing fundraising software company MobileCause to cease reliance on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s (SPLC) contentious “hate group” list or face a lawsuit over discriminatory practices against the conservative religious organization.
Paula Faris Confirmed to Speak at NRB 2021 Opening Session
Paula Faris, Emmy-Award winning journalist, author, and podcaster, is scheduled to speak on March 15, 2021, during the opening session of the NRB 2021 Christian Media Convention taking place March 15-18 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.
Charitable Giving Rebounds in the Second Quarter of 2020
A report from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) shows that despite the coronavirus pandemic and a decrease in charitable giving in the first quarter of the year, charitable giving was up 7% in the first half of 2020 when compared against the first half of 2019.
Vision Africa holds its first Virtual Media Institute
Sam Ibeji sat in a makeshift classroom in Umuahia, Nigeria, transfixed as Dr. Chuck Pollak described the power of Christian radio, part of Vision Africa’s Media Institute in June 2015. Five years later, Sam was the instructor, helping to train scores of Christian media ministers in seven African nations tuned in to receive professional media training by live video stream. The conference, “Communicating Peace through COVID,” was broadcast by Vision Africa in partnership with Sharing International on October 19-21, 2020.
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Registration Now Open for NRB 2021 Christian Media Convention in Texas!
A must-attend event for Christian communicators, the NRB 2021 Christian Media Convention will be held March 15-18, 2021, at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.
2020 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP): Sunday, Nov. 1
On Sunday, November 1, Christ followers around the world will recognize the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) – a global prayer movement for Christians who boldly witness for Christ at any cost in nations where Christianity is not welcomed.
Scam Alert: NRB Convention Attendees List and Hotel Reservations
Multiple companies have been contacting individuals and organizations claiming that they have the list of attendees for the NRB Christian Media Convention and that it is for sale.
Verse for the Day
And Jesus said to him, “‘If You can?’ All things are possible to him who believes.”
Mark 9:23
REFLECTION:
The Lord can do anything. So if there's something He hasn't done for you (yet), there are reasons.
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Position Opening
A multi-station radio ministry in the upper Midwest (Minnesota-Iowa) is in search of an executive director to oversee the operation and direction of their radio ministry. This well-funded radio group is a music/teaching format (80/20) centered on presenting the dynamic Gospel of Jesus Christ with strong emphasis on local programming and community development. If you are someone with a strong back ground in and a heart for Christian radio ministry, a self-starter, goal oriented and creative, the Lord may be calling you to this position. A competitive compensation package with benefits is being offered. The position would be available starting March 1, 2021. If interested, send resume to Wayne Pederson at wpederson@me.com. Or call Wayne at (312) 399-2079.
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Today's Quote
“Don’t be swayed by the false values and goals of this world, but put Christ and His will first in everything you do.”
Billy Graham
Job Openings
- Executive Director
- Digital Strategy Director (Moody Radio)
- Systems Administrator (Family Stations, Inc.)
- Multimedia News Producer (CBN)
- Graphic Designer & Social Media Creator (Family Stations, Inc.)
- Engineer (Wilkins Radio Network)
- Account Executive - Radio & Digital Sales (Salem Media Group)
- Station Manager (WPEO)
- Residential Direct Care Staff for Troubled Teens (Shepherd's Hill Academy)
- Morning Drive Host / On Air Talent (10/16/2020)
- Morning Show Co-Host (Your Network of Praise)
- Broadcast Engineer (Your Network of Praise)
- Production Manager (Strong Tower Christian Media Inc )
- Video Editor (CBN)
- Sales Manager and Operations Assistant (KGLE)
- Technical Support Manager (Moody Radio)
- Chief Engineer WMBI (WMBI)
- Listener Services Associate (Family Stations)
- Features Producer (CBN)
- Recruiter (CBN)
- COO (KVNE/Encouragement Media Group)
- Imaging/Production Director & On-Air Host (KVNE/Encouragement Media Group)
Featured Resource
The Pioneer's Way: Leading a Trailblazing Life that Builds Meaning for Your Family, Your Community, and You
By Jennifer Hayden Epperson
The Pioneer's Way establishes a working definition of the pioneer, explores pioneering versus leadership, and offers essential characteristics of the pioneer. These are illustrated by colorful examples of pioneers both past and present--motivating readers with inspirational, frontiering stories, while equipping them with the journey's essentials for moving forward to make needed, significant change. Readers will journey down a systematic path that will help them navigate unfamiliar territory so they too can respond to the pioneer's call and answer it through effective, beneficial action in both their lives and the lives they touch.
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