September 29, 2022

Capitol Hill Media Summit Draws Christian Media, Ministry Executives to the Nation’s Capital

From the evening of Monday, September 19, through the morning of Wednesday, September 21, members of the NRB President’s Council and their guests gathered in Washington, D.C., for NRB’s annual Capitol Hill Media Summit.

The President’s Council is a group of executives from media, broadcasting, advocacy, and legal organizations who commit to an additional investment of time and resources in NRB’s public policy and advocacy activities. President’s Council members serve as influential ambassadors for NRB as they interact with lawmakers and other political leaders in our Nation’s capital.

At the 2022 summit, President’s Council members and guests heard key insights from esteemed policymakers and newsmakers, including Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.), former Rep. Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.), Judicial Crisis Network president Carrie Campbell Severino, Salem Radio Network host Brandon Tatum, Newsmax chief White House correspondent James Rosen, Washington Times opinion editor Charlie Hurt, and others. The program included extensive opportunities for dialogue with speakers and relationship-building among President’s Council members.

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: NRB Members Respond to Catastrophic Impact of Hurricane Ian in Florida

Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc in Central Florida overnight, leaving millions of Florida residents without power on Thursday morning. As of this writing, significant fatalities have been reported, and water rescues are underway. Catastrophic flooding, strong winds, and torrential downpours continue in the wake of the storm, with the full extent of property damage yet to be seen.

“A number of our members are broadcasting and operating their ministries in the area affected by Hurricane Ian, and we are keeping them, and all those in the path of this storm, in prayer as the storm develops,” NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller said. “We also have member organizations who are currently on the ground being the hands and feet of Jesus—bringing support and meeting the needs of the community throughout this emergency.”

“American Music Fairness Act” Companion Bill Introduced in the Senate

Just days after H.Con.Res.33, “Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act” (LRFA), crossed the majority threshold of support in the House of Representatives, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced on September 22 a Senate companion bill to the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA), which would impose a new performance tax on broadcasters.

In Memoriam: Dan Busby

Longtime Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) leader and former president, Dan Busby, who served the ECFA for more than 30 years, went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2022, at age 81. Dan leaves behind a legacy as an expert on nonprofit tax and finance issues, a prolific author, a passionate advocate for ECFA and its members, as well as a kind and faithful leader. Busby led the organization for 12 years as ECFA president, and under his leadership, the ECFA’s membership nearly doubled in size and significantly expanded the impact on both accredited members and the greater Christian community.

“I was saddened to hear of the passing of my friend Dan Busby from this life, but what a joy to know that he was greeted by his Lord and Savior with those welcoming words, ‘Well done, thou good and faithful servant,’” said NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller, referencing Matthew 25:23. “Dan was a servant leader and a Godly man who leaves behind a long-lasting legacy. His leadership at ECFA provided stability and accountability to so many Christian organizations and NRB members in particular. Our prayers go out to Dan’s loved ones.”

“Dan Busby was a genius at connecting, communicating, leading, and innovating as he served the members of ECFA and the Kingdom of God. Dan was not only an esteemed ministry colleague, but a dear friend who cared deeply about the family of God and the people he served,” said ECFA Board Chair Wayne Pederson.

Submit Nominations Now for the 2023 NRB Media Awards!

The NRB Media Awards program is designed to encourage excellence in production, service to the community, faithfulness to the mission, commitment to the Gospel, and personal integrity. We recognize that material awards and public recognition are not an ultimate priority in relation to our spiritual calling to take the message of hope to the world through media. However, by honoring and celebrating outstanding facilities, ministries, programs, and producers, we hope to inspire others to raise their standards and create more compelling, relevant, and challenging Christian programming.

NRB members are invited to nominate the individuals and organizations that they believe best meet the awards criteria. Self-submissions are encouraged by qualified members and will not be viewed negatively as a form of self-promotion but rather as members seeking recognition for their teams that will provide motivation to continually strive for excellence.

The 2023 Annual Media Awards submission window is now open and will close on October 10, 2022. 

Trans World Radio is Broadcasting the Hope of the Gospel to the Unreached

Founded in 1954, Trans World Radio (TWR), the farthest-reaching global Christian media organization, is broadcasting and utilizing media to “take God’s Word to all nations, tongues, and tribes.” What began as a small station in Tangier, Morocco, has now expanded to reach millions across the globe.

NRB Member News

• WayFM Announces New Lineup
• BGEA: Gospel Message Lights a Fire in the Buckeye State
• Salem News Channel Adds Larry O’Connor to Prime Time Lineup in Partnership with Townhall.Com
• First Liberty Institute: Revised Education Rules Would Give Federal Government More Power to Bully Religious Americans
• Joni and Friends Helps Evacuate Families with Special Needs Out of War Zone
• Liberty University Posts Qualifications for Next President

NRB Reminders

Industry Trends and Insights

• FCC to Drop “Persistent Alerts” Idea
• FCC Proposes to Eliminate Obsolete Analog TV Rules
• How to Stop The Decline of Christianity
• Satellite Shell Games - Taking a Closer Look at The SES 3 to SES 2 Transition
• What Does Optimization Really Mean in Digital Fundraising?
• Christians Are ‘Significantly’ More Likely than Non-Christians to Learn Generosity: Barna
• 5 Benefits of YouTube Advertising for Christian Church Marketing Strategies

Industry Job Openings

• Broadcast Producer (Family Talk)
• Engineer - Part Time (Wilkins Radio Network)
• Videographer (CBN News)
• Assistant Operations Manager (Salem Media Group- Twin Cities)
• Afternoon Show Co-Host (KSBJ)