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May 29, 2025
Andy Schick Named President & CEO of TWR, Poised to Lead with Innovation, Gospel Vision
TWR, the global media ministry and NRB member known for reaching the world for Christ through mass media, has announced the appointment of Andy Schick as its next president and CEO. Schick will officially step into the role in August 2025, succeeding Lauren Libby after his 16 years of transformative leadership.
“I see my role as an enabler for people to care deeply about reaching others for Jesus,” Schick said. “Success for me involves people waking up every morning thinking about the audience that God has entrusted to them and feeling like they are completely supported and empowered to do their job well.”
Michael Shelley Earns Doctorate, Advancing Vision for Christian Media Leadership
Michael Shelley, longtime Christian broadcaster, executive vice president & general manager of NewLife Radio, and NRB board member, recently earned a Ph.D. in organizational leadership from Columbia International University, marking a significant milestone in his lifelong calling to help strengthen Christian radio.
“I am completely committed to the work of Christian communications and to the work of NRB,” he said. “My prayer is that I can share what I have learned—and continue to learn—with communicators here in the states and abroad!”
This past week, NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller joined Dr. Susan Michael on Todd Starnes' show to discuss the tragic killing of Israeli embassy staffers in D.C. News Talk 105.9 WMAL also featured their release.
Member News
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• ADF submits comment to FTC outlining extensive examples of Big Tech censorship
Save the Date: NRB 2026 in Nashville!
The NRB 2026 International Christian Media Convention will take place in Nashville, Tenn., from February 17–20, 2026, and we would love to see you there!
Visit www.nrbconvention.org for more information, and stay tuned for details.
Help Shape NRB 2026: Who Should Take the Stage?
Have you ever been moved, challenged, or inspired by a speaker at an NRB Convention? Now it’s your turn to help shape that experience for thousands of Christian communicators around the world.
As we plan NRB 2026, we invite you to recommend dynamic speakers who can address the current cultural landscape, equip ministry professionals to effectively share the Gospel, support content creators, and explore the role of emerging technologies in advancing Christian media.
Deadline for submissions: June 6, 2025.
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