May 23, 2024

Memorial Day 2024

As we observe Memorial Day 2024, NRB honors the memory of the fallen and reflects on the sacrifices made for American freedom.

NRB's offices will be closed Friday, May 24, and Monday, May 27.

NRB President & CEO on Solidarity Mission to Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NRB) — NRB President & CEO Troy A. Miller is in Israel this week (May 22-28) on a solidarity mission aimed at deepening Evangelical Christian understanding and support for Israel. 

In a statement in advance of the trip, Miller shared: 

“This week, I will lead a delegation of Christian communicators on a trip to Israel to deepen our understanding of the region’s current situation through firsthand briefings with government leaders, visits to key sites, and connections with the local community.

“Christian media play an important role in informing the public in these troubling times. As media leaders, we must exercise integrity and exhibit moral clarity as we speak to challenging issues in a hostile, biased, and distorted media environment.

“I look forward to gaining deeper insight, meeting with Israeli leaders, and expressing American Christians’ solidarity with Israel and our hope for peace in the region.”   

This NRB solidarity mission is a collaboration between NRB, Keep God's Land, Israel365, and the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast. Miller will be available for interview at the conclusion of the trip. To schedule an interview, please contact presscenter@nrb.org.

NRB Comments on OpenAI Model Spec

The increased role of emerging technology in industry, public, and private life poses significant ethical and practical questions that require thoughtful and prudent consideration from a Christian perspective. To that end, NRB recently submitted a recommendation aimed at maintaining guardrails against explicit content on the OpenAI platform.

As part of the most recent Model Spec—a document that outlines the objectives, rules, and default behaviors for how the OpenAI model behaves—OpenAI solicited stakeholder feedback on a variety of policies. This included feedback on whether to maintain or suspend a rule that “the assistant should not serve content that's Not Safe For Work (NSFW),” defined as “content that would not be appropriate in a conversation in a professional setting, which may include erotica, extreme gore, slurs, and unsolicited profanity.”

Read the recommendation NRB submitted at the link below. 

NRB Membership Announces Two Summer Webinars

NRB Membership is pleased to announce two upcoming summer webinars featuring subject matter experts from within NRB’s membership!

June Webinar: Developing Dedicated Donors: Unlocking Digital Donor Acquisition
June 26 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET
Featuring Mark Dreistadt, President and CEO of Infinity Concepts

How do you acquire more high-quality donors and ensure they continue supporting your ministry for years, even decades? Join NRB member Mark Dreistadt as he discusses the four key components of donor development and provides valuable insight on how digital donor acquisition can help you grow your donor base cost-effectively. Don't miss this chance to revolutionize your fundraising efforts. 

Click HERE to register for the June webinar!

July Webinar: When a Crisis Happens: Responding in the Age of Cancel Culture
July 17 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET
Featuring Dr. Phil Cooke, Founder and CEO of Cooke Media Group

In today’s digital, social media age, it’s not a question of if your church or ministry will encounter a crisis, but when. Join NRB member Phil Cooke, author of Church on Trial: How to Protect Your Congregation, Mission, and Reputation During a Crisis, as he helps you understand the risks and the right actions to take now so you, your church, or your ministry is positioned to react appropriately and remain resilient in managing a crisis. 

Click HERE to register for the July webinar!

Don’t miss out on these insightful sessions that could transform your organization’s approach to donor development and crisis management. We look forward to having you join us for these informative webinars.

From Boots to Bylines: Cheryl Chumley's Army to Journalism Journey 

In recognition of Military Appreciation Month, Cheryl Chumley, a prominent author and online opinion editor for The Washington Times, shared insights gleaned from her service in the U.S. Army and Air Guard, providing a unique perspective on national defense, individual liberties, and the transition from military to civilian life.

An English major with a focus on writing, her career aspirations leaned towards journalism, yet her decision to enlist was driven by a combination of economic necessity and personal patriotism. Beginning in 1991, she fulfilled the Army’s standard 8-year enlistment obligation.

“I had student loans to pay off and the military offered a lot of benefits that I could use at the time,” Chumley said. “And I love my country, so it was a natural fit.”

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