No images? Click here ![]() August 24, 2023 NRB 2024 Registration Opens August 28!Set a reminder—Early Bird registration for the 2024 NRB International Christian Media Convention opens this Monday, August 28! NRB 2024 will be held February 20-23, 2024, and will return to the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, a longtime destination of the NRB International Christian Media Convention. Come celebrate the National Religious Broadcasters’ 80th anniversary at NRB 2024, the world’s largest gathering of Christian communicators and media professionals. Visit www.nrbconvention.org for news on the NRB Convention agenda, booking your stay, and more. 2024 NRB Media and Special Services Awards Application Window is Closing Soon!The 2024 NRB Media and Special Services Awards application window is open ... but not for long. The application window will close at midnight on Thursday, August 31. Don’t delay! Apply for a Media or Special Service Award today! The NRB Awards program recognizes and celebrates outstanding individuals and exceptional teams. Apply for consideration today! To learn more and apply, click the award links below and upload support materials. If you are selected, you will receive two free registrations for Convention, two free meal tickets to the award event where you’ll be honored, and an engraved award for your home or office. Want to recognize another NRB member who meets the criteria for a Media or Special Service Award? For Media Awards, email the deserving person, suggest they apply, and include the award link. For Special Services Awards, the process is especially easy, submit their names and qualifications via the application link. Select the award link below to read the criteria and access the application! What to Expect When Congress Returns from RecessAs Labor Day draws near, the U.S. Congress is preparing to return from August recess. With a full slate of legislative priorities and key deadlines approaching, the fall of 2023 is shaping up to be a busy time on Capitol Hill. Here are a few items to watch when Congress returns on September 5 (Senate) and September 12 (House). Tens of Thousands of Armenian Christians Persecuted in Nagorno KarabakhAs the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh grapples with an enduring military blockade, 120,000 Armenian Christians have been left bereft of vital necessities with the threat of genocide to one of the world’s oldest Christian communities hanging in the balance. Member Spotlight: Real Life NetworkWithin the landscape of Christian media, a formidable trio—big tech, big government, and big business—looms large in silencing the teachings of Christ. In response, Jack Hibbs, founding pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, launched Real Life Network (RLN) at the 2023 NRB International Christian Media Convention in Orlando, Florida. Member News• EMF Enters Greenville-Spartanburg, SC As Salem Downsizes Its Holdings NRB RemindersNRB 2023 Digital Storefront Closing Soon!Press “play” on your favorite Convention moments, and be inspired all over again through the high-quality recordings of the NRB 2023 sessions. Whether you missed a session that piqued your interest or want to revisit a powerful message that touched your heart, our digital storefront has you covered. Industry Trends and Insights• August Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters |