Why join NRB?

 

Membership in NRB will strengthen your work through the relationships, resources, training, and creative development opportunities we provide.  Together we can reach the world for Christ.

We live in a day where the cause of Christ is under threat, seemingly from every quarter.  Nowhere is this more true than in the arena of Christian broadcasting. 

 

While Christian radio, television, and Internet broadcasters have tremendous influence in bringing the claims of Christ to a culture desperately in need of truth, there are dark and ominous clouds on the horizon.  The designation of historic Christian teaching as hate speech, the demand that religious groups hire unbelievers in key staff positions, and the threat to statutorily re-impose the so-called Fairness Doctrine are all examples of significant contemporary threats to the interests of Christian broadcasters.

 

For over 60 years, NRB has been in the forefront of the battle to keep the doors of electronic media open for the spread of the Gospel.  As that battle continues to heat up, we continue to work diligently to protect and preserve the rights of Christian broadcasters.  We do this in the halls of Congress, with regulatory agencies such as the FCC, and within the Executive Branch.

 

Our association of over 1400 Christian broadcaster organizations works to preserve religious freedom and strengthen our members' efforts to proclaim the message of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.

 

Membership in NRB is not automatic.  Not every Christian broadcaster is eligible to join our association.  NRB maintains very high standards for ethics, integrity, and financial accountability.  In addition, we have a thoroughly biblical Statement of Faith, which limits our membership to those who fully subscribe to the teachings of the historic Christian faith. 

Benefits of NRB Membership

For those who qualify, here are some of the significant ways in which membership in NRB can strengthen your work:

 

Government Relations

v      Representing your rights and interests in Washington, DC

v      Maintaining important relationships with elected and appointed officials

v      Providing NRB member access to those with influence and authority in government

v      Partnership with one of the most prestigious communications law firms on Capitol Hill

v      Providing access to legislative information on issues affecting broadcasters

v      Communicating via conference calls with influential government officials

 

Publications

v      NRB magazine—the premier trade publication in the Christian broadcasting industry (www.nrb.org/magazine)

v      Inside NRB—a members-only e-newsletter with up-to-the-minute news of interest

v      Inside iNRB—a special e-newsletter for NRB’s Intercollegiate Religious Broadcasters

v      Complimentary use of NRB member logo (contact NRB Membership Dept info@nrb.org)

v      Advertising opportunities (contact Steve Cross for details scross@nrb.org)

 

National Convention

v      6,000 plus attendees

v      Nationally known speakers and music artists

v      150,000 plus sq. feet exhibit arena 

v      Multi-track education sessions

v       Visit convention website for details www.nrb.org/conv

 

Resources

v      NRB Ultimate Guide for Religious Broadcasters

v       Exclusive research studies on issues and faith and family from The Heritage Foundation

v       Comprehensive surveys about industry trends

 

Education & Training

v      Regional events—meeting distinct professional needs in the Association

v      Media Training—improving on-air performance (through Leadership Institute)

v      Worldview training—geared toward program content (through Patrick Henry College)

v      Specific educational tracks—convention programs with intensive exposure to various themes

v      Archives of previous convention workshops

 

Networking

v      Interact and build relationships with other Christian communicators

v      NRB Music Licensing Committee negotiates with industry and government agencies

v      Additional committees (Radio, TV, Internet, Church Media, Technology, iNRB, Mission Advancement) working
 on behalf of the needs of special interest groups within NRB's membership

 

Program Content

v      NRB provided PSAs

v      Research studies

 

Career/Employment Services

v      Free classified advertising on the NRB website

v      InterCristo career/employment service

v      Annual job fair at the national convention

 

Business Related Benefits

v      Financial services such as credit card processing

v      Retirement planning services

v      Life insurance programs

v      Office products/supplies discounts

v      Overnight shipping dicounts

 

We need you in our association... 

As the Scripture says: “A cord of three strands is not easily broken” (Ecclesiastes 4:12).