NRB Re-Cap

Before I knew it, the convention was over. I'm sorry I haven't posted updates on the NRB convention in Nashville, but we were so busy that by the end of the day I was way too tired to do anything. However, being the great guy that I am and that I know how much you want to know about what happened, here is a re-cap of the convention:

Sunday
The morning service was fantastic! We heard from Dr. John MacArthur of Grace to You and his message on being a slave for Christ was inspiring and at times difficult. Thank you Dr. MacArthur for your Spirit-led message.


After the message, we loaded up some buses and were transported to a symphony hall in downtown Nashville for the annual Ambassador Advertising event. What a time we had! Peggy Campbell, president of Ambassador, let me know earlier that there would be a special surprise guest. That person turned out to be decathlon gold medalist of the Beijing Games, Bryan Clay. What an inspiring young man Bryan is. He is a graduate of Azusa Pacific University and a devoted follower of Christ. I was fortunate to get a picture taken with him while I held his gold medal. He said that he is out of shape and a little overweight - I told him my goal was to be his definition of "overweight."

Monday
Another busy day! We had a number of meetings but I was able to squeeze in some time with Chuck Bentley of Crown Financial Ministries. You can hear My Money Life each weekday at 7:45am and 5:45pm, and Money Life each weeknight at 6 on WRAF-fm.



I was also able to meet up with Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine from Family Life Today, which can be heard weekdays at 5am and 11am on WRAF-fm. These guys are a lot of fun to hang out with. Bob can be a pretty big cut up.





Tuesday
This was our final day of the convention and it was a pretty light day. We were able to get on the expo floor for a while before the highlight of the afternoon - an interview with June Hunt of Hope for the Heart. What a deight June was. We were able to have a little fun and, hopefully, minsiter to those who listen each night for hope and encouragement.





Overall the convention was a success and one that I will not forget. I'm looking forward to the NRB leadership meetings in June at the Gaylord Texan Hotel and the 2010 NRB convention back in Nashville, Tennessee.

NRB Day 1

Well, just finished day one of the National Religious Broadcasters convention here in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee. The Gaylord Opryland Hotel is great, and, so far, the convention has been a winner.

Everything started with the NRB members meeting where I was nominated from the floor for a position on the board of directors. Unfortunately, I did not get voted on, but I have heard from too many of my radio friends who voted for that I have called for a Minnesota law team to come and "recount" the votes.

I moderated my first session of the convention and I believe it was a home run. The session was on internet radio, and my panel did a great job. I had Mike Trout from NWR, Dodd Morris of His Kids Radio, and Russ Hauth of Salem Communications. It was very informative. Russ's portion delivered the best response. He spoke on music liscensing for internet radio.

Dinner this evening was with Joni Erickson Tada of the radio ministry, Joni and Friends. What a night! We did some hymn singing and had a great meal. I also had the chance to speak with Joni about using second life as a way for those that are confined to their beds or unable to walk to take part in walk-a-thons and other events that they wouldn't be able to do otherwise.

The evening ended with the radio reception, which I believe was the best reception we have had in some time. I was able to meet up with a number of old friends and made a few new ones.

It's now time to call it a night. I've got a few meetings in the morning and the annual Ambassador Advertising event that I am looking forward to. More updates from NRB 2009 tomorrow.

Excited About Adding to My Collection

NRB 2009 is right around the corner and I can't wait to add to my collection of lanyards!!

NRB 2009 Convention

The big religious broadcaster's convention is right around the corner. The National Religious Broadcasters is THE organization when it comes to broadcast media, church media, and internet. I highly recommend attending if you and your organization falls within these areas. Check out the video and then click here for more information.

NRB '09 Looking Great!

Got back yesterday from Nashville, TN and the NRB Leadership Meetings. We spent all day Thursday and most of the day on Friday discussing the radio track for NRB '09 and let me tell you next year's convention is going to be great!

Topics that will be discussed in education sessions will range from localism to Web2.0 strategies to non-traditional revenue sources for both commercial and non-commercial stations. There will be something for everyone.

The Radio Reception, which takes place on the Saturday evening of the convention. Will be one that you will not want to miss. We will be working with KMA again this year and will be offering more to those that will be attending this fun-packed evening that you are not going to want to miss.

All in all, NRB '09 will be a time of reconnecting with old friends, making new ones and learning the newest ways to make your ministry or broadcast operation have a stronger impact in your comunity.