National Religious Broadcasters Association Welcomed nearly 6,000 Christian Media Pro's

The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Association welcomed nearly 6,000 Christian media professionals—including 345 international attendees representing 52 countries outside the United States—to the 2025 NRB International Christian Media Convention.

Global event highlights strength and influence of Christian broadcasting; welcomed nearly 6,000 Christian Media Pro's

For 80 years, this organization has fought continuously as we have transitioned from radio into television, to satellite, to digital, to streaming, to internet, and soon, into all things AI.”

— Troy A. Miller

WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Association welcomed nearly 6,000 Christian media professionals—including 345 international attendees representing 52 countries outside the United States—to

the 2025 NRB International Christian Media Convention, held February 24–27 in Grapevine, Texas. The leading global convention and trade show for Christian communicators featured 58,000 sq. feet of exhibits with 271 exhibitors, including 62 first-time exhibitors.

Addressing the room full of Christian broadcasters and media communicators at the Opening Session of NRB 2025, Troy A. Miller, NRB president & CEO, said:

“This organization has been on the forefront for Christian communicators, fighting the battles that will keep you doing the ministry that God has called you to do,” said Miller. “For 80 years, this organization has fought continuously as we have transitioned from radio into television, to satellite, to digital, to streaming, to internet, and soon, into all things AI.”

NRB thanks its 2025 convention top-level sponsors Gloo AI (Platinum Sponsor), Patriot Mobile (Silver Sponsor), and Ignite America, Prime Video and Wonder Project (Bronze Sponsors).

The NRB Media Awards Luncheon highlighted the best of Christian media in radio, television, digital media, and international programming. The Board of Directors elected at-large officers and approved nine formal resolutions for 2025. Read all 2025 resolutions here.


The NRB 2025 International Christian Media Convention's Closing Gala featured a musical performance by The Erwins, the presentation of the annual Special Service Awards, and a keynote address from Dr. Robert Jeffress, senior pastor at First Baptist Dallas. The gala was sponsored by Evangelism Explosion International.

Recipients of the Special Service Awards included:

Hall of Fame Award
Richard (Rich) P. Bott, Bott Radio Network

William Ward Ayer Award
Roger Kemp, RK Media

Billy Graham Award for Excellence in Christian Communications
Samaritan’s Purse

Milestone Award
David Benware
KALS 97.1FM
Moody Radio
Joe Battaglia

NextGen Award
Dallas Jenkins

President’s Award
Lauren Libby

Chairman’s Award
Anne Graham Lotz

Board of Directors Award
Candace Cameron Bure