Comprised of Todd Smith, Allan Hall and Amy Perry, Selah is one of Christian music’s most beloved groups. Nearing two decades in ministry, their mission has remain unchanged: “If we can lighten someone’s burden or help them walk through something even for a moment, I think that’s what God would have us do with our music,” says founding member Hall.

In a career boasting total sales surpassing 4 million album and single units combined, Selah has garnered eight Gospel Music Association Dove Awards—including five Inspirational Album of the Year trophies—and eight #1 singles. Their signature hits include “You Raise Me Up,” “Wonderful, Merciful Savior” and “Press On,” among numerous others.

Lisa Anderson is director of young adults for Focus on the Family, where she manages Boundless.org and hosts The Boundless Show, a national radio program and weekly podcast for 20- and 30-somethings. She is the author of The Dating Manifesto: A Drama-Free Plan for Pursuing Marriage with Purpose. Lisa’s background is in journalism and media relations. When not challenging the next generation on relationships, faith, career and culture, she enjoys traveling, hiking, playing tennis and quoting her mother, who is known to say outrageous things. She loves Jesus, people, ideas and guacamole – in that order.

Robert Baehr, Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Operating Officer, Movieguide®

In his role at Movieguide® Robert’s achievements to date include: releasing a top 50 iPhone app; building the website to be a top faith and family destination and the number one in its market; taking the radio program from under a million to over 21 million monthly listeners; and serving as executive producer for the nationally broadcast Movieguide® Awards. As senior partner for Worth Awareness Marketing he does regular film consultations with top studios and film production companies such as Disney, Warner Brothers, Paramount, and the Weinstein Company.

He previously worked for Motive Marketing (The Passion of the Christ and Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe) as a liaison to the religious community, and with Disney National Promotions Group marketing Pirates of the Caribbean and Enchanted.

Robert is a gifted speaker and has spoken around the world on the impact media has on culture. A few of his recent speaking engagements include the Rhodes Forum in Greece, Summit Ministries in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the oldest film university in the world in Russia, and Indigitous Talks (a Ted style talk in Asia) in Hong Kong, China.

Robert received his BA in History from Wheaton College in 2008. He did additional studies at the Chinese University in Hong Kong, and Oxford University in England.

Ted Baehr, Founder and Chairman of The Christian Film & Television Commission^™ and Publisher of MOVIEGUIDE^®

Dr. Ted Baehr is the Founder and Chairman of The Christian Film & Television Commission^™ and Publisher of MOVIEGUIDE^®, aka www.movieguide.org, a family guide to entertainment. An award-winning media authority often on television, radio, and print, his purpose is to be used by God to redeem the mass media and to encourage families to use wisdom in selecting their entertainment. His books include How To Succeed In Hollywood (Without Losing Your Soul), The Media-Wise Family, Narnia Beckons, Faith In God & Generals, The Amazing Grace Of Freedom, and The Culture-Wise Family, among many others. Dr. Baehr serves as the NRB Film Standing Committee Chairman.

Twin brothers David and Jason Benham are former professional baseball players and nationally acclaimed entrepreneurs. Their recent accomplishments include: Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing Private Companies, Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists, Franchise 500's Top New Franchise, Wall Street Journal's Top Real Estate Professionals, and Business Leader Media's Top 50 Entrepreneurs.

Their business success earned them a reality show with HGTV that was set to air in the fall of 2014. The show was abruptly cancelled, however, because of their commitment to traditional/biblical values. The Benhams immediately found themselves in the midst of a cultural firestorm, but they decided not to back down. Appearing on CNN, Fox News, and ABC's Nightline and Good Morning America, among others, the Benhams continue to stand up for what they believe. Since their show was cancelled, the Benhams have trended nationally on social media and more than 51 million tweets about the Benham brands have been delivered to Twitter streams.

Twin brothers David and Jason Benham are former professional baseball players and nationally acclaimed entrepreneurs. Their recent accomplishments include: Inc. Magazine's Fastest Growing Private Companies, Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists, Franchise 500's Top New Franchise, Wall Street Journal's Top Real Estate Professionals, and Business Leader Media's Top 50 Entrepreneurs.

Their business success earned them a reality show with HGTV that was set to air in the fall of 2014. The show was abruptly cancelled, however, because of their commitment to traditional/biblical values. The Benhams immediately found themselves in the midst of a cultural firestorm, but they decided not to back down. Appearing on CNN, Fox News, and ABC's Nightline and Good Morning America, among others, the Benhams continue to stand up for what they believe. Since their show was cancelled, the Benhams have trended nationally on social media and more than 51 million tweets about the Benham brands have been delivered to Twitter streams.

Bill Blount is President of Blount Communications Group, a Christian radio network of seven stations located throughout New England, which he and his wife, Debbie, founded more than 37 years ago. He currently serves as Chairman of the NRB Board. In addition, he has served as Chairman of the International, Membership, Ethics, Nominating, Awards, Public Policy, and Resolutions Committees, as well as a member of the NRB Music Licensing Committee. He has traveled extensively, partnering with international ministries such as TWR, HCJB, FEBC, The Bible League, and Compassion International. For recreation, Bill enjoys motorcycles, snowmobiles, scuba diving, and hunting. He and Debbie live by a lake in a small New Hampshire town.

Kirk Cameron is a television and film actor and producer, noted recently for his work in the family films SAVING CHRISTMAS and MERCY RULE, the documentaries UNSTOPPABLE and Monumental, and the inspirational film Fireproof. He is also known for his memorable roles on ABC’s Growing Pains, the Left Behind movies, and co-host of The Way of the Master television series. Kirk spends much of his time producing new television and film projects and speaking to people around the country, teaching them how to share their faith and live out a gospel centered marriage and family. Kirk and his wife Chelsea are the founders of Camp Firefly, a camp for seriously ill children and their families.

Hardy, Carey, Chautin & Balkin, LLP, is a law firm that advises broadcasters across the United States on all aspects of station operations, including FCC regulatory compliance, tower and studio leases, asset sales, and intellectual property.

As an original and continuing member of NRB’s President’s Council, Chautin frequently assists NRB on FCC broadcast regulatory matters, including preparing and filing comments in FCC regulatory proceedings and in presentations on current FCC matters. He has been co-counsel on two amicus briefs to the US Supreme Court on FCC indecency enforcement.

Lionel Chetwynd has over 40 feature and long-form television credits and has written, produced, and directed over 21 documentaries. He has received both Oscar and Emmy nominations, anACTRA Award, two Genie Nominations, six Writers Guild of America nominations including an award, the New York Film Festival Gold Medal, two Christophers, two George Washington Freedom Medals, and six Telly Awards. He has received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane letters from Columbia College (Hollywood), is a recipient of the Caucus of Writers, Directors and Producers Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Smithsonian John Singleton Copley Medal. The trade paper Variety’s 100 anniversary edition named him one of Hollywood’s 100 icons of the first century. From 2001 to 2009, he served on the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities. Lionel is married to actress Gloria Carlin and has two sons.

Catherine Clinch began her career writing 18 produced episodes of network television for hit series. While her three sons were young, her “placeholder job” was Associate Publisher of Creative Screenwriting Magazine and the Co-Organizer of Screenwriting Expo 1-5. Over the past six years, Catherine has been awarded three US Patents for inventing a new mobile entertainment platform. Catherine loves every aspect of writing and storytelling. She plans to die with a pencil in her hand.

Barry K. Creamer, President, Criswell College Dr. Barry K. Creamer has served at Criswell College for over 10 years. Beginning as full-time faculty in 2004, he has also served as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Operations Officer, before becoming President. He earned a PhD from The University of Texas at Arlington and an M.Div. from Criswell College.

Prior to his work in higher education he served in various roles as a minister. Upon completion of his bachelor degree at Baylor University he began two mission churches, one in Waco and one in Arlington and also served Trinity Baptist Church in Arlington as their minister of evangelism. He was then called to pastor Woodland West Baptist Church and led there for 17 years. Since that time he has served as interim at ten churches in the area, a role he greatly enjoys.

Dr. Tony Evans is Founder and Senior Pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Founder and President of The Urban Alternative, former Chaplain of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, and present Chaplain of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. His radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on nearly 1,000 U.S. radio outlets daily and in more than 130 countries.

Shaunti Feldhahn received her graduate degree from Harvard University and was an analyst on Wall Street before unexpectedly becoming a social researcher, best-selling author, and popular speaker. Today, she applies her analytical skills to investigating eye-opening, life-changing truths about relationships, both at home and in the workplace. Her groundbreaking research-based books, such as For Women Only, have sold more than 2 million copies in 23 languages; her books and DVD studies are popular in homes, counseling centers, and corporations worldwide.

Shaunti speaks at 50+ events each year around the world, sharing her findings with a wide range of audiences such as churches, corporate conventions, women’s conferences, universities, arena events, marriage seminars, youth camps and cruises. Her research and commentary are regularly featured in media as diverse as The Today Show, Focus on the Family, The New York Times and MomLife Today.

Chuck Finney has spent a lot of time in AC, News/Talk, Sports, Country and even classical radio—but came to Christian radio with Salem’s KLTY in Dallas. As Program Director he led a team that brought the station to record audience levels. He also served as National Program Director for Salem’s Fish CCM stations, winning awards including NRB Music Station of the Year, the CMB Major Market Station of the Year and the NAB Marconi Award for Religious Station of the Year.

Chuck has also served as Chairman of Christian Music Broadcasters and is currently on the Radio Committee of the NRB. Last year, he received the Scott Campbell Lifetime Achievement Award from Christian Music Broadcasters.

Finney Media and Finney Media Research has been impacting Christian radio for eight years, helping clients obtain deeper impact and broader Gospel reach. The group is increasingly working within multiple formats, including the Christian Teaching and Spoken Word format. See more at finneymedia.com.

DeVon Franklin is using the power of entertainment to bring inspiration and motivation to the masses. “Ebony Magazine” named him one of the “Top 100 Influential African-Americans in America” and Beliefnet named him one of the “Most Influential Christians Under 40.”

DeVon Franklin, a producer, New York Times Best-Selling author, preacher and media personality, serves as the President/CEO of Franklin Entertainment, and recently announced a new multi-year first-look deal with 20^th Century Fox. Franklin Entertainment released the film MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN starring Jennifer Garner and Queen Latifah.

As former Senior Vice President of Columbia Pictures, he was one of the highest ranking African-American creative executives in the industry. During his 10 year tenure at the studio, he championed box-office hits like THE PURSUIT of HAPPYNESS, THE KARATE KID, JUMPING THE BROOM and HEAVEN IS FOR REAL, resulting in almost $700 million in total worldwide box office sales. And he wrote the best-selling book “Produced By Faith”, a how-to guide about finding success without compromising your faith. Projects with Sony Pictures Animation include THE STAR and the reboot of HE-MAN and the MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE franchise. In development is the highly-anticipated remake of the 1975 classic film COOLEY HIGH at MGM, the inspirational biopic 44, and faith-based film MJB GOT FAITH with TriStar Pictures. 

Franklin began his career as an intern for Will Smith and James Lassiter at Overbrook Entertainment. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Cinema-Television from the University of Southern California.

Philip Gauthier is the Director of Account Management for Haivision. He has worked in media and ministry for over 16 years. Philip served as media director at two churches in the metro Atlanta area, and spent the most recent part of his career in online media. In 2013, Phillip joined Haivision where he currently supports video distribution for more than 200 houses of worship. When not on an Apple device, he enjoys travel, photography, and spending time cooking for his family and grandson.

Shur Gopal has been teaching media technologies, film and video production at North Greenville University in Tigerville, South Carolina for over 15 years where he developed the video and film program of the Mass Communication department (almost from the ground up.) Shur brings with him over three decades of in-the-field media experience. As a Principal Consultant, Shur  has launched five satellite television stations, from concept to launch – four in India and one in Malaysia. He has been a Fulbright Fellow in Communication Technology during 1988-89. He is the Director of the South Carolina chapter of the Hollywood Prayer Network in Greenville, SC. Shur is a strong believer of networking and building contacts.

Nick Hall is the visionary of Together 2016, author of the book Reset, and the Founder and Chief Communicator for PULSE. His passion is to “awaken culture to the reality of Jesus.” Since 2006 Nick has shared the Gospel with nearly three million students at PULSE and partnership events around the world. Nick is married to his best friend, Tiffany; they live in Minneapolis, MN. They are proud parents of Truett and Ruby.

Craig leads the Faith Solutions organization of Sony’s Professional Solutions of Americas' (PSA) business group. As such, he serves Churches and is responsible for establishing and building relationships in the Faith Based Market, identifying and working with key partners who provide broadcast, production and content management solutions for their customers.

Sony Electronics’ PSA group develops and manufactures video and audio technologies for a range of professional applications. These include high-definition broadcast television and motion picture production, event videography, ENG/EFP, digital cinematography, digital cinema, videoconferencing, medical, visual imaging, digital signage, and remote system diagnostics and monitoring, as well as IP surveillance and security. These technologies are also used by professionals in a range of market segments including houses of worship, government, healthcare, education, and hospitality, among others.

Sam Haskell, III, former Worldwide Head of Television for WMA, Author, Philanthropist

In 2007 Television Week Magazine named Sam Haskell, III “One of the 25 Most Innovative and Influential People in Television of the Last 25 Years,” an honor he shared with Ted Turner, Barbara Walters, Oprah Winfrey, Walter Cronkite and other television legends. Haskell earned his ranking among the industry’s best through his 27-year career at the renowned William Morris Agency where he was one of the most powerful agents and dealmakers in the business.

At William Morris Haskell oversaw the "packaging" of all agency-represented network projects, including such mega-hits as " Fresh Prince of Bel Air," "Mad About You," "Everybody Loves Raymond," "Lost," "Murphy Brown," "Sisters," "Suddenly Susan," "Live with Regis & Kathie Lee," "Diagnosis Murder," "King of Queens," "Las Vegas" and "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," among many others.

He serves as Executive Chairman and CEO of the Miss America Organization and Executive Producer of the past nine Miss America Pageant telecasts on ABC. Over the last 15 years Sam and his wife, Mary, have helped to raise over 55 million dollars for charitable causes.

Since 2013, Sam has run Magnolia Hill Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television in Los Angeles, CA, where he is producing four television movies for NBC, the first of which was Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors.

In his nationally-bestselling memoir, Promises I Made My Mother he attributes his success to the lessons he learned from his mother at an early age - lessons such as faith, hope and character.

AnaRina was raised in South Africa, and was Head of Marketing for Aliyah in her home country for two years before fulfilling a personal mission to make Aliyah to Israel six years ago. After Aliyah, she worked on special projects for the Jewish Agency Aliyah Department. Three years ago, AnaRina joined the City of David and started the Jerusalem Watch project that creates awareness for the most important place in the world – Ancient biblical Jerusalem. Jerusalem Watch endeavors to connect those passionate about Jerusalem to her true location, her glorious past, and her promised future.

Jacobs Media celebrates its 34^th anniversary this fall, providing research and consulting to media outlets throughout North America.

The company’s annual Techsurveys in both commercial and public radio have been widely quoted, serving as the template for strategies and tactics.  For the last three years, Jacobs Media has custom created a version of this survey for Christian music stations.

Fred’s mobile app company, jacapps (JAKE-apps) has been at the forefront of connecting radio with the mobile revolution.  In eight years, the company has developed more than 1,000 apps that have generated more than 28 million downloads.  

Dr. Jerry A. Johnson is President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB). Dr. Johnson previously served as President of Criswell College in Dallas, TX. He is a graduate of Criswell College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies. He received a Master of Arts in Historical and Theological Studies from Denver Seminary in Denver, CO, and a Ph.D. in Christian Ethics from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Johnson also studied at Oxford University in England.

While attending Liberty University, Brett Larson was hired to sing with a vocal/ministry group that traveled doing concerts and promoting Liberty University and Thomas Road Baptist Church. He had the opportunity to sing and serve through mission work in the Philippines, Hong-Kong, China, Hawaii, and Alaska.

Brett began in Christian radio as a board-operator in 1992 and in 1999, he began a full-time career with Crawford Broadcasting and WDCX Radio. Since then, he has managed stations in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Albany. Currently, Brett works as General Manager of the WDCX Radio group, with stations covering Buffalo-Toronto and Rochester.

Brett graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Communications/Media Management and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA). He is currently completing a Master’s in Theology. He is active in his local church where he serves as an Elder, and serves on the Board of Directors for the National Religious Broadcasters.

Bob Lepine is Senior Vice President of Content Development and Chief Creative Officer of FamilyLife,/FamilyLife Today®, FamilyLife's nationally syndicated radio program. A veteran of Christian radio, Bob received a communications degree from the University of Tulsa. Prior to joining FamilyLife in 1992, he hosted his own live radio talk show and held various positions from News Anchor to Sales Manager and Station General Manager. He is the author of The Christian Husband, and is the on-air voice for Truth for Life with Alistair Begg. Bob also serves on the NRB Board of Directors. Bob and his wife, Mary Ann, live in Little Rock, AR, where Bob also serves as an Elder and Teaching Pastor at Redeemer Community Church. 

The Eric Metaxas Show offers compelling perspective on American culture, political life, and stories making news around the corner and across the globe.

Heard on leading radio stations from coast-to-coast, The Eric Metaxas Show taps the unique talent of one of America’s best known authors, commentators, TV personalities and public speakers for radio unlike anything ever heard before: compelling, compassionate and interactive as Eric and his listeners seek answers to life’s toughest questions together.

Michael Scott is an experienced and successful film production veteran, whose work has earned him multiple awards, including the KLOVE Impact Award and the Movieguide® Epiphany Prize for Most Inspiring Movie of 2014 for “God’s Not Dead” which made $60 million at the box office.

Michael’s faith and passion to create high quality, culture impacting films and television programs to influence future generations led to launching Pure Flix Entertainment. Pure Flix produces and distributes faith-based films from several different genres that deliver powerful, cultural relevant messages of hope, inspiration, and traditional champion family values. Pure Flix is the world's leading faith based film production studio and film distributor, where Michael has served as producer on over 25 motion pictures.

Pure Flix is also an expert in acquiring and marketing faith and family friendly films, and serves churches, schools, community outreach organizations and other ministries as their trusted partner in effective outreach and faith based ministry.

Pure Flix has theatrically released “Do You Believe” and “Woodlawn” in 2015, and “God’s Not Dead 2,” “Hillsong – Let Hope Rise” and “I’m Not Ashamed” in 2016.  

Since the launch of ADF in 1994, Alan Sears has provided strategic leadership in the training of 1,889 lawyers from 45 nations through the ADF Legal Academy. These attorneys have provided more than $198 million in pro- bono/dedicated time. His visionary efforts have also resulted in the graduation of more than 1,800 outstanding law students, representing more than 225 law schools from 20 nations through the Blackstone Legal Fellowship leadership training program. In 2010, Alan’s leadership led to the launch of ADF International which obtained more than 100 victories affirming religions freedom, the sanctity of life, and marriage and family across the globe.

He has co-authored several books, including The Homosexual Agenda: Exposing the Principal Threat to Religious Freedom Today and The ACLU vs. America, both with Craig Osten. His most recent books are In Justice and Trial and Error.

The star of Hercules, the Legendary Journey’s, and Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda returns to the NRB! Actor, author, and filmmaker Kevin Sorbo, star of the acclaimed Pure Flix film God’s Not Dead, which was dollar-for-dollar the most successful film of 2014, presents his most recent starring role, Let There Be Light, which he directed and co-produced with executive producer Sean Hannity. For more information about Kevin’s illustrious career, please visit to www.kevinsorbo.net/news.html.

Dr. R.C. Sproul is founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries, an international Christian education and discipleship organization located near Orlando, Fla. He is also copastor of Saint Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Fla., chancellor of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. He is heard on the radio program Renewing Your Mind, which is broadcast in the United States and around the world. He has written more than one hundred books, including The Holiness of God and Everyone’s a Theologian. He also serves as general editor of the Reformation Study Bible.

Tore Stautland is a seasoned executive and innovator with over 25 years of experience in Christian market strategy in over 30 countries.  Founder and CEO of The Trillennium Media Group Inc., which operates a full production studio and manages Christian programming on three national television networks. Stautland currently serves on the NRB Television Committee.

After years of being a bass player for the band Silers Bald, Laura perused a solo career and released her first album Indescribable. The title track for the record was later recorded by Chris Tomlin- and is now sung in churches across the nation. From there, Laura released the albums There Is Nothing, Great God Who Saves- featuring the song "Mighty To Save"- and the powerful record Blessings. 

After almost losing her husband to a brain tumor in 2006, Laura’s song “Blessings” was written as a reminder that God remains faithful even when things don’t turn out the way we expect them to.

The song ended up earning her a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song in 2012 and in addition to touching millions of lives musically, Laura went on to write a 30-day devotional book based on the song.

Besides making music and writing books, Laura is Senior Worship Leader at Perimeter Church, in Atlanta, Georgia.

John Turver is President of INFORM Media & Analytics, a media agency that helps clients link programming to fundraising by supplying them with ongoing audience analysis and program content analysis. Previously, John served for 13 years as CBN’s VP of Marketing and spent 26 years in secular broadcasting management, working for NBC, CBS, and Fox affiliates in New York, Phoenix, Sacramento, and Norfolk. He also served as a vice president for The New York Times Broadcast Group. 

Thomas H. Vidal, Esq. is a partner in Pryor Cashman’s Litigation, Media + Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and Technology Groups. He represents a diverse roster of clients including media companies, software developers, entrepreneurs, film distributors, VOD platforms, recording artists, motion picture production companies and retailers, among many others.  An experienced and trusted trial attorney, he handles a range of civil matters on the state and federal level.

Dr. Paul Virts is a Senior Consultant for research with Advocace, a company specializing in major donor consulting and coaching in Dallas, TX.  Previously he served as Senior Vice President for Media at University of Northwestern, overseeing Northwestern’s 15 radio stations and one satellite radio network.  Before that, Paul was the Chief Operating Officer at Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef’s radio and TV ministry in Atlanta, Georgia for four years.  He also served as the Director of Media at the KMA agency in Dallas, Texas.  In the 1980s he taught broadcasting and broadcast regulation courses Regent University (VA).

Ron Walters serves as Senior VP Ministry Relations for Salem Media Group. During his 25 years with Salem, he’s managed radio stations in San Diego and San Francisco, and served as VP of National Programming at Salem’s southern California Headquarters. Ron oversees Salem’s 62 Pastors Events, hosting over 20,000 pastors annually, as well the 35 Women in Ministry events. He writes a monthly Pastors Letters and is a regular contributor for Preaching Magazine. He’s authored the book, Letters to Pastors. Ron is currently listed in Who’s Who in Religion, Men of Achievement, and Personalities of America.

Alli Worthington is the author of Breaking Busy: Finding Peace and Purpose in a World of Crazy. She also serves as the Executive Director of Propel Women. 

Alli served on the Intel Social Media advisory board, has co-founded multiple companies and has helped individuals, small business owners, and Fortune 500 companies to become more successful. Her no-nonsense, guilt-free take on business, family and balance has led to appearances on The Today Show, Good Morning America, and more.

She and her husband, Mark, live with their five sons outside of Nashville, TN.