INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS: National Religious Broadcasters

As I was doing my research I discovered quite a few different associations within my industry. For example there is the NCTA-National Cable & Telecommunications Association, the NAB- National Association of Broadcasters, the ACB- Association of Christian Broadcasters, the NRB- National Religious Broadcasters, and so many more. I decided to focus in closely on an association that would specifically focus on my exact industry which is Christian Television. So I felt that the National Religious Broadcasters was a good choice because of their strong values and mission statement. The mission statement really allured me, it says their mission is: "to proclaim the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ; to transform culture through the application of sound biblical teaching; and to preserve religious freedom by keeping the doors of electronic media open for spreading the Gospel." Not only are they committed to great values but there is great benefits to being a part of this organization like, networking with others in radio, television, internet, church media, universities, and internationally. Some other benefits are free classified advertising on their website, training, special opportunities, government relations, attending national conventions & award shows, publications, resources and so much more. One of the current articles the NRB has is called,"NRB Decries Censorship: Will Monitor Apple, Facebook, and Feds." In this article the BRN discusses how they are taking a strong stand to defend their 1st amendment rights to free speech, as well as free religious speech. The John Milton Project will monitor all anti-Christian on all new media platforms. I was unaware such groups as the NRB even existed but now I am tuned in and will keep myself abreast with the latest trends within this industry. This article along with this entire organization has opened my eyes to opportunities and knowledge I was unaware of.This is yet another advancement for Christians as well as the Urban Christian media movement.

References:
http://nrb.org/

TED SPEAKER:Matt Weinstein: What Bernie Madoff couldn't steal from me | Video on TED.com

Matt Weinstein: What Bernie Madoff couldn't steal from me | Video on TED.com

After watching this video from the TED speakers series, Matt Weinstein gives me a perspective to glean from in what is seemingly some hard times in our day and age. Matt Weinstein is a professional speaker, author, and motivational coach who does workshops and seminars for companies, colleges, and employees. The speech talked about how he and his wife invested a large portion of their retirement and savings into funds manage by Bernie Madoff. Bernie Madoff is the multi-billionare who stole and manipulated funds up to 65 billion dollars. After this happened Mr. Weinstein stated that he and his wife were really devastated but, had to come to the realization that they could not allow Bernie Madoff steal their lives even though he stole their money. He quoted Epictetus a philosopher from 2000 years ago who said, "We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them". This statement really encouraged me because it shows me that the awful things that have happened to me in my life is not allowed to dictate my response towards them. If I choose to respond correctly and I can always win and have the ultimate victory in times that seemingly portrait defeat.