Frank Wright, Ph.D.
President/CEO
Dr. Frank Wright is president and chief executive officer of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) and chief executive officer of the NRB Network. Located in the Washington, DC area, NRB is an international association of Christian communicators whose member organizations represent millions of viewers, listeners and readers worldwide. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, the NRB Network is the non-profit programming entity created by NRB to gain expanded media access for the programs of NRB members. Currently, these programs are distributed through a non-commercial channel on DIRECTV (channel 378).
The focus of NRB members is on proclaiming the good news of eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ, transforming culture through sound biblical teaching, and preserving religious liberty by keeping the doors of electronic media open for the Gospel. The work of NRB, as an association, is to expand opportunities for the Gospel in electronic media, to protect the rights and interests of Christian broadcasters in legislative and regulatory arenas, and to provide educational and networking opportunities for its members.
As an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church (PCA), Dr. Wright has a long history of involvement in Christian ministry, including a 25-year association with the ministries of Dr. D. James Kennedy. Prior to assuming the presidency of NRB, Dr. Wright served as founding executive director of the Center for Christian Statesmanship, a spiritually based outreach to members of Congress and their staff.
Now in his fifteenth year working on Capitol Hill, Dr. Wright has close working relationships with congressmen, senators and influential staff, as well as administration officials at the highest levels.
Although Dr. Wright holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Florida Atlantic University, his background is not limited to academic achievements. Aside from earning his doctorate and publishing academic papers, Dr. Wright has distinguished himself by his leadership in numerous ministry settings, including:
• Elected as an Elder at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Dr. Wright also served as director of Community Services, guiding the church’s outreach programs to the poor. Currently, he serves as an Elder at McLean Presbyterian Church (PCA) in McLean, Virginia.
• As a founding board member of a Fort Lauderdale crisis pregnancy center, Dr. Wright served eight years on the board of directors, the last four as president and chairman.
• Dr. Wright served as executive director of the Alliance for Responsible Growth, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating local municipalities on the impact of pornography.
• Serving on the board of directors of various Christian organizations, Dr. Wright also served on the board of Knox Theological Seminary. He currently serves on the boards of the NRB Network, the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), Evangelism Explosion International, and Coral Ridge Ministries Media.
Dr. Wright is an accomplished speaker, Bible teacher and ministry leader. In many ways, he has been uniquely prepared for his role as president of NRB. Few people in America share his blend of executive presence, practical ministry experience and significant influence in the corridors of power in Washington.
