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At Home With the Lord By Laurel A. MacLeod, Director of Communications
 "Encourager, teacher, godly example, and friend – all these and more can be said of Ron Hembree,” said Dr. Frank Wright, President & CEO of NRB, in response to the news of Hembree’s sudden passing last Thursday evening. “Loved and respected by many in the NRB, Ron's steady leadership and optimistic outlook will be sorely missed."
 As the President of Cornerstone TeleVision (CTV), an NRB Board Member, and Founder of Good Friends, Inc., Hembree was, indeed, loved by many. One friend described him to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as “the most godly” man he had ever known. Hembree’s commitment to the Gospel was also legendary. He began his career writing for the national headquarters of the Assemblies of God, and then as a news editor for KWTO radio in Springfield, MO. Hembree continued writing hundreds of articles that were widely published in Billy Graham’s Decision magazine, Christian Life, and many others. He also published over 70 books, but despite his commitment to writing, Hembree also felt a strong call to Christian television. His first daily Bible study program, Rejoice (1979-1989), was only the beginning of a long career in television program production.One of Hembree’s signature programs on CTV was Quick Study, which led viewers through the Bible in one year. His passion was to use the “Quick Study” method to help people establish daily Bible reading through the study of small portions of Scripture that are easy to digest. That program is still running after 20 years, and Hembree had just wrapped up filming for 11 new episodes of Quick Study only hours before his passing. “Everything he did in life revolved around ministry and his love for the Lord,” said son Chad Hembree. Craig Parshall, NRB Sr. Vice President and General Counsel, echoed that sentiment. "I had the privilege over many years of getting to know Ron Hembree through Cornerstone TV, as well as knowing him as a friend. Ron had a zeal for the Lord, a profound appreciation for the impact of Christian television, and a clear understanding of the issues that confronted those in Gospel broadcasting. His labors in God's vineyard, I am sure, will continue to yield a great harvest for years to come."
Survived by his wife, Cathy, his mother, Lucy, six children, and six grandchildren, Hembree’s memorial service will be held at Cornerstone ministries in Delmont, PA, on July 7th at 11:00 a.m. Click here for more information about the Memorial Service and Cornerstone TeleVision. PHOTO ABOVE: Ron Hembree, (1938-2010), President of Cornerstone TeleVision. Photograph courtesy of Cornerstone TeleVision.  |
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Legal
Dispatches
 The DISCLOSE Act will place massive regulatory burdens on non-profits.
Film Release
Be one of the first to view the film trailer for The Voyage of the Dawn Treader! Member News
NRB Executive Committee Member Bill Blount receives award from Nautel.
Et Cetera
Spotlighting the Salvation Army - demonstrating Christ's love for more than 130 years.
Highlighting George Washington's Sacred Fire. Purchase it from the NRB Store today! Join NRB at the upcoming Research Symposium and Advisory Council meeting at the end of this month.
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DISCLOSE Act Needs a Razor By Craig L. Parshall, Sr. Vice President & General Counsel
Democrats are trying to force a vote in the House of Representatives this week on something called the “Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Election” (or DISCLOSE) Act. It is their attempt to reverse the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United vs. Federal Election Commission, where the High Court struck down a campaign “reform” law that had radically restricted the ability of corporations to air campaign ads. It also reached non-profit entities like the group in that case, which had been prohibited by that law from airing a documentary critical of Hillary Clinton during the presidential primary because it would have run too close to the election. Happily, the Supreme Court did the right thing and struck down the law as a blatant violation of free speech. Now Democrats are trying it again with another piece of legislation, but the complex burdens placed on advocacy groups by the new DISCLOSE Act are mind-boggling. While considering all of this I couldn’t help but be reminded of a 14th century Franciscan logician and theologian by the name of William of Ockham. But more on that later. Take a look at the onerous tangle of regulations that this bill could place on advocacy organizations:
But what about Friar William of Ockham back in the 1300’s? He is credited (perhaps more generously than necessary) with conjuring up the philosophical theorem known as “Ockham’s Razor.” Simply stated, this rule says that when two or more theories are equal in merit, the choice should fall to the one that is the simplest. While that theorem doesn’t always apply to every (or even most) areas of life, Congress and our federal government could certainly use a healthy dose of that ancient “razor.” With the DISCLOSE Act they are considering burying free expression during elections under a mountain of regulation. At the same time, the FCC is considering complex ways to govern the Internet. It is also poised to create a monolithic system of “national broadband” that would have an appetite for wireless spectrum so vast that folks in Washington are wondering how to satisfy it. Complex regulations in these areas have a habit of suffocating First Amendment liberties, and punishing average Americans for civic involvement. But then again, maybe a more “modern” source of wisdom for Congress is needed, rather than a 14th century friar. So how about someone closer to America’s founding, like Ralph Waldo Emerson? Here was his famous edict: “Simplify! Simplify!” FILM RELEASE
NRB Today Readers Will See It First  Today, Christian media are the only outlets getting the first glimpse of the film trailer for The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. This long-anticipated third release in the Chronicles of Narnia motion picture series will debut in theaters on December 10, 2010. A remake of the C.S. Lewis classic, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader features Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, their cousin Eustace, and Narnian Prince Caspian taking the adventure of a lifetime on a Narnian ship, the Dawn Treader. It’s presented by 20th Century Fox and Walden Media, and directed by Michael Apted (“Amazing Grace.”).
Special thanks to Grace Hill Media, which has lined up more than 100 Christian media outlets to be first in line to view this trailer. Click here to view the trailer, and here to contact Grace Hill Media. MEMBER NEWS Bill Blount Wins Prize from Nautel  Congratulations to Bill Blount, President of Blount Communications Group and NRB Executive Committee Member, for the prize-winning story he submitted to Nautel. In it, Blount tells how he survived both 12-foot floods and catastrophic transmitter failure because of the support and help of Nautel. “Nautel has been more than a transmitter manufacturer to us,” says Blount. “They have become a great friend, coming to our rescue and helping where they could to restore our facilities when we were ‘down and out’.” You can read Blount’s account here, or click here for more information about Blount Communications.ET CETERA Member Spotlight: Salvation Army  The Salvation Army has been actively serving in the United States for 130 years with the mission of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination. It is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church, faithfully proclaiming the message of the Bible and motivated in its ministry by the love of God.The organization’s founding dates back to 1865 in London, England by former Methodist minister William Booth. Booth abandoned the conventional concept of a church and a pulpit, instead taking his message of spiritual salvation directly to the people – in particular the homeless, the hungry, and the destitute of Victorian-era London. PHOTO ABOVE: Commissioner Israel L. Gaither, National Commander of the Salvation Army in the U.S.  George Washington’s Sacred Fire By Dr. Peter Lillback and Jerry Newcombe
 On May 17, 2010, Glenn Beck featured the book George Washington’s Sacred Fire on his radio program. “…I don’t ever talk about books and tell you to go out and buy them unless I really, really like them,” said Beck. “I’m telling you every American should own this book.” In 2006, Dr. Peter Lillback and NRB Member Jerry Newcombe, Sr. Producer at Coral Ridge Ministries, co-authored George Washington’s Sacred Fire. Using primary sources and listing all source documents in exhaustive notes, Lillback and Newcombe provide a clear and convincing answer to the question: Was George Washington a deist? The answer is a resounding NO. Not only was George Washington a Christian, but this book serves as a valuable resource to de-bunk the myths that have been spread about him in recent centuries. George Washington’s Sacred Fire is currently #9 on Amazon’s bestseller list, and you can purchase it from the NRB Store here. Visit our store...
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Kn Moy has over two decades of experience as a marketing strategist, a full complement of leading industry awards and the respect of peers around the country. Kn leads the Masterworks team that is responsible for driving innovation through technology integration in order to help clients achieve better, faster, and more sustainable results. Today he leads efforts at Masterworks to redefine constituent loyalty through the passionate belief that the experiences that donors have can transform them into lifelong advocates. Kn joined Masterworks in 1996, and two years later launched HighPoint Solutions. While at HighPoint Solutions, he pioneered integrated, multi-channel marketing strategies for clients. Prior to that, Kn was a leader in World Vision’s creative resources department for 12 years and also the Chief Creative Officer and Senior Strategist for the largest direct marketing agency working with nonprofit organizations in the U.S.
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