The countdown to the NRB 2025 International Christian Media Convention is well underway! Today, we are pleased to announce a stellar lineup of speakers and musicians for NRB’s signature main stage events. Don’t miss these top voices in media and ministry, who will share messages of inspiration and encouragement for Christian communicators at the Opening Session, Worship Service, and the ticketed Closing Gala.
At the Opening Session (Monday, February 24, 7:00–9:00 p.m.), attendees with full registration* can hear from Jack Hibbs and enjoy musical segments by Matthew West. The 2025 Opening Session is sponsored by Mercy Ships, a ministry which sends hospital ships filled with volunteer professionals who selflessly provide life-changing surgeries as well as strengthen healthcare infrastructure around the world.
- Jack Hibbs is the founder and senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills in Southern California. Under his leadership, Calvary Chapel Chino Hills has grown to minister to more than 14,000 people on campus and reaches millions worldwide through Real Life television and radio broadcasts. Hibbs is also the founder and president of The Real Life Network (RLN), a video-streaming platform that provides truth-based, quality content in a wide variety of categories, including films and documentaries, faith and culture, children’s programming, Bible prophecy, legacy teaching, podcasts, and live events.
- Matthew West is a multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, including five GRAMMY® nominations and multiple ASCAP and GMA Dove Awards. He has been named a Billboard Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. As a singer and songwriter, West has notched 34 number one songs and released 15 studio albums. He has more than 250 songwriting credits to his name, having penned hits for other top artists. Adding author to his list of accolades, West has written seven books to date. Along with his father, Pastor Joe West, they founded popwe, a non-profit ministry helping others to craft, share, and live a more meaningful life. West also hosts “The Matthew West Podcast,” where he is joined each week by his favorite artists, authors, athletes, influencers, and more.
All convention attendees with any badge type are eligible to attend the Worship Service (Wednesday, February 26, 8:00–9:15 p.m.) and hear from minister and evangelist J.John.
- J.John is an evangelist, minister, author, and broadcaster at Philo Trust. He has been in ministry for four decades and has spoken in towns, cities, and universities in 69 countries. John lives in London and is husband to Killy and is a father and grandfather.
- The service will also feature The Flash Praise Event, a global prayer initiative happening simultaneously worldwide that will later become a documentary. Participants will engage in prayer, scripture reading, and singing the Doxology. To learn more, visit this link.
All registered convention attendees may choose to purchase tickets to the Closing Gala (Thursday, February 27, 6:00–8:30 p.m.), a special dinner event featuring the presentation of the 2025 Special Service awards, a message from Dr. Robert Jeffress, and musical segments from The Erwins. The dinner is sponsored by Evangelism Explosion International, a ministry that trains people how to share their faith through a variety of components including prayer, on-the-job training, and the principle of spiritual multiplication.
- Dr. Robert Jeffress is senior pastor of the 16,000-member First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, a Fox News contributor, and Bible teacher on Pathway to Victory. The daily radio program airs on more than 1,000 stations, and the television program is seen on more than 11,000 cable and satellite systems where Dr. Jeffress provides practical application of God’s Word through clear, uncompromised biblical teaching. Dr. Jeffress is the author of over thirty books, including Perfect Ending, 18 Minutes with Jesus, and Are We Living in the End Times. Dr. Jeffress and his wife, Amy, have two daughters and three grandchildren.
- The Erwins are a musical group made up of siblings who grew up performing in countless churches and at events around the country with their father. Their 2011 debut album, “What Really Matters,” featured the Erwin brothers, with sister Katie joining the lineup later that year on the album “Jesus in a Song.” In the decade since, The Erwins have released seven recordings, including the GRAMMY®-nominated “What Christmas Really Means” and 2021’s acclaimed “This Is Love.” The group also earned a 2020 Dove Award for “The Power Of An Empty Tomb,” and “The God I Know” in 2021, which became their first #1 hit, topping The Singing News Power 50 Weekly Chart.
Stay tuned for more on the NRB Convention main stage, including Forums and more special guests! Confirmed NRB 2025 Forum topics include local radio, censorship, biblical perspectives on AI, protecting the family, Christians in public life, and much more.
Register for NRB 2025 to make invaluable connections in your industry or ministry area and take part in vision-casting conversations about the future of Christian broadcasting, media, and communications. As the premiere gathering of Christian communicators in radio, television, film, church media, publishing, advertising, digital strategy, and more, NRB 2025 is the leading global forum for networking, collaborating, and strategizing with colleagues in faith-driven media.
To explore sponsorship opportunities, reserve exhibit space, access hotel information, choose your registration type, and find the complete Convention schedule, visit nrbconvention.org. NRB 2025 will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas from February 24–27, 2025.
*NRB offers Single Day registrations for those who wish to attend with full registration on one specific day. Even with a Single Day registration, attendees will have full access to the Exhibit Hall throughout the event.