The NRB 2026 International Christian Media Convention is right around the corner! 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 (Tuesday, February 17, 7:00–9:00 p.m.), attendees with full registration* can hear from HB Charles Jr. and enjoy musical segments by Nicole C. Mullen. The 2026 Opening Session is sponsored by CBN News and Christians Engaged / America Reads the Bible.
- HB Charles Jr. is the Pastor and Teacher at the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church of Jacksonville and Orange Park, Florida, where he has served since 2008. He is primarily responsible for preaching-teaching, vision casting, and leadership development. Outside of his ministry with his congregation, he regularly speaks and teaches at churches, conferences, and conventions around the country. He has contributed to several books and journals. Pastor Charles is the author of “It Happens After Prayer,” “On Preaching, “On Praying,” “On Worship,” “The Difference Jesus Makes,” “Getting Right With God,” “Reaching God’s Goals for Your Life,” and his latest book “Treasures of Truth.” Pastor Charles and his wife, Crystal, have 3 children: H.B. III, Natalie, and Hailey.
- Nicole C. Mullen has long been known as an undeniably talented artist who is unafraid to be vulnerable and transparent with her audience. She continues a legacy of sincerity and artistic integrity that in the past has been recognized with two Grammy® Award nominations and nine Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, including two Female Vocalist of the Year honors, Song of Year for “Redeemer, and On My Knees,” the Urban Album of the Year for “Everyday People,” Contemporary Song of the Year (“Call on Jesus”), and the first African American female to win Songwriter of the Year for “Redeemer.” Mullen was featured in the 2025 film “The American Miracle.” She is also the mother of 3 beautiful grown children, one daughter in love, and a grandson. She can now be seen speaking and singing on platforms that include governors, heads of state, business professionals, prisoners, women’s conferences, churches, and non-profits.
All convention attendees with any badge type are eligible to attend the Worship Service (Wednesday, February 18, 8:00–9:00 p.m.) and hear from Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, as well as enjoy powerful musical worship.
- Rev. Samuel Rodriguez is a cultural reformer, societal architect, and Lead Pastor of New Season Church in Sacramento, California. He also serves as President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), representing tens of thousands of churches globally. Recognized by major networks and having advised Presidents Bush, Obama, and Trump, he is the first Hispanic to participate in two U.S. presidential inaugurations. A number one best-selling author and executive producer of “Breakthrough” and “Flamin’ Hot,” Rev. Rodriguez frequently appears on national media, powerfully merging revival with reformation, and consistently pointing people to the hope found in Jesus
All registered convention attendees may choose to purchase tickets to the Closing Gala (Friday, February 20 6:00–9:20 p.m.), a special dinner event featuring the presentation of the 2026 Special Service awards, a message from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, and musical segments. The dinner is sponsored by Discovery Institute.
- Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth is the founder and lead Bible teacher for Revive Our Hearts, a ministry dedicated to calling women to freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness in Christ. Wolgemuth’s love for Christ and passion for His Word are evident through her writing, digital, and conference outreaches and her two daily audio teachings-Revive Our Hearts and Seeking Him. Her books have sold millions of copies and are reaching the hearts of women around the world. Nancy and her husband, Robert, live in Michigan.
Stay tuned for more on the NRB Convention main stage, including Forums and more special guests!
Register for NRB 2026 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 2026 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 2026 will be held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. from February 17–20, 2026.
*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.
About Our Sponsors
The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) is a global, nonprofit ministry dedicated to preaching the Gospel through media evangelism and humanitarian aid. Its flagship program, The 700 Club, is hosted by Gordon Robertson and has been running since 1961. CBN’s Operation Blessing shares the love of God through disaster relief, clean water projects, food provision, and life-changing surgeries. CBN News has bureaus in Washington D.C., Jerusalem, and Virginia Beach, and our trusted journalists around the world report on breaking news, top stories, and more through the lens of faith. CBN News shares hope through fact-based reporting—Because Truth Matters. Learn more at cbn.com.
Christians Engaged exists to awaken, educate, and empower believers in Jesus to pray for our nation and elected officials regularly, vote in every local, state, and national election to impact our culture, and engage our hearts in civic education and involvement for the wellbeing of our local communities and our nation. We have built a 50-state voter mobilization communication system to push out Christians to vote in every election while educating them on prayer, civics, and biblical worldview topics, where the data is protected within the Body of Christ. We have also built 8 national on-demand video curriculum products on civics and Biblical topics as well as a full campaign school, a young adult outreach program (CE1630), DC ‘pray, vote, and engage’ trips to empower young people and interested citizens, a church outreach and strategic ministry partnership program with over 100 ministries, as well as conferences and seminars. Great American Media and Christians Engaged have teamed up for an “America Reads the Bible” event at the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. coming the spring of 2026. Learn more at christiansengaged.org and americareadsthebible.com.
The general mission of Discovery Institute is to advance a culture of purpose, creativity and innovation. The mission of Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture is to advance the understanding that human beings and nature are the result of intelligent design rather than a blind and undirected process. We seek long-term scientific and cultural change through cutting-edge scientific research and scholarship; education and training of young leaders; communication to the general public; and advocacy of academic freedom and free speech for scientists, teachers, and students. The Center has 40 affiliated academic Fellows representing disciplines such as physics, astronomy, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, mathematics, history and philosophy of science, law and political science. Our Fellows are scholars who do research, writing, and speaking on topics relating to the Center. Learn more at discovery.org.