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But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand. - Ezekiel 33:6
The NRB, International Christian Media Convention, is the world’s largest gathering of Christian communicators and ministry professionals.
Our publishers, Julianna Ormond & RC Williams, are on the ground at the Orlando World Marriot Hotel for the 79th edition of the convention and will continue to provide updates throughout the conference.
Update: 5/26/2023, 8:30AM ET: The NRB 2023 Conference has wrapped up, with a record turnout of 4400+ believers and supporters.
We Are The Watchmen will publish a complete recap as our weekly update tomorrow (5/27/2023.)
Update: 5/23/2023, 5:45PM ET:
The NRB expo floor opened this morning with a full slate of vendors and media outlets from all over the world.
Of note during a busy first day was the Lance Wallnau show featuring interviews with NRB President & CEO, Troy A. Miller, and motivational speaker, Nick Vujicic.
Vujicic is an Australian-American born without arms or legs who has become a world-renowned speaker, New York Times best-selling author, coach and entrepreneur.
The breakout sessions wrapped up today with a powerful panel talking about a hot topic: How Christians Are Framed in the Media Today.
Just The News Editor-In-Chief, John Solomon, Author, Isabel Brown, FOX News Chief Religion Correspondent, Lauren Green, and Washington Times Online Opinion Editor, Cheryl Chumley, tackled the topic, talking about the difficulties Christians face day-to-day in the media business, on social media, and when taking a stand for their faith.
“The persecution we face as Christians is only going to become more normal,” said Brown.
Update: 5/23/2023, 9am ET:
Franklin Graham, worldwide evangelist and President & CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse, delivered the keynote address to the Opening Session last night, charging attendees to remain faithful to God’s calling.
“Preach. Don’t back off. ‘But what if they don’t listen?’ If you don’t tell them the truth, they are not going to listen,” Graham said. “Don’t apologize for the Gospel. Give an invitation. It works. I promise you that.”
The audience also heard from Abraham Hamilton, III, Host of "The Hamilton Corner" at American Family Radio, as he reminded attendees that “witnessing is not an activity, it is a state of being” and that we must be “dead to our own self-centered, Christ-rivaling agendas, quickened to life, fully granted and given over to His purposes."
NRB President & CEO, Troy A. Miller, and NRB Chairman, Dr. Frank Wright, remarked that the unprecedented gathering at the 2023 NRB Convention signals the magnitude of the work of Christian communicators.
Update: 5/22/2023, 8pm ET:
The NRB Convention is officially open, with a surprise appearance by Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis.
DeSantis, appearing to be in campaign mode, highlighted his accomplishments in the state, including signing the Heartbeat Bill, the Stop WOKE Act, and stopping banks from discriminating against Christians in the state by neutering “ESG” (Environmental, Social, Governance) standards put in place by investment banks.
Abraham Hamilton, III and Franklin Graham are also scheduled to speak this evening.
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Update: 5/22/2023, 5pm ET:
The JC CEOs EXPERIENCE pre-NRB event took place today, led by founder Leray Heyne.
The organization is a global community of Authentic Kingdom Companies (Ekklesia) who participate with God Holy Spirit in all nations restoring the PREEMINENCE of JESUS CHRIST in their public squares of business. Colossians 1:15–18.
During today’s event, the organization provided the opportunity for business owners to consecrate their businesses, fully committing them to The Lord, and included a powerful line up of speakers during the afternoon session including Troy Miller President & CEO of NRB and Brad Dacus, Esq President and Founder of Pacific Justice Institute.
The organization also announced the launch of JC CEOs TV (https://www.jcceos.tv), a streaming media platform seeking to tell the world what Jesus Christ is doing in business. Through episodic shows with a variety of Christ followers and business owners, you'll gain insight and understanding into what Jesus is doing in and through business around the world.
To learn more about JC CEOs, visit jcceos.com.