Speakers Listing

This years conference touts some of the top movers and shakers in Christian broadcasting and Mass Communication education. Here is a look at a few of those who will be participating in the conference this year.

Jennifer Epperson, Manager, Moody Radio

Jennifer Epperson is manager of WMBI, one of Moody’s flagship stations in South Florida. She has more than 20 years experience in radio broadcasting. She has her M.S. in Broadcast Management and is currently pursuing an  Ed.D. in organizational leadership.

Troy A. Miller, President NRB TV Network

Troy Miller is the heart behind the NRB Network. NRB Network was initiated as a bold endeavor with a simple vision: Christian television that significantly impacts the culture. Troy’s extensive experience in television broadcasting and his heart for God bring a perspective to Christian television broadcasting that is innovative and relevant.

Craig Parshall, NRB Senior VP & General Council

Craig Parshall is the Senior Vice President and General Counsel for National Religious Broadcasters (NRB).  As Senior Vice President, Craig oversees the communications and media efforts of NRB. As General Counsel, Craig heads the Office of General Counsel, and handles both the internal legal issues for NRB, as well as external legal and constitutional issues that implicate NRB’s mission to maximize freedoms for Christian broadcasters.

Mark Seignious, Northwestern College

Mark Seignious worked in radio for 20 years before joining Northwestern College. His career spans eight different radio stations in four major markets: San Diego, Seattle, Sacramento, and the Twin Cities. Mark has been honored by national broadcast organizations for his work in the broadcast industry and academia.

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Dr. Harry Sova, Regent University

Dr. Harry Sova has worked in book publishing, coordinated magazine fulfillment with 27 companies via the Net, produced and marketed films, owned a Los Angeles area advertising and public relations agency, produced and directed some 400 hours of live television programming via satellite feed, a local television news anchor and given some 500 workshops on new media to organizations and conferences

Heidi D. Campbell, M.S., M.A., Bob Jones University

Heidi is passionate about research, education, and Christian broadcasting. Her professional career includes public relations, and management in both secular and Christian broadcasting.

Robert O. Scott, Southeastern University

Dr. Robert Scott has been a faculty member of Southeastern University since 2007. Scott brings with him a wealth of academic knowledge and experience as well as a strong desire for the success of his students. Dr. Scott is also active in his field's professional organizations, including the AEJMC, BEA, and NRB.

Kathleen Osbeck Sindorf, M.A., Cornerstone University

Kathleen is Associate Professor of Communication Arts at Cornerstone University. Her extensive experience in the mass media extends to radio and television broadcasting. Her work in Christian television broadcasting is known around the world.

Ripley Smith, Bethel College

Dr. Rip Smith teaches communication studies at Bethel College. His research interests include Social networks and socio-cultural adjustment, crisis communication, and prophetic rhetoric. Rip teamed up with Mark Seignious or Nothwestern for a study on Christian radio content. They will be presenting the results of that research at the conference this year.