Industry News Bits WED 6/24/26

June 24, 2026

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Moody Bible Institute announced that Gabrielle Parker-Okojie has been promoted to serve as the next vice president and general counsel, effective July 1, 2026. Parker-Okojie replaces Janet Stiven, who is retiring on June 30, 2026, after 12 years of dedicated service to Moody and a distinguished legal career spanning more than 40 years.

“A trusted advisor to senior leadership and the Board, Janet has guided Moody through significant change while strengthening governance, risk management and ethical stewardship,” said Dr. Mark Jobe, president of Moody. “As general counsel, Janet played a central role in key strategic initiatives, including the campus land sale, protection of Moody’s intellectual property, defense of religious liberty rights, and modernization of the contracting process. Most importantly, she built and mentored a high-performing Legal team, leaving a strong legacy and foundation for the future.”

As Parker-Okojie steps into the role of vice president and general counsel, it comes after having served as Moody’s assistant general counsel for eight years and working closely with Stiven and the rest of Moody’s Legal team.

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Brian Curee, CEO & Lead Marketing Strategist at Killer Bee Marketing, has earned certification as a Working Genius® Facilitator through The Table Group, founded by Patrick Lencioni. The Working Genius model helps individuals and teams better understand how they do their best work. Brian’s own Working Genius pairing is Wonder and Galvanizing, a combination known as the “Philosophical Motivator,” which focuses on asking meaningful questions, creating clarity, and rallying people toward action.

For more than a decade, Brian has worked alongside Christian radio stations, ministries, and organizations, helping them clarify their message, strengthen audience connections, and communicate with confidence. He says this certification is a natural extension of that work.

Brian said, “One thing I’ve learned over the years is that great marketing starts with alignment. When leaders and teams understand how they’re uniquely wired to contribute, communication improves, meetings become more productive, and people work from their strengths instead of their frustrations.”

Many Christian radio stations are made up of small teams wearing multiple hats. When leaders understand how each person contributes best, it becomes easier to build alignment, strengthen communication, and focus more energy on serving listeners.

As a certified facilitator, Curee is now available to lead Working Genius workshops for radio stations, ministries, nonprofits, and businesses. The workshops are designed to help teams better understand one another, improve communication, and create greater alignment around their work.

Madison Varga has been elevated to Sr. ASE Design Specialist at K-LOVE.

Since joining the K-LOVE in 2021, Madison has continued to grow through various opportunities. In this new role, she’ll focus on expanding the Life Resource pages across K-LOVE and Air1’s websites, specifically building articles and digital experiences that encourage people to grow deeper in their relationships with Jesus.

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Christian Media consultant Matt Mundt announces the he and partners are putting on their first conference. The “GodMade Conference 2026” will be be held Oct 22-23 at Gateway Church in Franklin, TN.

GodMade Conference is a gathering designed for digital missionaries: YouTubers, podcasters, video creators, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs. Whether you are building an audience talking about the Gospel, or navigating the mainstream creator landscape as a light in the dark, you belong in this room.

Some details are still being finalized. More info HERE

HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – June 24, 2025

Capital Christian Music Group (CCMG) has dropped Newsboys from the label following growing backlash over allegations involving former lead singer Michael Tait. Current frontman Adam Agee announced during a live performance at the Elevate Music Festival in Arizona on Sunday that the band had an important update, marking a significant moment for fans.

He told the crowd: “As a result of all this—and the things that have come out, that [Tait] has done and confessed to—we’ve been dropped from our record label. We’ve had radio stations pull our music. We’ve been canceled by promoters and venues all over the world.”

Milestones:
Steve Gilreath 2 years at the Christian & Gospel Music Museum
Brian Erwin 21 years at Bott Radio
Tamara Moore 2 years at Backdrop Entertainment
Mike Stike 47 years at WDAC/Lancaster
Marc Beinder 4 years at RCS

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