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Hope Media Group (HMG) has promoted Rob Anthony to Assistant ProgramDirector for Worship 24/7. In conjunction with this leadership growth, the ministry also confirmed that Worship 24/7will move it’s studios from Portland, OR to HMG’s Houston headquarters in March.
Anthony, who joined Worship 24/7 in 2022 in an operations role, has been instrumental in the brand’s integrationinto HMG and will relocate to Houston to support the station’s expanding operations. Jeff Evans, VP of Radio for Hope Media Group, will continue to serve as Program Director for the network of twenty FM stations in ten states.
“Rob has earned the trust of our leadership team through his consistency, collaboration, and commitment to the mission,” said Jeff Evans. “In this role, he will help carry forward the vision for Worship 24/7 while supporting the team and the ministry with excellence.”
Anthony expressed his enthusiasm for the new chapter and move to Texas. “I can’t say enough about how grateful I am to be part of this ministry! The past few months of integrating with HMG have been like an ‘amuse-bouche’ of what God has in store, and I’m excited not just to continue serving, but grow in every possible way,” said Anthony.
On Tuesday, February 17, at the NRB 2026 International Christian Media Convention, the NRB Board of Directors announced nine formal resolutions for 2025.
Each year, NRB’s Board of Directors approves a new slate of resolutions expressing the association’s support or opposition to domestic legislation, cultural movements, judicial decisions, geopolitical or international issues, or events of particular importance to NRB members.
Read the 2026 resolutions HERE
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Moody Radio, the broadcast ministry of Moody Global Media and founding member of the NRB, is in its centennial year, which concludes on July 28, 2026. The first broadcast of WMBI/Chicago (90.1) one of the first noncommercial Christian radio stations, took place on July 28, 1926.
“As we continue our centennial celebration for Moody Radio, we stand at the intersection of a rich history and dynamic future,” said Wes Ward, head of Moody Global Media. Building upon the legacy of Moody Radio, Moody Global Media was launched last year to reach new and existing audiences where they are with the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Word of God through podcasts, social media, apps, websites and other digital channels. Moody Radio continues to be an industry leader and trusted voice in broadcast ministry.
In addition to specials such as “52 Names You Should Know” airing weekly across Moody Radio’s network of stations and numerous affiliates, several new features celebrating 100 years of proclaiming the gospel and the pioneers of Christian radio affiliated with Moody Radio are being launched soon.
Moody Radio announced today that a special web page – “Celebrating 100 Years of Proclaiming the Unstoppable Gospel” – launched today at www.moodyradio.org/100years. Celebrating how God has been working through Moody Radio and its faithful listeners, it also features a historic timeline of events over the past 100 years, stories of impact and more.
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HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Feb 17, 2016
Premier’s new radio station, Premier Praise, will launch on the new national DAB multiplex on March 27th – Easter Sunday. The station, the third to launch by the group, will be playing classic and contemporary Christian music aimed at an audience in their 30s and 40s…
Milestones:
Greg Roberson 1 year at Main Street Media
Dan Watts 1 year at at Pillar Media
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