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With this in mind, part of the change within CBC is to shift its focus to younger generations involved in media or with a heart to work in the media in the future.

We have a legacy of trailblazers who have helped establish Christian media in this country and there is much to learn from the generation who fought the fight to allow independent Christian broadcasting in the UK.

CBC: The history, the future and an upcoming conference

Equally there is much that the younger generation can teach us and contribute to this ever changing digital scene. As a result, this year's Annual Conference and Media Awards is themed 'Generation Speaks to Generation - Learning from History : Embracing the Future'.

The CBC Conference is being held on November 21 and 22 at the vibrant World Harvest Bible Church planted in April 1997 right at the centre of what was to become the new media ciity in Manchester.

The conference will be focusing on a young generation providing a spiritual infusion of inspiration for all. Contributors and attendees will seek to envision and encourage the younger generation to forge ahead in their Christian calling.

Speakers will be from both the older and younger generations, focusing in particular on trailblazers in the media scene - many of whom helped to establish the CBC.

Rev Jonathan Oleyede
Rev Jonathan Oleyede

The aim of the conference is to focus on the next generation of Christians in the fast-moving and changing world of media, while learning from some of those long established in media. In particular the conference aims to honour the late Rob Frost and his legacy in this sphere.

The Media Awards, which are announced at the conference promote and reward excellence in Christian broadcasting, publishing and programming on Christian and secular media platforms.

Entries for the awards are invited and marketed to a wide range of media producers and broadcasters. The entries are judged by notable individuals in the media scene on quality and Christian content. There are some new categories this year specifically aimed at youth programming and broadcasting.

Speakers already confirmed are:

  • Bishop James Jones (Bishop of Liverpool)

  • Rev Jonathan Oleyede (Glory House / Global Day of Prayer)

  • Chip K (bandwithnoname / God TV)

  • Chris Cole (UK Director God TV)

  • Jon Bellamy (CEO Cross Rhythms)

  • Andrew Graystone (CEO Churches Media Council)

  • Tim Finch (OCM Films Ltd)

We hope to see you there!

To view the promotional video, please click here. CR

The opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those held by Cross Rhythms. Any expressed views were accurate at the time of publishing but may or may not reflect the views of the individuals concerned at a later date.