Church communication trends for 2024 — amid ‘ever-changing landscape’
To effectively reach and engage the community, let’s look into some trends — based on talking with hundreds of churches — that might shape the way churches communicate in the coming year …
BCM/D is ‘in a great place’ to serve others, says exec Tom Stolle
We are experiencing tremendous unity and staff alignment. We will continue to invest in our staff and lift each other up. If we’re stronger, we’re better at serving you, and our desire is to be great at it,” Tom Stolle said.
First person: Church’s legacy isn’t bricks, mortar
“While we cherish the memories made within the walls of the old church, we look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead as we continue to grow and serve together,” writes Eric Copass, pastor of First Baptist Church Celina.
Alaska Baptist exec Randy Covington announces retirement plans
Randy Covington, executive director-treasurer of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network, has announced his plans to retire from that role in September of 2025.
‘Brain rot’? Yep, it’s been named Oxford Word of 2024.
Brain rot was selected through a public vote that drew 37,000 people, who chose from a list of six words, Oxford said.
First American pope takes name Leo XIV
In a shocking vote that caught the Catholic world by surprise, the College of Cardinals elected Robert Francis Prevost, 69, the 267th pope on Thursday (May 8).
Effort to probe blasphemy law abuse suffers ‘major setback’
Efforts to curb abuse of Pakistan’s controversial blasphemy laws suffered a major setback on July 24 when judges suspended a prior court order to form a commission to investigate misuse of the harsh laws, Morning Star News reported.
4 ways your church can determine its ‘reach area’
In order for a church to effectively serve their local body of believers, they must know their church reach — the area in which most of their members are concentrated. Here are some ways to define and map your reach area.