In a big change in management, evangelist Steve Cox has stepped down as chairman of Christians in Media after almost a decade of devoted service. He was succeeded by Lani Charlwood, present trustee and former New Wine government director, who formally assumed the position throughout a scheduled July 1st trustees assembly.
Christians in Media, previously recognized merely as theMediaNet, an arm of the Church and Media Community, has seen outstanding progress beneath Cox's management. He introduced with him earlier communications expertise from his time working at a senior degree with the World Evangelical Alliance and the World Mission Board.
Over the previous decade, the charity Christians in Media has undergone quite a few transformations to adapt to the ever-changing media panorama. Key initiatives throughout Steve Cox's tenure embrace rebranding the charity, organising a mentoring program for younger individuals obsessed with religion and media, introducing on-line lunchtime prayer conferences and launching a podcast. As well as, the charity has renewed its conferences with the upcoming Interact 2024 occasion scheduled for October.
“To every part there’s a time, and a time for each factor beneath heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1).
The charity expressed its gratitude for Cox's contributions and highlighted his position in constructing sturdy relationships, supporting the staff and main the group via numerous adjustments. “We might have included extra, however we’re grateful for the relationships Steve created, his dedication and repair to our group, and the best way he supported our staff. As with every change, we are going to miss him,” the board famous.
The transition to new administration is underlined by a way of continuity and hope for the longer term. Referring to Ecclesiastes 3 and Psalm 37:5, the Council expressed confidence that the charity will proceed to flourish because it stays dedicated to its mission.
Charlwood, the brand new board chair, shared her imaginative and prescient and enthusiasm for her new position: “I’ve spent most of my life observing the affect of Christians in all areas of media. I noticed division, but additionally reconciliation. it’s the latter that lies on the coronary heart of my want to help Christians in Media, construct connections, collect, encourage each other, and be higher collectively than we’re aside.
“It’s a pleasure to imagine the position of Chairman for Christians in Media. Steve has ably steered the ship via a altering panorama and I’m honored to be taking the reins from him. As we proceed to develop, my hope and prayer is that an increasing number of Christians shall be affirmed of their calling on this influential sector in order that collectively we are able to convey a little bit extra of God's kingdom to earth.”
With the addition of recent directors, Christians in Media is poised for additional progress on this new season. The charity encourages its supporters to remain related through social media to affix 850 others of their busy Fb group and keep in contact through their web site.
As Christians in Media enters this thrilling new chapter, the group is inspired to #pray4media to help the charity with prayers for its management and initiatives.
“Commit your approach to the Lord, belief in him, and he’ll do it” (Psalm 37:5).
