Brighter Media Group has announced that General Manager Steve Lawhon will retire in March 2027.
Lawhon also serves as Executive Vice President of parent organization Peter & John Ministries. He began his career with the organization as an on-air host in 1985 and has served in his current roles since 1985. Brighter Media Group operates Christian AC “Bright-FM” 95.1 WRBS-FM Baltimore/103.1 WRHS Grasonville/104.7 WRYS Hagerstown MD.
He commented, “It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to serve this ministry for more than four decades. When I look back on my career, I realize that all I ever really wanted to do was help move people toward the Lord. Everything else, the technology, the growth, the awards, and the business itself, existed to support that purpose. I am grateful for the people who shared that mission, for the friendships formed along the way, and for God’s faithfulness through it all.”
Peter & John Ministries President Jon Bisset followed, “Steve led one of the most significant transformations in the history of our ministry. Under his leadership, our media ministry evolved from a heritage teaching and talk station into BRIGHT-FM, a dynamic, multi-platform ministry that impacts hundreds of thousands of lives across our region. Steve never viewed media as an end in itself, but as a way to help people encounter the hope and love of Jesus. More importantly, he has served this ministry with remarkable faithfulness and dedication for more than four decades. His creativity, vision, and commitment to excellence have left a lasting mark on both our ministry and the communities we serve.”
The organization is preparing a succession planning process to identify their next leader while ensuring a smooth transition.
