BCA 2026 - Mobile, AL
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Todd Greer
Executive Director of Innovation Portal
Keynote Address
"Mission Fixed. Methods Flexible."
The mission never changes. The methods have to. In this keynote, Todd Greer draws on the science of organizational innovation to help leaders navigate one of the most pressing challenges of our time — knowing when to optimize what's working and when to search for what's next. Mission Fixed. Methods Flexible. gives communicators and innovators a practical framework for exploration, experimentation, and scaling impact through a network rather than alone.
Nathan Harris
Vice President for Institutional Relations, University of Mobile
Keynote Address
"Hold the Rope: An Invitation to Gospel Partnership"
Every communicator is inviting others to invest — through time, talent, prayer, influence, and resources. In this keynote, Nathan Harris explores Gospel Generosity as a Christ-centered framework for how we communicate that invitation. Drawing from his book Gospel Generosity, Harris challenges communicators to move beyond transactional messaging toward a theology of stewardship rooted in grace. With clarity and conviction, he reminds us that everything we hold belongs to God — and when we communicate from that truth, generosity becomes an act of worship, collaboration becomes natural, and Kingdom impact accelerates full steam ahead.
James Spann
Chief Meteorologist, WBMA-LD (ABC 33/40)
Keynote Address
"Full Steam Ahead: Leading with Clarity, Courage, and Community in All Conditions"
For more than four decades, James Spann has helped communities navigate severe weather with calm authority, clear communication, and deep care for others. But beyond his Emmy-winning career forecasting storms, Spann brings a perspective shaped by his faith in Jesus Christ and his lifelong commitment to serving others. A devoted member of Double Oak Community Church in Shelby County, where he teaches Sunday school and leads children’s worship, Spann views every job as ministry and every message as an opportunity to serve with purpose. In this keynote, he’ll explore how communicators can embrace change, build trust, and lead with integrity and compassion — moving full steam ahead through uncertainty, complexity, and opportunity alike by grounding their work in truth, community, and Kingdom impact.
Lonnie A. Burnett, Ph.D.
Vice President, Coastal Alabama Community College; Former President, University of Mobile
Keynote Address
"Principles of Leadership: The Top Ten List"
Focused on leadership lessons learned (sometimes the hard way) from his 47 years of experience in education, Lonnie Burnett presents critical principles that are relevant to any Christian leader, in the communications field and beyond — all structured in an entertaining and interactive play on the Top Ten List from the classic David Letterman Show. He will share key insights including leading by example, how to distinguish between being a manager and a leader, how vision is transformed into action and how leaders truly inspire.