Advertising rate card (PDF)
For more information or to reserve space
Contact:
Messenger Advertising1451 Dundee Ave.
Elgin, IL 60120
800-323-8039, ext. 308
fax 847-742-1407
e-mail: messengerads@brethren.org
Magazine profile
You’re invited to reach the readers of Messenger magazine via your advertisements.
The 32-page color magazine is filled with features, opinion, Bible studies, news, and other articles about Christ at work through the church. Messenger goes out to households and congregations 10 times a year.
Advertisements should be a good fit for our readership and consistent with the values of the Church of the Brethren, a Christian denomination with Anabaptist-Pietist roots. The church, which is more than 300 years old, is known for its commitment to peacemaking, service, discipleship, and simple living.
Messenger reaches about 4,700 subscribers through print and digital editions. The award-winning magazine celebrates its 175th anniversary in 2026.
Closing dates
| Issue | Space reservations | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Jan./Feb. | Nov. 1 | Nov. 15 |
| Mar. | Jan. 1 | Jan. 15 |
| Apr. | Feb. 1 | Feb. 15 |
| May | Mar. 1 | Mar. 15 |
| June | Apr. 1 | Apr. 15 |
| July/Aug. | May 1 | May 15 |
| Sept. | July 1 | July 15 |
| Oct. | Aug. 1 | Aug. 15 |
| Nov. | Sept. 1 | Sept. 15 |
| Dec. | Oct. 1 | Oct. 15 |
Deadline for cancellation is the same as the deadline for space reservations. Advertisements canceled after that date will still be billed for the cost of space originally reserved.
Classifieds
Minimum charge is $75 for up to 80 words; 50 cents per word beyond 80 words. A 10% frequency discount will be given for 6 or more classified ads in one year. Ads may be edited to conform to Messenger style. Classified ads must be received in writing, preferably via e-mail, by the reservation deadline listed above.
Ad specifications
All ads are four-color process. Ads should be sent as high-resolution PDF files. All fonts and graphics must be included with the file. Trim size for page is 8½ x 11” with ¼” bleed on four sides. Minimum line screen is 133;
150 is preferred. Advertiser will be billed extra charges for additional preparation of ads.
Ad sizes
| 1x | 3x | 7x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover 2 | $1,584 | $1,353 | $1,206 |
| Cover 3 | 1,689 | 1,519 | 1,353 |
| Cover 4 | 1,910 | 1,722 | 1,534 |
Full page inside
|
$1,353 | $1,221 | $1,088 |
2/3 page
|
1,133 | 1,022 | 912 |
1/2 page
|
933 | 824 | 736 |
1/3 page
|
765 | 692 | 618 |
1/6 page
|
527 | 476 | 427 |
| Column inch | 168 | 155 | 140 |
| Bind-in cards | Price will be equivalent to cost of full-page ad plus $260 for binding. | ||
Website ads
Runs on the Messenger homepage and every article page on our site. Ad size 300 pixels wide by 300-600 pixels high in .JPG, .GIF or .PNG format. $450 for 4 weeks.