Press Releases

Interest in Radio Evangelism? Rare Opportunity Available for a Full-Power Radio Station

July 22, 2021 | Columbia, Md. | North American Division

small radio station studio setup — *iStock photography*

Are you interested in radio evangelism? An exciting and rare opportunity is coming in November this year! The FCC will open a filing window for applications for full-power noncommercial educational (NCE) FM radio stations on Nov. 2-9, 2021. But it isn't too early to start planning.

"I’m excited that this opportunity has opened before us as it reminds me of Paul’s words,'There is a wide-open door for a great work here' (1 Cor. 16:9, NLT). Let’s get the word out every way we can!” said Maurice Valentine, NAD vice president for Adventist Media Ministries/Media Liaison.

"We need more ministry out there, and people are listening to radio,” said Len Doughty, station manager for LifeTalk Radio affiliate KPGC-LP in Norman, Arkansas.

To learn more about this once-in-a-decade opportunity for a full-power radio station, visit https://lifetalk.net/radio-opportunity/ for details.

For how to begin the process of a search for a radio frequency in your area, click here see the memo from Don Martin, broadcast and media attorney; or visit https://lifetalk.net/radio-opportunity/ .

Also, if you want assistance on how to complete the application for a new radio station for your area, Martin is planning to present an online webinar on "How to Complete the FCC Application." To receive an invitation to this instructional webinar, send your request by email to Don Martin: dempc@prodigy.net

What should you do before Nov. 2? Here are the steps LifeTalk Radio Network, an NAD Adventist Media Ministry, suggests:

Pray about this upcoming opportunity.
Search for an available radio frequency in your area. This link will help.
If you do find an available radio frequency in your area, you may want to form a radio committee now to do planning and fundraising. Also, you may want to consider partnering with other Adventist churches in your area to share costs. If so, you could assemble a radio committee with interested members from each church.

Once you've applied for a full-power NCE FM radio frequency in November, and have gotten FCC approval and are ready to choose your radio programming, contact LifeTalk Radio about an affiliation agreement. There is no charge for LifeTalk Radio 24/7 programming for affiliate stations, other than the cost of the news service, if you choose to include it. For questions about station start-up, email: info@LifeTalk.net. They will be happy to assist you.

As you consider a radio ministry, you are invited to visit the LifeTalk Radio website: www.lifetalk.net. You will be able to learn more about LifeTalk programming — listen live and see the program descriptions and schedule. You may also check out the LifeTalk Radio mission and free ministry resources available to you.

In addition to online streaming, you can also listen to LifeTalk on the free mobile app, on Amazon Echo (Alexa), on Google Home speaker, on Roku, and via Glorystar satellite Galaxy 19 - Channel 1004.

"All of us at LifeTalk Radio wish you God's blessings as you work toward lifting up Jesus Christ in your area," said John Geli, director of the LifeTalk Radio Network.

What’s in Your Hand? eHuddle Inspires Attendees Toward Creative Evangelism

From February 26 to 28, nearly 200 pastors and other leaders gathered at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs, Florida, for the 2024 eHuddle, an annual evangelism and leadership think tank hosted by the North American Division’s (NAD) Ministerial Association. Thousands more tuned in via Facebook and YouTube.

Young Adult LIFE Tour Coming to Portland, Oregon

Many of our local churches love their young adults but are at a loss as to where to begin a thriving ministry with them. The North Pacific Union Young Adult LIFE Tour stop intends to bring insights and relevant, doable steps toward building a flourishing young adult ministry now. The tour’s next stop will be in Portland, Oregon, from April 19-20, 2024, at the Pleasant Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Mardian J. Blair, Former CEO of AdventHealth, Passes to His Rest

Mardian J. Blair, who led AdventHealth (formerly Adventist Health System) from 1984 until 2000, passed away on March 26 at the age of 92 in Apopka, Florida. Blair leaves behind a profound impact on the organization and in faith-based health care, particularly during a time of significant change in the health care industry.

It Is Written Conducts Alaska Evangelism and Mission Trip

This spring, It Is Written will conduct a mission trip and evangelistic campaign in Alaska, culminating in the Revelation Today: Hope for Humanity series. At the end of March, a mission team of 70 volunteers are serving in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, and Bethel, the largest rural community. The evangelistic series begins April 5.

Pacific Union College Gains Approval to Expand Nursing Program to Sonora

Pacific Union College (PUC) recently announced that it received state approval for a new nursing training partnership with Adventist Health Sonora. The PUC education center will further the college’s goals of growing its nursing program and help meet the rising need for highly qualified healthcare professionals in the Tuolumne County area.