75 Communicators from Across Latin America Gather in Quito for Congress

June 12, 2010

75 Communicators from Across Latin America Gather in Quito for Congress

June 12, 2010

June 11, 2010

Source: HCJB Global (written by Ralph Kurtenbach)

Balancing a broomstick horizontally before the crowd, Russ Cline illustrated the equilibrium that Christian leaders need to maintain. With 75 communicators from across Latin America gathered at Radio Station HCJB's Larson Conference Center in Quito, Ecuador, Cline interacted with those listening.

Cline's history with HCJB Global goes back to his teen years when his father, Ron Cline, pastored in Ecuador and then led the mission as president for two decades.

The younger Cline's talk spelled out how daily spiritual disciplines help balance leaders and maintain stamina and integrity. Fielding questions along the way, he gave examples from his own years in leadership, most recently directing a ministry called Leader Mundial.

In closing, he balanced the broom vertically on his hand, directing his audience's attention to his ever-upward look. Cline offered that the Christian worker looks up to God.

Cline's talk on Wednesday, May 26, kicked off the fifth congress of HCJB-ALAS for affiliates of its satellite network across Latin America. This year it was co-sponsored by VIP International Training, United Bible Societies and Ministerios Centro de Vida Nueva (New Life Center Ministries). Managers and radio producers along with pastors from Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Paraguay, Mexico and Venezuela attended the three-day event.

"Staff from some of our important affiliates attended," said Anabella Cabezas, media director of HCJB Global Voice in the Latin America Region. "We hosted broadcasters from Trans World Radio-Bolivia along with representatives from Radio Faro del Caribe (Caribbean Radio Lighthouse) in Costa Rica and Radio del Pacífico (Pacific Radio) in Peru, among others. Our keynote speaker (Donizetti Barrios) came from Miami-based CVC La Voz."

Barrios had the crowd laughing, even at their own foibles at times. His short video, "Los consejos terribles de un lobo disfrazado como oveja" (terrible advice from a wolf disguised as a sheep) poked fun at trite and churchy expressions that Christian radio hosts use along with clichéd approaches to programming.

"Carry a Bible," the spoof video urged, "but don't let it speak. Don't study or teach it. Use it as a springboard for whatever thought occurs to you. Read something quickly, then lay it aside."

"This conference provided an opportunity to strengthen ties with our affiliates," Cabezas added. "We could share a regional vision as well as explore ways to work mutually with them and also display our new ministries, such as the Corrientes coalition." Partnership with others is a key component to Corrientes, launched in Quito in late 2009 to better prepare Latin Americans for cross-cultural Christian work.

Director of Church & Donor Partnerships

Position Summary: The Director of Church & Donor Partnerships strengthens Reach Beyond’s ministry by cultivating purposeful, trust-based relationships with churches, pastors, donors, and mission-minded individuals. Serving as a storyteller, encourager, and connector, this role invites the Body of Christ to join in God’s mission to reach those with little or no access to the Gospel.

Working closely with the Mobilization and Development teams, this person helps raise up new workers, strengthen church partnerships, and resource strategic ministry initiatives—always with a posture of discernment, prayer, and long-term stewardship.

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1. Church Partnership Development

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The Director:

Maintains strong relationships with existing partner churches and develops 2–4 new church partnerships annually
Shares the vision of Reach Beyond, helping churches understand and engage with the needs of the unreached
Equips churches with resources that support missionaries and foster long-term, healthy partnerships
Collaborates closely with missionaries as they engage their sending and supporting churches

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This role views donor relationships as ministry and discipleship, not transactions.

The Director:

Manages relationships with approximately 12 key donor accounts
Walks alongside donors with discernment—guiding them through education, cultivation, solicitation, and appreciation
Communicates clearly about ministry priorities, impact opportunities, and project funding goals
Maintains accurate, timely records in the donor management system to ensure thoughtful follow-up and accountability

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The Director:

Represents Reach Beyond at 3–5 regional or national events annually, with intentional follow-up for every connection
Communicates the story of God’s work in Reach Beyond through stage presentations, small groups, and media opportunities
Participates fully in staff meetings, chapels, retreats, and organizational prayer rhythms

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The Director:

Provides quarterly written reports tracking progress toward mobilization and development goals
Works closely with the Mobilization and Development Directors to align efforts and communicate organizational priorities
Upholds organizational policies and maintains healthy, proactive communication across teams

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