HCJB Global Becomes Reach Beyond, Reflecting Focus on Unreached People Groups

January 24, 2014

HCJB Global Becomes Reach Beyond, Reflecting Focus on Unreached People Groups

January 24, 2014

(Jan. 23, 2014 - by Harold Goerzen) Reflecting a vision to proclaim Christ in hard-to-reach places, HCJB Global changed its name to Reach Beyond on Wednesday, Jan. 22. This marks the first time in the mission’s 82-year history that it’s no longer named after its inaugural radio station in Quito, Ecuador.

President Wayne Pederson announced that the mission’s new name, Reach Beyond, captures the pioneer spirit of Clarence Jones who was one of the mission’s co-founders along with Reuben Larson and others. He stepped out in faith, spurning the naysayers in their generation to launch Radio Station HCJB, the world’s first missionary radio station, on Christmas Day, 1931.

“The new name is much more than a brand change,” Pederson said. “Reach Beyond is a reflection of our ministry DNA. It’s about doing whatever is necessary to reach those who have never heard the name of Jesus. In essence, it’s a call to Christians to reach beyond their comfort zones and challenges them to actively participate in making Christ known among the nations.”

The new name reflects the ministry’s growing international focus on both media and healthcare with an emphasis on parts of the world that are still less than 2-percent evangelical—beyond the reach of conventional missionary work. The new name also dovetails well with the longtime one-minute program, “Beyond the Call,” that airs on about 1,000 radio outlets across the U.S. The micro-program has also been renamed “Reach Beyond.”

The new tagline is “The Voice and Hands of Jesus. Together.” This confirms the pre-eminence of Christ in the mission’s purpose and the importance of unity and partnership in reaching the unreached with the gospel message.

“Effective ministry in this age is about partnership with those who can multiply and expand the reach of what we’re working to do,” explained Curt Cole, Reach Beyond’s senior vice president of international ministry. “To us, reaching beyond is all about empowering believers around the world to serve as the ‘voice and hands’ of Jesus.”

“We looked at more than 200 possible names for our ministry,” added Pederson. “But in the end, it was clear that Reach Beyond was the perfect representation of what our mission is all about.”

“Combining ‘reach’ and ‘beyond’ isn’t only a part of our DNA, it’s part of our purpose and vision to reach beyond areas where it’s safe to proclaim the gospel,” he concluded. “Our people are willing to reach beyond what they feel is secure and comfortable to spread the gospel in the hard-to-reach places. I’m excited about this name and the call to action.”

Source: Reach Beyond

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.

Location: Colorado Springs or remote

Employment Type: Full time with employer-paid benefits, including medical coverage, retirement plan, and paid time off.

What This Role Does (Core Responsibilities)

1. Church Partnership Development

This role serves as a relational bridge between Reach Beyond, churches, and missionaries.

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

2. Donor Ministry & Stewardship

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

3. Representation & Engagement

This role serves as a public voice and relational presence for Reach Beyond.

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

4. Reporting, Collaboration & Administration

This role balances relational ministry with faithful stewardship and teamwork.

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

You must be authorized to work in the United States.

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https://reachbeyond.org/e-verify-right-to-work.pdf
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Why Join Reach Beyond? At Reach Beyond, we cultivate a culture rooted in relationship, collaboration, and dependence on God. Our mission is to see unreached people transformed in Christ through media, healthcare, and community development. As the Director of Church & Donor Partnerships, you’ll play a vital role in advancing God's mission and have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally while making a lasting global impact.

All applicants must be able to sign the Reach Beyond Statement of Faith.

Apply Now: Join us in fulfilling God’s calling to bring hope and transformation to the unreached. Complete the application here. Contact [email protected] if you have questions.