Hurricane Dolly Temporarily Silenced Partner Stations in South Texas

July 29, 2008

Hurricane Dolly Temporarily Silenced Partner Stations in South Texas

July 29, 2008

Power outages caused by high winds and flooding due to Hurricane Dolly which made landfall on Wednesday, July 23, temporarily silenced at least two of the World Radio Network (WRN) stations in South Texas due to power outages.

WRN is one of HCJB Global's cooperating ministries.

KVMV, an English-language station in the Rio Grande Valley near McAllen, Texas, was forced off the air for about 2½ days.

Engineer Jimmy Stinson was helpless to remedy the situation until utility crews could restore power to the transmitter site, approximately 30 miles west of Brownsville. KVMV is a 100,000-watt station with coverage in a radius of more than 80 miles and approximately 1 million potential listeners.

On Monday, July 28, stagnant water remained in neighborhoods and homes in the lower valley area. A number of area roads were still covered with water and more than 45,000 customers were still without power.

Meanwhile, WRN station KBNR in Brownsville, Texas, was not seriously affected by the hurricane, "other than the times we were off the air due to power outages at the transmitter site," said engineer Don Larson.

"God graciously diverted the category 2 hurricane, at the last minute, about 35 miles to the north of Brownsville where there is a much lower population density. This resulted in only 60 mph winds at the studio site and transmitter site which only broke tree limbs and temporarily isolated the studio site by flooding the access road," he said.

"KBNR was off the air for 13 hours, and we operated at low power for 12 hours." Larson added. "The webcast continuously went out to the Internet listeners. Whenever we're on the air, the station is a positive source of comfort not provided by the secular media."

WRN's national Spanish satellite delivery service, located south of McAllen, was virtually unaffected during the hurricane with only minor power outages.

Story posted: July 29, 2008

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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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.

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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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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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