New Media Applications Expand Opportunities to Share the Gospel

May 7, 2010

New Media Applications Expand Opportunities to Share the Gospel

May 7, 2010

May 7, 2010

New Media Applications Expand Opportunities to Share the Gospel
Source: HCJB Global (written by Ralph Kurtenbach and Kay Burgi)

Online chat messages blend with the on-air chatter of three young Latin American hosts on a popular ALAS-HCJB radio program, "La Telaraáa" (The Spider Web), each afternoon in Quito, Ecuador.

New media applications such as Facebook play an integral part of the program which airs via satellite network affiliates throughout Latin America.

Fingertips on the sliders of the studio console, Ofelia Díaz steers the conversation with her co-hosts, Sofía Maldonado and Bryan Rubio, a student at HCJB Global's Christian Center of Communications.

Rubio's laptop computer screen displays who is writing on La Telaraáa's newly established Facebook account while another website collates all SMS (cell phone text) messages that listeners have sent to the program host.

"We are seeing an increase in activity with our fans on all of our pages, especially HCJB La Voz de los Andes, HCJB-2 and La Telaraáa," said Doug Weber, who is researching new media and dovetailing local radio with new Internet-related communications.

"Our fans are beginning to ask us questions about things not necessarily related to the programs that are on the air," he added. "Also, many, many people are writing testimonies about how the radio ministries have blessed them over the years."

"I remember listening to devotional stories in English as a young missionary kid living with my folks in Yarinacocha, Peru," wrote Susan Wacker Nordin, reminiscing of times when La Voz de los Andes reached a worldwide audience. Another listener wrote, "It gives me comfort when I listen to you. I keep learning more about our Lord."

Some 400 individuals became fans of HCJB La Voz de los Andes (Voice of the Andes) in March alone (a 46-percent increase) with four other sites (HCJB Voz Global, HCJB-2, Centro Cristiano de Comunicaciones and La Telaraáa) also enjoying growth.

Two age groups (ranging from age 18 to 34) represent from 40 to 65 percent of fans of all these radio ministries, Weber said. Another age group (35 to 44) does not lag far behind with Voz Global's fan base fairly equally distributed among five age groups (ranging from age 18 to 55 plus).

Frontiers are being crossed as Radio Station HCJB probes opportunities via new media, even as national boundaries are eclipsed by a love for Jesus Christ and a passion to evangelize via the airwaves.

Both Díaz, a Mexican, and Rubio, a Colombian, have lived in Ecuador for more than a decade. They, along with Maldonado from Ecuador, bring a pan-Hispanic perspective to topics discussed by guests invited in for interview segments.

For more information, visit the following Facebook pages:

HCJB-Voz-Global

CENTRO-CRISTIANO-DE-COMUNICACIONES

HCJB-La-Voz-de-los-Andes

HCJB-2-La-conexion

Cadena-ALAS-HCJB

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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

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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.

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