Contact: Jim Malone, Assistant Vice President for International Ministries, The Christian and Missionary Alliance, 719-265-2031, malonej@cmalliance.org
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 11 /Christian Newswire/ -- On November 14, 2008, Alliance Radio in Hong Kong, a ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA), will celebrate its 30th anniversary. "Throughout all these years, our gospel radio has become a vital spiritual mentor for many followers [of Jesus], especially those in remote areas," said Lillian Lau, executive director for Alliance Radio.
After China was closed to active Christian ministry, The Alliance began preparing gospel messages to be aired over the facilities of Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC) in Manila. "These broadcasts started humbly, with a few hours of programming that have significantly increased in number of hours and variety of programs," said Anthony Bollback, former C&MA missionary to Hong Kong. "As a result, those programs have enabled faithful pastors and Bible seminary students to be spiritual mentors to thousands upon thousands of new believers."
"During the 1980s, our recording studio headed into its golden age," said Lau. "More and more Chinese people were seeking truth, and gospel radio became their close friend." Several preachers regularly recorded their sermons in the studio, including Rev. Phillip Teng. "I personally feel that gospel radio is our top priority in ministry," said Teng. "Broadcasting is the best medium to preach to more than 1 billion nationals without time, space, or [personnel] restrictions. The relevance and effectiveness of gospel radio can be witnessed by all."
The Alliance is a fellowship of evangelical believers joined together in local churches, dedicated to fulfilling Christ's command to make disciples of all nations. The Alliance maintains a "big tent" stance in reference to many doctrinal matters, encouraging believers of diverse backgrounds and theological traditions to unite in order to know and exalt Jesus Christ and to complete His Great Commission.
CONTACT:
Jim Malone, Assistant Vice President for International Ministries
The Christian and Missionary Alliance
719- 265-2031
E-mail: malonej@cmalliance.org
www.cmalliance.org
