Unconventional Ministry

Theology Through Technology with Ray Heinen

Theology Through Technology for many places is the only way to hear the Gospel. Technology allows isolated Christian communities in some places of the Middle East and North Africa to have accessibility to teaching, worship, church, fellowship, and other Christian resources. 

In this episode, learn the role of technology in making the Gospel available to everyone in the MENA region. When you may not be able to send the messenger, you can still send the message! The Middle East broadcaster SAT-7 is stewarding resources to digital media technology and creating even greater accessibility to the indigenous produced broadcast media content, a lifeline for millions! For many, there is no other way for discipleship than through technology. Ray Heinen, Director for Ministry Partnerships (www.sat7usa.org/ray-heinen) with SAT-7 USA explains.

Learn more about SAT-7's ministry at https://www.sat7usa.org/our-work/.

Gathering Diverse Ministries for a Common Purpose - Wayne Pederson S3 EP#55

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Wayne Pederson, Global Ambassador and Executive Liaison for FEBC (Far East Broadcasting Company), noticed a need among ministry leaders and ministry CEOs. The solution he offered was innovative and provided a fresh idea.  Leaders welcomed the opportunity to collaborate and talk. In this episode, you will learn why gathering diverse ministries for a common purpose is so important. Wayne Pederson explains why ministries are stronger as they collaborate.

Wayne Pederson, a Global Ambassador and Executive Liaison for FEBC (Far East Broadcasting Company), former Exec VP of Media - University of Northwestern; former Vice President of Broadcasting - Moody Radio Network; former President CEO - HCJB Global now Reach Beyond; former Leader in National Religious Broadcasters.

Taking the Mystery Out of Estate Planning with John Frick S3 EP#54

You save money, budget, and invest for retirement, all while defaulting to the government for your legacy plan! Why? John Frick, SAT-7 Vice President of Development (www.sat7usa.org/leadership/john-frick), discusses the reasons for this. John shares about a biblical estate plan as well as free resources to help you prepare your own biblical legacy plan that protects your family while being a wise steward of God’s resources. Visit https://www.sat7usa.org/planned-giving/ for mentioned resources.

Unconventional Ministry S2 EP10 with Stan Jeter

Mr. Jeter is the Founder and CEO of Global News Alliance (GNA), which offers stories of hope and inspiration from around the world. In forming the nonprofit GNA, he hoped to help fill the “news vacuum” of Christian television of the ‘80s and ‘90s. In recent years, the organization coined the term “Smartphone Journalist,” which encourages people of any background to tell stories of what God is doing in their local communities through their smartphones.

Unconventional Ministry S2 EP9 with Drew Dyck

Mr. Dyck is an author and acquisitions editor for Moody Publishers. He writes the Church Humor newsletter for Christianity Today and he enjoys living out his calling writing about God. He says you can find his books at that little bookstore based in Seattle (Amazon.com).

Unconventional Ministry S2 EP8 with Ron Harris

Dr. Harris is the Founder and CEO of MEDIAlliance International based in Arlington, Texas. He has over 55 years’ experience in media and broadcasting, and he desires to make it known to people the promise of life in Jesus. He has also been a part of the National Religious Broadcasters for more than 30 years.

Unconventional Ministry S2 EP7 with Ben Nolot

Mr. Nolot is the Founder and CEO of Exodus Cry, a nonprofit committed to the abolition of human trafficking. He and his wife began to investigate this global issue in 2007, and they have since strived to break the cycle of commercial sexual exploitation and help to empower the victims of this. Mr. Nolot also wrote, directed, and produced the award-winning documentary Nefarious in 2011, which uncovers the trends of modern-day sex slavery.

Unconventional Ministry S2 EP6 with Margi McCombs

Dr. McCombs is the Director of Children and Teen Trauma and Healing with the American Bible Society. Dr. McCombs helps to train facilitators around the world, providing them with the mental health resources to help youth respond to and heal from trauma. A website she recommends for resources is traumahealinginstitute.org.

Unconventional Ministry S2 EP5 with Mike Prior

Mr. Prior is the President of Financial Planning Ministry (FPM), a nonprofit that helps individuals and families establish estate plans. He has over 30 years’ experience with the ministry and enjoys helping people make the needed preparations that can benefit them throughout their lifetime. FPM has a partnership with SAT-7, along with over 100 other organizations doing ministry.

Unconventional Ministry S2 EP4 with Terry Ascott

Dr. Terence “Terry” Ascott is the Founder and President of SAT-7. He has a passion for making Christ known in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), realizing the importance of television as a means to doing this. He helped launch SAT-7 as the first Arabic language Christian satellite television channel. SAT-7 began with just a 2-hour broadcast in 1996, and today SAT-7 is on four channels broadcasting 24/7!