Scripture takes itself seriously, proclaiming: “Be not merely hearers of the Word, but doers also.” (James 1:22). With Christian Radio, the first part is a snap. If you’re broadcasting, someone best be listening! When folks are switched on and dialed in, they are hearing the Word! The question is what do they do with it? In the Kingdom of Tonga, UCB Pacific Partners and Letio Faka Kalisitiane 93FM have been sharing Christ for nearly two decades. The signal beams twenty-four/seven. What makes this ministry uniquely effective is its emphasis upon applied results. To coin a New Testament concept: Discipleship. Pacific Partners is privileged to proclaim Christ, but not content to stop there. Deliberate effort is given to see that the Word takes root in hearers’ lives. Personal relationships between radio staff and listeners are built and nurtured. Intentional follow up waters seeds planted, answers questions asked, and empowers action in response. Indeed, not merely hearers of the Word, but doers also! In the islands, time moves at a different pace. With young folks, too much time on their hands often finds those hands making mischief! Pacific Partners provides an answer. Ministry responsibilities at the radio station, and associated projects provide no shortage of productive opportunity for young people. I met three local men in their early twenties, who are using their time and talents creatively, and are making a difference! ‘Etu (‘Etuati, Tongan for Edward) is studying to become a school teacher, also a radio host and overseeing a compassion ministry which provides island produce for needy families. Pita (Tongan for Peter) is in the studio with his proverbial cap-turned-backward. He helps in unending projects around the station. Radio host, driver, night security, gardener . . . Tevita (Tongan for David) heard the programme on his home island. He has relocated to the main island where he hosts a weekly on-air programme and teaches Bible in government schools. These young radio hosts don’t mind getting their hands dirty! These tasks are not merely speaking the Word, but doing it! People in Tonga are not just hearing about God’s love, they are experiencing it.
These young men have a stake in the work of God in their land. They belong, and they know it. This strategy of involving staff makes its mark quickly. Each servant is put into service for Christ in their natural context. They are not required to abandon their daily life and enlist in long distance, long term training. They are discipled and deployed right where they are, where ordinary life is lived.
For these young men, their personal journey commenced as they heard the Word, now it continues as they perform it. They will not cease until their listeners not only hear the Word, but put it into practice in their daily lives. Like they are doing themselves. Indeed, Scripture takes itself seriously and so does UCB Pacific Partners.
Thank you Stan.
This is the way to reach nations and change them forever! Training committed young people like these to proclaim the Gospel by radio, while at the same time sending them out to serve their community and make new disciples in the Name of Jesus Christ, fulfills Paul's instruction to Timothy for growing a strong local church (see 2 Timothy 2:2). Please help us to help them to change their nation
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