The Gospel Patrons Behind The Most Watched Film In History

by John Rinehart* โ€œAfter weeks of contacting studios in Hollywood, New York and London, we were nowhere. Every door we pushed trying to raise the production funds turned out to be closed and barred. Without the money, the film would never become a reality. There seemed only one remaining possibility.โ€ The year was 1979 and …

Young man struggling, finds hope, and finds his way…

This month I thought I would share a classic outdoor film showing story. It comes from a report I just received from Ghana in West Africa. "At Puebla in the Upper West Region, the night of the Jesus Film show was filled withย anticipation and hope. As the film concluded, an unexpected figure emerged from theย shadowsโ€”a …

Year-End Report

Over the course of fall I had asked for prayer for several video projects. One was a โ€œYear-end report,โ€ from our Executive Director, Josh Newell and wife, Holly. Yours truly wrote the script, Holly refined it and Jeff Murphy recorded and edited it. It was a team effort! Please take a moment to watch and …

THE WISDOM OF ASKING QUESTIONS: LESSONS FROM POPULAR SPORTS MOVIES*

Guest Post by Danny Brassell, Ph.D. From thoughts in the shower to running errands, taking a walk on the beach to listening to background music in a department store, leaders can find inspiration in the unlikeliest of places. A case in point are sports movies. Sports movies have long been a source of inspiration and …

Desire Drives Dedication, Determination by Harvey MacKay*

A young college graduate, determined to find a position with a reputable company, began seeking interviews. Although she faced continual rejection, her persevering talent kept her goals in mind. One busy personnel manager, flooded with applications, suggested the hopeful applicant check back in 10 years. โ€œNo problem,โ€ said the young woman. โ€œWould a morning or …

Impact Stories Through a Broadcasting Partnership with TWR

[Photo from India above is not uncommon in this Hindu nation.] One of our key broadcasting partners is TWR (formerly Trans World Radio). They are not only broadcasts our โ€œJESUSโ€ audio drama version across the globe, but also help open doors for television in many areas they serve. Recently they sent us seven pages of …