Radio Broadcast to Cuba Starts!

Have you wondered lately what you are doing for missions?

Well, as of March 8th, the people of Cuba began to receive our new, Christ-centered Spanish radio program.
When? Every Monday night from 9 p.m. to midnight!

Just ninety miles from South Florida, Cuba is a nation of souls hungering for the knowledge of Jesus and His saving grace. God has opened a new door to allow His message to be shared with this island nation. Our missionary, Rex Morgan has secured airtime that will reach an audience in Cuba now!

The new Spanish broadcast will be “alive” with current topics and themes about Christ and Christians’ daily spiritual needs. The montage of presenters will include:
• Rex Morgan, short spiritual messages and introducing the programs’ segments
• Efrain Valverde, Con la Biblia Abierta
• Larry White, Lampara a los Pies
• Jorge Pineda, Reflexiones del Alma
• Timothy Archer, Lea la Biblia
• Luis Rosas and Santos Feliz Ruiz, La Guía de la Familia, Abba Padre
• Alberto Martin narrating Dr. Dan Coker’s book, CREO
These broadcasts will include great short messages that express belief, memories, exhortations, and prayers that relate to the hearts of Latin Americans.

In Matanza, Cuba, local evanagelist Tony Fernandez will respond to any who contact the program asking for more information. In our earlier broadcasting efforts from South Florida into Cuba, Tony coordinated the follow-up that resulted in 345 baptisms in two years.

We are blessed to have these speakers on the air in Cuba. Also, knowing there is a terrific response team in Cuba is wonderful! Please pray for God’s blessing on this partnering effort.

Have you thought about how to win an audience of unbelievers? Having been involved in directing some 25 Vacation Bible School over the years, I know there were certain elements that would attract non-members into our audience. We had to offer something that they needed. It was also a must to have good entertainment value to hold their attention. We served up great dramas, lessons, the cookies, punch, and even prizes. Over the years many came and received exactly what they desired. But, they also left with the message of Jesus on their hearts resulting in many conversions.

As we look to building an audience for our radio programming in Latin America I can’t help but ask the following question: What will Latin Americans tune-in to? I also ask” What did Jesus do to gather an audience?

Latin Americans are like people everywhere. They want good advice in several areas of life and good entertainment. While our main objective is to teach the audience about Jesus and his saving message, we must gain and maintain our audience to do so. Jesus gathered his audience several times by meeting the physical and emotional needs of the people he met along the way. While he healed, fed, and even wept with his audience he spoke to their hearts by using illustrations with family, health, finance, agriculture, and many other things that his audience could understand.

With this in mind, our basic radio format for Latin America is taking shape. Those who study and practice missions they understand the holistic method that addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual needs that people have. Our format will be a holistic media missions approach. To reach the unbeliever looking for something good on the radio our one hour daily broadcast for World Christian Broadcasting will have the appearance of commercial radio. It will include several short segments that will give good advice in the following areas: Family, Health, Financial Matters, Agriculture, Youth Matters, Senior Issues, and more. There will even be some popular music with good messages. While the listener has tuned in for the above mentioned advice and entertainment, impactful spiritual messages will be woven between all of the advice and music the unbelieving listener was looking for. While we are meeting the needs of people seeking answers for their daily lives we pray that they will also request a free Bible course that will lead them to study God’s word and become Christians. I am grateful that we have the example of Jesus, who gave all he had to give, that he might save some.
With the above in mind, you may have an idea of, “What’s Going On?” We have been busy gathering the radio talent, scripts, and recordings that will make this type of radio broadcasting possible. Remember that while VBS is fun and games for some, it has been eternal salvation for others. I know that you will be praying for an audience that will tune-in, learn life lessons, and come to know Jesus. With, “Prayer Going On” the power of God will prepare the audience to receive His message.

Are you an expert in one of the fields mentioned above? Do you have information that would bless the lives of people in their daily lives? Can you put that information into several short attention getting scripts? Are you good at working with technology? How about translating into Spanish or Portuguese? What ever your expertise or talent, feel free to step up and work with us! Just give Rex Morgan a call: 954-309-2949

Carlos and Maribel Preciado, pictured with their children Giancarlos and Isabella, are helping with the translation and production of our radio programs. They are dedicated to spreading the gospel among Latin Americans in Pompano Beach, Florida. They are true soul winners. Let’s get to know them!

A spiritual experience that impacted your life was…

Carlos: When the Lord let Maribel go into Mexico City without a visa. In front of all the guards and with the Chief of Immigration making arrangements to deport her back to the U.S., we hugged and the Chief of Immigration came out of his office called us in and said, “I do not know why, but I'm going to let her in.” Then he left and said to everyone, “She stays.” Then he signed the paperwork. One of the guards said to the other guard, "They had to call to the highest power to make this happen!” The other guard asked, "Who, the Chief?" “No,” he replied. And with his finger he pointed up to the sky and said, "Him.”
Maribel: More recently it is the way God made us a family by bringing our (adopted) children Giancalos and Isabella into our lives. It brings tears to our eyes and a deep appreciation for God.

As a couple who has been married 12 years, one thing you enjoy doing together is…

Carlos: Go for long walks and talk. Have a nice dinner together. Go to the movies. Go for a couple of days somewhere we have not been.
Maribel: We love to sing, and we really enjoy putting the word of God to music. It is great when Carlos sometimes enters the house, opens the door and we are singing the same song.

When I was a child one of my favorite heroes was…

Carlos: My Dad. My parents divorced when I was nine so I never saw any flaws in him because he was not around for the most part of my life. To this day I still think he is a great guy and a hero to many that know him.
Maribel: Superman, I believed he helped everyone. Also, Wonder Woman.

Translating and recording radio programs for broadcasting in Latin America is exciting to us because…

Carlos: It is a unique opportunity to use the gifts and abilities that God has given us to spread His word. We are honored to be able to do it.
Maribel: The idea of this ministry, of media and communication, excites me. When we are seeing our creator face to face, the radio work will continue to impact lives in every corner of the world. It is beautiful to think about that.

A great day in South Florida means….

Carlos: I would say a great day in South Florida is when we meet someone and share with them the love of Christ.
Maribel: As, our son, Giancarlo said in a recent conversation. I asked him, “How did your day go at the park?” He said, “Ma, it was excellent!” I responded, “Oh yeah..Did you have fun?” He answered enthusiastically, “Yes ma, I met some people at the park and I talked to them about Christ!”

Old and New Friends Team Up for the Lord

Carlos Gonzales and
Rex Morgan
at
World Christian Broacasting


As we begin developing radio programming for Latin America, God opens doors with both new and old friends that have the same interest as we do, winning lost souls! In the months to come, I will be introducing you to people that will be using their talents to bring Christ-centered messages.

Great music will be a major part of our programming. We pray that listeners looking for inspirational music, with wonderful messages, will tune in to KNLS, the World Christian Broadcasting station, and enjoy what they hear as they wait for spiritual guidance that will impact their lives.

To reach this goal, we have been talking to Carlos Gonzales. Carlos is the producer, composer, singer, and editor for the Spanish language A Capella quartet, “Voces”. He has already sent us several recordings that will be a blessing to this ministry. In addition, Carlos, as an expert in music, will be a close advisor to Rex for all of our selections in music. Carlos is also the Involvement Minister for the Inland Valley Church of Christ in Los Angeles, a bilingual congregation. Recently, Carlos visited the World Christian Broadcasting studios in Franklin, Tennessee with Rex. Taking note of all of the language groups being reached by this ministry he responded: “We are way behind in reaching Latin America, let’s get busy!”