You Changed my Life!
In 1989 Wakshuma was a youth living in a communist-governed country. "Life was very difficult for me," says Wakshuma. "My mother was very poor and couldn't care for me. My father had died." Into this setting he found comfort and encouragement from TWR radio broadcasts and the letters received by a TWR missionary in the listener response department. "The letters changed the course of my life. The letters encouraged me to follow Jesus," Wakshuma says as he found comfort reading the Bible and Bible study materials sent to him by TWR. Truth for the amaZioni
But to fully understand the excitement and passion behind this accomplishment – a radio programme proclaiming the Gospel, like a Trumpet of Truth – we must look at the history of the amaZioni, the potential reach of the radio programme, and the provision God has already put into place. Increasing the Gospel's Footprint through Satellite Dish Installations
Describing the difficult conditions en route to Niger, Honoré said, "The journey took about 15 hours by bus with a lot of immigration protocol at the border. The temperature was around 38 degree Celsius." On their first day at the Radio Lumière local FM station in Naimey, Rabiou and Honoré trained the technicians on how to install the satellite dish and how to set up the digital satellite decoder receiver. The dish was installed on the roof of the building of the radio station. TWR Brings Hope for the Future to Burundi's Children
Sub-Saharan Africa is the youngest region of the world with nearly half the population under the age of 15. The opportunity to reach children is vast. From pre-school to school-aged teenagers, and from the cities to rural Africa, African youngsters have their whole lives ahead of them to be used of God to do great and mighty things. TWR Radio Programmes to Boost Food Security in Mozambique
TWR's "Foundations for Farming" programme has been broadcast successfully in French, English and Swahili to audiences in East and West Africa. A team in Mozambique is currently developing radio programmes for this exciting conservation series to be broadcast in two languages in Mozambique. Tailor-Made Programmes for Muslims Open the Way for the Unreached to Hear the Gospel
The Koran, the holy book of Islam, hints at many figures from the Bible like Adam, Noah, Abraham and Daniel but gives little detail. Muslims are often curious about these Biblical characters and TWR's "The Way of Righteousness" (TWOR) satisfies this curiosity, whilst providing listeners with an opportunity to find out more about who Jesus really is. The Way of Righteousness has a track record as the most popular radio programme among Muslims in many languages in West Africa. God Answers the Prayers of Africa's Women
Project Hannah, TWR's ministry for women, embraces prayer as a key element of its vision. Throughout the year approximately 40,000 intercessors are praying in 70 languages using the Project Hannah daily prayer calendar. During October and early November each year a special focus on 'Thanksgiving Prayer' lifts everyone's heart. The praises arriving throughout the 40-day prayer and fasting season give testimony to God's faithful care for women across Africa. TWR Brings Good News to Burundi
TWR has received many testimonies of salvation and healing. A listener from the south of Burundi recently wrote to share his appreciation: "Dear presenter of the Good News for All, I write to let you know how I was helped by your radio programme. I was strengthened by the teachings from those stories because I was going through some discouragement. TWR Burundi: Revealing Jesus, Encouraging Believers
The youth are the most active in sharing their testimonies on air, but the programme appeals to listeners of all ages. The presenter also shares scriptures with listeners that deal with salvation, discipleship, prayer, healing, deliverance, Christian dating, high school friendships and important Christian calendar events such as Easter and Christmas. Meet Hannah Pops
Hannah is a missionary with a twist; she has joined TWR as assistant graphic designer. "I work in an office and design stuff! It's awesome. I love the impact TWR has in Africa, I love what I do and who I work with and most importantly: Who I'm working for." This talented young graphic designer embraced the challenge of raising her own financial support to move to South Africa. Only 22 years old and one of nine children, Hannah's desire is to touch people's lives with the love and the goodness of God. Pray for persecuted Christians in Mali
A number of interviews with persecuted Christians from Mali are being aired by TWR as part of a radio series called "Power in Persecution" (PiP), which is a partnership programme series between ERF and TWR. ERF is a multifaceted German media organization which provides content via radio, television and the Internet to help people discover and deepen their faith in Jesus Christ. Patience & prayers rewarded as TWR Mozambique is granted FM Network license
It has taken many years of prayer and perseverance to see the realisation of a critical goal for TWR Mozambique: the granting of the first FM Christian network license for the whole of Mozambique. It is only the beginning, but now that the gates have been opened to the Gospel in a new and significant way, the TWR team in Mozambique are working to raise funds for the on-going costs associated with such a massive endeavour. The team is currently preparing a business plan for the FM license project. TWR Technical Training Workshop to boost skills & networking amongst technicians
"The Gospel does not change, however, the field of technology is continually changing and TWR wants to correctly position itself in this ever-changing field," said James Burnett, TWR Technical Services Director. The constant development of knowledge and skills in the technology field is necessary in order for TWR technicians to function effectively in the global environment. TWR is thrilled to testify of God's provision of funds and as a result, the organisation is conducting a Technical Training Workshop in Johannesburg for two weeks (27 August – 7 Sep 2012). TWR listeners in Côte d'Ivoire share how God has used broadcasts to transform lives
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"As the agent of Jesus, you changed my life!" says a listener to TWR from East Africa describing his life today. But things were very different 23 years ago.
The first sounds coming from the Trumpet of Zion radio programme were heard on Sunday, March 4, 2012 echoing across the hills of Swaziland and into the ears of siSwati-speaking people. The words from Pastor Sangweni's Bible teaching and the songs from the amaZioni church choir have brought the following responses: pastors wanting to attend ZBC (Zion Bible College) classes, personal Bible questions for the radio pastor, and curious amaZioni followers who question why "we have never heard an amaZioni teach the Bible like this."
On November 19, 2012, Chabi Ota Rabiou and Boni Chabi Honoré of TWR Benin left the TWR radio station in Parakou, Benin and headed north. Their destination: Niamey, the capital and largest city of the West African country of Niger. They were on their way to install a satellite dish so that a local FM station in Niamey could receive and broadcast TWR's radio programmes in the region. The TWR programmes would supplement the station's limited resources and allow for hours of Bible teaching.
TWR Africa started the year off with great momentum in Burundi with the launch of its children's ministry "Project Samuel" in the landlocked, East African nation. At the launch 160 children, teachers, Sunday School teachers, churches and other child-related organisations were informed about TWR's "Amazi y'Ubugingo" (Witness at the Water) radio programme in the Kirundi language and given resources to use alongside the programme.
TWR has broadcast a series of conservation farming programmes over the past three years together with the Foundations for Farming organisation and other partners in Africa. The programmes have been used across several media platforms in Africa to help ensure food security for communities and income generation for families. This programme incorporates farming from God's perspective and proven farming methods to address the issue of food insecurity. By using different Bible references, the programme seeks to bring people to the knowledge of God.
Islam is too often ignored by the Body of Christ and few radio programmes exist to address the unique cultures and interests of Muslim seekers. TWR Africa, with it's regional office (ARO) based in Kempton Park, South Africa, desires to form closer ties with community FM radio stations and other interested partners to open doors for relevant, life-changing content to Muslim listeners.
In many cultures, women and girls live in hopelessness because they are told they are of little worth and are a burden to their families. They have never been told that the Creator of the Universe cares about them, wants to hear their prayers and loves to answer them.
TWR Burundi's "Good News for All" programme is making a significant impact despite limited staff and finances. The weekly 60-minute programme reaches hundreds of listeners, strengthening believers in their faith and boldly proclaiming the message of salvation.
One of TWR Burundi's most popular radio programme focuses on sharing the Gospel and glorifying the work of the Lord Jesus in the lives of its East African listeners. The "Jesus is the Answer" broadcast has been airing every Sunday on Burundi National Radio since 1996 and has contributed to the salvation of many people.
Hannah Pops never imagined herself as a missionary. She didn't think it was something she could do. "I mean, I'm not educated as a pastor. I'm not Amy Carmichael. I'm not that great with apologetics. Actually being a missionary always seemed a bit daunting," says Hannah, who moved from Edmonton, in Alberta, Canada to join TWR in their Africa Regional Office in September.
"The greatest weapon is prayer; to really pray for the persecuted Christian family. Because if you haven't experienced persecution, you will think that it's only words. But persecuted Christians really need prayer and support: moral support and if possible, financial support." These are the words of a pastor in Mali, one of many Christians in the predominantly Muslim, West African nation that desperately need prayer and support.
At times we don't see the fulfilment of the promises of God for our lives because it requires not only faith, but patient waiting to realise God's purposes for our lives.
TWR exists to reach the world for Christ through mass media. Technology plays a central role in making it possible for the organisation to reach millions every year with the Gospel message.
It's no surprise that TWR programmes, based on God's Word which is more powerful than a double-edged sword, regularly receive overwhelming responses and testimonies about changed lives.
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