TWR News http://www.twr.org en-us Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:40:49 GMT <![CDATA[Lauren Libby Accepts Award at NRB]]> Lauren Libby, president and CEO of TWR, accepts the International Strategic Partnership Award from Dr. Frank Wright, president and CEO of the National Religious Broadcasters. TWR was singled out for the honor during...]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/02-21/lauren-libby-accepts-award-at-nrb http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/02-21/lauren-libby-accepts-award-at-nrb <![CDATA[TWR to be Honored at NRB Convention ]]> CARY, N.C., February 14, 2012—Global Christian media ministry TWR will receive the International Strategic Partnership Award from the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) association at the 69th annual NRB Convention &...]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/02-14/twr-to-be-honored-at-nrb-convention http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/02-14/twr-to-be-honored-at-nrb-convention <![CDATA[TWR's Global Call to Prayer ]]> “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains." Colossians 4:2-3

 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/02-09/twrs-global-call-to-prayer http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/02-09/twrs-global-call-to-prayer <![CDATA[TWR Remembers Carolyn West ]]> When Carolyn West lost her fight against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, on the evening of Feb. 6 at her home in Elkhart, Ind., it drew to a close a more than 30-year career of TWR mission service in the Pacific, the Caribbean, Africa and...]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/02-08/twr-remembers-carolyn-west http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/02-08/twr-remembers-carolyn-west <![CDATA[TWR's Friendly Voice in Africa]]> "You’re listening to TWR, your friendly voice in Africa." These are familiar words to many across the continent who tune in to TWR’s broadcasts. Through shortwave radio, local AM/FM stations and on-the-ground ministry, TWR is helpin...]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/02-03/twrs-friendly-voice-in-africa http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/02-03/twrs-friendly-voice-in-africa <![CDATA[TWR's Project Hannah App]]> Have you downloaded Project Hannah’s app for Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch yet?

The app, which supports Project Hannah’s worldwide outreach, is available for free. Project Hannah’s mission is...]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-30/twrs-project-hannah-app http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-30/twrs-project-hannah-app <![CDATA[TWR Helps Cambodian Children]]> Last December, children from three Cambodian villages had a special Christmas.

A cell group from Bethesda Frankel Estate Church went on a week-long mission trip to Cambodia, and worked with TWR-Cambodia to bless about 850 children and 120 adults...]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-23/twr-helps-cambodian-children http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-23/twr-helps-cambodian-children <![CDATA[TWR Colombia Signs New Partnership Agreement ]]> TWR recently signed a new partnership with Radio Trans Mundial Colombia, a new legal entity that replaces the former partnership with Radio Nuevo Continente. RTM Colombia works closely with local radio stations all over the country.

"TWR has a t...]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-19/twr-colombia-signs-new-partnership-agreement http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-19/twr-colombia-signs-new-partnership-agreement <![CDATA[TWR Airs Truth in the Test Tube]]> TWR’s Spanish department began airing and webcasting Truth in the Test Tube January 3, 2012, with the goal of “pulling weeds before planting seeds.” Jesus said that gospel seed doesn’t grow well in unprepared ground, as ...]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-13/twr-airs-truth-in-the-test-tube http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-13/twr-airs-truth-in-the-test-tube <![CDATA[Spanish Devotional Distributed Throughout Latin America ]]> Spanish devotional Alimento para el Alma (Food for the Soul) continues its long-standing popularity with people across Latin America. More than 50,000 copies of the most recent edition have been sold or distributed this year. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-10/spanish-devotional-distributed-throughout-latin-america http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-10/spanish-devotional-distributed-throughout-latin-america <![CDATA[TWR Programs Penetrate Yemen ]]> Rami was a young, non-Christian Yemeni, who had been a victim of harsh social, economic and spiritual circumstances. At 24, he married the girl he loved deeply, but only few hours after the wedding he discovered that her cousin had raped her when she wa...]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-09/twr-programs-penetrate-yemen http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-09/twr-programs-penetrate-yemen <![CDATA[Year-end Challenge Update]]> We praise God that TWR’s year-end challenge of $160,000 was met and exceeded. The ministry also surpassed its December general fund budget need of $700,000 by $130,000. We are grateful to the Lord to end the year in such a solid financial conditio...]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-04/year-end-challenge-update http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-04/year-end-challenge-update <![CDATA[TWR's Women of Hope Program in Nepal ]]> Sara was brought up in a non-Christian family in Nepal. She is currently 17-years-old and still in school. Unknown to many, she has been oppressed by an evil spirit for three years.

Her parents did everything they could but no solution was found...]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-03/twrs-women-of-hope-program-in-nepal http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2012/01-03/twrs-women-of-hope-program-in-nepal <![CDATA[Q & A with Alan Cureton, President of Northwestern College ]]>

On the TWR Guam transmitter dedication trip in November 2011, TWR's magazine and Web content editor Katie Burke interviewed Alan Cureton, 

On the TWR Guam transmitter dedication trip in November 2011, TWR's magazine and Web content editor Katie Burke interviewed Mike Tirone, vice president and general manger of TWR and Media Ministry Wisdom for the Heart Join Forces to Air Swahili Broadcast; New Website Debuts with Multi-Language Capability

TWR has fortified its strategic alliance with Wisdom from ...]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/12-01/wisdom-for-africa http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/12-01/wisdom-for-africa <![CDATA[Zimbabwe: TWR Partners Make Ministry Happen]]> Children in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, have reason to celebrate. TWR’s Partners in the Ministry in South Africa together with ERF, TWR’s German partner, gave sacrificially to bring Project Samuel to Zimbabwe.

In 2010, TWR Sout...]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/11-29/zimbabwe-twr-partners-make-ministry-happen http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/11-29/zimbabwe-twr-partners-make-ministry-happen <![CDATA[Waves of Hope Winners]]> TWR thanks everyone for participating in our Waves of Hope for Asia campaign and for joining us in the celebration of our new transmitters on the island of Guam.

Congratulations to our Wave of Hope campaign winners!

...]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/11-22/waves-of-hope-winners http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/11-22/waves-of-hope-winners <![CDATA[Podcast of Guam Transmitter Dedication]]> November 18, 2011—TWR President Lauren Libby and other staff hosted a live dedication today of TWR's two upgraded 250,000-watt digital-capable Thompson transmitters on the pacific island of Guam. The advancement gives TWR the ability to cover much...]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/11-18/podcast-of-guam-transmitter-dedication http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/11-18/podcast-of-guam-transmitter-dedication <![CDATA[Report on TWR's Live Broadcast from Guam]]> November 18, 2011—TWR President Lauren Libby hosted a live dedication of TWR's two new 250,000-watt transmitters on the pacific island of Guam. Joining Lauren for the broadcast were: Neil Stavem, ...]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/11-17/report-on-twrs-live-broadcast-from-guam http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/11-17/report-on-twrs-live-broadcast-from-guam <![CDATA[Q & A with Collin Lambert, VP of Moody Radio]]> On the TWR Guam transmitter dedication trip in November 2011, TWR's magazine and Web content editor Katie Burke had the opportunity to sit down for an exclusive interview with Collin Lambert, the vice president of broa...]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/11-16/q--a-with-collin-lambert-vp-of-moody-radio http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/11-16/q--a-with-collin-lambert-vp-of-moody-radio <![CDATA[Live Dedication of Guam Transmitters]]> Join TWR President Lauren Libby and Scott Hollinger as they host a live dedication of our two new 250,000-watt transmitters on the island of Guam Friday, November 18 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time (1330 UTC). The event will be broadcast live over Moody Radio...]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/11-15/live-dedication-of-guam-transmitters http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/11-15/live-dedication-of-guam-transmitters <![CDATA[Waves of Hope for Asia]]> Last year, TWR needed to replace two aging transmitters on the island of Guam—the old ones had worn out after 33 years of 24/7 service. This year, thanks to God and our faithful supporters, we will be dedicating these new transmitters that allow u...]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/11-01/waves-of-hope-for-asia http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/11-01/waves-of-hope-for-asia <![CDATA[TWR Helps Desperate Situation in Kenya]]> “For I was hungry and you didn’t feed me. I was thirsty, and you didn’t give me a drink. I was a stranger and you did not invite me to your home. I was naked and you didn’t give me clothing. I was sick and in prison but you d...]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-25/twr-helps-desperate-situation-in-kenya http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-25/twr-helps-desperate-situation-in-kenya <![CDATA[TWR's Live Dedication of Guam Transmitters]]> Imagine replacing your 100-watt light bulb with a 250-watt one. The room suddenly becomes brighter. That’s the idea behind replacing TWR’s two 100,000-watt shortwave transmitters with two 250,000-watt transmitters. The signal will be stronge...]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-24/twrs-live-dedication-of-guam-transmitters http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-24/twrs-live-dedication-of-guam-transmitters <![CDATA[TWR: Building Believers in India]]> This encouraging story comes from a TWR listener in India:

Aman was born into a non-Christian family. All his life, he never bothered about spiritual matters, and even doubted the existence of God. He drank heavily and led a wayward lif...]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-18/twr-building-believers-in-india http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-18/twr-building-believers-in-india <![CDATA[TWR Featured on Desiring God Blog]]> TWR was recently featured on the Desiring God blog, the ministry of John Piper.

Desiring God ministries seeks ...]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-12/twr-featured-on-desiring-god-blog http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-12/twr-featured-on-desiring-god-blog <![CDATA[TWR's African Children Outreach ]]> TWR is taking strides to reach young children in Africa. Did you know that 85% of people who come to Christ and continue in their faith are those who make decisions for Christ when they are between the ages of 4-14? This age group is a strategic window ...]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-11/twrs-african-children-outreach http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-11/twrs-african-children-outreach <![CDATA[TWR's Catalyst Giveaway Winner!]]> October 7, 2011—Just before the close of the Catalyst conference in Atlanta, GA, TWR announced the grand-prize winner of a Samsung Galaxy Tab. Josh Ki...]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-07/twrs-catalyst-giveaway-winner http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-07/twrs-catalyst-giveaway-winner <![CDATA[TWR at Catalyst Conference ]]> October 6, 2011—A TWR team is currently connecting with church leaders from all over America at the Catalyst conference in Atlanta, GA. Over 13,000 attendees are present, representing all 50 states and 17 different ...]]> Thu, 06 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-06/twr-at-catalyst-conference http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-06/twr-at-catalyst-conference <![CDATA[RTM Uruguay Celebrates 30 Years]]> On October 1, 2011, TWR’s Uruguayan partner, Radio Trans Mundial (RTM), celebrated 30 years on the air through CX 4 Radio Rural.

“During these years, I have learned many lessons about God’s faithfulness and provision. From my p...]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-04/rtm-uruguay-celebrates-30-years http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/10-04/rtm-uruguay-celebrates-30-years <![CDATA[TWR Programs Reach Kyrgyzstan]]> We recently received this report from a coworker in Asia:

“Our Sister from Kyrgyzstan is a gifted musician and singer. She just returned from some time in China and, full of excitement, shared the experiences she had while being the...]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/09-30/twr-programs-reach-kyrgyzstan http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/09-30/twr-programs-reach-kyrgyzstan <![CDATA[TWR's Focus on Sudan]]> Shukran! That means, “Thank You” in Juba Arabic, one of the heart languages in southern Sudan. TWR has been enjoying an overwhelming response to our Much work went into the development of the new TWR Central Asia Ministries Web page. The new front page now serves as a portal with choice photos to five different language sites: Kazakh, Russian, Kyrgyz, Uzb...]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/09-22/twrs-central-asia-ministries-website http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/09-22/twrs-central-asia-ministries-website <![CDATA[TWR's Fall Festival: Saturday, October 1]]> On Saturday, October 1, 2011, TWR will be having it's second annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join us for a time of family-friendly fun and fellowship!

The event will be held at TWR Internat...]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/09-19/twrs-fall-festival-saturday-october-1 http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/09-19/twrs-fall-festival-saturday-october-1 <![CDATA[TWR Helps North African Listeners ]]> This sweet letter comes from a female TWR listener in North Africa.

Dear TWR,

It is with great pleasure that I pick up my pen to write you this letter. I hope you are all doing well. First of all, I want to thank you fo...]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/09-15/twr-helps-north-african-listeners http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/09-15/twr-helps-north-african-listeners <![CDATA[TWR Remembers 9/11]]> “I will never forget this awful time, as I grieve over my loss. Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this: The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning....]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/09-12/twr-remembers-911 http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/09-12/twr-remembers-911 <![CDATA[TWR Offers Hope, Comfort & Peace]]> This heartfelt letter comes from a woman in the Persian-speaking world.

Dear TWR,

Thanks for your very good programs. I really like them. I listen to them regularly and I became a believer some months ago through your prog...]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/09-07/twr-offers-hope-comfort--peace http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/09-07/twr-offers-hope-comfort--peace <![CDATA[TWR-Asia Launches Revamped Website]]> TWR-Asia recently launched a revamped website. The design has been updated to reflect a vibrant and modern media organization. The site has also been enhanced to make it more user-friendly and easier to...]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/09-02/twr-asia-launches-revamped-website http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/09-02/twr-asia-launches-revamped-website <![CDATA[TWR is Tranforming Lives in Kenya ]]> God is using TWR to transform lives in Kenya, and awesome things can happen in a year. One year ago, Maata 101.9 FM, TWR’s voice in Lodwar, Kenya was born.  Today, the picture in Lodwar is a miracle of growth and blessing. The astounding phys...]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/08-31/twr-is-tranforming-lives-in-kenya http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/08-31/twr-is-tranforming-lives-in-kenya <![CDATA[Financial Expert Ellie Kay Visits TWR]]> Leading financial expert Ellie Kay visited TWR's Cary, North Carolina, office today and spoke to TWR staff about "Living Rich for Less." Kay, a best-selling author, speaker and media veteran, shared her “10/1...]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/08-24/financial-expert-ellie-kay-visits-twr http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/08-24/financial-expert-ellie-kay-visits-twr <![CDATA[TWR Lights the Persian Speaking World]]> The countries of the Persian speaking world rank within the six most intensely persecuted countries in the world, according to Open Doors’ World Watch List. Normally, ...]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/08-23/twr-lights-the-persian-speaking-world http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/08-23/twr-lights-the-persian-speaking-world <![CDATA[TWR Airs Love Burundi Festival ]]> At a recent two-day outreach event called the Love Burundi Festival, TWR partnered with Oregon-based Luis Palau Association and evangelist Andrew Palau to broadcast live to 44 Af...]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/08-19/twr-airs-love-burundi-festival http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/08-19/twr-airs-love-burundi-festival <![CDATA[TWR Receives Message from Siberia ]]> Recently, the TWR staff in Cental Asia received a strange text message to theTWR telephone number. It read, “I am sick of…” After they followed up, they learned that a young man from Kursk in central Russia had sent this message by ra...]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/08-18/twr-receives-message-from-siberia http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/08-18/twr-receives-message-from-siberia <![CDATA[TWR & Moody Present Scholarship]]> TWR-Africa staff member Lebo Pooe has been selected to receive a full four-year scholarship to study at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. TWR’s Lebo has been a live radio pre...]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/08-17/twr--moody-present-scholarship http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/08-17/twr--moody-present-scholarship <![CDATA[TWR Sends Radios to Romanian Listeners]]> This letter comes from one of TWR's Romanian listeners.

Dear TWR,

I found your phone number on a solar radio that I received three weeks ago from someone living in Bucharest. Since then, I listen with great interest to you...]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/08-12/twr-sends-radios-to-romanian-listeners http://www.twr.org/news_and_blogs/2011/08-12/twr-sends-radios-to-romanian-listeners