The following is a story our Thailand team received of a Mien-language listener—Mr. Wang. “I am 34 years old and I was a drug addict for 14 years. It all started with something as simple as a cigarette. It then progressed to alcohol, and finally heroin. I stopped working on my family farm. I lost my job and was broke. …
In Memory of Jim Bowman – Former FEBC President
Jim Bowman, former FEBC President, recently passed away on August 8, 2024. Born into a missionary family, Jim (back row on the far left) grew up in the Philippines, and began a life-long hobby of collecting butterflies. He would often say, “The transformation of a butterfly is a clever way to express the Gospel.” Following in his father’s footsteps, Bob …
Shortwave Radio Delivers the Hope of the Gospel!
One of the most critical tools for reaching the unreached is shortwave radio. It can reach one-third of the way around the globe and, although opposing authorities endlessly try, it’s almost impossible to jam or block the signals. It was a shortwave radio broadcast from an FEBC station funded by support from friends like you that reached a man I’ll …
Serving Through the Bars
Matthew 25:36 says, “I was naked, and you clothed me. I was sick, and you visited me. I was in prison, and you came to me.” This verse was a catalyst for our FEBC Indonesia team. After reflecting on this verse, our FEBC Indonesia team began regularly traveling to Tangerang Class 1 Detention Center, right outside the capital city of …
Listener Stories from Japan
While Japan is a large, wealthy country, with over 125 million people, less than 1% of the population are Evangelical Christians. FEBC broadcasts are some of the only Christian programming in the entire region. Our FEBC Japan staff recently received two letters from grateful listeners. They share how learning about Jesus has completely changed their lives, sustained them, and given …
Drafted to the Frontlines
Since Russia began its war in Ukraine, several FEBC Ukraine broadcasters have been called up by the Ukrainian military…one of them is Max. Please continue to pray for our Ukrainian broadcasters who are sharing the hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ, and thousands are responding. The work is exhausting, and funding to continue and expand is needed …
A Secret People
Ko* was in trouble. The military had just found his local village to give him a clear warning. He was told to stop following Christ. If he didn’t, they said they would return the next day and kill him… Making a brave decision, Ko said no… Ko is a part of a people group that we cannot even name publicly. …
Update from Sergey in Ukraine
Pastor Sergey, Bible Program Host for FEBC Ukraine, shares how God has used him during the war: “Before the war began, I was living in Kyiv with my family and hosting one of FEBC–Ukraine’s main Bible programs. It was amazing to see people responding to the Gospel and giving their lives to Christ. But when the war came, things jumped …
Update from Igor in Ukraine
Since the war in Ukraine began, FEBC has shared many updates from our Ukrainian broadcasting team. Now, over 2 years since the start of the war, FEBC broadcasters are giving updates on what they have experienced, where they are now, and how God is using them to minister to others. Here’s a first-hand update from Igor S., Interim Program Director …
Update from Inna in Ukraine
Since the war in Ukraine began, FEBC has shared many updates from our Ukrainian broadcasting team. Now, over 2 years since the start of the war, FEBC broadcasters are giving updates on what they have experienced, where they are now, and how God is using them to minister to others. Here’s a first-hand update from Inna T., Key Broadcaster, FEBC …