Belize & Beyond Mission Update: February 2012

John Barlow assisting in operations at Lighthouse

I met three young men who were on the island for 6 months; short termers who were here being available to the Lord by developing relationships for the gospel and serving. One of the three, John Barlow quickly became a friend after several times running into him and sensing there was a purpose for it. Knowing that Edler was leaving and that we had a great need for help, I prayed about him being that answer to prayer and held back from saying anything about it to him. All three of them approached me when they realized that in order for them to stay in the country for a lengthy period of time they would have to obtain a voluntary work permit from a ministry or organization. Long story short, John felt drawn to help us when he heard of the needs and it was confirmed to both of us as we prayed. He quickly jumped in and learned the basics operations and transitioned smoothly after Edler left. Another answer to prayer was when he agreed to stay on site in the evenings and do the bread ministry so that I would be able to attend the upcoming conferences that were previously planned. Thank God for His timely provisions!

Belize City, home for the majority of the country’s population.

When I was in Belize City for the Annual Justice of the Peace meeting, I tuned into Lighthouse frequency upon arriving at the Municipal Airport and was very surprised to hear the station very clearly. In some areas it was in and out and very static but as I was on the Western Highway it came in very clear in several areas. Needless to say, I was very excited and recalled my pastor friend in Belize City asking me what it would take to get our signal to the City. He mentioned that as there is no Christian Radio station that has Bible teaching programs as Lighthouse and saw the great need for God’s Word to be broadcasting in Belize City. I have discussed this with the folks at Galcom International at the recent NRB Convention and they are excited to partner with us on this endeavor. Please begin to pray with us for approval from the Belize Broadcasting Authority as well as provisions through partnering with churches and broadcasters to make it a reality for the ‘light to shine in darkness’ in Belize City!

Clive and others sharing at Career Day, local newspaper covered the event.

Christian broadcasting to them. This opportunity thrilled me because I’ve observed that many young people in Belize and especially on the island seem to lack vision and ambition regarding their future. I was first to speak and challenged the students to develop their God given talents, gifts and potentials by first delighting themselves in the Lord and He will give them the desires of their heart. I was able to share not only my brief testimony but also about serving the Lord as a missionary to Belize. I invited the students interested in media and broadcasting to our upcoming Media Seminar at Lighthouse coming up at the end of February with professor of Communications from Northwestern College, Mark Seignious. It is our hope and prayer that God would use this seminar to stir the hearts of young people toward media and possible future volunteers or staff at Lighthouse. Please pray for more effectual open doors at the High School to impact students for Christ!

Clive with Isaac, Jacob, Johnny and Conroy at NRB Convention in Nashville, Tenn.

This year convention was a great blessing as usual with speakers such as Pastor Chip Ingram, Sam Crabtree, Michael Hyatt, Pastor Max Lucado, Pastor Miles McPherson and Pastor Greg Laurie. Each speaker brought forth timely messages all stressing the single theme of getting the message and love of Jesus out to a dying world that is so desperately in need and using the various tools and technological advances available to us. I was especially blessed to be joined this year with three other radio ministries from Belize who are all a part of the Belize Christian Media Fellowship that was formed over a year ago. The President of NRB, Dr. Frank Wright who has become a good friend over the years and a constant source of encouragement to me personally granted complimentary passes to this year’s NRB Convention to the directors of each station who are a part of the BCMF. We are so to thankful to God for the partnership of the National Religious Broadcaster Association with Belize Christian Media Fellowship and the incredible source of encouragement, resources and expertise it provides us in Belize.

Dan Wynia, Mark Seignious and Chuck Pollok; teachers at upcoming Media Seminar in Belize.

Pollok to finalize plans on the upcoming Media Seminar in Belize on March 2-4. Northwestern College will be bringing down some of their top Radio/TV students from their Media Department with teachers along with staff and listeners of KTIS Radio from Twin Cities, Minnesota. This will be an exciting time as the members of the Belize Christian Media Fellowship will be hosting this weekend training seminar and looking forward to the training and equipping of the staffs of 6 Christian Radio stations and one TV station. We have 46 people signed up for this seminar which will be held at the Jaguar Creek/Pathlight facilities off of the Hummingbird Highway. Please pray for all involved with this upcoming seminar; team and radio listeners, all Belizean media houses and their staff as we fellowship, learn and become better equip to make an impact for Christ in broadcasting in Belize!