User Menu Triggers
TWR Begins Broadcasts of Hope for Distressed Sudan
By TWR Staff
Africa,
CAMENA,
Czech Republic,
Sudan,
N Africa
TWR has launched a radio series aimed at bringing the hope and peace of Jesus Christ to Sudan, a nation torn by political instability, economic crisis and massive flooding.
The compilation of radio and digital media programs, called Hope for Sudan, is designed by TWR’s (also known as Trans World Radio) Arabic Ministries to bring timely biblical messages to the people of this North African country. In addition to the crises disturbing the nation, strict societal norms based upon Islamic law hold sway, making it difficult for the few indigenous Christians and seekers wishing to pursue the faith.
TWR is broadcasting a selection of programs in general Arabic – widely understood in the country – that connect well with the audience. However, the team is also building up its content in the Arabic-Sudanese dialect. The content includes devotions with an emphasis on God’s love, and it shares spiritual hope and comfort through Scripture and prayer. Listeners are encouraged to rely on God for help, giving them a reason to have real hope. The programs also provide practical information based on the audience member’s physical and emotional needs.
The broadcasts began airing on Oct. 26, 2020, via shortwave from an Africa-based transmitter site. Along with the hour of content being aired on shortwave, the programs can be streamed at arabicprograms.org and on social media platforms. The well-equipped follow-up team handles all the correspondence with listeners through email, social media, WhatsApp and phone calls.
“We rejoice for this new ministry opportunity, and we pray that it would be a blessing to many and that it would bring lasting fruit to the kingdom of God,” said the director of TWR’s Arabic Ministries, whose name is withheld based on security concerns.
With a population of over 45 million people, Sudan is the third-largest country by land area on the African continent. Most people groups in the country speak Arabic, and the Arabic culture predominates. A great majority of the population adheres to the Sunni Muslim faith, and there is a small Christian minority.
The plight of Sudanese believers made headlines a few years ago when Czech citizen and Christian aid worker Petr Jašek was arrested by the Sudanese government and charged with being a spy. He had to spend 445 days in prison before being released. Sudan is ranked seventh on Open Doors’ World Watch List for 2020 in terms of the level of persecution that Christian believers face.
The compilation of radio and digital media programs, called Hope for Sudan, is designed by TWR’s (also known as Trans World Radio) Arabic Ministries to bring timely biblical messages to the people of this North African country. In addition to the crises disturbing the nation, strict societal norms based upon Islamic law hold sway, making it difficult for the few indigenous Christians and seekers wishing to pursue the faith.
TWR is broadcasting a selection of programs in general Arabic – widely understood in the country – that connect well with the audience. However, the team is also building up its content in the Arabic-Sudanese dialect. The content includes devotions with an emphasis on God’s love, and it shares spiritual hope and comfort through Scripture and prayer. Listeners are encouraged to rely on God for help, giving them a reason to have real hope. The programs also provide practical information based on the audience member’s physical and emotional needs.
The broadcasts began airing on Oct. 26, 2020, via shortwave from an Africa-based transmitter site. Along with the hour of content being aired on shortwave, the programs can be streamed at arabicprograms.org and on social media platforms. The well-equipped follow-up team handles all the correspondence with listeners through email, social media, WhatsApp and phone calls.
“We rejoice for this new ministry opportunity, and we pray that it would be a blessing to many and that it would bring lasting fruit to the kingdom of God,” said the director of TWR’s Arabic Ministries, whose name is withheld based on security concerns.
With a population of over 45 million people, Sudan is the third-largest country by land area on the African continent. Most people groups in the country speak Arabic, and the Arabic culture predominates. A great majority of the population adheres to the Sunni Muslim faith, and there is a small Christian minority.
The plight of Sudanese believers made headlines a few years ago when Czech citizen and Christian aid worker Petr Jašek was arrested by the Sudanese government and charged with being a spy. He had to spend 445 days in prison before being released. Sudan is ranked seventh on Open Doors’ World Watch List for 2020 in terms of the level of persecution that Christian believers face.
TWR Staff
Photo by Steph Moor, U.K. DFID
Africa,
CAMENA,
Czech Republic,
Sudan,
N Africa
The vast continent of Africa is home to nearly 2,500 ethnic groups, and many of them are Muslims. Throughout the rural settings...
Africa,
Africa - South & East,
Africa - West & Central,
Radio
From TWR’s West Africa Transmitting Station, we broadcast programs in about 30 languages from two powerful transmitters, each...
Africa,
Africa - West & Central,
MIF
During the global pandemic, people have begun reading the Bible and searching for God as never before, and TWR has stepped up...
Africa
As people in Africa migrate and move (sometimes at the sound and approach of gunfire), radios and bibles are often misplaced or...
Africa,
RFTW
In some cultures, becoming a Christian can mean persecution within the family and community, so accepting Jesus is not an easy...
Africa,
Africa - West & Central,
MIF
The main electricity supplier in South Africa has been implementing rolling power cuts, called load shedding, to various areas...
Africa,
Eswatini,
MIF
Dark, desolate, and dangerous. These words easily describe most prisons in Africa. The hearts of incarcerated men and women are...
Africa,
MIF,
S&E Africa
Eswatini is a country in southern Africa formerly known as Swaziland, and TWR has been broadcasting from this site across...
Africa,
Eswatini,
S&E Africa
The path taken by a non-believer to become a Christian can be full of pitfalls as an individual takes on a different life and...
Africa,
Reach the Last,
Unreached,
W&C Africa
TWR MOTION creates compelling videos that inspire people of all cultures to follow Jesus. Church planters around the world use...
Global,
MIF,
Reach the Last,
Unreached,
TWR MOTION
The Way of Righteousness is a radio program that is expanding rapidly around the TWR world because of its proven ability to...
Global,
MIF
What will it take to reach the last? TWR is joining with you – our generous partners – and other organizations around the world...
Global,
MIF,
RFTW
TWR Women of Hope brings hope in Jesus to women around the world and across generations. We seek to educate, encourage, and...
Africa,
Americas,
Asia,
Europe,
Global,
MIF,
TWR Women of Hope
A trafficked or sexually exploited woman is often hidden in plain sight. A different story can become her reality, but who will...
Europe - Northwest,
Global,
Hope Challenge,
TWR Women of Hope
All around the world, women in countless countries are suffering in ways that create unique hardships for them.
Featured,
Hope Challenge,
Global,
RFTW,
TWR Women of Hope
Dr. Luke is an evangelistic health and hygiene program written by a longtime missionary doctor who brings a biblical...
Global,
MIF
“God is acting, and my life is being transformed, and he will transform my marriage as well," said a man in Latin America as he...
TWR360.org is the world’s premier online tool for accessing Christian media resources in over 140 languages – and growing. The...
Global,
MIF,
RFTW,
TWR360
Can't find what you're looking for or a role that fits you? Let us know about your interests and skills and we'll help you do...
Africa,
Americas,
Asia,
Europe,
Global,
Middle East,
Full Time,
Part Time,
Internship (2-3 mo.),
Long-term (1+ years),
Short-term (3-12 mo.),
Missionary,
Volunteer
Aid the station director and leadership team with administrative tasks!
Administrative,
Africa,
Africa - West & Central,
Full Time,
Long-term (1+ years),
Missionary
Come and help the TWR Africa transmitter site team with their existing property and community development plan/stewardship...
Africa,
Africa - West & Central,
Engineering,
Maintenance,
Project Management,
Eswatini,
Internship (2-3 mo.),
Short-term (3-12 mo.)
Come help maintain our equipment to ensure the continued production of high quality FM radio programs!
Africa,
Africa - South & East,
Full Time,
Long-term (1+ years),
Maintenance,
Missionary,
South Africa
Play an active role in our commitment to being good stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us!
Africa,
Africa - West & Central,
Finance,
Full Time,
Part Time,
Long-term (1+ years),
Missionary
Put your engineering skills to work at TWR's transmitter site, broadcasting to millions every day!
Africa,
Africa - West & Central,
Engineering,
Featured,
Full Time,
Long-term (1+ years),
Missionary
Speak hope on air to millions (literally!)
A-V Production,
Africa,
Africa - South & East,
Full Time,
Long-term (1+ years),
Missionary,
South Africa
Come and tell the story of TWR's part in God's global redemptive work!
Africa,
Asia,
Europe,
Marketing,
Missionary,
Short-term (3-12 mo.)
Facilitate our radio broadcasts to the world through enabling machinery to function at its best!
Africa,
Africa - West & Central,
Engineering,
Maintenance,
Internship (2-3 mo.),
Short-term (3-12 mo.),
Missionary
Can't find what you're looking for or a role that fits you? Let us know about your interests and skills and we'll help you do...
Africa,
Americas,
Asia,
Europe,
Global,
Middle East,
Full Time,
Part Time,
Internship (2-3 mo.),
Long-term (1+ years),
Short-term (3-12 mo.),
Missionary,
Volunteer
Be a part of the global mission field while using your gifts in accounting and finance!
Americas,
Asia,
Americas - North,
Finance,
Guam,
Internship (2-3 mo.),
USA
Aid our IT department with administrative tasks!
Administrative,
Information Technology,
Americas,
Global,
Americas - North,
Full Time,
Long-term (1+ years),
Missionary,
USA
Use your knowledge about the people of Afghanistan to bring the good news to this hard-pressed people group!
Administrative,
Project Management,
Americas,
Europe,
Global,
Middle East,
Featured,
Full Time,
Long-term (1+ years),
Missionary,
USA
Work with an international team to record, edit and produce media content for global distribution.
A-V Production,
Americas,
Global,
Americas - North,
Internship (2-3 mo.),
USA
Analyze audience responses to help improve our ministry to the unreached!
Americas,
Global,
Americas - North,
Information Technology,
Internship (2-3 mo.),
USA
Offer your experience in operational management to improving our global operation processes!
Americas,
Global,
Americas - North,
Engineering,
Information Technology,
Full Time,
Long-term (1+ years),
Missionary,
USA
Connect churches’ global outreach calling to TWR’s international media ministry!
Administrative,
Americas,
Global,
Americas - North,
Full Time,
Long-term (1+ years),
Missionary,
USA
Invest your data management and reporting talents in missions to help reach the world for Christ!
Americas,
Global,
Americas - North,
Featured,
Full Time,
Information Technology,
Missionary,
USA
Anthony and Karen serve in our Africa Region office, in Kempton Park, South Africa. They joined TWR on December 1st, 2001, and...
Africa
The Burnetts are a South African family and have been with TWR since 1982, serving in the Africa region. They spent 12 years in...
Africa,
Africa - South & East,
Engineering,
TWR Women of Hope
Greg was called to missions at a young age and responded by joining TWR in 1995 after completing an electronics technician...
Africa,
Africa - South & East,
Finance,
Leadership
The Dunlops, from High River, Alberta, have a heart for missions and are excited to continue to serve with TWR. Nathan has a...
A-V Production,
Africa
The Kennedys have been with Trans World Radio (TWR) since 2002. They have served in North Africa and in various West African...
Africa,
Africa - West & Central,
Engineering
The Schieles have been with TWR since 1992, beginning in the Swaziland office. Having spent a few years in the Cary, N.C....
Africa,
Africa - South & East,
Information Technology,
TWR Women of Hope
Steve joined TWR Swaziland in May 1977 as an electrical engineer. In 1978 he met Lorraine. They returned together to...
Administrative,
Engineering,
Africa,
Africa - South & East
Luke is currently a student at Indiana Wesleyan University where he is studying Mechanical Engineering. Luke’s giftedness in...
Africa,
Africa - West & Central,
Engineering,
Internship (2-3 mo.)
Currently a senior at Messiah University, Elizabeth is studying Electrical Engineering. She will be using her skills to join...
Africa,
Africa - West & Central,
Engineering,
Internship (2-3 mo.)
Joe Barker was born in Canada and grew up as a pastor’s son in Canada, the U.S. and the Bahamas before studying communications...
Global,
Leadership
Lonnie joined TWR in September 2017. He is the author of Every Man A Warrior, a men’s ministry discipleship curriculum that has...
Global,
Leadership
Harry has been with TWR since 1981 and spent his first 14 years on Guam, followed by 23.5 years in the Netherlands. He and his...
Administrative,
Global
After serving in Austria and Cyprus, Laura serves as Assistant Caretaker of the TWR Lodge welcoming staff and guests visiting...
Administrative,
Marketing,
Global
Tyler and Jennifer were married in 2015 and spent their first couple years of marriage in Oregon before they relocated to North...
Global,
Leadership,
Marketing
The Detwilers have been with TWR since September 1982 serving in Eswatini (Swaziland), Monaco, the Netherlands and the U.S....
Administrative,
Finance,
Global
For the past four decades, God has taken us on a journey serving in Christian radio. Our heart is to see every person on earth...
Global,
Leadership
Hi, I'm Kelly! After I graduated from Cedarville University with a degree in Broadcasting and Digital Media, I served as a...
A-V Production,
Global
Andrew serves as adaptation coordinator for TWR MOTION, our film ministry.
A-V Production,
Global