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tions, and services that will help to put
the spots on the air.
NEWS OF THE GOSPEL BROADCASTING MISSION

Walter and Mainie Coble, Founders
UNIQUE PLAN MATERIAUIES

The word "unique" is a strong ex
For every subscription sold, monies

will be allotted In advance and based on the revenue from those subscrip
pression in that according to Webster, it means; one and only; sole; different
tions coming in over ayear'stlme.Thus it is possible to pay Mr. Fjelstad a regular wage on a weekly basis allowing
that Merrill Associates will be refunded
from all others; having no like or equal; singlular, unusual, rare. It would be a little presumptuous to allow the plan to put Brother Fjelstad into the field
full-time for the Gospel Broadcasting Mission is to the fullest degree unique,
but if we can lay hold on the idea that the plan is very unusual and thus rare,
it is for a fact unique.
their money in the following months as the churches pay their subscriptions. In order to achieve all this, the Lord's hand moved again, A man of means seeing the potential of the plan agreed to back it financially, including suf ficient funds to upgrade studio facilities to guarantee absolute professional qual
ity. By now you must agree there is some
The biggest cost in putting a man in

to a full-time mission labor is of course
his salary. It has been evident to those

of us who have been close to the works
of the Gospel Boradcasting Mission that one of our greatest weaknesses

was a lack of sufficient representation.
uniqueness about the plan. Now what makes it completely unique Is that once this salary is cared for, GBM will be paying his expenses only, and experience but adequate subscription fee to those churches in the area where the spots are aired. Consequently the plan was taken first to the churches, which now use the spots, and once it was agreed they would be willing to pay the sub scription fee, an approach was made to
radio stations in the area of the church
shows this is usually covered ^ offer

ings taken during speaking dates and following film showtogs. Where GBM only has to pay the expenses, it Is not so difficult to put a man on the field. If the plan works, and considerable
field work has been done already to as
Brother Cloyd Christman is an excel lent field man, and as director of the Gospel Broadcasting Mission was spreading himself about as thin as he possibly could. Yet there were so many areas ministers and congregations that were relatively, if not completely, un aware of the dynamics of the Gospel Broadcasting Mission. We had to get to more people. We started remedying this through the use of slides accompanied by a sound tape. This has helped, but it was still too little. The mission has grown to where we needed Brother Cloyd in more specialized areas along with concentrat ed representation to accompany all that Cloyd is doing. But how could we pay the bill? We believe that God gave us an
answer.
or churches to secure the free time. The
results have been very encouraging. The spots are being heard on radio stations in communities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois and Missouri, and the list is growing regu larly. Brother Wakeman also has organized a small agency being incorporated under
the name of Merrill Associates. The
sure us that it will, we expect to eventually duplicate the procedure so as to give the story of the Gospel Broad casting Mission and its aim of reaching the lost through radio to our brother hood throughout the nation* Just a few words on methods. Agendas are being made now for Mr. Fjelstad to follow. Planned speaking dates are
essential to the success of the effort.
term Merrill has come from a syndi cated show Mr, Wakeman wrote and
But Norm will be doing more than sim ply keeping his speaking dates. During daytime hours he will call on Church
of Christ and Christian Church ministers
Some time ago Brother Burdett Wakeman, program director for GBM, who gives his services without charge and as a part of his duties as the minister of our sponsoring congregation, came up with the idea of developing what is be coming known as "Contemporary Bible Spots". He also developed a plan to pay the cost of these productions. Rath er than to appeal for funds from the
produced as a commercial effort some time ago. It was called "Something to Live By" with Bill Merrill and the
informing them of the Contemporary Spot program and of the workings of

GBM. If he has availabilities he will
agency called Merrill Associates sim

ply merchandises the show.
The subscription fee has been care
attempt
to
establish
fill-In speaking
dates, and where this is not possible,

he will set up slide and tape showings wherever they are desired. Every town
where there is a radio station and a
New Testament church will be of in terest to GBM now that we have this
fully planned to take care of the costs
of writing, producing, mailing, and bill ing. Also the subscription fee will in
part go to pay Mr, Fjelstad's salary. Being sold on the need of this ministry, Merrill Associates is willing to advance the funds for Mr. Fjelstad's salary believing that the churches will readily respond to his.personal visits, explana
churches, it was decided to help the churches through printed materials and personal representation to get free time
from radio stations as public service to air the spots, and to charge a small
kind of representation. Pray for the program. Webellevethat

it will be beneficial to the cause of
Christ if great numbers of radio stations are airing true-to-the-gospel spotswith
sound effects, music, or whatever gives those spots that special something that
causes people to stop and think. Every
ôt is tagged by one of three state-
New Representative
ForGBM
We are happy to announce that Gos pel* Broadcasting Mission will have a new representative to help promote
Christ he has been asked to speak and

sing in churches in Minnesota and Wis consin, including several Lutheran churches from the area in which he was brought up. Norm has been well received and asked to return whoever
possible.
ments: "This has been a Contemporary

Bible Spot done in the public's interest
by Ctoistian Churches and Churches ai Christ," or "This has been a Con temporary Bible Spot done in the pub lic's interest by Christian Churches" or "This has been a Contemporary Bible Spot done in the public's interest by
Churches of Christ."
this radio ministry starting in June

college senior will graduate from La Crosse State University this June with
(1972). Norm Fjelstad, a young, talented
We believe that Norm will prove to
be a real blessing to this ministry.
a double major in speech and history. Norm was born and raised on a dairy
farm near DeSoto^ Wisconsin. He was very active in high schoollettering in basketball and track, taking a lead
part in musicals, and served as vice-
Prayer Need
Don Baughman, producer of the broad cast in Nigeria, has been "confined"
Those ordering the spots through the

mail without Mr. FJelstad's personal
attention do much to help make this unique pl^ workable. If you would be
interested in'information about this low-
president of his junior class and pres

ident of his senior class.
cost high-valued spot program, simply write Merrill Associates, Incorporated,
to his furlough home during the month of December. He is having all of his teeth removed and many of you know
what a painful process that is. Don was
c/o P.O. Box 428, La Crosse, Wiscon

sin 54601. State which tag would best
fit your area. Printed materials and
ed to attend La Crosse State University.

He worked in logging and at -Various
To help further his education Norm received a scholarship-grant and decid
hoping to have his new teeth in by the

end of December, but the dentist would
sample spots will be sent free of charge. Complete details will make placing the spots^ in most communities-quite easy.i^
other odd jobs to put himself through

college. One of 4he-htghl1ghts of Jtorm-s-col'
not pull them all at once. It appears now that Brother Baughman will not be able to have the remainder of his teeth
lege experience was being on the debate

squad. He was on a team of four that took first place in the nation in a de
pulled until the first of February. His back it> improving, bW ne definately needs our prayers. Please pray for
Don and his family in this hour of trial.
Radio Clinic
We announced in an earlier LISTEN
bate-discussion topic of ways and means
of controlling air polluUon. Praise God,

he is now more interested in soul pol
lution.
that Bob Bowman, president of Far East Broadcasting Company, would be our featured speaker for the is)coming Radio Clinic to be held April 11th at Lincoln Christian College Lincoln, Il
linois. After that announcement Mr. Bowman contacted us and said he would
LISTEN
January, 1972 No. 104
Norm was raised in a Lutheran home where he became acquainted with God
at an early age. However, he lost con tact with the Lord after being at the University for awhUe. Hisathiesticpro fessors and worldly friends destroyed
what fîth he had and Norm became a strong disbeliever. Brother Burdett Wakeman started a
Listen is pubUshod monthly by the

Gospol Broodeasting Mission, Box 199,
LaCiosse. Wis. 54601. PublicaUon
be unable to come as he had planned. He apologized for having to back out on this commitment. Perhaps he can
speak to us sometime in the future. We now have a replacement lined up
address: 17359 TlstCourt, Tinley Park. Ill* 60477 Second Class postage paid,
Tinley Baik, 111.
Bible Club on campus several years

ago. Some of the young people of this
THE GOSPEL
and believe that he will be able to bring us a tremendous challenge. Phillip W. Butler, who was featured in the Sep tember, October and November Inter
national Christian Broadcaster Bulletin
Bible Club challenged Norm concerning

his disbelief. After many sessions of
BROADCASTING MISSION
Box 199, LoCrosse, Wis. 54601

Cloyd and Helen Christman
Burdett and Elaine Wakeman
Bible Study and prayer. Brother Fjel

stad becadie a strong believer and was baptized into Christ, for the remission of his sins. Since that time he has continued to grow by leaps attd bounds. Norm has had frequent Bible studies and prayer sessions in his apartment; also
Wolter and Ardis Leeper

George and Beth Kimbali
NOW BROADCASTING OVER eMANX, ENGLAND
RADIO MONACO
will be our speaker, Lord willing. To

give you some id^ of Mr. Butler's background and qualifications we quote
from the ICB Bulletin (Sept 1971)i "Phil lip W. Butler spent 6 years as an in
ternational broadcast correspondent -COvering-such stories as: NATO activi ties in Europe, Middle East and the At
talents. Not_only^,ls he a good speaker,

but he plays a guitar and sings well.
He also writes his own music. Because of these abilities and his dedication to
he has had several counselling cases. God has blessed Norm with many
e IBADAN-LAGOS. NIGERIA e TAir>EI, TAIWAN

SEOUL, KOREA e MANILA. PHILIPPINES
KBBO, YAKIMA, WASH. e WTHE, LONG ISLAND. N.Y.
lantic; Fidel Castro take-over in Cuba; the famous "War Crimes" trials; op eration "Marne Drive" and "Deep freeze"; and the Berlin airlift of 1958. Then followed 2 years as radio and tele
vision coordinator in the South Carolina
GOSPEL BROADCASTING MISSION

17359 71st Court
SECOND CLASS MAIL Tinley Park. Illinois 60477
School Systems. The next 6 years were spent with the Radio Division of Biola, Inc., in management capacity for KBBI in Los Angeles and KBBW in San Diego.
Mr. Butler then went to Seattle to serve
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477
as general manager of the Broadcast Division of King's Garden, Inc., ; this included responsibility for Radio Station KGDN and KBIQ. Several years ago Mr.
Butler founded Intercristo and Inter-
tjgij '</
FiiSSOU-rJ. GUÔl
match, using mass media techniques for the recruitment of personnel for missionary service." We hope you will make plans to come and share in this
clinic.
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February 1972
No. 1D5
ELECTRONIC EVANGELISM CLINIC

Aprini,1972
LINCOLN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
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LINCOLN, ILLINOIS
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Lincoln Christian College Campus, Scene of 1972 Clinic.
Church Qrowth throug^h yiiajj yiiedi

The Clinic on Electronic
la
Evangelism
will have
as its
theme:
"Church Growth through
Mass Media." This promises to be one dynamic day for minis

ters and church workers con
congregation. Public by ti'ie Gospel Broadcasting local Mission and designed to spe service availabilities and cifically aid in alerting our new ideas in prograiraning will brethren to a power and be demonstrated.
thrust destined to be lost We are particularly fortu unless something is done. And nate in the personnel to be praise God, something is featured in this year's being done.
clinic. Bro. Joe Webb has a
cerned with church growth. In

recent years those of Restoration Movement the are
being alerted to the part radio plays in reaching the

masses for Jesus Christ. The
in This clinic should prove very impressive resume, from Lincoln interesting to brethren who cluding a B.A. College, a M.S. will never have an occasion Christian to personally broadcast, as well as to those currently involved in programming. For example, during the clinic
with honors from the Univer
trouble is,
so
many
of our
both the
ministers
fail
and
congregations
sity
of
Illinois,
and
he
to understand
function and potential of the

air waves.
expects to have his Ph.D. in August of 1972. Both his
The upcoming clinic is the third annual event sponsored in building
and his there will be a presentation practical experience on the use of short, prepared education embrace mass media. the Ph.D. inspots and the part they play His work on
an image for the
(Continued on page 3)
LISTEN
February 1972
No. 105 Listen is published monthly by the Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box
199, LoCrosse, Wis. 54601. Publication
ELECTRONIC EVANGELISM CLINIC

Lincoln Christian College Lincoln, Illinois Ap F i 1 11, 19 7 2
address: 17359 71st Court, Tinley Park,
111. 60477. Second Class postage paid, Tinley Park, 111.
Theme:
"Churcli Growth tlirougli Mass Media"
THE GOSPEL
I 8:00- 9:15 a.m. Panel: "Total I'tinctions of Mass Media"

I Joe Webb
I 9: lo- 9:2^^ j 9:30-10:20
10:20-10:4.^
Box 199, LoCrosse^ Wis. 54601

Prayer Time Phil Butler

Colfee
10:45-12:00
"Religiously Oriented Rinctions
Walter ond Ardis Leeper George and Beth Kimball

NOW BROADCASTING OVER
of the Media" Chuck Conners
ll2:00- 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
MANX. ENGLAND
RADIO MONACO
[BADAN-LAGOS. NIGERIA
- -TAlPSh-TAIWAN SEOUL. KOREA
I 1:00- 2:30 p.m. "Cliurch Growtli and Mass Media"

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) 2 ' 30- 3:00
) 3:00- 4:30
Churcli Growth~T)epartment
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
KBBO, YAKIMA, WASH.
Breiik
"Evaluations of Current Availabilities
WTHE, LONG ISLAND, N.Y.
!
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and Trends" Burdett Wakeman

.5:00- 6:00 p.m. Evening Meal
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
I realize i t ' s
we have liad
been
an
while
since
article
I 6:00- 7:30 p.rt. Visitation of Booths

I
7 : 30- 9:00 Phil
on my activities, but please be assured, I have been busy, Looking back -- it was in No vember that I made a trip to Oklalioma, speaking to tlie churches in the Oklahoma City area. Wliile there i t was my
and Personal Consultation

Butler
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to
(Personnel identified in article on page 3.)

ti>e mission. This bless
Our Father knows how much
ing
has
come
through
the
we appreciate
all of you who
privilege to speak during three class periods and bring i s an insurance salesman for a challenge during chapel at Nor tliwes tern National Life Midwest Christian College. In
tlie month of December, I did very little traveling -- my time was spent on corresponInsurance Co. Mrs.
efforts of Bro. Dean Uhls, one of the GBM advisors, who
share in any way with the Gospel Broadcasting Mission ministry. We encourage you to continue your faithfulness. God bless you all.
Burdett
(Elaine)
Wakeman,
Onalaska
now serv
Church of
ing
for
as the
tJie
office secretary
Christ" (formerly the" Charles sets up to date (not all com Street Church of Christ) , is pleted yet) , working on a also helping me with CRM speaking scliedule for our new correspondence. Praise the G3M representative (see Janu Lord! What a blessing! This
Honrp.
bxingi ng_our
slides _
ary issue of Listen) , getting

the GBM files in order for
moving to a new office, etc.
office makes i t possbile for Bro. Wakeman and me to get
In August of 1966, my wife

and I assumed responsibility
together more often concern ing things related to GBM.

When tJie new building for
the Onalaska Church of Christ
for promoting GBM. From the beginning the office of GBM is

has been in our home. We are
happy to share with you the good news that GBM now has a
new office located in North
built, we will have offices in those facilities. We moved into our'new office
on January 3rd. If you need to contact GBii
LaCrosse. The Lord iias pro vided a small, but presently adequate, office at no cost
by phone, our number is (608)

781-5603.If no answer, please call (608) 788-3287.
Same director, new office.
CHURCH GRHWIHIHROUGH MASS MEDIl

(continued from page 1)
evening
to what we hope will
be an influx of Christians from the area ready to be
eludes
tures
specialization strucand policies of mass

in on a minor emphasis
challenged by the power of tions and review trends in the Gospel linked with the dynamics of mass media. religious radio of our day.
Here are some special fea clinic.
As previously announced, tures of this year's the featured speaker will be mass media. Joe will be conIt's a one-day clinic . . . j Mr Phil Butler of Seattle, ducting a presentation and of three days. There , Mr. Butler panel entitled, "Total Func- Wash. . spent six , time prior to the ^ vpsr? as an international
communications, sociology with
instead will be
evening
tions of Mass Media. "
broadcast correspondent
cov-
Chuck Conners also has an ring

impressive background,
a minister faith but of the Lutheran specializing in gast
such
stories
as NATO
Middle
the in
being activities in Europe, named
and the Atlantic; Castro takeover
mass
media.
He
was
cuba; the famous "War Crimes"

trials; Operation "Marne Drive" and "Deep Freeze; " and
the Berlin Airlift of 1958. Then followed two years as radio and television coordinator in the South Carolina
writer and producer on KMOXTV's programming staff in St.

Louis, Mo. in October 1969. He was formerly director of the Radio and TV Extension Services of the Lutheran
Church
Missouri Synod.
Hav-
school systems.
The next six
ing
various
he
experiences
in
years
radio
were
spent
with
of
the
radio,
has earned a B.A.
division
Biola,
Planning committee for the 1972 Electronic Evangelism Clinic being
degree in radio and televi- inc., in management capacity held at Lincoln Christian Gtollege, sion from the University of for KBBI in Los Angeles and April il, 1972. Left to right: Tulsa and attended the North- kBBW in San Diego. Mr. Butler Elv^n Buche^ Elaine and Burdett
western University Radio
Television School in the
and
sum-
tiien
went
to
Seattle
to
serve
Wakananj
Walter
and Ardis Leeper
mer of 1949.
Lutheran
He is currently broadcast division

Garden. Inc.
in
as
general
manager This
of King's
of
the
and John Young.
serving as the coordinator of

Communications
included service
the
Metro-St. Louis
primarily in
area,
radio
responsibility for radio sta tions KGDN and KBIQ.
working
and television.
Conners will
Phil Butler is being sched-
where participants can counsel with the panel leaders, tiie speaker, and other special personnel about tlieir personal needs and
be conducting
and panel
a presentation
is entitled
close
speak both before the ideas

student body
ticipants and
of the
regarding
on local
the use
of
which
and clinic paragain

clinic
radio
fields.
"Religious-Oriented Functions
of the Media. "
at the
in the
Another panel is being de

signed
"Church
under
Growth
the
and
title,
Mass
1972 Electronic Evangelism Clinic Lincoln Christian College

Lincoln, Illinois
Media," theme of Personnel

come from
highlighting the this year's clinic. for this panel will

the Church Growth
Please pre-register me.

N ame:
Department of Lincoln Chris tian College.
Address:
Burdett Wakeman, program director of the Gospel Broad

casting Mission and writer
now ex and producer of the
City:
: State
Please find enclosed check

money order
panding "Contemporary Bible Spots," will present and con duct a session on available productions for local sta-
Mail to CLoyd Christmonj Director Gospel Broadcasting Mi ssion

Bdx 199
LaCrossej Wisconsin 54601
GERMAN BROADCAST
DISCONTINUED
THE CASH BOX
1.971
their part
in planning
this
promising event.
These clinics on Electronic
In a meeting at LaCrosse
between Bro. Ed Fausz and the directors of GBM, in which every phase of the work was
Financial Report
Balance on hand
January i, 1971
I n com e 1971
$ 1,129.74
31. 178.73
prayerfully discussed,
cision was confirmed
a de
to dis
Expenses: Air Time Di rector
Evangelism testify to the ex panded service the Gospel Broadcasting Mission is of fering the Restoration Move
ment in the specialized field
$32j 3D8.47
continue
(for
the
present)
the German-language program. While this short wave broad
cast was reaching out to many

areas, its audience was lim
and its cost
ited by the number of short

wave receivers
Printing Insuroncej Interest and Loan Payment

Car ExoensGs
$17^439.12 7j 280.C0
of airing the Gospel of Jesus Christ at home and abroad. Pray for this year's clinic.
1,986 66
1,/i98. 28
Plan to attend if at all pos

sible. If you live in the area of Lincoln, 111., en
courage a delegation from your congregation to attend
1,016. 31
878.00
Convention and Travel Expenses

Other Expenses Total Expenses
(which was much more than any

other) did not seen to match
iTs outreach."
2, 243.88
the clinic on April ll'th.
$32, 252.25
Both those associated with

and Bro. Ed are i n t e r
THROUGH MASS MEDIA

(Continued from page 3)
A registration fee will be
preting
this
decision
as
God's will.
I t enables Ed to
prepare himself more f"ully in other specialized areas of

his work. These areas include
charged
includes
to
those
attending
The fee
and
^ We
y
in the Listen.
let
a huraof an
the daytime sessions.

both
the noon
error slip by us
dinger
the printing ministry, which is demanding more of his

time, as he prepares tracts
evening
meals,
plus
light
December issue of We listed Berl and
refreshments at two break Grace Thomas as producing a periods. A free-will offering program broadcast from Oki
and
teaching
materials
in
to help defray expenses
will
be received in the evening German for use by the mis service from those attending sionaries and nationals in only the evening service. Europe. It will also release Registration will be $6.00 him from the necessity of at the clinic; $5.00 for keeping this particular pro those registering prior to gram going while he is en gaged in graduate work for a master's degree in the German 1anguage. "The Lord knows our poten
tials,. as well as our limita
March 31st. Please use the
nawa.
It
should
have
been
Taiwan. We are sorry.We don't quite know how the switch
slipped in; but we are hoping

that i t is a prophetic error! May we pause here to express our heartfelt
registration
below.
blank
printed
7 sympathy to Bro. Harold Niles, who serves on the advisory board

and B GBM. as treasurer Bro. of Niles'
The Gospel Broadcasting Mission Is very grateful to
tions, "
been
says
to
Ed,
has
"and
our
human strength
taxed
to mention our
sometimes
the limitnot
time."
Lincoln Christian College and in particular to Bros. John Young and Elwyn Buche for
Publication Office 17359 71st Court
mother
passed
away
January 15 th.
He asks that you continue
SECOND CLASS MAIL
to pray for
and
support the
work of the Gospel Broadcast
ing Mission as
of the German
In Mission^
well as
the
that
Evgmgeli zing
meantime,
-ISOil
tapes
will of the
of previous broadcasts
be available for rethere
v;
ncXl St.
Mtsr.ourx
broadcasting
world
in
other parts
wherever
are
not
German-speaking
to be
people.
as o f
His decision and position are

construed
change, but of emphasis.
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Walter and AAainie Coble, Founders

MARCH 1972 No. 106
Tribal Broadcasts Underwritten
through
the use
since the beginning of our association with LaVerne Morse over three years
ago Gospel Broadcasting Mission has

made a definite effort to underwrite
radio
completely the Tribal Broadcasts (LISU, RAWANG, KACHIN) of Brother Morse.

We still are In need of funds, however strides are being made Inthls direction. With the wonderful help of his coworkers LaVerne has been broadcasting
daily to the LISU and weekly to the

RAWANG and KACHIN tribes people of S. E. Asia, Needed funds for the radio
time only is about $200 per month. We have been receiving an average of $100
per month designated for this workdurIng the past year. We are still behind on paying the Far East Broadcasting Company for time already used. In a recent GBM board meeting the advisors discussed and passed a motion to finish underwriting the present broadcasting of LaVerne from our general funds. I praise the Lord for this victory be
cause we know how Important these
radio broadcasts are to the Christian
Berl Thomas helping repreient GBM in Portland, Oregon.
and non-Christian of S. E. Asia. After
Taiwan Broadcast
On the 29th of February Brother Berl Thomas, producer of the TAIWAN broad
a survey on the field It Is estimated that there are 100,000 people listening
to these vital Gospel programs. Bro
ther Morse tells us that great things are liappening through this radio and
follow-up work. He is searching out the possibility of Increasing these broad casts to 30 minutes each Instead of the
cast, called to tell us his program,

"Hymns of Hope" has been taken off the air. During our conversation he mention
ed that several other English programs

In Taiwan were discontinued. The dir ector of this station indicated there
present 15 minute programs. This Is being done In response to requests from our Asian brethren who are pleading
for more teaching and encouragement. Your prayers are urgently needed for
these and all of the other radio minis
might be a possibility that Berl's broad cast could be aired again starting in the late Summer or early Fall. We stron^y
suspect that the present international
tries. Thank you for your fellowship In the furtherance of the Gospel.
situation brought about the canceling of this program. Brother Berl has been on the air in TAIWAN for several years and his program was greatly appreciated.
His broadcast on KBBO In Yakima, Washington continues to be aired weekly.
Berl Is an enthuslasilc representative

Remember this Radio Clinic being conducted under the auspices of the Gospel Broadcasting Mission and in cooperation with the Lincoln Christian College.
Plan to attend it I
Hospito/ized
As this paper goes to press here In La Crosse, Wisconsin, Mrs, Walter
of Gospel Broadcasting Mission In the great Northwest. Let us pray that God
will open another door for this interest
ing presentation of the Gospel. Berl may be contacted at his home, Route 3, Box 3016, Wapato, Washington 98951.
(Ardis) Leeper Is recooperatlngfroman

operation In a Chicago hospital. Ardls Is
the editor of "USTEN" and does a
Pray for iti It's a big step In the right direction

If the Restoration Movement Is to fulfill
the Great Commission In this day of

mass media.
wonderful job along with her husband. Please be in prayer for her needs. Thank you.
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March 1972 972
N No. 106
Mission Services Observes 25th
"Key 73 Congress On Evangelism"

By Cloyd Christman
Listen is published monthly by the Gkispel Broadcasting Mission, Box

199. LaCrosse, Wis. 54601. Publication
Anniversary Year
MISSION SERVICES Is observing its
25th year of service to church-sent
oddress: 17359 71st Court, Tinley Park, 111. 60477. Second Class postage paid,
Tinley Park, 111.
Lincoln Christian College is conduct ing a "Key 73 Congress on Evangel ism" on their campus April 13-14. This will be just two days after our
THE GOSPEL BROADCASTING MISSION
Radio Clinic (April llth) which wiU

also be held on the L.C.C. campus. I
missionaries and churches this year. A
Box 199, LaCrosse, Wis. 54601

Burdett and Elaine Walceman
special service took place on March 18, 1972 called the 25th Anniversary Ser
vice. Founder Harold W.McFarlandwas the speaker and the service was held In the gym of the Old Prairie School. The
have been invited by Max Ward Randall to conduct a fifty minute workshop on
the subject, "Evangelism by Radio."

This workshop is scheduled for Thurs day from 1:30 until 2:30. Brother Ran dall wrote saying, "Plans are progress
Walter and Ardis Leeper George and Beth Klmball

gift goal for this 25th anniversary year is $125,000.00. All of this money is need ed to adapt the old building, and to equip
it for the best possible service to over
ing well for a stimulating congress, and

with twenty-five well known brethren including yourself, sharing in the work shops plus Dr. Peter Beyerhaus from Tubingen University, Tubingen, West Germany, as our special lecturer, I feel we and the many who attend are "CeiftsOfT to- be~dBepl7 challenged and richly blessed." Please remember this Congress on Evangelism in your pray
ers.
MANX, ENGLAND
RADIO MONACO
1,360 Christian missionaries. Mission
IBADAN-LAGOS, NIGERIA
SEOUL, KOREA MANILA, PHILIPPINES VMKIMA, wAtmr
Services is located in Tlpton County,

Indiana. Their mailing address is: Mis-
WTHE, LONG ISLAND. N.Y.
slon Services, Box 177, Kemnton^ Tndlana 46049. May the Lord continue to bless their faithful ministry.
PUBLIC SERVICE SPOTS A GREAT VALUE

^VLOL "the talk of the Twin Cities'
When one considers that WLOL is one
The cost to local churches is deter
of several stations airing the "Contem
porary Bible Spots" in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota,
he can soon see what a terrific service
mined by the number of stations actually

promising to carry the spots in a com
munity, and it is minimal. There must

be a means of paying for the time, equipment and personnel to produce a
is being rendered to the cause of Christ by such radio stations. "Contemporary Hble Spots" are pro fessionally written and produced by Merrill Associates, Incorporated. Each spot is true-to-the-Blble and carries one of three tags stating, "this has been
Hit MHoat *.
professional item like "Contemporary Bible Spots," thus these costs are met
subscriptions. If interested in audition tapes and
printed material, simply write:

Merrill Associates, Inc.
P. O. Box 428
a Contemporary Bible lôt done in the
public's interest by Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, or "this has been a Contemporary Bible Spot done in
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 Designate what tag you want:

Christian Churches Churches of Christ
the puldic's interest by Christian Churches", or the tag may carry just
the identity Churches of Christ;.
soimd effects or music are used to
Christian Churches and Churches

of Christ.
bri^ten the sound and to catch the ear

of listeners.
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Merrill Associates shared the above
pictured "bill" marked Paid with us as an example of what radio stations are doing in behalf of "Contemporary Bible Spots."
WLOL of Minneapolis, Minn, shows on the statement that in the year 1971,
144 Christian Church announcements
were run at $14 per announcement, a total of $2,016.00. In that they were run as a courtesy the statement simply reads, "as a public service by Radio
Station WLOL this invoice is hereby paid in full. Signed by N. L. Bentson,
President.
C^ryCOK, /
STEN
NEWS OF THE GOSPEL BROADCASTING MISSION Walter and Mainie Coble, Founders ârch n972
No. 107
DIIIECIDII IHVIIED ON PREACHIIIG IOIIH

OF POLAND AND CZECHOSLOVAKIA
6L0YD CHRIS'i'MAN, general

director of the Gospel
pean countries who understand the Polish language.
Broadcasting Mission, has

been
sions
In addition
to teaching
Christian
invited
at
to
accompany
Christian
missions at Eastern
Paul Bajko,
director of mis
Eastern
College, Bel Air, Md., on a preaching tour of Poland and

Czechoslovakia this summer.
College and being in great demand as a speaker, Bro. Bajko, together with Bro.
Winnik, carries on an exten
The advisory board of GEM

feels that Bro. Christman
should
take advantage of the
sive mission work through publishing Christian litera ture, hymnals and securing Bibles in the languages of
Eastern Europe. He makes an effort to visit Poland every three to five years to confer
opportunity for a brief period of missionary work in Eastern Europe. Not only will
he be of service of to the and Christians Poland
Cloyd Christm.an
Bro. Bajko has encouraged
to apply for other ministers
with and strengthen

isters
Vl nitOGUlii Nssieii
the min
and Christians of the
Czechoslovakia throu^ preaching eind teaching;

he will also be able to
his but
sur
vey first-hand the results of
visas and make a preaching tour of Poland, accompanied by national ministers serving as guides and interpreters. (Continued on page 2)
the Polish-language broadcast

sponsored by g;I and aired
5 COUMISS
IS OyR M.i
over Radio Monaco. Cloyd was unable to go into this area on his 1967 European tour. Bro. Paul Bajko was the
producer of the Polish; -
WEDDING DEllS
February 7, 1972 at
language broadcast over Radio Monaco which began in 1961. The production work of the
broadcast was taken over in
3:30 p.m.,
producer Helen Christman and Paul
S.
Bnasan Uriah,
Marguerite S.
were united in
of the Khasi broad
cast,
C.
and Miss
1967
by
Boleslaw
Polish
Winnik, a
minister
Bajko
at 1971 North American
Rama Rau
well-known
Christian Convention.
who was brought to the United

States for this purpose. The
Po1i sh-1anguage b ro adcas t, "The Voice of Truth," is heard weekly by thousands in
Poland, Czechoslovakia and by

those in other Eastern Euro
In the years
His last trip was made a part of Assam, India) where Some of the high "Bana" is engaged in estab lights of this trip were told lishing a Preachers' Train in the October 1969 "Listen." ing Institute. Marguerite
area.
marriage in Ennore, Madras, India. The couple will live in Jowai, Meghalaya (formerly
in 1969.
when he person
ally could not go
to Poland,
will serve
the school.
as
secretary
of
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Marth 1972 No. 107
(continued from page 1) This year Bro. Bajko will tour Poland under a preach er's visa, which is very difficult to secure. He says, "The Lord answered my prayers in a wonderful way . . . so I will be able without any hin
drance to v i s i t churches and
Listen is published monthly by the Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box

199, LaCrosse, Wis. 54601. Publicotion
American Christian Convention
address: 17359 71st Court, Tinley Park,

111. 60477. Second Class postoge paid,
Tinley Park, 111.
in Cincinnati,
14 th.
July 11th
to
THE GOSPEL
Costs of Cloyd* s trip to

and from Poland will have to

Burdett and Elaine Walceman
De borne by the Gospel Broad casting Mission. Estimated
preach.
cost is $650
back.
to
Europe
and
This does not
include
Walter and Ardis Leeper George and Beth Kimball

MANX, ENGLAND
RADIO MONACO
ÂTPEiTTSiwwN
SEOUL, KOREA
IBADAN-LAGOS. NIGERIA
from The two men, Bro. Christman the cost of air travel to Baltimore, and Bro. Bajko, will leave LaCrosse, Wis. Baltimore by air June 14th, Md* Please send your gifts to the addi spend 20 days in Poland and a aid in caring for
MANILA, PHILIPPINES KBBO, YAKIMA, WASH.
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
This column is not written
f^w days - In-Czechasl-ovaicia. tional costs of Cloyd's Bro. Bajko will be in Europe preaching tour in Europe to seven weeks. However, Cloyd's Gospel Broadcasting Mission, present plans are to return Box 199, LaCrosse, Vil 54601. to the States at the end of Designate: European Tour. And
of the
back in
"few days
in Czecho
please seal your gift

prayer.
with a
slovakia, "
hoping
for
to arrive
the North
by Cloyd this time; but i t is still about him. As we pre pare this issue for press, he is in the midst of a very busy schedule.
time
It has long been one of GBM' s dreams that we might have a radio program in the Czechoslovakian tongue. Those who now hear tlie program over
Radio Monaco
understand
dream comes
Cloyd came through Tinley

Park March 17th bound for a
must be able to
Polish.
to the
This
surface
speaking engagement at Greentown, Ind. and the Missions

Round-Up at Garrett, Ind., March 21-24.While at Garrett, he stayed in the home of Bro. Walter Coble and reports him
to be in "fine fettle. " On
Lincoln
Christian
College,
Lincoln, 111.
April 13th and 14th: "Key 73 Congress on Evangelism," also at Lincoln. Cloyd will
remain in Lincoln to conduct
his way back to LaCrosse, he poppedîn to the-iteepCTS long
every so often and then sub merges without becoming a reality. Perhaps we have been trying to run ahead of t?ie Lord. Perhaps we have been of "too little faith." Won't you join us as we once again
"talk over with the^ Lord"
in
50-minute
workshop
on
the
the
enough
the
to
to pick up
a box
of
March issue
Garrett!!
of "Listen"
"Evangelism by Radio" during matter of a broadcast this congress. Czech language? April 24th and 25th, Cloyd
is scheduled to be at the
A
that he had forgotten to take Next came a flying trip
future issue of "Listen"
(yes,
he
took
plane) to
Michigan Christian Convention (probably the August one) at Lansing. If we know him, will carry Cloyd's account of he probably has some speaking his preaching tour in Poland
dates scheduled in the and Czechoslovakia.
Grundy, Va. to speak at a missionary conference of 21 mountain congregations. The

conference ran from March
churches
also.
of the Lansing area
This is the first time (and
27th
to April 1st
with eve
it may well be the last)

we have attempted
that
JULY 11-14,1972^%.
CINCINNATI CONVENTION CENTER
ning
crowds
in
on
the
500's.
Thursday
to prepare
Cloyd spoke evening.
the
copy
for
"Director's
Some of what we know about
Doin's" from this end of the line. What we have missed,
April goes like this:

April 11th: Clinic on
Cloyd will tell you about later; what we have wrong,

he will correct.
See
itt ^)uc^
U '72
Electronic
Evangelism
at
"I have planted,
Apollos
watered;
increase."
but
God
Bro.
gave
of
the
the
Charles
Phipps,
producer
English-language
over Radio MANX,
broadcast
writes of a
Concerning the results of broadcasting in the Korean language, Bro. Choi says, "Of those who began to attend the local congregations for wor ship and fellowship initially
Word comes from Soongook motivated by the radio pro years of correspondence and Choi, who was the producer of gram, 'Search the Scriptures the Korean broadcast. He i s with two continents. Mr. Yi,' 317 persons advanced educa were baptized and are regu "A listener, with whom we still taking tional work in Nashville, larly and actively engaged have been in contact for over Tenn. Bro. Il-Yup Kim, who in the life of local congre seven years (the initial con according to the has been faitiifully oversee gations, tact must have come while the broadcast work in reports sent in by the minis Bro. Phipps was still on ing is now taking medical ters and church officers. The Radio Luxembourg) , and his Korea, training at Platte Valley Christian Broadcasting System wife recently wrote that they carries the GBMBible College, Scottsbluff, (which had been baptized into sponsored Korean broadcast) Christ. We had the pleasure Neb. His radio responsibili to enjoy a' regular of studying the Scriptures ties in Korea are now being continues audience of 5,000,000 or more together via correspondence cared for by Bro. Hahshik and of helping him to find a Bahng, who is the son of one throughout the nation and an congregation whose purpose is of the deeply respected uncountable audience in the region under the that of restoring the church elders of the Christian northern to its apostolic pattern. churches in Korea. Bro. Bahng Communist regime."
similar experience, involving
is himself
"Some time l a t e r he sent us
an
active deacon. in the Korea
He
has
served
the
announcement
of
their
wedding, and subsequently let us know they were going to be

working in Africa and asked for information about the churches and missionaries in
the area.
Christian College as an in structor in philosophy and literature. He is a super

visor
of
in the
department
of one
of
"The second Lord's Day they were in services in Zambia, they were baptized by Bro.
Don and Marianne Baughman, producers of the Nigerian lished in Seoul. He is highly broadcast, are nearing the
largest daily newspapers pub
qualified for the task and asks no monetary remuneration.
research
of the
William
Brant,
missionary.
Since then they have con tinued to be very active,
especially in the planting of

new churches. Our listener
brother
a
has
been
preaching
about
almost from the moment of his baptism. Bro. Brant wrote us
heartwarming letter
this couple.
"We cannot help feeling that this is one of the many evidences that preaching the
Good News of Christ over the
radio is prominent among the effective ways of getting the

Word to those who need i t . "
Charles and Mary Frances Phipps in their office.
LaVerne Morse, who oversees the production of the tribal-
language broadcasts, plans to

leave Cincinnati about June
(Continued from paqe 3)

who make up the 'congrega
5th for a
tour of conferences
and missionary encouragement in South East Asia. During
tion' that extends a l l over the trip he will be conferEurope, even behind the Iron ing with officials of the Far Curtain. Many of these East Broadcasting Co. regard people live in out-of-the- ing present and projected way places where there are broadcasts in tribal lan no churches and the only guages.
religious life they have is what they can glean from

radios. How much of the true
Gospel
hard to
th'ey receive,
tell. We know
it
is
from
Robert Andrews, minister of
the
"Ask
church
the
at
West
I slip,
series
experience
ers look
that
our listen
to our
N. y. ,
is the main MC for- the

Preacher"
forward
'teaching Don Bauihman voints out Miieria on the map of Africa.

so.
letters'
because
to tell us
broadcast over WTHE
in
the
they have written
New York City area.
The pro
gram is now two years old. Aiding him in this work are
two ministers new to the New
end of their furlough and will be returning to Nigeria. For Don, this furlough has been marred by a great deal
of severe back trouble and
York City area:

and E. P. Murphy.
Bro.
Rick Fordyce
"The
Andrews writes:
the
agonies
of
acquiring a
"mouthful of China.
Roman Catholic agitators have been silenced by the Word of God and many people have been
won to Christ as a result of
the preached Word...

our open telephone
Through
line I
have talked to many people some ministers who, having

never heard of the Restora
tion Movement,
are New Testa
ment Christians."
"Ask the Preacher" has a
Charles and Mary Frances

Phipps,-broadcast producers over Radio of the
English-language
program
MANX,
question-and-answer type of format whereby people may There's always office work call in their questions while
to be done
in LaCrosse.
whenever Cloyd is the program

cast.
is being
broad
will be arriving States on furlough

week in May.
tasks which must
in the the first

be com
One of the many
pleted
home
to be
before leaving
in Italy
sent out
their
is the prepa
at intervals
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ration of
"teaching letters"
to lis
the
during their absence

teners of the
"Search
Scriptures" broadcast
of whom
some
were contacted while
the Phipps were still broadcasting over Radio Lux embourg. As Bro. Phipps
says, "We need to keep en
haven h, Dickcy Bible Oolleg;e

Xlll ihj Main Joplino Missouri
couraging
these
listeners
i
m

MAY 1972 No. 108
NEW REPRESENTATIVE GOING OUT SOON

Many of you will remember that in the
January (*72) issue of "LISTEN" we wrote in some detail about putting a new GBM
representative into the field. This article was entitled, "Unique Plan Materializes" and we hope that you will refer back to the January "LISTEN" for the details . . . space does not permit us to enlarge upon it
here.
Where will our new representative be traveling? I believe ttiis is a question many of you would like answered. Rather than having him drive from coast to coast and
from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico his
travels will be centralized in the following states; Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana,
Ohio, and southern Michigan. For the past few months Cloyd Christ-
Norm Fjelstad, a young, talented senior from La Crosse State University will grad uate this month with a double major in speech and history. Brother Norm has proven him self capable of sharing his faith with others and presenting a good program to churches in Minnesota and Wisconsinfor young people. After spending considerable time prepar ing messages, getting in mind the facts and history of Gospel Broadcasting Mission, putting a display together, etc., Norm is about ready to go out and share with the churches tMs radio ministry. He will also represent "Contemporary Bible Spots"
man, promotional director of GBM, has been making an effort to line up speaking dates
in behalf of Norm. There have been 44 con
firmations so far and we are expecting more

each day.
Lord willing, Brother Fjelstad will begin his travels about the 10th of June, 1972. He will use his talents at the Hanging Rock
Christian Camp in Indiana Jxme 11-17.Norm will be calling upon ministers inthe churches even where he does not have speaking ap
pointments. In this way he can get acquainted and share with any who wish his knowledge of GBM and offer "Contemporary Bible
Spots." We trust that when Norm comes to
produced by Merrill Associates, Inc., an
Norm Fjelstad New GBM Representative
agency own^ by Burdett Wakeman.
your area you will take time to fellowship

with him.
out subject matter and highly qualified per
IT HAPPENED AT LINCOLN:
By Burdett W. Wakeman
sonnel on the program. Added to this the colleges have publicized the clinics when
held on their campuses through the school's

paper. "LISTEN" mailed to close to ten
The
Electronic Evangelism Clinic held
thousand brethren always runs rather thorough accounts of the clinic in advance
to help create interest.
at the Lincoln Christian College last April 11th, granted us some new insights as to the
apathy on the part of our brethren in the use of mass media on the local level.
Those who attend for the most part have
felt the clinics informative, challenging, thus

helpful. But it is obvious that either brethren
There have been altogether three such
clinics. One at the Ozark Bible College, one

at Cincinnati Bible Seminary, and this recent
one.
trying radio on their own have failed to get results, or because they are not personally
and presently involved are unconcerned.
Informed brethren, along with those ontlje

staff here at GBM are concerned about HUs
First, it is evident that the leadership of

Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
find it
difficult to see the realatlonship
apparent apathy, but are not discouraged. We're looking for better ways of interesting
our brethren in the use of radio and tele
between their ministries and the use of mass
media. In each case the participation has been very small. About 30 to 50 will gather to take in such a clinic though profession ally printed materials are sentto large num
bers of churches in the areas where the
Joe Webb speaking on

"Total Functions of Mass Media'
clinics are held. For example, I think it

a fair estimate to say Lincoln Christian
vision and its tie-in with the printed page. With a population explosion in progress and apartment building living, which assures occupants complete privacy, becoming a maj or trend, the time is coming when radio and television are going to be most needed
to reach the lost for Christ.
College mailed out upwards to one thousand,

possibly as many as twelve hundred attractive
Knowing howto use such media effectively

may well be the difference between dealing
with hundreds, yea thousands for Christ or by comparison, a meager few.
pieces. Information sent to ministers pointed
As you can see from the comments above
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MAY 1972
No. 108
Listen is published monthly by the Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box

199, LoCrosse, Wis. 5460 1. Publication
we need additional help financially to keep GBM operating in the black. Wouldyouprayerfully consider helping us in these needs at this time with an extra gift? Thank you and God bless you for your fellowship in the furtherance of the Gospel.
address; 17359 7 1st Court, Tinley Park, 111. 60477. Second Class postage paid, Tinley Park, 111.
It Happened at Lincoln. Cont.
THE GOSPEL
With cartridge T,V, in the making, new

dimensions in teaching by T.V, will be needed.
Clinics like we have been conducting are

needed but first the people must feel to a greater degree this need.

Burdett and Elaine Wokeman
The clinic at Lincoln brought these ob servations to light. As I listened to the

speakers and discussion I realized many in
attendance were already aware of the things

being said abouttotal functions of mass
MANX, ENGLAND
RADIO MONACO
mediaand the material on current program

availabilities and trends. There were a number of church leaders
[BAOAN-LAGOS. NIGERIA
'atnytnTT-KVi^-A
Baughman and his Pythons
MANILA. PHILIPPINES
KBBO, YAKIMA, WASH. WTHE, LONG ISLAND. N.Y.
and students wlio were leaminglIie"cTialienge of mass media and having an entirely new experience, but not nearly enough.
Baughman Visits La Crosse:

The missionary committee oftheOnalaska
We're not blaming our brethren, but those

involved are excited about the "rod in our
Church of Christ (formerly Charles Street
hand" and they simply feel a greater ur gency to stir the churches up so that they
Church of Christ) invited Don Baughman,

producer of the Nigerian broadcast,tobeone
of the speakers for their annual Mission Rally in February. Don accepted the in
FINANCIALLY SPEAKING:
Not long ago Gospel Broadcasting Mis sion received a letter from our agent in
can see the potential of mass media for

Christ.
doubt
that
we will continue to con
duct clinics on college campuses. The cost far exceeds the registrations. But we will
vitation, however he had to back out shortly before the rally because of serious dental work. It was in March that Brother Baughman
called us and said he would be available on March 26th if we could use him at that time. All of the church was anxious to meet Don
continue to find ways and means of educating

and interesting the brethren. Possibly the
clinics should be held in local churches
New Jersey (Mrs. Guy Bolam) telling us of

a raise in air time costs. The English broad cast on Radio MANX was increased $1.80 per week. "Our" Polish broadcast pro duced by Brother Boleslaw Wlnnik has re cently been Increased from $54.00 to $62.00 per broadcast. In all fairness to TRANS
WORLD RADIO located in Monte Carlo we
demonstrating to the local congregations how they may take advantage of free ad
vertising opportunities, public service time,

and in some cases create workable and
and hear him tell of his work in Nigeria, He was given the opportunity to speak during the Bible school hour, preach at the morning
worship service, and show his slides that evening. Following his regular presentation in the evening Don used two friends hebroughtwlth
creditable programming unlike the common concepts often over-worked and little listen
ed to.
The clinic at
Lincoln like those at the
him (6 ft, python snakes) for an object les

son. Needless to say there was a lot of
excitement after the service as the children
should say they have done a good job of keeping the price steady. This is the first increase in 11 years for the Polish broad
cast.
Ozark Bible College and at Cincinati Bible
Seminary was well done. It's only that many,

many more should have learned from the pro's how it is done. Pray for us and others
of like concern that we will find means of
Our new representative, Norm Fjelstad, who will begin his travels for GBM in June will need assistance in meeting his Travel Exnpn.?s psnprially in thP hpglnnine. His salary will be paid by Merrill As sociates (see January issue of "LISTEN"
ran forward to see and pet the snake rolled up like a ball. Because of this personal fellowship with Brother Baughman we are
sure the Onalaska Church will be mindful of their labors in Africa. more
alerting the brotherhood to church growth through electronic evangelism. Some ideas
In v*ic czid\yc
regarding this.)
Cloyd Christman, promotional director of GBM, will be going on a preaching tour in Poland next month with Paul Bajko, director of the Polish broadcast. Financial
assistance lor this tour is needed now.
year at this time we will have made prog ress in our ability to educate greater num
bers on the possibilities before us in mass
media.
We hope you will be praying for the Baughmans as they prepare to go back to Nigeria in June 1972. May the Lord bless them and supply all their needsaccordlngto His riches in glory.

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We have had extra printing costs recently

due to the fact we needed a new GBM
17359 7Ut Court
poster to mail out for publicity purposes. Also our brochure had to be up-dated and new ones printed. (Write for our new bro
chure.)
Postage costs have increased as we are
Wilson
sending out hundreds of letters to line up

speaking dates for a whole year. Our slide and tape presentation is being up-dated and should be ready for use by June 1st. Making new duplicate slides (sev
M, wall at.
eral hundred) and re-doing tapes for these

sets is costly, but will pay for itself over a period of time. However we need funds
now to meet the immediate expense.
m
June 1372
No. 109
NORTH AMERICAN CHRISTIAN
CONVENTION
May We Tell You about
CLOYD CHRISTMAN
'7Kc44i<m
Gospel to the warring na tions. Seeking a way to help fulfill Merwyn's dream, the Cobles began to raise funds to help send missionaries to the European field. After the war had ended, there were no recruits preparing
for
LEEPER
WAKEMAN
a 15-minute program in the English language went on the air over Radio Luxembourg.
Since that time the Gospel has been continuously broad cast, sometimes in one lan
guage, sometimes in many. The scope of the coverage

has become worldwide.
this
field.
THE GOSPEL BROADCASTING
Then, in the summer of 1951, a door was opened with an offer to produce a radio
Mr.
and Mrs.
Coble dedi
MISSION is primarily an agency through which mis

sionaries can secure radio time to reach the masses
program
over
cated was
of Gospel preaching
lo
in the small country
cated many years of their lives to the raising of funds to keep various Gospel
broadcasts on the air. In
Radio Luxembourg,
of Luxembourg.
the will
the Cobles
Believing i t
of the Lord,
the funds
July 1966, because of fail ing health, they retired

from this work and turned
with the Gospel of Christ. The Mission was I'ounded by

Mainie and Walter Coble as a
memorial to their foster son
used
which
they
had
raised
to
help
get "Search the Scrip

the air.
their responsibilities over to a team made up of three couples: Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd
(and nephew) , Merwyn Greene,

who gave his life on the battlefields of Europe dur ing World Wat II. Merwyn had hoped to return to Europe after the war and preachi the
tures" on
The formal beginning of broadcasting the Gospel uijder the auspices of the Gospel Broadcasting Mission came wlien on April 7, 1952,
Christraan (serving general directors) ,

Mrs. Burdett Wakeman, couples of LaCrosse,
and Mr. and Mrs.
as the Mr. and

both Wis.,
Walter
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June 1973
Listen is published No. monthly 109 by
^wuUeutiHf

Leeper of Tinley Park, IH. Mrs. Coble passed away on May 6, 1969. Bro. Coble still lives in the family home in Garrett, Ind.
the Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box
199, LaCrosse, Wis. 54601. Publication

address; 17359 7lst Court, Tinley Park,
111. 60477. Second Class postage paid, Tinley Park, 111.
The
Directing Team
is
backed up by an advisory board made up of the elders
of
PHIPPS
the
Onalaska
(formerly


School hour. In the evening, I was at South Side and pre

sented the work
convention
_
MANX, ENGLAND
RADIO MONACO
there.
in
The
the
--TAIPEI^TAIWAN
SEOUL, KOREA
was held
Charles Street) Church of Christ, LaCrosse, Wis. Each year, in the June issue of Listen, we attempt to bring you a summary of the work of the Gospel Broadcasting Mission in
order that new friends may have an overall picture of
our activities and that our
-Gi-v-ie-Ad-t-torium.
to what I heard,
-According
i t was the
in
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
KBBO, YAKIMA, WASH. WTHE, LONG ISLAND. N.Y.
best attended convention
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
I would like to thank
its history. booth very

the main
We had a GBM close to where
old friends may have a sum mary of what has happened
sessions were held.
during the past year.

1972 will
of the team
June
felt
it was
and am
good con
for
conclude six years

of directors*
Ardis
Leeper
{Listen
edi
vention
thankful
tor)
for
writing
a column
the experiences there.

The month of May h*as been
for me in the April issue of
working together to reach the world for Christ through

the use o f radio.
Listen.
she did a good job
and perhaps I should let her do i t for me regularly. In case you are confused about the issue, the APRIL issue
a busy one in the office. I can't adequately describe

how much of a help our new
the work office has been for
As we look back over the
1971-1972 year, we view it with mixed emotions. We can
see gains in some areas;

other areas we see
in
what
of Listen
marked
was
mistakenly
MARCH.
It was good to be able to

attend the Radio Clinic at
we are doing. Without the help of Mrs. Wakeman, who is working as the church secre tary and helping me with GBM
correspondence, I could not possibly accomplish all we are doing. For example,
since we moved into this
appears to be defeat, or, at least, setbacks. We have severely felt the effects of
Lincoln Christian College in April. Our speakers did a commendable job and we are
grateful
e fTo r
for their faithful
rising costs and the dwin dling dollar. We know you have too; but this does not lessen the challenge that is
before us we still must
During the "Key 73 Con
gress
on Evangelism"
which
sent out about 228 personal, hand-typed requests for
depend
support.
on
your
prayerful
followed our Radio Clinic, I was able to conduct a work
speaking dates for Norm Fjelstad, our new GBM repre

sentative. One hundred and
RADIO MANXEnglish.
shop on Radio. We trust that

those who attended were en
lightened and encouraged through the workshop.

On April 22ndj I drove to
fifty-one second an.d third request letters were typed

and sent out to the churches
^^
1952.
cost
Title:
Scriptures." Program
of the high
on Radio air time
"Search
the
first began on Radio Luxembourg, April 7,
Lansing,. Mich. so that I might share in the Michigan

Christian Convention (April 24 and 25). Ardis was right, I did have two speaking ap pointments while in Lansing. Sunday morning, the West
Side church let me present
the work of GBM a t the Bible
who did not respond to the first request letters. The churches who responded to our requests were sent a
Because
of
Luxembourg, this program was

transferred to
located on the
Radio
MANX, in
"thank you" letter (even if the response was negative) .

There were 114 "thank you's" sent out. At the date of
Isle of Man
in
the
British
Isles,
February 1968. A 15-minute program produced by Charles
this writing,
49
speaking
Phipps.
The Phipps are now

{Continued on page 3)
{Continued on page 4)
(continued from page 2) on furlough,

cast
In the "Director's Doin's"
but the broad

through
been
Bro.
Cloyd
Christraan
and what
ex
i t has
will continue
pressed his appreciation for

the office
tapes
prepared
costs
in advance.
have
Air time
meant to the work
of Gospel
increased $1.80 per week.
Broadcasting Mission. In a previous issue, we had ex plained that the office was free, as we had i t in con
nection with a Christian
German.Title:"Search
RADIO TRANS EUROPA
the Scriptures."This program, a 15-minute

broadcast produced
Luxem
WiNNtK
BAUGHMAN
insurance
of the
agent.
However,
the office Church of
by Ed Fausz,
the air over
off
first went on
Radio
the activities in Onalaska
bourg,
was
October 5, 1958.
the a i r
It
in
t Title: "The Voice of

Radio MonacoPolish.
Truth."
1961.
Began
in
Christ and the Gospel Broad
taken
casting Mission,
with a
room
combined
amount of
15-nHnute This pro
February 1970. Upon the com
program
Boleslaw winnik.
produced by
limited
pletion
Radio
of
new station.
in Lis
space,
or
left
for
little privacy
the insurance
Trans Europa
gram
tive
is having
results
very effec
among Polish-
bon,
to
Portugal,
the German-
agent
ciently. for him
tions
to
function
effi
language
the
program
air
returned
I t became necessary to move his opera

to his home. to us
in which
function.
April 2, 1971.
back
It that
But a number of factors com bined made i t advisable to
speaking people in Eastern Europe. Be sure to read the report of Director Cloyd
Christman in Uie August issue of Listen in which he will tell of his tour of Poland and Czechoslovakia. Air time on Radio Monaco has recently been increased from $54 to $62 per broadcast.
This is the first increase
didn't seem fair
again
remove
the
program
he
for
should
continue
to
to pay
he
from the air in January 1972.
an office
was unable
At present, there are no definite plans for resuming

i t s broadcast.
At a recent advisory board
meeting, it was discussed and agreed that a fair solu

tion to our problem would be
in
11 years
IBADAN
Title:
for the Polish

AND LAGOS,
the following.
Church of Christ
The Onalaska
is already
broadcast.
assuming the greater cost by paying the salary of the secretary. The office, in a new building, is very rea sonably priced at $65 per
(Continued on poge 4)
THOMAS
NIGERIA
English.
the
"Search
Scriptures." Aired simultaneously over
int
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
bflan
MARCH
Di
MAY 1-15
TOTALS
JAN. 1-MAY 15 Total Income ! 3,918.78 S 3,58H.94
$ 2,731.35
Total Expenses
Expensest
i 1,720.27
$ 1,761.70 $ 3,509.96
$ 2,167.^3 $ 2,235.15
1,H71.62 1,992,08
$ 12,050.88 $ 13,012.50
Airtime
Director
^ 1,983.21
526.20
133.62
712.51
522.88
130.91
$ 1,939.90
615.58
S.S.J State, Fed. Tax Pr i rit i ng Postage

Phone
216.16
115.61 65.91 31.00
885. 522.88 H2.90 2f.30 60.13 105.91
1,525.5H
185.60
7,0H6.66 2,373.m
523.62 5m.30
141.06
16.63 52.08
187.05
16.37 1.75 23.85 92.11 2.75
215.72 105.91
3.60
66. HO
Ins.
Car
& Loans
Of f i ce
188.56 19.37 70.86

35.00 385.32
215.81
53.87
m7.96 616.22 100. 69 158.28
ConventIon i Travel
21.02
36.50
Misc. Expenses
588.43
5.16
35.00
787.07
558.7H
165.51
ABOUT
the stations
GBM
at Ibadan and Lagos,
by Bnasan Uriah. youth of the
Air costs Onalaska
for the of
Khasi program are underwritten by the

Church
(Contmued from page 3)

Program began in 1961. 15 minutes. Producer is Don Baughman,
Christ, LaCrosse, Wis. The other pro

grams are underwritten by the South east Asia Evangelizing Mission and from the general funds of GBM, WTHE, LONG ISLAND,
TItlet
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S (continued from page 2)

dates have been confirmed for Bro. Fjelstad; and we trust more confirma
tions will come in each day. Aside

from this effort,
engagements.
5 Directed to the attention of

American servicemen and other
TAIPEI,
TAIWAN
English,
N.Y.
"Ask the
fi
Preacher." A15-minute-a-day,
English.
do not have to do with speaking

Our new brochure has been updated and printed . , , |f you would like
one, let us know.
good number of letters for G8M which
we have sent out a
English-speaking peoples. Began in September 1962,
15-minute program produced

Thomas,
by Berl
five-day-a-week, questionand-answer program begun in We have just learned February 1970, that Robert Andrews, who has been
In February 1972, about the time of
Pres. Nixon's visit to Mainland China, we were notified that this program
leading in caring for this program, has resigned his work at West [slip,
N.Y. It will be announced later which
We are still working on our new updated slide and tape presentation
and
several
other English-language
had been discon
of the
New York City area

KBBO, YAKIMA, WASH.
ministers
A devo
and hope it will be ready to be sent out by the time you get this issue of
Listen,
programs
in Taiwan
will become leader in this project.

tional and hymn program
tinued.
However, the director of the
Thajik you for caring and sharing

with GBM. Your faithfulness is
station has indicated the possibility

of the program's being returned to -tha.îr in J,ste siinimer or_<?arly fall.,,..
SEOUL, KOREA Korean. Title: "Search the Scriptures with Mr. Yi. Began broadcasting
December 16, 1968, Carried
over the facilities of HLKY
O
.
prepared by Berl Thomas
and
greatly appreciated by all. Won't it be wonderful in glory to hear people

praise God because you shared in bringing TTiem fKe~ôspiI oTsal ~ ''atlon? Cloyd Chrlstman
fi.na.nce.d .by_.fr i ends., on the. West Coast. A setback in Bro,
Thomas' health made It necessary to discontinue his program on KTW,

Seattle.
Christian
Seoul,
Broadcasting
Station,
and affiliate stations in six
other Korean cities. A 10-minute pro
gram presently produced by Hahshik Bahng while Soongook Choi is in the States furthering his education. Air costs for this program are under written by the East Side Church of Christ, Scotssbluff, Neb,
OFFICE RENTAL
(Continued from poqe 3)

month. Thus, It was decided that GBM
is receiving more than the cost of office in services through this ar

FJELSTAO
7 broadcasting over the facili

MANILA,
ties
PHILIPPINES.
Now
rangement.
It was concluded that the
of the
Far East Broad
casting Co.
in
four
tribal
languages: formerly listed.
Lisu,
Rawang,
In mid-June of this year, Bro. Norm Fjelstad of LaCrosse, Wis. will begin his double duties of traveling to
represent Gospel Broadcasting Mission and promote "Contemporary Bible
amount of $65 per month could be justified as a mission expense.
We are hoping that people Inter
ested
in this mass media approach to
Kachin and Khasi, Kachin, a tribal language of Burma, is the one not
preaching the Gospel will seek ways

of helping us meet this extra cost. It would be a good project for those
wishing to do something concrete in the field of missions, |f your offei Ing is a new offering to this end,
please mark it "Office Rental"
can be aware of the fact that
First began in May
Spots."
Watch for him to be in your
1968. With the aid of Southeast Asian
nationals now studying at Cincinnati Bible Seminary, LaVerne Morse super vises the production of a daily, 15-minute program in Lisu and weekly,
12 prcgri-.c ani_ of these pro
area? or better yet, write and ask him to come to your area. Bro. FJelstad's salary is paid by Merrill Associates, producers of the "Con temporary Bible Spots," but GBM is
responsible for his travel expenses.
so we
our
Kachin. Increasing the broadcast time

to 30 minutes for each
More than ever we need your help,
your prayers and gifts.

address is
54601.
Our mailing
Wis.
grams is being checked out. This is being done in response to requests

from our Asian Christian brethren who
Box 199,
LaCrosse,
3 i V! nj nwor apH sKoU" present gifts for this cause, God bless you for your concern in the many facets of this ministry,
Burdett Wakeman
are pleading for more teaching and encouragement. These are listeners in
areas where missionaries cannot go.

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language of Assam, India) is produced
The 15-minute program in Khasi (a
30th wilBon
502 K. \?rai St.
Jopiin- Missouri 6M-S0
URIAH
MORSE
EuR
LIST

JULY 1972
No. 110
NORM FIELSTAD TRAVELS

Brother Norm Fjelstad,new representative for the Gospel Broadcasting Mission, and in cooperation with Merrill Associates,Is off to a great start. He has served as a faculty
member in a Christian Service Camp, aided In another Christian camp, and has been con tacting preachers and speaking In churches.
He is a busy person. It's not the purpose of this article to
or borrow a 30-minute program in a cartridge that when inserted into a companion unit next to your television set will give you programming by choice. With each technical advance we expect
that which foreran it will of course become
obsolete. When radio came it was expected that the phonograph was doomed. With the advent of :he television the general public It seemed, felt radio was passe. Of course it wasn't necessarily so. While the wind-up
phonograph gave way to electric and batterypowered record players, radio itself thrust the record business to new heights and it
continues to build.
recount each of his presentations, places,

and time, but rather to inform the reader
of what is now proving to be his practical

function.
Television expanded our mass communi cation ability, but by the virtue of its demands
Brother Norm is closing a communication

gap between GBM and churches. Heretofore it has been necessary to establish a definite
on one to stop and watch, it simply forced

local church soon has the information and slide presentation as desired. Both the min radio to vie for position. So radio became a
special and very heavily used media by a

people who in their sophistication demand
date for our representative to be at a given church. On such occasions that particular congregation and its minister would gain an
acquaintance with the unusual work of GBM
ister now has a personal knowledge of GBM

and the door has been opened so as to be
able to Inform the congregation through the

slides. A personal contact is so much more effective than was the telephone or corres
pondence.
sound of some sort in their autos, offices, on the beach, or what have you. The fact
that most of us have more radios than we
But what about the church ten miles away,

or even across town? In that there was no
visible means of supporting the represent
ative so as to keep him out on the field,

It became important that upon completion of
a speaking date he would either have to go

on to another point ofcontact or return home.
Added to this, local congregations are be coming involved with radio through Norm's presentation of "Contemporary Bible Spots". In a matter of time we hope to expand our services to local congregations to include
another approach to the radio and some areas that we must yet research. If you happen to be In an area where Norm
realize, and that many of them were pur chased since we have had access to television, says that radio is in. Television is in too, it's just that our 20th Century society has
deemed both radio and television a norm of life and most of us wouldn't be without
either.
In Fjelstad's case, it's different. He will soon be pulling a traveling trailer that will serve both as an office and a home away from home.
Where does this leave vital Christians who
see time racing to eternity and men caught

up in the frivolous sounds of the world? Either frustrated or excited! Frustrated if as a Christian the would-be soul-winner de
While it Is hoped Christian brethren will keep

Norm In their homes when he Is speaking for the congregation, for all practical purposes he Is not dependent upon them. If he has a speaking date on Sunday and another in the middle of the week, he can now call on churches In between the two points introduc
ing the work to the minister of those con
Fjelstad Is calling, please receive him well.
He loves his Lord, he has great zeal, and

from everything we can tell has lifted the
spirit of those he has contacted. We believe him to be a servant of the Lord with no
gregations that are not on his agenda. In some cases Norm will make arrange ments for personal appearances when he will be back in the area, but In most cases after talking to Norm personally many of these
ministers will desire our new color sound
uncertain purpose. He knows why he Is call ing and those that receive him we believe are happy he called. We are thankful for those churches that have him make presentations
clares It's a lost causeeveryone is too busy being entertained, or excited saying, "Look at what we've got--television right in people's living rooms, radios inthelrcars,
boats, and planes. Communication tools dir
ectly to the sinners needing the message

of Christ.'
in person to the whole congregation. They have been most helpful in their response to the presentation and through their gifts
are making possible the expense of such a personal approach to the mission's work. Pray that we might continue to advance the cause of Christ through this labor of mass
media.
However it is not that simple.Havingtools is one thing. Knowing how to use them is another. Granted the church Is a long time
learning how to be effective in the use of
these tools of this futuristic era, but think

about this.
and slide presentation. Norm relays the In

formation back to the home office and the
While we are running to catch up in effective
techniques in the use of radio and television, many of the underdeveloped nations are just
beginning to gain access to radio. By the use
of satellites, T.V, may not be too far behind but for now it's radio. To the natives of a village in faraway and remote areas the radio
IS RADIO
THE THING?
By Burdett W. Wakeman
Is a magic box. Granted, it's made by man, but It's beyond their grasp how it was done. The like of these simply accept It. Theyalso
accept much of what comes out of the "box"
Now we who know Christ in this highly We live in a push-button world and after
awhile we take the push-buttons for granted. Radio has long since left its infancy and is now
a foundational factor in the field of commun
ications.
developed land of America do knowsomething of how to use radio effectively in these under
developed nations and the natives are listen ing. Natives that while short on education are
intellegent beings capable ofleamlng,and the

Word of God is having its effect.
On the horizon are new things. Cassette T.V,, for example, where you can purchase
Of course we're not the only ones vying (see back page, col. 2)
In 1970 here in the United States there
LISTEN
JULY 1972 1 NO. 110
were more than five thousand small bus
Listen is published
monthly
by
inesses per month that went bankrupt. In 1971 the stock market hit an all-time low. Now there seems to be a lag between these
recessions and the financial squeeze which
the Gospel Broadcasting Mission. Bo*

eventually reaches the donor supporting such

work as GBM.
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
address: 17359 7 1st Court, Tinley Park, 111. 60477. Second Class postage paid,
Tinley Park, 111.
I am indebted to Abe Thiessen,who pointed these facts out so vividly in the April issue of "International Christian Broadcasters
THE GOSPEL
Bulletin." Among other things hepointedout,

"The dollar problems of the last several years are now being keenly felt by churches and mission organizations."

Cloyd and Helen Christmon
What does this mean to us? Simply that due to the squeeze, a donation here and there is no longer forthcoming, or is lessened.
Woiter ond Ardis Leeper

George ond Beth KimboM
I haven't checked with the treasurer just re

cently for specific cases. I imagine we should
Brother Cloyd Christman is in Europe at this particular printing, consequently it Is up to "yours truly", Burdett Wakeman, to put
out this month's "LISTEN" in his absence.
MANX, ENGLAND
RADIO MONACO SEOUL, KOREA
be doing that, but Brother Niles did say we are desperately in need of support, indicating
he is for a fact feeling the pinch. Add to this
By the time you receive this copy it is ex

pected that Cloyd will be back at his desk
working feverishly to catch up and progress

the cause of the mission.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
busy summer schedules, vacations, and

numerous causes forlrregularltyandyoucan see why we beg our brethren not to forget
KBBO, YAKIMA, WASH.
This time Cloyd has a break. In the past his paperwork simply accumulated until he
GBM in a summer slump. We need your sup-porti We need it owti
got back. Now that we have an office, the

typewriter-^ha s- been- busily-singing away-on GBM correspondence, record keeping, and
agenda-making. This means that Brother
please, please continue. If you have never
IS IT WORTH THE PRICE?

CASHIER
given, prayerfully consider this vital 20th Century approach to the souls of men and
Cloyd can concentrate more on progressing

the cause than catching up on his return. His current tour of duty is taking him into Poland and Czechoslovakia where he has re ported he is meeting wonderful Christians In connection with the Gospel broadcasts being beamed Into those faraway lands. He is
back it up with your prayers and your finan cial support. We thank God for people who
care.
Is Radio The Thing? cont.
China also see these potentials. It's that we
believe that once we get the tool, radio,

in hand the Word of God will do its special work through the Holy Spirit, an aid lacking in the message of the ungodly.
Why radio? Because it's a tool in our hand
and we believe it should be used for the
traveling on a preaching visa in the company of Brother Paul Bajko, who for many years
after the war was not able to return to
his homeland of Poland because of political

pressures. We rejoice that it Is now possible
for this dedicated Christian, along with people

like Cloyd, to go back into the one-time banned area and particularly for the purpose of serving Christ.
Master. It's the intent of the Gospel Broad casting Mission to see the whole world. We know how to be effective through radio in the underdeveloped countries. We are seeking
We will leave It to Brother Cloyd to give

his first-hand account of the mission tour.
and exploring ways to be effective in radio,

and In time television work, among the more
developed people of the world. In mission work we see our place as people ready to attract for Christ radiowise. With the
We are sure anything we could say, even in
reflection from correspondence received,

would not do the situation justice. But rest assured, that as director of the Gospel Broad casting Mission, Brother Cloyd accompanied by the Holy Spirit, is about his Father's
business. I am sure the mission will be enriched by his experiences.
thing.
advent of television via satellite we hope to No labor no matter how great its purpose
escapes the balances of cost versus worth.
be equipped to effectively use it in time. In sophisticated countries it is our hope to
In other words, if we were to compare the

purposes and accomplishments of the Gospel
lend ourselves to the cause so at least along

with our brethren tuned in to our times we
Broadcasting Mission with the cost of carry ing it out, would the price be right? We are convinced that GBM is a good buy.
We are aware of the fact that for all of our
can hoar our Master say one-dayrîAVell done

my good and faithful servants."
To support the Gospel Broadcasting Mis

sion is to hold up the hands of brethren around the world, some now and more In the future, who have had or who are gaining the
Right now our thing is radio, particularly

are we effective in areas where radio is
sincere efforts we must continually upgrade

if we are to fulfill the brotherhood's need
beginning and has for the most part come into

its own. However we're not withoutameasure
foresight to see the need and willingness to

perform the task. Pray for us, support the mission, and with the help of God we will prove good stewards
of these talents.
in
reaching the masses through the tech
of success in Europe, and even New York.
nology of the media. We must study trends,

venture into new areas, take into consider
ation the accomplishments and failures of
Even where sophisticated know-how is had,

but where economy and want in other areas are felt, radio still proves to be doing its
those ventures. But we repeat--lt is a worthy

effort and if we are to fulfill the Great
Commission in a technical era we must make

Publication Office
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available to the Word of God the best means
possible of spreading it. There are certain
17359 71st Court
areas of operation were man cannot go,

but where souls are desperately in need of the knowledge of Christ. Radio now, and eventually T.V. can reach those areas. The faraway village in a remote area can receive
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477 \;iii3on
lO'd u
St.
radio now. But there is always the problem

of cost.
Joplii:.- Misi
Sometimes brethren are reluctant to sup port a work they can't fully comprehend. In
asking for your dollars we are saying to a

degree, trust us as brethren with atechnical
realization that needs developing. These are difficult times and getting that donation from brethren can be hindered by some economic
factors.
\/
NEWS OF THE GOSPEL BROADCASTING MISSION Walter and Mainie Coble, Founders
August 1972
No. Ill
MY VI6II ID
PoLa n a
As IBEGIN this article on
my visit to Poland and
an
d Czechoslovakia
tlie world and they
By Cloyd Christman
ness thereof,
that dwell therein. "
Czechoslovakia, I am flying about 33,000 feet above the eartli In a British 747 jurabo jet
May I
back up now and start at
heading for Chicago. From there,

I will board a small jet and fly
on to LaCrosse. My heart appears
to beat a little faster as I
think of home and being reunited with my lovely wife, ray family
and friends.
the beginning? On June 13th, with the necessary papers and luggage in hand, I was taken to the airport in LaCrosse by my faithful co-worker, Burdett Wakeman. Harold Niles, our treasurer, and his daughter, Nana, also came to say, "Good bye. " From LaCrosse I flew to
It's a breathtaking scene, looking down from 33,000 feet

upon the snow and ice-covered
One can mountains of Greenland.
Chicago,
and then on
to Balti Paul Bajko interprets for Cloyd Christman as he preaches in one of the churches in Poland.
to see their home studio and how
more, Md. Bro. Paul Baj ko met me at thie airport in Baltimore and
drove me to his home in Bel Air.
not help but turn his thoughts to God's Word "In the begin ning God created the heavens and the earth . . . " and again, "The
earth is the Lord's and the ful-
On
the way to his place, we stopped to visit a few minutes

with Mr. and Mrs. Boleslew
Winnik,
who produce our Polish-
language broadcast.
I was able
they prepare tapes and helps for the follow-up ministry. Hundreds
of letters are received I'rom
Poland, Czechoslovakia and other countries in response to the radio programs. The Winniks
answer these letters and send
out follow-up materials, which usually go to some minister or

Christian worker to be d i s t r i b ted as needed.
While in Baltimore I
saw
the
"new"
Slavic
church
building.
The people did a beautiful job of redecorating this facility. It was good to get acquainted with Sister Bajko, whom I had
not met before. Del a does many
Dependable Transportation. Cloyd Christman and Paul Bajko are seated in the rear of a farm
things
USA.
in her ministry
to
the
Polish people
of Europe and the
waion
in which
they were taken
to the worship
services one Sunday mornini too muddy to use the Fiat.
when the roads were

(Please turn paie.)
before we could begin
our visit
areas.
slovakian
and
border
in the
as
south
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August 1972 Lislen is published No. Ill monthly by
to
the churches
in other
as far east
the Russian
the Gosp,el Broadcasting Mission, Box

address: 17359 71st Court. Tinley Pork, nil 60477> Second Class postage poid,
Tinley Park, 111.
service at the Polaski church. We began at 10:00 a.m., and the service con
experience was in Warsaw
My
first
worship
border. We were able to visit 13 if the 30 churches of Christ
and
preach
the Gospel
in each
place.
cluded at 12:45.
service,
understand all
This is a long
The
even if you are able to

that i s said.
In Ostruda, a city some 200 KM north of Warsaw, the churches
THE GOSPEL
(with
the help
of brethren
in
Polish brethren love to sing and

always sing all verses of a hymn.

Cloyd and Helen Chrisiman
the States) have purchased prop erty for a Christian Service
They use
one cup
(usually)
Four men
at
(in
the Lord's Supper.
cluding myself)
preached during
Wolter ond Ardis Leeper

ooo NOW BROADCASTING OVER
MANX, ENGLAND
RADIO MONACO
this worship period. Because I had to use an interpreter, my messages were usually not more
I8AOAN-LAGOS, NIGERIA
TAIPEI, TAIWAN SEOUL, KOREA MANILA, PHILIPPINES
K8B0, YAKIMA, WASH.
WTHE, LONG ISLAND. N.Y. _ After a ôd fellowship with the Bajko family, Paul and I
left Baltimore at 6:20 the 14th of June via Pan American 747
than 10 to 12 minutes long. In spite of the change of pace and my inability to speak Polish, I enjoyed worshiping with my
brothers and sisters in Poland.
Camp. This plot of ground was a farm and so the buildings con sist of a large barn, a house and a shed. These buildings are being repaired and remodeled for camp this summer. The brethren there need some help to put the grounds in good condition. If you want to help, send your gifts to Paul Bajko at Eastern Christian College in Bel Air, Md. The camp site is very pretty with a large lake toucliing the back of the property.
While visited in Ostruda we also with the Christian old
jumbo jet for London, England. This was my first experience on

a 747 j e t and I wondered how i t
folks' home.
this home
It is hoped
moved to
that
the
can be
could I'ly it was so large and loaded with people. The night
was short we l o s t about f'ive
camp property when proper facil
ities are constructed.

of American brethren
A group
were on
hours of sleep. We had a I'ourhour stopover in London; but we didn't do much except rest eind wait for our flight to Poland. At 12:30 a.m. on the 15th, we took off in a Polish jet for
Warsaw. The moment that we ar
tour in Poland we were service and at
at the same we shared in for home
time the the
this
el derly.
My primary purpose in going to

Preachers, elders and deacons
Poland was to see first hand the
rived
at the airport in Warsaw,
of the Warsaw area iathered
for
(Story continues on paie 3)
I could tell
the facilities
just by looking at
that we were in
a conference. Paul and Cloyd are seated center front.

Sunday afternoon (June 18th) following our fellowship dinner at Polaski, a group of about 25 Christian workers (preachers. elders and deacons) from several area churches of Christ gathered to talk over the ministry of" the
church in Poland.
the "East." It appeared to me that they were about 25 years

behind the times.
- -I -was 'pl-easBTt'ciy surprised to
find that we had no problem get ting through customs. We weren't even required to open our suit cases! The first smiling and happy faces we saw were a group
of Christians who had come to
On June 20th, Bro. Bajko and I

started on a tour of Poland that
the airport to welcome us to Po
land. Unlike the usual greeting that we see here in America, the Polish Christians greet one
another
with
holy kiss (men

kiss women) . Into
A wonderful, young, talented couple, working in the Warsaw congregation Alex and Alice Lewczuk (pronounced Lef Chook)
became our servants for Jesus' sake. They have a Polish-made
took us
about
5,000 miles.
kiss men and women took me a while practice.
Not being accustomed to this, it

to put i t
Fiat car
and
this was our pri

Alex had a
mary means of travel.
Paul Bajko and I

Warsaw area. Several
spent our
items of
two-week vacation and he will ingly used nis time to take us
Paul Bajko, Alice and Alex Lewczuk. This couple and their little Polish Fiat were iuides and transvortation for Cloud and
first five days in Poland in the

business had to be taken care of"
to our speaking engagements. Our

travels took us from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Czecho-
Paul on their preactiini tour of Poland. Picture is taken by the

h'ar Memorial in Lodz.
hot
1:00
tea
a.m.
we
went
to
bed
at
DIREGIDR'S PREAGmNG iOUR

OF POLAND AND CZECHOSLOVAKIA
work ol' our Lord there and how
The following morning we rode in the wagon to the village chapel. It was a beautiful day as we gathered by a small river
to witness two men baptized into
Christ.
we had a
Following the baptism,
to move,
church
the not
and Lord willing,

too distant
a new
worship service and fellowship dinner. From there we

drove about three hours to an
the radio broadcasts have helped enlarge tlie Kingdom. Everywhere we went, the people thanked us again and again for the radio
broadcasts ot" BrosBoleslaw
should be established in
future.
Radio was the contact point for this open-door opportunity.

Praise God'.
Winnik and Paul Bajko.
One Mon
day night in Warsaw, wlien we were able to listen, I hieard Bro. Winnik preaching over Radio Monte Carlo (Monaco) . Tliese broadcasts, which G3M lias spon sored since 1961, have proved to be a real blessing to the cause of Christ in Poland, Czechoslo
vakia, Russia and other coun
So many interesting things happened; I can't really share them all with you. We did wit
ness
two
other village where we had an evening service. They did not have electricity and so small kerosene lamps provided our light for the evening. July 4th was our last day in Poland. We packed Alex's Fiat (it was really overloaded) and
said
off. ski,
der.
two baptismal
dil'ferent areas.
services
in
The f i r s t
one was
on a Sunday morning
in
It
goodbye
to
group
to
of
Sosnowiec in southern Poland.
brethren
who had come
see us
had
been
raining
but
stopped
Alex, Alice, George Ba.) enPaul and I left Warsaw and

to the Czech bor
headed south
tries of Europe. Paul Bajko's relatives living in Russia are being encouraged regularly by these programs. Wlien we *ere In the southern part of Poland, we
visited five families in two
Along the way, we stopped in Czestochowa, the "most holy" city of Poland. The Catholic
church St. here is to Poland what to Peter's church in Rome i s
nearby towns (or villages)

are regular listeners to
who
the
Italy.
As
the sun
was about to
set
on
we reached
the village
of
Kos-
Polish broadcast. They are not New Testament Cliristians yet,
Wisla,
located in the mountains
the Polish-Czech border.
but are deeply interested in the

cause of Christ and want someone
to come and preach for them. One of tlie ladies kissed my hand as an expression of gratitude for the radio programs. Paul Bajko
tek Jakoniuk's brother is living in Wisla. During our fellowship meal in their apartment, Paul, George, Alex and Alice chal lenged him and his wife to
move north to Ostruda and become
has challenged a preaching dea con t'rom the Warsaw congregation

to move
and
"Burled with Christ . . . "
to
this
to
southern
the
town
of
minister
needs
long enough for us to have the bîptisms. Three people were bap
tized
cold
managers of the Christian camp grounds. We had a circle of prayer and then left for another nearby city where we were to
cross the border.
these people. He is making plans
in a
we
lake
and
see
i t was
so
oould
our breath.
After
the baptism
quite
a f'ew
It took about 20 minutes to go

through
passports
people walked about two miles to a chapel for the worhsip service.
customs
and
and
visas
have
our
checked.
The night before we were to witness the second baptismal service, we }iad a flat tire, causing quite a delay in reach ing the village of our destina tion. At 11:00 p.m., we came to a "dead end" road . . . the Fiat
With a parting "holy kiss" and a "God be with you," Alex, Alice
and George watched Paul and me as we carried our luggage across the river bridge into Czechoslo
vakia. Our contact man in Czech
could go no further. Alex, Paul, and I waited while Bro. George Sacewicz waded through mud to
the farmhouse where we were to
stay. The preacher's married son
oslovakia was not around, so we walked to a hotel to spend the night. On July 5th, we moved about
some, with trying to make contact S.H., to whom Paul iiad
A iroup of people in Narsaw listenini to the GBM-sponsored "Voice of Truth" beini broad
cast from Radio Monaco. and Paul are on the left.
Cloyd
hitched up his horses to the wagon and came to pick us up. We loaded our suitcases into the wagon and rode on to the farm, arriving at 12:30. After some
written about our coming. By evening we were together and making plans for July 6th. Our I'riend, along with a couple of
(Continued on paie A)
TRAVELS WITH NORM

By Mom Fjelstad
If I could ask for more than a
Poland and Czechoslovakia

(Continued from page 3) relatives, drove us cities and villages to several in his VW
After traveling all night by
train, Paul, "Chuck" (a Czech friend) and I reached Prague,

the capital city
"Chuck"
of Czechoslo
to
smiling face, I believe I would ask for a smiling heart; eind I

cin truthfully account for both as a result of my recent travels on beJialf of tlie Gospel Broad
vakia.
went with us
car. We saw some nice chapels emd met a number of people who dearly love the Lord. Because
show me around Prague and help
the city of me get to my
of
were
government
unable to
restriction,
speak to
we
any
casting
Mission
and
Merrill
Bible
I of GBNI
Associates'
"Contemporary
public
vakia.
assembly
in
Czechoslo
Spots." In the last three weeks,
have presented
ern Minnesota,
climactic
Ohio for
the work
plane the next day. Bro. Bajko had made plans to spend two more weeks in Europe; he left us the morning of July 7th, going by train to Germany. "Chuck" could speak some English and so we got along fairly well. By evening I was footsore and weary, but
happy many to have been able to see interesting sites In
and Merrill Associates in south
southern Wiscon
sin, Illinois and Indiana,

week
the
and a
Prague.
in
Cincinnati,
American
North
On July 8th at 10:00 a.m., I

boarded a Polish jet for London.
mUIbI i
Christiiui .Convention.
In
am
all
areas
have been
for thie
greeted
and I in
in
so
warm Christian love

thankful
enthusiastic
workers for
I
Christ
the areas
have visited.
God has richly blessed,
even
That evening at 10:00"p7m. ~"1~ stepped out of a North Central jet at the LaCrosse airport. Waiting for me was my lovely family and Burdett and Elaine tfakemanwhat a joyful reunion'.
In summary, let me say this a very timely trip as ex pressed by the Polish brethren.
was
in my method of travel.
a contact with the
Through
we have Travelini companions separate.
A-A Rental
Service
of
LaCrosse,
been granted the use of a 16foot, travel trailer by its

manufacturer, Conway of Rice Lake, Wis. The trailer is called
LoLiner. The reason for its najne
Much good
was accomplished
for
Cloyd Christman say ioodhye to
and Paul Bajko each other in
Praiue, Czechoslovakia at the close of their preachini tour
the cause of God's kingdom in Europe. I am extremely grateful for the privilege of seeing
f i r s t hand the labor of our Lord
is that
the exterior
height is
Cloyd
returned
to the
States,
only
seven feet
to reduce wind
Paul went to Germany.

oeeeoaooeeeo
resistance.
This allows a beaut
ifully smooth and almost unnoticeable trailing ability.
over ical rich know
there. In spite of ray phys infirmities, I enjoyed the fellowship and getting to personally my brothers and
Christ.
Although it is built closely to the ground, my six-foot framê

can comfortably move about with out danger of messing up my carefully combed hair style
goal to double attendance by next year. Adventures like that make serving Christ exciting.
Next week I travel to Iowa and
sisters in
then back to Illinois, so i f you see a man in a brown Ford pull
Many thanks to all of you for your faithfialness in prayer in ray behall". for iamily and for
our effectiveness on this mis
whi.ch,
by^ the way, becom^ le^s

with its
ing
a brown-and-gre^n
trailer,
all the i f your
way,
the
of a problem each day gradual disappearance.
smile like it would go way around your head

ears
then
sionary journey. Also, we thank you for your financial help,

tunds are needed to help cover the cost, i f you care to share. God bless you for your fellowin this ministry.
To briefly describe the interior of ray new home on wheels would be to tell you I have a stove, ice box, closet,
weren't
in the
and
"one
watch him return
way" sign to heaven.
12-gallon water system, current, formica table,

less steel sink,
AC-DC
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SECOND CLASS MAIL
stain adequate
storage
space
for
and
six
sleeping
adults.
accommodations
It is difficult to express the
blessing
of such
a comfortable
atmosphere to study, pray and prepare for my weekly adventures

on the road. This weekend,
West
-11 son
St
for
example, I
lot of the
stayed in the parking

Side Christian
Jopiiri.^ Miscoiiri o^lSOi
Church
in
Springfield,
111.,
which had 734 i'or morning wor ship service and is setting a
\/
NEWS OF THE GOSPEL BROADCASTING MISSION Walter and Mainte Coble, Founders
SEPTEMBER 1972 NO. Ill
THE SQUEEZE IS ON
In the July of "LISTEN" I wrote an article
called "Is It Worth the Price?" In that
peals help to make you knowledgeable regard ing a given work and tend to activate loving
hearts so as to bring about the means so desperately needed.
We have faith In God and trust in those brethren who have come to know about GBM
article I pointed out that according to in formation we had received, in 1970 here In
the United States there were more than five
thousand small businesses per month that
went bankrupt. In 1971 the stock market

hit an all time low. It was further expressed that there is seemingly a lag between re cessions and the financial squeeze which
and who are concerned to the point of sup
porting it. Brother Cloyd Christman has

written several who we do business with
eventually reaches the donors supporting
suoe
such work as GBM,
such as the printers and film developers, etc. and assured them we haven't forgotten our abligations, and then we have gone
Now comes to our desk appeals from other
regularly to the throne of grace and asked

God to supply the needs through regular supporters and hopefully a host of new sup
labors expressing special stress. One of the most noticable was sent by a bible College showing a large picture of a man
porters, By now
we
need an additional
crying, and the caption said in part, "I am still crying for more money ....etc." Granted, among the restorationists known
as Christian Churches and Chruches of
Christ are many demanding needs. But I for one feel that we as,a people still have the best approach to missions....tliat of dir ect support. The direct support system is based on love and enhanced by personal
$1500 to $2000 over and above our regular support from the brethren. The squeeze is on. We needed it long before this paper went to press. Can you help us today? Please send your special gifts if they are over and above your regular support of this
knowledge of given labor. That's why our

congregation as a whole, and often you as
work, to me personally. I want to acknowledge each special offering personally, as well as our treasurer, Brother Nlles. Please send your special offering to meet this immediate
stress to; SPECIAL
an individual get appeal letters and special printed pieces asking for money. These ap
c/o Burdett W. Wakeman

P.O. Box 199
La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601
Slide Program Available:

We at Gospel Broadcasting Mission know it is important to inform the brotherhood across the nation about the ministry of GBM. We are trying to do this in several ways by personal contact, through our publication "LISTEN", and with the aid of our slidetape program. Brother Norm Fjelstad, our new representative, is on the road fulltimefor a year, telling the story of GBM and getting "Contemporary Bible Spots" on as many radio stations as possible. I am also making personal contacts." LISTEN"
An Impossible Goal ??
As imreal and visionary as it may seem the goal of the 25th National Missionary
convention is that THE FAITH OF EVERY ONE ATTENDING WILL BE SO EVEVATED AND ACTIVATED THAT 500 WILL COM
MIT THEIR LIVES TO THE MISSION FIELD:
is published and mailed out to about 9,000 people monthly. Ourup-datedslide4apepre sentation, "Reaching the World by Radio" Is ready to be mailed out to anyone desir ing to become better acquainted with this radio-oriented thrust for world evangelism.
This presentation is made up of 57 colored slides and a tape which tells the story in about 30 minutes. We believe you will find it to be Informative and challenging. Several sets of this up-dated sight and sound presentation are ready for your use. Why
ONE MILUON DOLLARS WILL BE PRO MISED FOR WORLD WIDE EVANGELISM,
The fact that nearly three billion people

on this planet do not know Jesus dictates
not plan NOW to schedule "Reaching the World by Radio" into your church program. Write: Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box 199, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601 giving us your first, second, and trird,choice of dates.
urgent, sacrificial action on our part. The Missionary Convention In Norfolk Is one of
two in '72. We urge you ro support the Nattonal Missionary Convention.
Postal Rates Up:

SEPT. 1972
NO. I l l
Listen is published
monthly
by
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Leeper have done an excellent job these past six years as
the Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box
199, LaCrosse, Wis. S4601' Publication address; 17359 7 1st Court, Tinley Park,
111. 60477. Second Closs postage paid, Tinley Park, 111.
Publication DirectorsofGospelBroadsacting Mission. Their task is not an easy one to fulfillpublishing and mailing about 9,000 "LISTEN'S"monthly. Ardis (Mrs. Leeper) wrote the last of July to tell us, among
Other things, that the Postal Department has increased our postage for "LISTEN" 65%. WOW! This was a real shocker. In stead of paying ?25.00 per month we must

Cloyd and Helen Christmon
Burdett and Eloine Wakemon
now pay $39,00. Needless to say, we must have more support from you, our readers, to help us accomplish our task. Many of our
readers have not supported Gospel Broad casting Mission in a financial way. We would be thrilled if some of you would write and say, "We want to help in the wupport of say, "We want to help In the support of
GBM, We are going to send X number of dollars each month." We believe "LISTEN" is a must if people are to be kept informed
Walter and Ardis Leeper George end Beth Kimboll

A LETTER
We do so much appreciate all of your letters and gifts which help to keep this tremendous and challenging work of the Lord going. Every so often, we receive a letter which indicates the willingness of children to sacrifice for their Lord when they are shown the opportunity. Such a letter is the one printed below from the Mountain Mission School In Gnindy, Virginia, Cloyd visited Grundy, Virginia the lastof March. He had his picture taken with Charles Sublett, president, at the entrance
of Mountain Mission School.
MANX. ENGLAND
RADIO MONACO
SEOUL. KOREA
MANILA, PHILIPPINES KBBO, YAKIMA, WASH.
on the labors of Gospel Broadcasting Mission. Will you help?
Mining Air Waves With Tiie Printed Page

sible, time will be allotted by radio sta
tions without cost, as public service for the project. The Gospel Broadcasting Mis sion in cooperation with local churches
would devise a this means where Churches of
Box
649
Grundy, Va. 2i61'4 April 30, 1972 Dear Mr. Christman,

Enclosed find a check for
Christ and Christian Churches supporting

endeavor would serve as contacts for
Pictured here is Norm FJelstad, Burdett Wakeman, and Don DeWelt at the GBM booth duringthe 1972NorthAmericanChrist
ian Convention.
Brother Don DeWelt, a professor at the Czark Bible College at Joplin, Missouri, is a creative man and through his efforts
readers seeking guidance, and in particular salvation through Christ. There Is much to be worked out yet, but these men believe that through prayer ful effort and a low-cost subscription plan, like that currently being used by local churches to support the ever-increasing air ing of "Contemporary Bible Spots", this combination of radio and the printed page could prove a real outreach for Christ. GBM would serve as the sponsoring agency in cooperation with the churches, if such a plan materializes, however all funds would have to come from cooperation churches.
Please don't write for futher details at
$74.HO for
Gospel
from
the work of the Broadcasting Mission

and fac
the children
ulty
School.
of
Mountain
Mission
Each month throughout the year we learn of a mission field. During the month of April, we showed the slides of your work and took an
offering each Sunday evening.

The
sum
enclosed
we have
check
is the
for
received
many printed aids are coming forth to

forward the couse of Christ.
this time, as it will be awhile until all is ready for the official presentation to the
directors of GBM. Once details are worked
your work.
We rented the slides from
Don and Brother Burdeti "Wakeman, pro
gram director for GBM, arranged for a get-together while at the convention to dis
cuss how radio and the printed page could be used cooperatively to reach the masses. For example, Mr. DeWelt produces a beaut iful printed item called "Living Water." Done in color on a good grade of paper, "Living Water" is directed to those out
side of Christ.
out and the go ahead is g^ven, complete information will be forthcoming. We just thought you would like to know that an effort is being made to achieve what many Christian radio people believe is a vital step to winning the massesthat of uniting the air waves with the printed page. More laterl
Mission Services which felt was one of the best
set^' we have presented.

you as you are used and His Ki ngdom.
May the Lord richly bless for Him
Yours for Christ at Grundy,

Ronald W. Heller
In the center of this printed piece is

a card for the reader to mail back* After

Publication Office
SECOND CLASS MAIL
reading this eye-appealing, Bible-centered mailout, a reader might well feel a need
of Christ. A card is enclosed giving the reader several choices from, PLEASE SEND
17359 71st Court
ME MORE INFORMATION, to I WISH TO

TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT CHRIST. The card is worded so as to allow the reader
complete freedom of choice and without any

hitches.
Wakeman and DeWelt are exploring the possibility of creating professional radio spots with the help of Merrill Associates, of La Crosse, Wis. These spots of 30 to 60-seconds each would invite people to write without obligation for a free copy of "Liv ing Water". A plan is in the making where, if pos
N

ctober 197S No. 113
T)he Curopean Cltalleng,e

By Charles Phipps
Is i t worth it^
the Bible and think of God and I
Can i t be done?
What are the prospects

the future? IS IT WORTH IT?
for
feel happy again and make those around me happy. Do I malce sense, Mr. Phipps? I could go
on and on. Let tne say again
Is a radio ministry worth the effort, time and expense i t

takes to sustain it?
that your letter reached me this morning and made me happy.
(Story continues on paie 3)

THERE IS A LIMIT
The answer comes through "loud and clear" to Charles and Mary Frances in their years of ex perience in the broadcast every
week in Eurone of Ssorc/Z the Scriptures. And the answer is

Charles phipps
1 liC,
V->3
YES. Let a listener give her answer: "Dear Mr. Phipps: Thank
The English-language broadcast

in Europe Charles and Mary f'rances Phipps should be on a more powerful station than i t is at the present time.'"'
Results from the current broad
you
for
the
lovely
Good ^/ews
letter which came this morning and for all other letters which arrive faithfully. Your letter
gave me
morning,
you.
such
I
an
uplift
this
answer
A letter received from the LaCrosse office as this issue is
just had to
cast
are definite,
positive in
quality and encouraging in strength, in spite of the less extensive area reached by the station now being used. The recent baptism into Christ
of three listeners factors makes this the
"Everything should be calm and peaceful here in England; but it is trade unions against the gov ernment, and now the working man against trade unions. And i t ' s
being prepared
oefore
tember Issue)
for press
(just
the mailing
of tiie Sep
all these
are really
country.
petty things
well
all
when we
in
be
indicates that our
point abundantly clear. In fact,

several demonstrate
off
could
this
in
We
advisibility and urgency oi'seek ing a larger reach. Three questions come immedi-
Northern
Ireland
or
in
some
finances are in bad shape. Our dollars just won't stretch in fact, ttiey are shrinking!
tragic place of war or hunger.

"I was thinking of all this
The August check from a con gregation which usually sends

^150 a month was $52. A dear
for the
etc.
ately to mind:
*7he European, English-language pro gram is now broadcast over the facilities of Radio MANX, located on the isle of
Man iri the British tsles. It u.as transferred to this station in February 1968 because
when your letter came and it was really beautiful to read. I felt happy and it is so wonderful to
have God in our lives. I know I have a happier life. I am a sen sitive type ol' person and take things too seriously. That upsets me; and if I get down in the dumps, so to speak, I read from
lady
into
wrote
a
that
she is moving
Christian home
. .
aged
to
and will no longer be able
send her check .
of the high cast of air time on Radio Lux embourg, from which it had been broad cast since April 19^2. Now, a new and powerful station has been built near Lisbon, Portugal. Its facilities could give us the coverage desired, - Editor,
Please pray with us we must

have new volunteers to fill the
gaps
to
in our line of support and

increase our forces Satan. for new attacks on
frontal
Va.
have been asked to
conduct
LISTEN
October 1972 No. 113 Listen is published bi-monthly in February, April, June, August, Octo* ber, and December by the Gospel Broad*
a workshop on "Mission Radio" at
casting Mission, Box 199, LaCrosse,

Wis. 54601. Publication address:
17359 71st Court, Tinley Park, 111.
60477. Second Class postage paid, Tinley Park, III.
this convention and am looking forward to this great fellowship. By the time you read this arti cle, the convention will be a part of history, ind we trust will have left a great impact for world evangelism. Paul Bajko just sent me a card
Lord fill your cup of joy, know ing that you are having a part in every victory our Lord brings about through this el'fort. Pray
with us for greater victories in
the months ahead.
With Christian Love & Concern
That Millions More May Hear,
(August 18th)
saying
that Bro.
A NOTE FROM BAUGHMANS Dated July 21, 1972

Burdett and Elaine Wokeman
Walter and Ardis Leeper

Boleslaw Winnik (producer of the Polish broadcast) is home now after spending two weeks in the HospitalWe pray that he will continue to gain in strength and
be able to fulfill his fruit-
We returned to Nigeria on June 23rd

and since that time have been resum
bearing ministry.
MANX, ENGLAND
RADIO MONACO
TAIPEI. TAIWAN
SEOUL, KOREA
ing the Search the Scriptures radio pro gram and the Correspondence Course from the Walter Smiths. They did an excellent job and the transition has
been an easy one. The student enroll
MANILA, PHILIPPINES
KBBO, YAKIMA, WASH.
ment has increased 50% over last year,

and the mailings have increased 100% per month. Here are portions of a letter
that awaited us:
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
Writing aii article in August
for the October issue of Listen
takes some special thought on my part; but it is necessary be

cause vacation into tiie time hands is of about the
"Thanks immensely for the gious pamphlets which you have sending me from time to time. . .1 derived quite a lot of benefit
them. . .
reli been have from
"! would appreciate it if you could

let me know if you have any compre hensive religious booklets for sale or to give out freely. . ."
the book, How to Understand tbe Bible,
here
rials
and we must get
the mate
printers.
Six years ago the first of August, my wife and I began our
ministry as promotional direc tors of Gospel Broadcasting
Mission. We have had some won
liature provides "rest for the by W. Robert Palmer.

weary. " This picture of GBM The Lord is blessing His children
Director Cloyd Christman ms here, and we pray that He will use us taken durini his tour of Poland well in the next four years. and Czechoslovakia. JUaoionm Xau^Kman -- Jliaoionn^
The Gospel Broadcasting Mis
sion is not in the liabit of
derful experiences and have met many Christians who are anxious to see God's Word preached unto all nations. In spite of some loneliness,
discouragements and hours of the Lord has blessed . . . meeting the needs of GBM and our personal needs. We thank God and praise His name for this.
crying "wf>lf" until the wolf is at the door and trying to break
i t down. As I write this column, we need about $1,500 to meet
As of late, my work has oeen centered in the office. Most of
you know there is a lot of cor respondence connected with pro

motional efforts. We are working
past-due bills for printing, air

time and other operational ex penses. We have had an increase in air time rates, postal rates,
diligently
on
Bro. Norm
F.i el-
stad's speaking dates up tlirough May 1973. The Lord is blessing

Norm in his travels. Please
office space,
same time we
etc., while at the

Jiave found Uiat
some 'if our supporters
have had
keep praying for him. I am work ing on speaking engageinents of my own, as well as putting together a new slide presenta
tion on the Polish broadcast.
to cut buck In their givlrig. PLEASE help us get out of the hole and back on a fim footing. We would like to press onward
and outward;
We
but
we
must have
for all of
your help to do so.
One
September
of
the big events
in
you
thank God often
will be
the National
who share
with us
in this
Missionary Convention at Norfolk,
radio-oriented ministry. May
the
General Director Cloyd Christman standing in front of the "most holy" church in Poland. This buildini, located in Czestochoioa, is to Poland what St. Peter's in Pome is to Italy.
fuel
for such
faith?
The
question
answers itself.

as I am sure they make so many others. Yours most sincerely, Mrs. G., Eng
land."
It is obvious from this evidence that
it is worthwhile to broadcast the Gospel in the English language in Europe.

The Gospel is no less effective in the more limited area now covered, as
the mail continues to confirm. But if it is worthwhile to reach a smaller area
At first glance, the idea of broad
It goes without saying that there are more than the practical aspects to the problem involved. There are those spiritual values at stake whose conse quences are eternal. These alone thor oughly justify full use of time, talent
casting to Europe in English may seem

naive and impractical. After all, Euro peans speak several different languages
and means in a radio ministry that is

faithful to the Word.
and only the United Kingdom uses Eng lish as its national tongue. But the facts belie such an assumption.
European schools teach English to
children of all nations on that continent.
for Christ, isn't it worth all it takes to
span the distances to farther-away lis

teners with that same Word of Life?
To put it briefly, if the Gospel is important to anyone, it is that vital to everyone. If it is good to reach a small
number, it can't be bad to reach more.
For the Christian the conclusion is
English has become the second langu age of the entire world, taking the place
once occupied by French and German. The living proof of these facts lies
Charles and Mary Frances keep thinking of those who live beyond the reach of the present station. Why should
not they too hear the Good News of salvation? It is frustrating to be ready with the Word, able and aching to speak it and yet to lack the electronic drive that would open distant homes and
hearts to the Savior.
inescapable: Since Jesus commands preaching to every person possible, being content with less is unthinkable. Applied to the present case, this
means that no surmountable obstacle
in the listener response received by

Charles and Mary Frances in their radio ministry. Letters from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales would be expected.
But in addition to these, listeners in every Western European nation and
from others behind the Iron Curtain have
can morally be allowed to stand in the way of giving the European, English-
language
voice.
broadcast a more powerful

CAN IT BE DONE?
Letters have come from others even
as far away as from various parts of Africa. And many listeners who heard the program while they were in Europe
have returned to their homes all over
As in so many instances, the answer
is to be found in history. The history

of the work under consideration shows
written after having heard Charles' mes

sages on the air. From Berlin
the world a long-time listener
Hong Kong, India, New
that it can be done. This is easily seen

in the fact that it has been done for
Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United
years by the same two people who are writes for help in answering the ques States and Africa. still producing the program and doing tions of young people. He says: One of these wrote recently from the follow-up work. Their efforts now "Dear brother in our Lord Jesus: his home in Ghana asking several ques Many thanks for your kind copy of the tions about what the Bible teaches are only limited in comparison to the past because of the reduced area cov July 1972 Search the Scriptures which regarding the nature of man, his survival this time with a special particular inter after death and the use of animal blood ered by the currently used radio trans mitter. Therefore, the fact that they est I studied, because you mentioned as food or drink. are given the opportunity to do it on the something I was looking for already for He closes saying: "I was thrown out larger scale of other years. some time. It is Ecclesiastes 12:7, of work by the Government. But by the where the writer states that the spirit In fact, over a long period of time, help of God I am living." returns to God. I am thanking you very Charles and Mary Frances have handled
-much-for that hint.
Is it worth what it takes to furnish
"The reason why I am writing today

is something in connection with this statement. As you know, I am not a minister in the Word of God as you are, but sometimes a small group of young, true believers are asking me questions I could, up to date, answer with God's help to full satisfaction of these young people. But the latest question I could not fully come through. Perhaps you could help me in a reply. . . "Well, dear brother, I really hope that I do not trouble you too much and that it would be possible to give me some more hints for a satisfactory reply
to my younger brethren and sisters in
a very large volume of correspondence with listeners. They continue to keep in touch with those listeners, plus the new ones. They are set up to return to the former pace and to surpass it. The fact that more has been done, obviously answers our question affirmatively:
it can be done.
New possibilities are opening up in the area of follow-up work. The Volkswagen Campmobile, recently pur chased by the Phipps with the help of two of their supporting churches, will make it possible for them to contact personally more people than ever before. Their Campmobile will enable them to reduce greatly the high cost of travel
the Lord. With hearty greetings in our soon-coming Lord, I remain, sincerely
yours, F.M., Berlin."
in Europe as they journey to meet with

listeners.
Marij Frances Phipps
(Continued on paie A)
TRAVELS WITH
NORM
afternoon I had over 250 people file througli.
By !ilom FJelstad Noaii was no h a shipbuilder,

yet God saw f i t build an ark. to choose him to Moses was not an
While on the subject of clean ing, I recently learned that the

more
United States radios
has seven than bath
times tubs!
eloquent speaker, age.
yet God chose
hlra to deliver Israel I'rora bond
In certainly a more humble

I
in
Keeping this statistic in mind, if cleanliness is next to godli ness, radio has it beat Just
one more reason that we feel
capacity,
involved
feel
a
have
been
similar pattern.
radio
is an effective tool.
As a graduate of a university which gave me a degree to teach higli school, I still find it
hard to believe I am in ^îll-
EUROPEAN
time service for
the Lord,
put
CHALLENGE
(Continued from page 3)
A thatch-roofed cottage in Poland.

Note the stork on the roof.
ting Contemporary
Bible
Spots
on radio stations and speaking for the Gospel Broadcasting Mls-
Charles and Mary Frances' location
. 5.1on around th_e nation.

Despite the hot and humid
in Terracina, Ita^y puts them closer

to Italy's northern border and thus
makes it easier for them to travel to
August weatlier, God has richly blessed me in my travels through

Iowa, Nflssouri and northeastern
It's such a thrill Illinois.
listeners in other countries in Europe. The fact that the Phlpps live and work in Europe keeps them in constant touch with the people, conditions,
habits and traditions of that area. This
Mary Frances are there. It seems poor stewardship not to make full use of willing personnel, prepared and equipped to work. . .and already on the field.
WHAT ARE THE PROSPECTS
FOR THE FUTURE?
meeting so many Christian peoplel For several weeks I liave expei'ienced temperatures exceeding nO degrees and liave realized too often that througfi Adam's sin vie
must sweat. I find It rel'resh-
ing, however, when I meet some one wearing a smile eind keeping his cool in Christ, who gives us the strengtli to overcome such a minor difl'iculty as 100 In the
shade!
makes it possible for them better to know how to deal with Europeans than they possibly could if their situation made such close contact an impossibil
In a word bright! The prospects of future accomplishments are excel lent. Everything is ready for an expanded work. All that is lacking is the much-desired, more powerful radio
station.
ity. There is no substitute for being on

the scene of action and Charles and
Such a transmitter will produce sev eral results. It will exploit the equip
ment on hand. It will extend the reach
The beautiful
16-foot camper
trailer, which lias been provided
by Conway out ol" Rice Lake, Wis., has provided an excellent mode of travel. My only problem was
the T excessive heat this month. vAd prnhlorn by nn t-
of the program. It will make fuller use of the experienced personnel already on the job. Naturally, costs will increase as air time becomes more expensive. For this reason, fervent prayers are being
made that God's Will be done in reach
ing all the lost. Those who love Christ no doubt join in the confident expecta
tion that what is necessary to luihli
chasing
a small, portable, win

that can be
dow air conditioner
easily put in the side window. Without It there wouldn't have been enough ol" me left to moisten a stamp!
Since this is the vacationing season, many have been curious about the camper's Interior; so wherever I speak and whenever i t is convenient, I hold an open
house in the alternoon to see
His plan will certainly be provided as each implements his prayers with his
prayers.
Norm and his camper.
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the camper and ask any
questions
concerning GBM
have. This
can because I
which
works
become
they
very
may
well
: X .:on
better
acquainted with the people on a more personal basis. In fact, i t

has worked so well I've had to
::zll St ; JoClii: .'Missouri o^!-C01
invest
in a floor mop!
On one
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DECEMBER 1972
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LISTEN
December IS72 No, 114
Listen is published bi-monthly in February, April, June, Augu.st, October and December by the Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box 199, LaCrosse, Wl 5H601. Publication addresst 17359 71st Court, Tinley Park, IL 60M77. Second-class postage paid at Tinley Park, IL.
special effort love offering.

us that God
to give an extra Please pray with

will touch more
Through the radio efforts of

"our" broadcasters multitudes of
nearts and help us get back

the level."
"on
souls are being helped to know the Lord and walk more perfectly in His way. It is encouraging to
hear that Christians are up

Burdett and Elaine Waketnan
The National Missionary' Con vention in Norfolk, Va, was a thrilling experience. Besides the great challenges that were given, I had the privilege of visiting with our co-workers in the Gospel Broadcasting Mission. LaVerne Morse, Daniel Kalnin, Emrj's Rees, Paul and Dela Bajko, Charles Faust and fellow preach
ers of the New York work were
lifted and helped to fulfill the great commission in their areas

of the vrorld.
I will be sharing in a Missions Rally in Virginia the last of

November and the first of De
cember. We have received a nvunber of
good reports
on Norm Fjelstad,
Walter and Ardis Leeper

all there0 Yfe talked about plans and hopes for the future.
MANX, ENGLAND
RADIO MONACO
IBADaN-LAGOS, NIGERIA
TAIPEI, TAIWAN SEOUL, KOREA MANILA, PHILIPPINES KBBO, YAKIMA, WASH. WTHE, LONG ISLAND, N.Y.
our new representative. God is truly at Viork in him and how happy we are for his efforts# Don't forget our sight-andsound presentation is available to any interested group or
church.
World
Write us
Radio."'
if
you would
like to use it "Reaching
the
We have the script written for
aight-8ndsound
presentation
DIRECTOR'S DOIN'S
Perhaps some of you are won
on the Polish ministry; however, we need to make duplicate slides

before this can be sent out to
dering
what
happened
to
your
I^t
churches.
Our problem is this:

the funds avail
November issue
of Listen.
We don't have
me assure you it did not get lost in the mail, nor did it get lost at the printers# The prob
lem is thisj Because of a real
able to make the necessary duplicates. It will cost about
$65 to $70 to duplicate five sets. Would you care to help us

Point of Departure. Cloyd Christman at the airport in LaCrosse, Wis. From here he wings his way to some of his more distant speaking appoint ments in behalf of Gospel Broad casting Mission.
shortage of funds it was decided by the directors and advisors to cut cut the single-page issue
which we had published every
other month
on this project????
Your love and concern ex
pressed by your praying and giving is truly heartwarming. THANK YOU for being channels of blessing through which God can
touch hearts and lives for eter
our
tried
In taking a serious look at financial situation, we

to determine where we
nity.
May God bless you with a
/
to our
JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON,
could cut our budget

least harm.
relieved is
and do the
area of
Another
the of
It has been brought
financial pressure that has been

rent the for our Onalaska
attention that Lois Morse (La Verne's wife) has lost about
30 pounds and is in need of more
rest and less work. Please pray for her and the family. Also, Peter Sutjaibun's wife has been ill and needs our prayers.
With Christian Love and Concern, That Millions May Hear His Word,
Cloyd Christman
office space. Thanks to the gen

erous hearts
Church of Christ
(our home con
gregation), we no longer have to

pay for our office space* Special plea letters have been sent out to many friends of the
Gospel Broadcasting Mission to ask their help in liquidating our present past-due bills. We are happy to report that at this
(Peter
Ravmng
is
the
voice
over
of
our
FEBC
from
broadcast
A letter recently received a supporter aska this
Manila.)
question:
material
"We
from
are
the
receiving
Far Bast
Broadcasting
OUR COVER DESIGN:
Co., any
Whittier, use of the
Calif. Does New Testament Chris-
v^riting
a little over $900
has
tiajiity
have
come in through this special pies This is less than half of what we need to meet our obliga tions for past services. We do praise God for that which has
come in and offer our heartfelt thanks to all who have made a
We wish to express our appre

ciation to Arthur Bussian of the
facilities of this concern?"
Tinley Park, 111. church for the facilities of the Far East adapting our cover design to our Broadcasting Co. (FEBC) in needs and making it "better than Manila, Philippines to air ten the original." Mr. Bussian has Continued on page 4 worked as a TV animator.
The answer is "Yes." The Gospel Broadcasting Mission uses
TRAVELS WITH NORM
to reach as many minds as possibleo
"Ify family and friends do not

believe in Christ, but they are
questioning fidence has been rewarded by thousands who have entered, ex amined and commented on the
beauty
also
of Tuy home
have
on wheels I
really good people# Do you think
positive comments on
any good people will get to

heaven?**
something
that has given me the
asked
ties
private talks I have encountered

in our universi
For that and churches-
This question is frequently in the rap sessions and
needed rest and relaxation, as well as comfortable sleeping
quarters
months
for
the
last three
from the youth
reason,
for
I have decided to deal

in this article
of those young
with it briefly
the benefit
Christ died on the cross for our sins and we are forgiven if we will just have the confidence in the design He has for our
lives and the durability He can
people who now read our publica

tion and may have the same
question*
Realiaing that what I think is

of little value unless it con curs with Christ's teaching, I
Forgiver rejoice Isn't it won derful to go into combat with Norm Fêlstad, happy in his the biggest and most complicated
"home on wheels"
give us in following Him. Sim ple, yet the forgiven and the
have
questioned,
read
and re
searched to come up with a Biblical answer Throughout the New Testament, we find it impos
sin or problem the devil can throw at us, realizing that

Christ UNCOMPLICATES THINGS? Norm Fjelstad
I'm just so very thankful that

the answer is clear and there are no shades of gray to worry
sible to try
and earn everlast
ing life (Epho 2!8-9)

The most appropriate article in ny research revealed that heaven is, in fact, for bad
about
people { People so bad that they

saw themselves condemned before
rejoice it's that simple tribal language programs a week because God does not want us to seven in Lisu, one each in be confused Although it is sim Rawang, Kachin and Khasi all ple, mai^ make it into something tribal languages of Southeast complicated and therefore impos Asia Toronto Christian Mission
has also sible to grasp ities I can remember when Burdett used the FEBC facil
Believe, receive, obey,
happenings (continued from page 2)
God, and they fled to Christ the

Savior They trusted Him and
were delivered from God's judg ment but the good people, the ones who were so righteous in their own estimation that they
did not need a Savior, are con
Wakeman
suggested that the Gos
However, funds for the support
above-listed programs receive a beautiful, 16foot, should be sent to the Gospel travel trailer from CONWAY out Broadcasting Mission, Box 199, of Rice Lake, Wis in exchange LaCrosse, Wis 54601 Five dol for an article once a month lars buys 15 minutes of air time
pel Broadcasting Mission
could of the
demned to the blackness of hell forever This understanding is vital and one of the many
called **Travels with Nona," it seemed too simple to be workable
on the FEBC facilities
reasons
we feel the urgency
of
putting Christ's simple

necessary message on
and yet
the radio
The Philippine Islands have as we discussed it with one of recently been put under martial CONV/AY'S outlets, the A-A Rental law# Most of the S60 radio sta Service in LaCrosse Now, how tions of the Islands are no
ever,
I can see
how beneficial longer broadcasting
Vfe praise
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AND MANAGEMENT
God that the Manila station it has been for all concerned CONWAY had the confidence in of the Far East Broadcasting Co
Listen is a bi-monthly publication of the Gospel Broadcasting Mission, Box 199, LaCrosse, Wl 54601, Cloyd Christman, Director. The Gospel Broadcasting Mission is a mission
the design and durability of is still on the air one of their camper to allow its travel only five stations still broad
around the nation, and that con- casting
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under the
laws of the state of Wisconsin,
Ownership and management of Listen belong to the Gospel Broadcasti ng

Mission and are cared for by the
editorsi Mr, and Mrs. Walter Leeper,
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NEWS OF THE GOSPEL BROADCASTING MISSION

UNIQUE PLAN MATERIAUIES

For every subscription sold, monies

The biggest cost in putting a man in

his salary. It has been evident to those

of the Gospel Boradcasting Mission that one of our greatest weaknesses

shows this is usually covered ^ offer

or churches to secure the free time. The

informing them of the Contemporary Spot program and of the workings of

agency called Merrill Associates sim

dates, and where this is not possible,

fully planned to take care of the costs

kind of representation. Pray for the program. Webellevethat

Christ if great numbers of radio stations are airing true-to-the-gospel spotswith

Christ he has been asked to speak and

ments: "This has been a Contemporary

this radio ministry starting in June

(1972). Norm Fjelstad, a young, talented

We believe that Norm will prove to

be a real blessing to this ministry.

Those ordering the spots through the

president of his junior class and pres

cost high-valued spot program, simply write Merrill Associates, Incorporated,

c/o P.O. Box 428, La Crosse, Wiscon

ed to attend La Crosse State University.

To help further his education Norm received a scholarship-grant and decid

hoping to have his new teeth in by the

other odd jobs to put himself through

lege experience was being on the debate

bate-discussion topic of ways and means

of controlling air polluUon. Praise God,

Listen is pubUshod monthly by the

Bible Club on campus several years

Bible Club challenged Norm concerning

Box 199, LoCrosse, Wis. 54601

Bible Study and prayer. Brother Fjel

Wolter and Ardis Leeper

will be our speaker, Lord willing. To

talents. Not_only^,ls he a good speaker,

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Walter and Mainie Coble, Founders

ELECTRONIC EVANGELISM CLINIC

Lincoln Christian College Campus, Scene of 1972 Clinic.

Church Qrowth throug^h yiiajj yiiedi

"Church Growth through

Mass Media." This promises to be one dynamic day for minis

cerned with church growth. In

being alerted to the part radio plays in reaching the

function and potential of the

expects to have his Ph.D. in August of 1972. Both his

The upcoming clinic is the third annual event sponsored in building

an image for the

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address: 17359 71st Court, Tinley Park,

111. 60477. Second Class postage paid, Tinley Park, 111.

"Churcli Growth tlirougli Mass Media"

I 8:00- 9:15 a.m. Panel: "Total I'tinctions of Mass Media"