“... for such a time as this.”
Turning Point History: 1982 – Radio program started on a few stations 1990 – Radio program exceeds 500 radio outlets 1996 – Radio program reaches 750 radio outlets plus international broadcast in the English language 1999 – Radio program reaches 1,000 outlets 2000 – Television program launched in 29 cities and 3 networks 2001 – Spanish language program launched in 10 countries and 102 outlets
2001 Highlights
Turning Point heard 1,811 times daily across the United States Turning Point radio expanded from 1,065 outlets to 1,414 outlets Turning Point heard 1,811 times daily across the United States
Momento Decisivo expands to 21 countries and 175 outlets with 325 daily broadcasts
Twelve series translated into the Spanish language for broadcast
Increased television coverage to 82 ground stations, 5 networks/satellites and numerous cable outlets 82 ground stations, Inspiration Network, Daystar, Gospel Music Television, FamilyNet, Christian Television Network, Sky Angel, and numerous cable outlets.
Over 100,000 copies distributed monthly Turning Points Devotional Magazine Over 100,000 copies distributed monthly
750,000 messages heard through our English and Spanish websites
“. . . for such a time as this.”
The need has not changed . . . Our God has not changed . . . His sufficiency has not changed . . .
9•11•01 confirmed both an urgency and momentum for worldwide expansion 12% year over year income increase Ministry contacts saw dramatic increase August 2001 – 29,779 September 2001 – 28,090 October 2001 – 36, 728 November 2001 – 38,292 December 2001 – 40,026 January 2002 – 38,183 February 2002 – 44,912 March 2002 –
Three International Expansion Opportunities
Spanish Language Radio White: Current Yellow: Proposed expansion
Television program launched in Jerusalem and 15 Middle East countries Population totals: 70,000,000 homes
Future expansion of radio and television in Canada and the United Kingdom Population: Canada 30,000,000 Population: United Kingdom 60,000,000
Turning Point celebrates 20 years of ministry! Anniversary year: August 2002 to August 2003
An unexpected challenge. . . . . .but with great challenge comes great opportunity.
Turning Point World Headquarters Future Turning Point World Headquarters
What you can do? Please pray for wisdom and discernment as we follow God’s leading and timing regarding the doors He has opened. Please pray about a leadership gift to partner with us as we seize these ministry opportunities.
“Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this.” Esther 4:14b