Waited long enough... for one chance to know Jesus

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1 Great Commission Media Ministries is an associated partner of IRR-TV Finland They ve Waited long enough... for one chance to know Jesus C l o s i n g t h e G a p W i t h C u t t i n g - E d g e E v a n g e l ism

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3 This gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in the whole world for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:14 (NASB)

4 The vision for reaching the world s billions through Mega City Media SaturationCampaigns has been the vision of Dr. Bill Bright, founder and president of Campus Crusade for Christ, since It was clear to him that the life-changing message of Jesus Christ could reach the world s cities with greater impact through the medium of a multi-media strategy. Dr. Hannu Haukka

5 Our History 1970 A Soviet medical student, Laura, finds a living faith in God at a Soviet State university Laura, married to Canadian citizen Hannu Haukka, obtained an exit permit and entered Christian radio ministry to the Soviet Union from Europe IRR/TV USA and IRR/TV Canada is founded by businessman Gordon Donaldson, Hannu and Laura Haukka In a single month IRR/TV received over one million letters in response to Superbook, a children s Bible cartoon series aired on Soviet State TV Channel One Production for 20 unreached minority languages is launched in the former Soviet Union. IRR/TV forms the Association of Christian Broadcasters of Russia Broadcasts to Israel, China, India and 20 other countries in Asia Arabic TV department founded. TV program production begins in Arabic and Farsi languages for the Middle East Powerful 30-day Mega City Media Saturation Campaigns in major cities of Russia begins Television ministry expands in Southeast Asia. Humanitarian aid to India and Indonesia devastated by the 2004 Tsunami. Food, clothing and the Gospel message taken to 38 children s prison camps in Russia IRR/TV s ministry centre expands to accomodate increase in missions projects. Ministry and aid to 70 Children s prison camps in Russia Mega City Media Saturation Campaigns accelerate in Russia, Central Asia and Ukraine due to political instability Mega City Media Saturation Campaigns for the first time ever in Israel simultaneous campaigns throughout Russia. Evangelistic Somali language TV programs produced Renamed as Great Commission Media Ministries. Main focus on Mega City Media Saturation Campaigns Trains thousands of pastors and leaders in six leadership training events held in Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan. Attendance: 4,000 Christian leaders. Mega City Campaigns expand to Nepal, India, Europe, and Africa in Mega City Media Saturation Campaigns in India and Israel. One million evangelistic books to missionaries in Russia Over 5 million evangelistic books, St. John s Gospel, & 150 thousand Bibles printed in Russia to help local churches reach their nation. Mega City Media Saturation Campaigns have expanded to countries such as Finland, Iraq, Lebanon ,000 New Testaments supplied to Russian churches. Our first Spanish language mega city campaign conducted in Paraguay, South America Historic Havana, Cuba and Calcutta, India mega city campaigns conducted. More books and Bibles printed and distributed within Russia Mega city campaigns conducted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Juba, South Sudan; Sulaymaniyah and Mosul, Iraq. Great Commission Media Ministries Today Great Commission Media Ministries is a modern media missions organization, founded in 1986 as International Russian Radio/ TV. Our focus is on ministering through the media in Russia, Central Asia, Nepal, China, Israel, India, Laos, Middle East and Africa. GCM Ministries is: conducting highly effective, 30- day evangelistic Mega City Media Saturation Campaigns in Russia, Asia, Europe, India, Nepal and Middle East. distributing humanitarian aid to people in areas devastated by natural catastrophes and war. delivering aid and the Gospel to children in Russia s children s prison camps. a registered charity organization in the USA, Canada, (IRR-TV in Finland), Sweden, Russia and Ukraine. Its support comes from Christian businessmen, churches and individual donors. recognized as one of the most significant Christian media organizations in Europe & Asia employing 100 people in 10 countries, training indigenous media workers in their respective cultures.

6 A n U r g e n c y to S e e L i v e s C h a n g e d F o r e v e r! Dear Friend of the Great Commission Media Ministries: Can we still shake whole cities with the Gospel as in the days of the Apostles? Can we still see large numbers of people turning to Christ? I truly believe Yes. If the desire of your heart is to see these results in this generation, then please read on. Dr. Hannu Haukka Founder/President Great Commission Media Ministries Canada & USA IRR-TV Finland Hannu s biography: Born in Finland and grew up in Canada. Married to Laura, whom he met and wed in Russia during the Soviet era (1976) They have two adopted sons from Russia Jaakko and Yuri, who in turn have blessed them with grandchildren Honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree from Trinity Western University Serves on Board of Directors and (International Committee Chairman, 2012) of National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Serves on International Committee at Willow Creek Association/Bill Hybels I quote Bill Bright: The majority of the people living in the industrialized world and developing nations, for whom Jesus Christ died, are packed into cities. It is crucial for the fulfillment of the Great Commission that these people are the focus of our prayers and a carefully thought out strategy. Let me note that for the first time in history over 50% of the world population live in cities. By the year 2020 that figure will be 75%. Cities are the number one challenge for missions today. Today, there are 450 cities the population of which is over 1 million. Most of these cities are not located in the industrialized world. A steady growing number are located in nations that have no Christian heritage. Great Commission Media Ministries conducts a high-impact media campaign strategy that incorporates stories of changed lives blanketing an entire city with the gospel of Jesus Christ. This is done by using a symphony of media proclaiming one message, God gives you the power to change simultaneously through all media for 30 days in a given city. The results are astounding. What would normally take a church 100 years to do by conventional means of ministry can be done in 30 days. We have seen this happen in over 100 cities in Russia, Ukraine, India, Israel, Iraq, Lebanon, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, India, Cuba, Paraguay and others. There are more city campaigns coming Dr. Hannu Haukka, President/Founder Great Commission Media Ministries Canada & USA IRR-TV Finland

7 ACCELERATING THE GREAT COMMISSION Media Saturation of Mega Cities This high-impact media saturation campaign: Saturates the target city with the message that God gives the power to change Mobilizes the Church to share the Gospel Equips the Church with the tools, know how, to carry on with high-impact evangelism and follow-up long after the campaign is over The campaign incorporates testimonies of local people having experienced dramatically changed lives through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. These testimonies reflect felt needs of the target region GOALS: To produce long-term fruit: church growth, new church plants 90% reach within the target area with the Gospel message High-visibility, high-impact presentation of the Gospel to a whole city in a way not experienced before To increase the number of people involved in a movement of evangelism/discipleship To change the atmosphere in the city during the campaign To minister to the business and political leadership of the city To bring churches together in a spirit of unity To cast the vision of the possibilities in the future The success of the campaign is based on the mobilization of the Church to share Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, and then leave the results to God. GCM maintains that if the campaign does not work in the local church, it does not work GCM seeks to assist the local Church with its evangelism goals GCM believes that evangelism is at the heart of God s vision for the Church

8 PEOPLE SEARCHING FOR FAITH The testimonies presented in the media campaign give people an opportunity to openly consider a relationship with Christ who can provide the power to change their lives. BELIEVERS WHO DESIRE TO SHARE THEIR FAITH The quality and saturation level of the media encourages believers to be willing to identify with the campaign. The media message allows believers to initiate conversations based on the power to change theme. Because of the saturation level there will never be a better time to take the initiative to share your faith. BASIC STRATEGY There are four basic strategies which have proven to be effective. Churches are encouraged to take advantage of the media message to mobilize their people in sharing their faith in ways that have not been tried. Neighborhood Strategies Personal Opportunities Strategy Special Events Strategy Call Center and Internet CUTTIN EVANG

9 DELIVERY SYSTEMS 100-page, 4-color, high quality, campaign book Prime Time Television full-length programs with powerful stories of changed lives and 30-second spots on secular channels Prime Time Radio full-length programs with powerful stories of changed lives and 60-second spots on secular channels Daily Newspapers full page campaign ads; stories of changed lives Local Magazines full page campaign ads; stories of changed lives Billboards at high exposure intersections Banners over high traffic areas Mega video screens (Jumbotrons) Public transport systems, buses, metro, taxis SMS: massive distribution of campaign text messages Outdoor ads light boxes, posters Brochures, flyers to every home Internet in the language of each country G-EDGE ELISM Call Center operates 24/7 receiving thousands of calls from target area Personal evangelism one on one outreach Special events concerts, etc

10 PARTNERING Great Commission Media Ministries mission offers a unique, effective approach to spreading the powerful message of God s love through cities. Through linking North American partners who desire to give, with talented, motivated churches and church leaders working together, the potential is greatly multiplied. WHY WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL CHURCHES There are a number of important reasons, including the fact that local churches have an intuitive understanding of their own culture and language. Working through churches is also cost-effective, because their living standards are greatly reduced than a North American. In addition, this approach is much more time-efficient since time spent in travel and language learning is not an issue as it would be with an expatriate team. Long-term self-sufficiency of the campaign is greatly enhanced, and true ownership stays where it belongs in the hands of the local people. It also allows the Church in these cities to be engaged fully in the Great Commission. Solid project management tools can be understood and applied by national churches. WHY WE PARTNER WITH NORTH AMERICANS Our ministry partners in North America give of their financial resources and their time, cover each campaign in prayer, and share the vision of life-changing Media Campaigns. They are an integral part of our GCM Ministries team, as they fulfill the promise they made as Christians, through sharing their God-given resources, and allowing themselves to be challenged in their faith. SOME OF OUR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS: John Ankerberg (John Ankerberg Show) National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Willow Creek Association The JESUS Film Project The Alpha International Awana International East-West Ministries The Great Commission Foundation Satellite TV Channels including: Sat7, Hotbird, ArabSat, Hispasat, Asia5, etc. Campus Crusade For Christ Intnl (CRU) Sunday Line Ministries (Worldwide Children s Fund) Radio Altareeq Iranian Christian Broadcasting (ICB) Global Radio Outreach Call of Hope

11 CLOSING THE GAP IN WORLD EVANGELIZATION Reaching the Masses in Cities Through Television and Mass Media Saturation Strategies One Chance to Know Jesus in Russia In virtually every country of the world, possible all-out efforts will be launched to conduct these Mega City Media Saturation Campaigns on national, regional, local, and cable television stations. Call centers will provide immediate follow-up for those who want our Power to Change book or who want to know more about Christ. Why Use Television? It provides an opportunity to share the gospel with the most people who watch television every day. It is cost-effective. On average our programs can be seen on television at a cost of one penny per viewer. It affords the opportunity to reach large populations in limited access areas of the world. Example: 90% of China s population over one billion have television.

12 W H A T A B O U T F O L L O W - U P? Follow-up is foundational to our strategy New believers, like children, need nurturing in their faith. Great Commission Media Ministries has developed follow-up strategies to help assure lasting results following a Mega City Campaign. Local churches are recruited in advance to help promote the campaign book and provide follow-up volunteers. Follow-up volunteers meet and visit with those who have called the call center and personally deliver the campaign book. Bible Study groups are formed to enfold and disciple new believers. Teachers from participating churches lead the groups. Bible Study groups are combined to plant new churches Bible Study groups help prepare leadership for these new churches Call Centers coordinate follow-up for television and radio presentations of the 100-page personal testimony book, as well as answer responses from Power to Change Book distribution conducted by local church volunteers

13 MEGA CITY CAMPAIGNS ACCELERATE CHURCH PLANTING AND CHURCH GROWTH THROUGH MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL CHURCHES NEW CHURCHES IN Russia Dozens of home churches in Volgograd and over 30 churches planted in Central Asia after mega city media saturation campaigns. Ukraine 15 new churches have been planted by one church in Kiev with the help of GCM Ministries and the mega city media saturation campaign held in November Over 3,000 people have come to faith in Christ and 800 have been baptized. Attendance at services since the campaign has been tremendous. India Approximately 100 home churches have been planted resulting from the Hyderabad and Chennai campaigns. GCM Ministries is aiming for 1,000 home church plants as a result of the massive Mumbai campaign. Nepal Scores of home churches have sprung up as a result of the Kathmandu and East Nepal campaigns. Israel The Rehovot congregation was planted as a result of our first Israel campaign and they have, in turn, spawned five home churches. After the Mega City Campaign comes to an end, trained church volunteers follow up new believers. Local churches experience growth in their congregations, and new churches are planted.

14 R E A C H I N G T H E L A S T F R O N T I E R... Reaching the 10/40 Window The 10/40 Window is a rectangularshaped area which extends from West Africa to East Asia, from 10 degrees north latitude to 40 degrees north latitude of the equator. This region represents the world s last frontier of nations and people groups and cities who have little or no exposure to the Gospel. The 10/40 Window Includes: 97% of the least-evangelized peoples of the world 2/3 of the world s population in 61 countries 82% of the poorest of the poor The world s largest concentration of Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists As of % of the Mega City Campaigns completed were in the 10/40 Window.

15 TAKING MEGA CITY MEDIA CAMPAIGNS TO THE 10/40 WINDOW Buddhism Hinduism Islam Great Commission Media Ministries Strategy What makes GCM Ministries unique? In order to reach the goals set by GCM Ministries leadership, our new and tried strategy has to be implemented. GCM Ministries s business-model approach and entrepreneurial, goal-oriented methods position GCM Ministries to play a crucial role in stepping up the pace of evangelism and closing the gap in worldwide evangelism by concentrating on mega cities. New Attitude: Go-for-it approach; responsive, adaptable. New Strategies: Commitment to national coworkers, equipping them to fully manage their own city campaign, through partnership, training, technical expertise, financial support and capacity building. At the same time, the vision and spiritual calling from national churches is shared with North Americans who are committed to having a role in fulfilling Christ s Great Commission. New Paradigm for Worldwide Evangelism: GCM Ministries represents a shift the next generation of missions, going from the old missionary model (we bring the answers) to the new model (strengthening the capacity of nationals). As fellow servants and partners, GCM Ministries is positioned in a unique way, at an important time. The leadership of our national churches is essential for the Word of God to take root in their cities. We cannot do their job for them, but we can provide them with the resources they need to reach out to their own people in Christ s name. New Champions: GCM Ministries seeks North Americans to invest themselves or mobilize their church to adopt a Mega City Media Saturation Campaign. Great Commission Media Ministries compliments the strengths of International Russian Radio & TV (IRR-TV) through its specialized niche of linking North Americans and other partners for the task of equipping nation churches to lead life-changing media campaigns. We are nimble, professional, and attentive to God s leading in this incredible time in history where the Church can see the fulfillment of Matthew 24:14.

16 OVERCOMING REMAINING BARRIERS TO WORLD EVANGELIZATION The Compelling Vision Ahead Reaching 450 cities of the world with populations over 1 million Reaching the 3 billion people who still have not heard the good news of Jesus Christ Reaching millions of children a year who haven t heard the Good News Reaching women who are treated as second class citizens of many nations and cities. A Commitment to Penetrate the Barriers: When Jesus commissioned His disciples, He didn t say, Go into all the easy parts of the world and make disciples. His Great Commission commands us to take the Gospel everywhere, including the resistant, the unyielding, and the uncomfortable places where Satan has erected barriers to keep us out! In obedience to God, we are obliged to go everywhere. C U T T I N G - E D G E E V A N G E L I S M

17 O n e C h a n c e t o K n o w J e s u s... T h e E v a n g e l i s m P l a n f o r MEDIA USED EXPOSURES TO THE GOSPEL Prime-Time Television 500,000,000 Daily Newspapers 200,000,000 Internet 150,000,000 SMS Text Messages 100,000,000 Public Transport System, Taxis, Buses, Trains 75,000,000 Local Magazines 50,000,000 Prime-Time Radio 10,000,000 Power to Change Book 5,000,000 Billboards 5,000,000 Banners 2,500,000 Mega Video Screens 2,000,000 Call Center 2,000,000 Personal Evangelism Outreaches 1,000,000 Special Events 500,000 Using the power of media has made it possible for GCM Ministries to reach over 1 billion souls with the Gospel. in Russia in Nepal

18 Taking the Gospel to the World in ! Item/Media Years Objectives Total Cost Prime-Time Television Power to Change $1 each Public Transport: Taxis, Buses, Trains Daily Newspapers Billboards One-on-one Evangelism Call Center Prime-Time Radio Local Magazines Banners SMS Text Messages Internet Special Events Mega Video Screens Most popular TV channels during campaigns Life-stories, 4 spiritual laws, sinner s prayer Packed with workers commuting daily Full-page testimonial campaign ads All around the city, at busy intersections Christians meet with people on street Operates 24/7 for 30 days straight Life-changing stories during campaigns Full-page testimonial campaign ads All around the city, high traffic areas Simultaneously to millions of cell phones Website in main language(s) of each country Concerts, services, etc. High exposure intersections in cities $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,500,000 $1,000,000 $800,000 $600,000 $500,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $350,000 $100,000 I tell you, open your eyes and look on the fields. They are ripe for harvest. John 4:35 Total Financial needs for $25,050,000

19 REACHING EVERY NATION, TRIBE, PEOPLE AND TONGUE Communicating the gospel through the Mega City Media Saturation Campaigns begins after about eight months of preparation. In cities in countries like Russia, hundreds of unreached cities represent the challenges faced as we go beyond the final barriers to achieve our mission. Who will accept this mighty challenge and lead the way to these highly successful and cost effective City Campaigns? Here are several examples of City Campaigns from the country of Russia where we began. Russian is the official language throughout the country; 27 other languages coofficial in various regions RUSSIA: Ethnic groups (2010[1]) 81.0% Russians 3.7% Tatars 1.4% Ukrainians 1.1% Bashkirs 1.0% Chuvashes 11.8% others/unspecified

20 Great Commission Media Ministries Business Model In order for the vision to become a reality, GCM Ministries is using a new model of Kingdom business: Relational Connecting God s people and organizations in North America, gifted with resources, to people and organizations overseas doing His work on the frontlines. Strategic Adopting a Mega City Media Campaign or a portion of a project. Expediting the process-getting on with the task. Entrepreneurial In Faith, taking on new Kingdom ventures, taking responsibility for outcomes, knowing they will be challenging for all involved. Results-based management At the same time being as strategic as possible, setting goals and measuring results. Results-based management is a life-cycle approach to management that integrates strategy, people, resources, processes and measurements to improve decision-making transparency and accountability. The approach focuses on achieving outcomes, implementing performance measurement, learning and changing, and reporting performance. What do donors receive? We believe that ongoing, transparent communication and trust-building are vital to a healthy relationship. To ensure that happens, we offer donors a wide variety of ways to deepen their experience of Kingdom giving: CUTTING-EDGE EVANGELISM Semi-annual updates DVD s and CD s Prayer requests Team photos and info Annual business report Opportunity to visit their project

21 Strategic Investment/Priceless Results When did Jesus say he was going to return for His second coming? When there are people who call out in His name among every tongue, tribe and nation. An investment in a Mega City Media Saturation Campaign through Great Commission Media Ministries is strategic, especially when only one percent of financial resources among Christians goes toward closing the gap in world evangelization. After all, we must do what we can to speed His second coming. Invest in adopting a Mega City Media Saturation Campaign. In many cases, these campaigns serve a million individuals or more. That means we can bring God s Word and His Good News to people in cities for pennies on the dollar per person. An entire city can be changed forever. Today you can make history by partnering with a Mega City Media Saturation Campaign through GCM Ministries. Begin exploring a partnership with a mega city campaign that is planned soon. One city campaign, one North American partner, one goal, one Bible and thousands or millions of lives changed for eternity. Why not make your business a Kingdom business? You can choose an investment option that fits you. Many businesses, churches and foundations choose to adopt a project, committing to completely or partially funding and praying for one project. This is a Kingdom investment with incredible potential. Imagine impacting an entire city with God s Word in their own language. This is hastening the second coming of Christ. This can change a culture, a nation, a city this can change the world for Christ. what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God 2 Peter 3:1b,12a (NASB) Together, we can make this happen.

22 GREAT COMMISSION MEDIA MINISTRIES HIGH STANDARDS OF STEWARDSHIP The strict standards of stewardship applied to all donations put more of your resources to work in the field. We provide accountability reports to all major donors, showing the results of how their donations are used. GCM is governed by a Board of Directors made up of Business Professionals and leaders from across North America. GCM is audited annually by MNP Accounting Services. Audited financial statements are available upon request each year. GCM does not initiate new efforts until funding is secured. Member of National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) in USA; International Committee Board member GCM Ministries References Dr. Pat Robertson, Founder & President, Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Dr. Marvin Kehler, President ( ) Campus Crusade For Christ, Canada Lorna Dueck (CEO), Crossroads Communications Inc., Canada Dr. Frank Wright, National Religious Broadcasters, USA Dr. John Ankerberg (John Ankerberg Show) Dr. Marcus Lamb (Founder & President of Daystar TV) Bill Hybels (Founder Willow Creek Association) ROI RETURN ON INVESTMENT For every dollar invested in Great Commission Media Ministries (GCM Ministries) at least ten people have been exposed to the Gospel of Christ. Historically, one out of ten have indicated a decision to receive Christ as a direct result of being affected by one of our powerful Mega City Media Saturation Campaigns and its presentation of the Gospel.

23 Spiritual Leaders Praise Mega City Media Saturation Campaigns Because of this we have been able to completely cover all of the Holy Land Israel and Palestinian settlements. Bassel Haifa This campaign has exceeded all our expectations. New people are flowing into the churches everywhere. We clearly see that it is needed. It came at the right time. Pastor Pradeep Jha Kathmandu This was a monumental project. It was thrilling to see posters and billboards of Christians, who s lives were changed by faith in Jesus. This is the first time this has ever happened in the history of our city! I have never seen a comparable evangelistic campaign in Nizhny. As a result of the campaign people started to give their lives to Christ. On average at least ten outsiders, non-believers make decisions at every service in our church alone. Pastor Pavel Rydish Nizhny Novgorod, Russia I personally and strongly believe that the time of traditional outreach and other forms of ministry is over. This kind of evangelism touches great numbers of people and they easily come to church because they don t feel intimidated. Now it is time for India and God is at work. Pastor Mohan Chennai, India This is a great moment for Nepal! The power of the Gospel has touched many lives. One month is not enough. The campaign must continue. There are so many cities that still need to be reached! Pastor Norbu Tamang Nepal

24 You Can Change History for Eternity J. Brian Vaughan Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Great Commission Media Ministries USA & Canada Brian has both a Bachelors Degree in Burisness Administration and in Pastoral Theology He was a very successful financial consultant for six years in Newport Beach California and brings a total of 30 years experience in business He was President of Vaughan Food McService Ltd for 20 years in the Vancouver area, which he owned a successful McDonald s Restaurant franchise He served as Executive Director of the JESUS Film Project, Campaus Crusade for Christ for 12 years giving this evangelism tool to 250 people groups globally You can transform an entire major city forever! Two thousand years after God s Word became flesh, there still remain hundreds of cities where more than 50% of the world s population live and work, who have not yet heard Him speak His Gospel message of power to change to them! What will it take to address this great spiritual and eternal gap in world evangelism? The answer is simple. All it takes is our willingness to be connected. We are being called to link ourselves to our brothers and sisters in Christ elsewhere in the world who need God s Word and His message of love and forgiveness, and then to adopt them as our own by making Kingdom investment into their lives. Two are better than one, the Bible says, and A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Partnerships are essential in our Mega City Campaigns. GCM ministries role is to help bring many parties together for the overall effort of evangelism. The Word of God is still the basic ingredient for all of our lives. And it always will be. Jesus Himself said it: Man does not live by bread alone, but by every Word that comes from the mouth of God. Those who have tasted It know the difference and they know what was missing before they did. It s the consolation to the world s ills, the answer to the questions and healing for all who take It. Down through time, societies that have accepted It have benefitted, as well as their individuals. The Good News transcends culture; It communicates the same message in every language of cities. It speaks to the heart of every man and woman, regardless of race or culture or time in history. But so many billions are still cut off from the Power to Change through Jesus Christ. They have no way of knowing how good He is. In the past, missionaries sought to do it all. Now, GCM are partnering with indigenous churches and leaders in major unreached cities of the world bring the power to change. Our overseas churches, which are the foundation of our Mega City Campaigns, are eager to take on their part of the task of evangelism for their city. Instead of trying to do evangelism on our own, we are serving churches in every city that we do a Mega City Campaign. We offer them training and the financial resources that they need. GCM is equipping churches to take ownership of evangelism of their city evangelistic project for their own people. Our overseas partners are eager to take on their part of the task of evangelism. Now all we need are people like you, North Americans, to fulfill your roles, to make yourselves available financially and through prayer. If we do our part in His Great Commission, God will handle the rest. For effective evangelism and church planting and church growth to happen, we must use all forms of media available to us. You could be part of ensuring that these strategic evangelistic city campaigns is carried out efficiently in the next several years as The Lord opens up doors of opportunity that are unprecedented in world history! How long should people have to wait when the skills and technology are available right now, to finish the task and close the gap on world evangelization? Today, you can change history by partnering with GCM and indigenous churches who are ready and trained to take the Gospel to their city neighbors in many nations. Join us. Adopt a Mega City Campaign. Help accomplish His Great Commission, with millions of lives changed for eternity. Making His Last Command, My First Priority, He served as Vice-President of Development for Wycliffe Bible Translators for eight years raising over $15 million dollars for Bible translations in Asia and Africa J. Brian Vaughan Chief Executive Officer ( CEO) Great Commission Media Ministries USA & Canada

25 Affirming the MEGA CITY MEDIA CAMPAIGNS My Life Was a Shambles I cannot deny the power that changed my life. I am a housewife that has done much sin. I was a heavy drinker. My life was in shambles. I went out to the meeting and they prayed for me. I cried all the way home. I was delivered from alcohol and fear. Now I can live a new life! On Drugs for Four Years Power That Flashed Through My Being I called my friend who was working in the campaign. I confessed my sin. We went to a meeting and there I went forward in response to the invitation. There in front of everyone I experienced a power that flashed through my being. That was my first step in my new life. We need this campaign in our city! I called the number on the screen. I went to visit the call center. There my life changed. I was freed from addiction. God delivered me from bondage! Ex-Mafia Man I thought I was living a life style that was OK. I figured that stealing and violence was OK too. But then God stopped me and freed me. I experienced the power to change! Healed and Saved I was saved and healed. I had gone to all the psychics, spiritists and so-called healers looking for healing. I had committed a lot of sin. Now I want to live differently. God has given me a new life. I am so happy because I know that God loves me and cares for me. M E G A C I T Y M E D I A S A T U R A T I O N C A M P A I G N S

26 Philanthropy with Leverage Obeying God s Command Dear Friends, When my wife and I began supporting Great Commission Media Ministries through our foundation several years ago, we believed it was a concept and strategy that would win millions to Christ as well as garner great financial support from others like your selves. Now, as they continue with over 100 Mega City Media Saturation Campaigns reaching over 250 million people to date, we can see that God has produced great miracles in the lives of new believers world-wide as a direct result of previous cutting-edge evangelism through the Mega City Media Saturation Campaigns. But the Lord s work is not finished. I choose to support organizations that have a proven track record of leveraging our giving to win millions to Christ. When I select a Christian organization to support, I look for one that has a primary, narrow focus and doesn t stray from it. Great Commission Media Ministries is such an organization. Their primary focus is getting Jesus Christ to the unreached through Mega City Media Saturation Campaigns, working through thousands of local churches. Their only hope for salvation may be to meet Jesus Christ through a Mega City Media Saturation Campaign. I want to support that effort and strategy that is receiving unheard of results. Over half of the world s population live in cities and still do not understand who Jesus is. It is critical that they have a chance to know Jesus as they ve waited long enough. The Mega City Media Campaign through cutting-edge evangelism may be the catalyst needed to bring them to Christ. As you consider your priorities for giving, please consider these reasons for supporting Great Commission Media Ministries. Since fifty percent of the world s population lives in cities, they must hear and see the Gospel to believe it. The Media Saturation Campaigns bring Jesus to them at their own level. Fifty percent of the world s population is under the age of 18. Youth are very receptive to many forms of media as a medium for expressing ideas. This makes them especially receptive to the Mega City Campaigns. Two to three billion people will never go to church unless they first understand who Jesus is. The cuttingedge evangelism will give them that ONE CHANCE TO KNOW JESUS. The Saturation Campaigns assist in picking the ripe fruit through quickly identifying those who are receptive. To keep pace with media technology, we need to raise the funds to provide for the huge demand for further City Campaigns in many unreached cities. My friends, the harvest will not last forever! Some estimates are that the worldwide Church will triple in size and numbers in the next ten years! We must act now, where the Holy Spirit is moving, before the doors of opportunity close. But it will take strong leadership from all of us. That s why I invite you to join me and many others in providing a leadership gift to the extent that God has prospered you to help ensure that the future years of these Media Saturation Campaigns can continue successfully. You can help reach millions for our Savior. Please give generously. Please give now. Yours in Christ, Dr Marvin Kehler, President, (former) Campus Crusade for Christ Canada ( ) Board Member of GCM Ministries, Canada & USA ( )

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28 This Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in the whole world for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:14 (NASB) J. Brian Vaughan B.Sc. D.P.Th. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) brian@gcmministries.com 5200 Weeden Place Chilliwack, British Columbia Canada V2R 5T Cell Office Canada PO Box Abbotsford, BC V2T 0B4 USA PO Box St. Paul, MN International Russian Radio/TV Great Commission Media Ministries is an associated partner of IRR-TV Finland