Why should I have an International Broadcast Ministry?

• International Broadcasting will expand your local ministry
• International Broadcasting serves as a vehicle for reaching worldwide audiences
• International Broadcasting fulfills a calling in your ministry
• International Broadcasting overcomes barriers - political, cultural, geographical and financial - thereby allowing you to reach the most remote corners of the world with ease  and affordability
• Audio broadcasting breaks through the barriers of illiteracy - those that are unable to read or write can always turn on the radio, television,Internet and hear the Word of God.
• In cultures where Christianity is in the minority it is very difficult for missionaries to evangelize in people's homes, radio, television, Satellite and Internet provides you with the tools to minister to people that would normally be ostracized from their family and community (and  many times persecuted) if it was known that they were communicating with a Christian.
  
  

How easy is it to broadcast internationally?

It can be as easy as recording a message on compact disc or digital audio file and forwarding the program to the stations. Or, if you are currently producing a program it can be as easy as making a copy of the program you currently produce and forwarding it to the stations.

Do I have to be a large and nationally recognized ministry to take part in an International

Outreach?

No.  Ministries of all sizes, large and small, partner with Pan American Broadcasting in sharing the Gospel with millions of souls around the world.  As long as you have a heart for an International Outreach Pan American Broadcasting can help you with your evangelizing efforts via easy and affordable broadcasting opportunities.

How much will it cost my ministry to broadcast on the various stations?

Broadcast rates vary depending upon the power of the station, the size of your potential audience and the time of day your program airs.  Rates can range from under $30 to over $100 for a 15-minute weekly (one time per week) program.  Some of our most popular and effective stations are in the $39 to $69 range.

Why should I broadcast on a shortwave station?

• You will reach millions of people at one time with one station
• You will reach many different countries at one time with one station
• You will reach people within countries where your program would not be aired on local facilities due to religious, political, economic and/or social-cultural barriers
• You will reach the non-Christian as well as the Christian audience
• You will receive responses from your listeners around the world
• You will practice good stewardship because radio is one of the most economical ways of ministering to vast audiences.
  
  

What will Pan American Broadcasting do for my ministry?

Our goal is to provide you with easy and affordable Outreach opportunities, both in the United States and abroad.  We work with a multitude of stations in over 30 countries whereby we have established trustworthy relationships within the broadcast community.  By partnering with Pan American Broadcasting you have the comfort of knowing that you are being represented by an organization with a 77 year history of providing a high levelof service to ministries and stations.            

 

Once you commit to working with Pan American Broadcasting we will take care of all the details for you.  We will establish your broadcast on the particular stations, make payments to the stations for services rendered, take care of any foreign exchange conversions, handle all station correspondence, and take care of any other matters that may present themselves.  All you will have to do is prepare your program material and forward it to the stations.

 

It is our goal to assist you in your endeavor to reach the world for Christ and we will do our utmost to provide you with easy and affordable Outreach opportunities!  We are here to serve you to the best of our abilities and to act favorably on your behalf at all times during our relationship with you.

How do I know that my programs are being aired on the stations?

The stations provide us with Certificates Of Performance (CP's) on a monthly basis.  These documents are legal verification that your program was aired at the date and time specified on your contract for the appropriate length of time.

 

You may also receive mail from your many listeners.  This provides you with further reassurance that your programs are being aired.

Will I revive mail directly from my listeners?

Mail can be sent to you directly by your listeners to the address you provide during your program.  Or, listeners may send mail to you in care of the station and then the station will forward the mail to us and we, in turn, will forward your mail to you.

Does little or no listener mail response mean that the station is not a good Outreach?

 No.  There are areas of the world where people do not write very often.  This often is a result of cultural differences, lack of education (illiteracy) and/or fear of persecution. Poverty too can be a barrier as it can be very expensive for people to write and then mail a letter to a ministry in the United States.  It's important to know that it can cost up to one day's wages for someone in a third world country to mail a letter to different parts of the world.

How do I know that my listeners will understand my English language program?

Our goal is to provide ministries with stations broadcasting to or within countries where English is one of the national languages and/or where the population has an understanding of the English language.  It is important to note that English is a universal language (whether it be a primary or secondary language,) therefore you will reach an audience that understands English throughout most areas of the world.

What if my program is in a foreign language?

We have placed a number of non-English language programs (Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Mandarin, Amharic, Korean, Russian, and others) on stations in the past.  We will be glad to assist you in finding a station that meets your language needs.

Standard contract length is for a one year period; does this mean that I am "locked in"

for one year if for some reason my circumstances change?

Absolutely not.  Our goal is to keep you on the air for as long as possible so that you can achieve the most effective Outreach and maximize the size of your listening audience.  However, we understand that circumstances may arise which necessitate a change in broadcast plans.  Therefore, our agreements require a minimum 13-week commitment and you may cancel at any time thereafter by providing a 28-day notice of cancellation.

Is it possible to talk with a broadcaster who currently partners with Pan American

Broadcasting?

Yes.  We will be glad to put you in touch with a number of our broadcasters.  Just give us a call at 800-726-2620 or 925-462-9800.

Why should I work with Pan American Broadcasting?

• Pan American Broadcasting has over 76 years of experience helping ministries reach the world for Christ
• Pan American Broadcasting works with ministries of all sizes, those with limited financial resources and those with large missionary budgets
• Pan American Broadcasting provides you with the vehicle to touch the lives of millions around the globe thereby expanding your ministry and helping you achieve your mission of reaching the world for Christ
• Pan American Broadcasting makes it easy and affordable for you to broadcast and touch the lives of millions around the world
• Pan American Broadcasting will do its utmost to meet your broadcast needs... Just contact us at 800-726-2620, 925-462-9800 or info@panambc.com and let's work together in providing hope and inspiration to millions of souls around the world!