Words of Hope, Inc.
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Summary
Words of Hope isn't just a devotional ministry, and it's not just a missions agency either! As you connect daily to the truths of Scripture with Words of Hope, you will also grow in your appreciation of and care for the global church. Resources you donate to the ministry will go directly to providing access to Scripture for people living around the world. Their stories of conversion, faith, and discipleship will encourage your own faith walk, and the global church will be built near and far!
Contact information
Mailing address:
Words of Hope, Inc.
700 Ball Ave., NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Website: woh.org
Phone: (616) 459-6181
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 381335605
CEO/President: Rev. Jon Opgenorth
Chairman: Rev. Rich Bawinkel
Board size: 15
Founder: Reformed Church of America, General Synod
Ruling year: 1950
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 06/30
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1980
Purpose
To proclaim Jesus Christ through broadcasting in the languages of the world's peoples, seeking with our partners in ministry to build the church by winning the uncommitted to faith in Christ and by encouraging Christians in the life of discipleship.
Mission statement
The mission of Words of Hope is to provide people both near and far with daily access to God's Word.
Statement of faith
At Words of Hope, we believe that Jesus Christ is the hope of the world. We believe that the Bible reveals God's truth. We believe that God commissions us to make disciples of all nations. We affirm the Apostles' Creed.
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Sector: Foreign Missions
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History
In 1944, the Rev. Howard Teusink, then pastor of the Trinity Reformed Church of Kalamazoo, Michigan, stayed home one Sunday morning, too sick to preach. From his bed he turned his radio dial, searching for a gospel broadcast. After listening for some time, he became convinced of the need for a radio broadcast with a sound, well-balanced biblical witness.
At the urging of Rev. Teusink's consistory, the ministry of Words of Hope officially began under the name "Temple Time." The ministry's purpose statement was: "to preach through broadcasting Jesus Christ as the only Savior."
The first broadcast of the new ministry aired on July 22, 1945, from the Central Reformed Church of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dr. William Goulooze, then Professor of Church History at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan, presented a message titled, "Consider Christ Jesus."
Preaching Christ as Savior remains the core goal of the ministry of Words of Hope today, as we continue to expand our reach into new countries and languages, utilizing new media formats as they become available.