by Jerry Baker

The Caribbean Radio Lighthouse is a Christian radio station located on the island of Antigua. Built by BIMI missionaries in 1972, its potential audience of over 1.5 million listeners stretches from Puerto Rico to the northern Windward Islands. The Radio Lighthouse reaches islands not reached by other fundamental Baptist radio stations.

Although the Eastern Caribbean islands are a popular cruise destination, there are many spiritual and physical needs represented among the residents. The goal of the Caribbean Radio Lighthouse is not to replace the local church but rather to strengthen local churches and proclaim the Gospel to those who would never step foot in a church.

The Radio Lighthouse is currently broadcasting a combination of English and Spanish programming which includes edifying Bible teaching and thought-provoking archaeological and science programs. It provides captivating Christian drama, exciting broadcasts for children, up-to-the-minute news, and beautiful, uplifting, Christ-honoring music.

There have been over 8,000 people receiving Source of Light Bible correspondence courses at a given time. That indicates that many thousands of people have been saved through the radio messages or while attending one of the many churches planted by missionaries that now have national pastors.

Over 30,000 children have written in to join the Little Lighthouse Club, a children's program produced by Caribbean Radio Lighthouse to provide Bible memory and life lessons from the Bible.

Over the past 34 years God has used the station, not only in the lives of individuals but also to see churches planted. Most recently, Iglesia Bautista de la Gracia, a Spanish church has been started as a direct result of the Spanish ministry of the Caribbean Radio Lighthouse.

God has also called men who were saved through the station's ministry to become pastors of local churches. The following is a testimony of God's amazing grace: "My name is Jerome Martin. My story began when I was a Rastafarian living in the hills with other Rastas. We were very religious and listened to Reggae music and smoked marijuana. This was a major part of our religious practice. We also listened to religious radio stations. We found the Caribbean Radio Lighthouse was different from all the others, especially in its music and message. The Lord has used Radio Lighthouse to play a great role in my life. Because of the Lighthouse ministry I became a Christian, went to Bible college, and now pastor the Maranatha Baptist Church. This is the church where I was saved."

Nathan and Renee Owens are on deputation to Antigua, West Indies. With a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Engineering and a master's in Broadcast Management, Nathan is uniquely qualified to work alongside the current staff at CRL.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Matthew 6:21

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