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On this Page	Portable Missionaries
Portable Missionaries Electricity Broadcasting Support Other Projects	Portable Missionary radios (PMs) are the means by which people in many remote areas of the world are able to listen to FEBC's broadcasts. In many of these areas a large proportion of the people cannot read or write, so radio is a key means of communication. The radios are pre-tuned to the relevant FEBC station/s, where listeners can hear not only the Gospel message, but also music, news and other quality-of-life programmes designed to enhance their daily lives. What makes a PM radio different from other missionaries? It can enter countries where human missionaries are not allowed. It doesn't need a visa or passport. It doesn't need language training, and can speak the language of the country from the moment it arrives. It speaks many languages and dialects. It doesn't require an allowance. It's immune from tropical diseases. It never needs a holiday and is available to work 24 hours a day. Portable Missionaries come in a number of formats, and cost only AUD30 each. FEBC staff seek to provide listeners with the PM radio that is most suited to their location and circumstances, whether it be a solar-powered radio or a wind-up model. The radios are distributed in countries such as Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand and the Philippines.
	Electricity
	Helping FEBC pay electricity bills does not seem very exciting, until you consider that electricity is the physical power that enables the word of God to be heard by millions of people every day. Without it, there would be no broadcasts. Electricity costs are always increasing. Rates in the Philippines appear to have stabilised after increases of up to 50% in late 2005, and the Lord is meeting our needs there. However, electricity prices on Saipan more than doubled in the last few months of 2006, which means a huge increase in costs that must be met. There is therefore an ongoing need for funds in this area.

Top of Page	Broadcasting Support
	FEBC broadcasts over 600 hours of radio programmes every day, to more than 60 countries around the world. To develop a programme in a new language usually takes one to two years, and involves a great deal of prayer and planning. Some of the key steps are: Ascertain the group's spiritual needs, and determine whether anyone else is already ministering to them. If so, consider partnering with them or targeting a different segment of the group. Plan ways of informing the group of the upcoming programmes. Find a broadcaster. The presenter must be spiritually mature, humble and professional. Locate funding. Five years of funding is needed to get a new programme running, and once established, regular support is required to maintain it. Arrange airtime. Most new broadcasts target tribal language groups, which makes shortwave radio the best option. The appropriate time and frequency must be determined. Plan for follow-up. Programmes often initiate a relationship; many listeners form strong bonds with FEBC staff over a number of years. People need to be trained to respond to listeners' questions and needs. Broadcast and develop the programme. As listeners develop and/or deepen their relationship with Christ, additional programming such as discipleship or leadership training will be needed. Frequencies may also need to be adjusted. Through all stages of the process, supporters, both prayer and financial, are vital. On average, AUD30 will provide 15 minutes of broadcast time. See the attached document for some current broadcasting projects.
	Other Projects
	FEBC is involved in many projects around the world; this page can only show a small selection. If you would like information on other FEBC projects, please call the Sydney office. The attached document lists some other projects you may wish to donate to.
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