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Being A Christian Broadcaster in a Changing Media World

Submitted by Terry on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 13:01.

Dr Terence Ascott

As I ministered in the Middle East during the 1980’s, I could not but notice the increasing presence and growing influence of television – especially on non-readers. Egyptian farmers who used to rise at 5 am to tend their fields now got up blurry eyed at 7 am, having stayed up late to watch Egyptian soap operas. Suddenly rural communities wanted to have the same consumer products and services that city folks had – as seen on TV.

SAT-7’s Contribution to Arab Democracy

Submitted by Terry on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 06:59.

Terry Studio Pict We hear much talk of “democracy” across the Arab World in these days. But what are the elements that make for true democracy?

Democracy is, of course, much more than multi-party elections and the right to vote! For Democracy to work, a country also needs an educated and informed electorate, which in turn needs a free and fair press, which in turn needs a strong and independent judiciary. And, all of these “institutions” of democracy can only survive if there is a strong but accountable security apparatus to maintain law and order.

Unknown Family

Submitted by Terry on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 13:40.

"When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, 'Give this person your seat.' " Luke 14:8,9

Living the SAT-7 Ethos

Submitted by Terry on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 12:45.

Revolution in the Arab World, and the Need to Remain

Submitted by Terry on Wed, 02/16/2011 - 13:18.

Powerful and Effective Prayer

Submitted by Terry on Wed, 10/13/2010 - 11:28.

"The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." James 5:16b

TV Terminology

Submitted by Terry on Thu, 09/09/2010 - 08:29.

Dear Friend of SAT-7,

Allow me to introduce you to some TV terminology:

"Traffic" is often a term used to describe automobiles congesting a roadway (a constant problem in Cairo!). But in the television industry, "traffic" is defined as the way in which programs, commercial spots , announcements and other video elements are moved from a production center, to storage (usually on tape or digital formats) and then onto the screen at exactly the time they are scheduled to broadcast.

Free Indeed

Submitted by Terry on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 11:11.

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” John 8:36

All Means Possible

Submitted by Terry on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 13:35.

“I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel…”

1 Corinthians 9:22-23

Not Ashamed

Submitted by Terry on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 13:34.

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15

In many ways this Bible verse encapsulates the SAT-7 Ethos. We are Christians, and we “are not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes,” Romans 1:12.