Why Do Things Differently?
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In late 1976, thirty-seven major denominations banded together in a unified effort to harness the technology of the Applied Technology Satellite No. 6. The challenge had come through Colonel Lawson Wynne, by the U. S. Government and NASA, that churches could use the experimental communication satellite if all programming would be:  (1) non-sectarian (Bible only, like Frank Borman’s reading from Apollo 10 on Christmas Eve), (2) in the language and culture of the people to whom the programs are beamed, and (3) with no blatant preaching.

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Where Are Your Headquarters?
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Though his physical stature was slight and frail, Chief Dandawa stood strong as a Paramount Chief in Zimbabwe. Under discussion on that tense day in September of 1961 was whether he would grant permission for us to live in his area and establish a Christian work. He explained that his people thought any white man would steal their wives and sell them as slaves. For some reason he acted as though he might be interested—as if he were looking for something. Then he asked two questions: (1) Where are your headquarters? And..

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In The Beginning
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More than 30 years ago, the ministry of Good News Productions, International began in Africa. It all started with an American and an African as they worked together to put a roof on a hospital in the baking African sun. Listen as Ziden Nutt, founder of GNPI, tells that story. 

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Highlights From the Birthplace of GNPI
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Days were filled with excitement as Missionary Max Randall flew his Stinson aircraft from South Africa to make survey trips into what was Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabawe). Ray Knapp was his main contact. About the same time, Rhodesian Prime Minister Garfield Todd arranged to meet John Pemberton and Dennis Pruett on a trip to Canada. He gave them a personal invitation to join the work by New Zealand and Australian missionaries at Dadaya Mission.

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Quick Stop to Quantum Leap
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They were from India, but a father and son made their way down historic Route 66 in the USA. Dr. Vijay Lall suggested to his son David that they make a quick stop in Joplin, MO at Good News Productions, International. David had just completed his studies at Cincinnati Bible College after having achieved a four-year degree in India in electronics.

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