About Bethesda Christian Broadcasting

MISSION STATEMENT

To passionately serve and encourage by sharing the love of Christ.

VISION STATEMENT

We exist to impact lives on a local, regional, national and international level, by challenging ourselves and others to change the world in which we live. (Acts 1:8 - "You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.")

CORE VALUES

Our core values are derived from our commitment to relevant ministry for those we are able to touch throughout the world.

Integrity: We are accountable, reliable, honest, trustworthy, devoted, and truthful, aspiring to live in a manner consistent with the Bible, which is the foundation of our values and purpose.

Servanthood: We serve and encourage both the churched and unchurched in understanding their God-given purpose in life. Through prayer, humility, and our compassion for all, we aid others in discovering the ultimate form of hope and forgiveness found only in Jesus Christ.

Unity: We are an extension of the local church, providing a mouthpiece for communication, as well as providing a means by which various parts of the body of Christ can connect with each other, focusing on shared beliefs, rather than differences.

Excellence: We are committed to operating with the highest degree of professionalism, endeavoring to be the benchmark of this kind of ministry.

HISTORY

KSLT 107.3: February 17th, 1984 KSLT signed on the air under the banner of Black Hills Christian Communications. KSLT is the flagship of a five radio station ministry and a free summer Christian music festival. In her history KSLT has always stayed on the cutting edge of contemporary Christian music. KSLT is a 100,000 watt signal broadcasting from Terry Peak in the Black Hills of South Dakota. KSLT has a translator network that reaches into Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana making it the largest coverage area of any radio station in the region.`

KLMP 88.3: The history of this radio station goes back 40 years, and it has never swayed from its heritage of Christian programming. In the early days people in the Rapid City South Dakota area knew it as KVSR. In the early 1990's KVSR was purchased and became KLMP, The Light of the Black Hills. This 65,000 watt station joined the Family of Bethesda in 1996 and later began broadcasting from Terry Peak rather than Rapid City. This move dramatically increased the reach of the radio station.

KTPT 97.9: Or better known as "The Point" appears to have been the biggest step of faith for the ministry in this decade. This 100,000 watt radio station was signed on in February of 2005 as an upbeat contemporary Christian radio station. When many areas didn't have even one good Christian radio station, God blessed this area with three. The Point's specific focus was to reach a younger generation with an upbeat positive style of music, something long forgotten on the airwaves. Now people in the 20's had a radio station of their own. One of the reason this was such a step of faith is we became pioneers in Christian programming running three separate Christian radio stations reaching three separate demographics in one community. Of course we knew it, but it was confirmed, God loves younger people too.

WPFF 90.5: Family Educational Broadcasting, Inc. signed on WPFF-FM in August, 1991 as a non-commercial, listener supported contemporary Christian music radio station in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The operator of the station was the pastor of the city's Family Worship Center, Mark Schwarzbauer. Over the years, the 100,000 watt signal, which covers such cities as Green Bay, Marinette, Menominee, added seven translators in the Wisconsin cities of Appleton, Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. Additionally, four Michigan translators were added, including Escanaba, Iron Mountain, Ishpeming and Marquette. Today, the same format remains as the station blankets a population base of more than one million people.

WNLI 88.5: Family Educational Broadcasting, Inc. signed on WRGX-FM in November, 1997 as a non-commercial, listener supported Christian rock music radio station in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The operator of the station was the pastor of the city's Family Worship Center, Mark Schwarzbauer. Over the years, the 50,000 watt signal, which covers such cities as Green Bay, Marinette, Menominee, added a translator in the Wisconsin city of Sheboygan. After a short period programming a Christian country music format, today, the station broadcasts inspirational music and several national teaching programs as WNLI.

Hills Alive: Hills Alive started in 1985. It was held at Hart Ranch, just outside of Rapid City. It started as a one-day event, but expanded to two days in its second year with local talent and a barbecue. The Festival was held in Spearfish City Park for 10 years. 1998 marked our first year at Memorial Park in Rapid City, SD. In 2003 area churches linked up with KSLT, KLMP, and 97.9 The Point along with area businesses and individual sponsors to make the festival a FREE community event. We have seen God do many great things through the Festival over the years! Lives have been changed. Relationships have been healed. Friendships have been started, and are renewed each year. Attendance has grown to over 40,000 people over the two day event.