| For Immediate Release January 19, 2010 |
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RICHARD & KATHY McDONALD TO RECEIVE NRB INTERNATIONAL
IMPACT AWARD
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Manassas, VA – Richard & Kathy McDonald, founders of Radio Kahuzi, will receive the prestigious NRB International Impact Award during the March 1st International Luncheon at the NRB Convention & Exposition.
“This dedicated couple has been broadcasting the Gospel from Bukavu in the Democratic Republic of Congo since 1991. They have faced amazing challenges, but have remained faithful to God’s call on their lives,” said NRB International Committee Chairman Bill Blount. “To the original FM station, a tropical band short-wave was added in helping them reach a large portion of Central Africa and beyond with a potential audience of an additional 10 million listeners. The McDonalds have created 200 local Radio Kahuzi Clubs with over 8,000 members and are impacting the quality of life and the health of thousands more with their ministry. We are thrilled to honor Richard and Kathy McDonald for their steadfastness in proclaiming God’s truth throughout Africa.”
Richard and Kathy McDonald have uniquely impacted Congo through establishing the first non-government, Christian broadcasting network utilizing FM and Shortwave (along with distribution of 15,000 Galcom pre-tuned radios), text messaging, cell phone and live streaming via satellite programming.
Radio Kahuzi was named for Mt. Kahuzi, well-known home of the Silverback mountain gorillas in the Kahuzi National Game Park, which is the highest peak in Kivu Province.
The International Impact Award is presented to a U.S.-based NRB member having a global impact for the cause of Christ through electronic media.
About The NRB Convention
The annual Convention & Exposition is the largest nationally and internationally recognized event dedicated solely to assist those in the field of Christian communications. The dynamic Exposition consists of nearly 300 companies and is an active marketplace for those seeking tools and services to expand their ministries. NRB 2010 is being held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN, February 27 – March 2, 2010. For registration and other Convention information go to: www.nrbconvention.org
About NRB
The National Religious Broadcasters Association (NRB) is the preeminent association of Christian communicators working to keep the doors of electronic media open for the spread of the Gospel, which promotes standards of excellence, integrity, and accountability. NRB provides networking, educational, ministry, and fellowship opportunities for its members. NRB is a non-partisan international association of Christian communicators, representing millions of listeners, viewers, and readers.
Learn more at www.nrb.org.
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