The Tide®

One of our favorite parts of ministering is hearing back from our listeners. Read on to see how lives are being changed around the world! India I am a regular listener of your radio program ‘Shanti Data.’ Through this radio program I was very happy and blessed and become a new person.  When I listen to the word of God it touches my heart and leads me a right path.  Now I have a desire to learn more about Jesus Christ. Please pray for my spiritual growth and help me by sending some literature and program guide. – Debashree (Odiya language radio listener) I am writing to you for the first time from Rayagada. I listen to your ‘Marsal Dahar’ Santali program and have also learnt many things about the life of Jesus Christ. Now there is a desire in my heart to know more about the true and living God. Please help and guide me further. – Basudev (Santali language radio listener) Every Saturday evening, I have been listening to your Kui radio ‘Ehpa Gatanju’ and receiving His bless...

As we bring you this Easter greeting on behalf of The Tide ministry we encourage you to spend time meditating on the following few verses: While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head. Some of those present were saying indignantly to one another, “Why this waste of perfume? It could have been sold for more than a year’s wages and the money given to the poor.” And they rebuked her harshly. “Leave her alone,” said Jesus. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me. The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them any time you want. But you will not always have me. She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial. Truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in me...

For the past two years, The Tide has shared the Gospel in Thailand in the Isaan language, spoken by 19 million people throughout the Buddhist nation. The Tide ministry’s presence in Thailand was significant, as it marked the 25th broadcast language for the global organization. The Tide ministry’s work in Thailand began in 2017 with 45-minute programs that included music, testimonies and passages from the Bible. “Residents of villages in Thailand received storyteller devices so they could listen to the programs in their own language,” saidThe Tide Director Don Shenk. “Now, however, The Tide is branching out to reach even more people in new ways. Thirty-two episodes of the ‘Life’s Answers’ program have been shortened to 30 minutes and are currently available on YouTube and Facebook. Shorter Bible stories, about four to seven minutes in length, are also being posted and will allow for an entire new audience to hear the message of the Gospel and the hope of Christ.” The Tide program...

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.— For the past two years, The Tide® ( www.thetide.org ) global radio ministry has shared the Gospel in Thailand in the Isaan language, spoken by 19 million people throughout the Buddhist nation. The Tide ministry’s presence in Thailand was significant, as it marked the 25th broadcast language for the global organization. The Tide ministry’s work in Thailand began in 2017 with 45-minute programs that included music, testimonies and passages from the Bible. “Residents of villages in Thailand received storyteller devices so they could listen to the programs in their own language,” saidThe Tide Director Don Shenk. “Now, however, The Tide is branching out to reach even more people in new ways. Thirty-two episodes of the ‘Life’s Answers’ program have been shortened to 30 minutes and are currently available on YouTube and Facebook. Shorter Bible stories, about four to seven minutes in length, are also being posted and will allow for an entire new audience to hear the me...

Those searching for the truth of the Gospel in Thailand have a new way to be uplifted, thanks to our daily devotionals. Recently, The Tide ministry began sharing the “Yang Kap Prajao,” or “Walking with God,” daily devotionals online and via social media in Thailand. Recorded in the Isaan language, the 7- to 10-minute daily devotionals are available on the social media app called “Line,” which is Japan’s largest social network that has spread into neighboring countries. Director Don Shenk said the growth of the devotionals has been exciting because users and listeners are sharing the resources with many others. “One of our new subscribers to the Line app thanked us for the daily devotional,” Shenk said. “She is a Lao believer in Korea who is reaching out to Isaan workers in a Thai factory there, which is possible because Lao and Isaan are very similar linguistically. She added that she has had the opportunity to share the Gospel with up to 36 people at a time!” Shenk added that this...

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.— Those searching for the truth of the Gospel in Thailand have a new way to be uplifted, thanks to The Tide® ( www.thetide.org ) ministry’s daily devotionals. Recently, The Tide ministry began sharing the “Yang Kap Prajao,” or “Walking with God,” daily devotionals online and via social media in Thailand. Recorded in the Isaan language, the 7- to 10-minute daily devotionals are available on the social media app called “Line,” which is Japan’s largest social network that has spread into neighboring countries. The Tide Director Don Shenk said the growth of the devotionals has been exciting because users and listeners are sharing the resources with many others. “One of our new subscribers to the Line app thanked us for the daily devotional,” Shenk said. “She is a Lao believer in Korea who is reaching out to Isaan workers in a Thai factory there, which is possible because Lao and Isaan are very similar linguistically. She added that she has had the opportunity to shar...

India Radio Listeners Seekers Conference By the grace of God, we have conducted 4 Seekers Meetings in Chhattisgarh during the month of October 2019. Among the 4 meetings around 150 people were present. At each place a very inspiring Word of God was shared by one of the God’s servant among the people who were present there. After hearing God’s Word, 49 people accept-ed the Lord as their Personal Savior and committed their lives to Christ and 31 took water baptism. After the completion of the Seekers Meeting, we are regularly doing the follow-up work with them through our local workers, so that they would grow spiritually in the Lord. We hope and pray that more number of believers will be joining our local fellow-ship in the coming days. The following Social activities we conducted in the villages of Chhattisgarh; Village Cleaning, Garden Plantation, Health Teaching, Medical Camp, Health Awareness program. We thank and praise the Lord, that by His grace, Good News Hour has been abl...

With confirmed cases of Covid-19 now recorded in almost every country of the world, we are all to some degree getting swept up in the global focus on this single issue. I can’t recall anything else in my lifetime that has created such widespread uncertainty and apprehension in society, and I am extremely grateful for the hope we have in the person and work of Jesus.  God’s Word is filled with encouraging promises of His incredible love, affirmations of hope, admonitions to stand firm in our faith, and reminders that because our Almighty heavenly Father is watching over us, we do not need to live in fear.  We are grateful that as a religious organization The Tide office is currently exempt from the mandated closures, enabling us to continue the administrative tasks associated with sharing this message of hope in Christ with those who are suffering around the globe. I also want to reassure you that our ministry “boots on the ground” are committed to persevere in the face of chal...

Everyone needs a daily dose of hope and truth from above—no matter which language they speak. Recently, The Tide ministry began sharing “Walking with God” daily devotional recordings online and via social media in Thailand. Recorded in the Isaan language, the 7- to 10-minute daily devotional is available on the social media app called “Line,” which is Japan’s largest social network that has spread into neighboring countries. “One exciting development is that The Tide partners in Thailand are working with the New Zealand Baptists on the project to both share the cost of the Line app, as well as reach more followers,” said Don Shenk. “The following for the ‘Yang Kap Prajao,’ or ‘Walking with God,’ devotionals is growing. In fact, a local pastor in the Roiet province, as well as another in Ubon Ratchathani province, send it daily to the believers in their churches.” Because the technology of the app allows listeners and subscribers to hear the content from anywhere, those outside Thail...

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.— Everyone needs a daily dose of hope and truth from above—no matter which language they speak. This is especially true for listeners to The Tide® ( www.thetide.org ) global ministry’s Gospel programming, heard in a variety of ways across three continents, in eight countries, through 25 languages. Recently, The Tide ministry began sharing “Walking with God” daily devotional recordings online and via social media in Thailand. Recorded in the Isaan language, the 7- to 10-minute daily devotional is available on the social media app called “Line,” which is Japan’s largest social network that has spread into neighboring countries. “One exciting development is that The Tide partners in Thailand are working with the New Zealand Baptists on the project to both share the cost of the Line app, as well as reach more followers,” said The Tide Director Don Shenk. “The following for the ‘Yang Kap Prajao,’ or ‘Walking with God,’ devotionals is growing. In fact, a local pastor in...

The coronavirus outbreak has caused widespread concern, but especially in Asia, where thousands have died in China. Over 75,000 have been infected worldwide. According to The Christian Post , the virus, which can lead to respiratory illnesses, has spread to other countries in Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Nepal and Malaysia. The Tide® records and broadcasts Gospel programming in both Thailand and Nepal. “The Tide ministry’s presence in Thailand is relatively recent, but we are working with dedicated individuals and groups who are ministering to the people directly,” said Don Shenk. “It is undoubtedly a very frightening and apprehensive time in Thailand, but we know our ministry partners are reaching out to the people of Thailand with the hope of Jesus, a caring word, encouraging prayers and the peace only Christ can bring.” Concerning the coronavirus, Shenk added that our partners have reported that while the disease has not impacted the...

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.— The coronavirus outbreak has caused widespread concern, but especially in Asia, where thousands have died in China. Over 75,000 have been infected worldwide. According to The Christian Post , the virus, which can lead to respiratory illnesses, has spread to other countries in Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Nepal and Malaysia. The Tide® ( www.thetide.org ) global radio ministry records and broadcasts Gospel programming in both Thailand and Nepal. “The Tide ministry’s presence in Thailand is relatively recent, but we are working with dedicated individuals and groups who are ministering to the people directly,” said The Tide Director Don Shenk. “It is undoubtedly a very frightening and apprehensive time in Thailand, but we know our ministry partners are reaching out to the people of Thailand with the hope of Jesus, a caring word, encouraging prayers and the peace only Christ can bring.” Concerning the coronavirus, Shen...

The Tide® (http://bit.ly/2DXqDQP) gospel radio ministry, which reaches radio listeners in all corners of the globe with the Good News of Jesus, is planning a trip of its own to the nation’s capital. This fall, The Tide ministry is hosting a bus trip to the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., where participants will learn the origins of the Bible so they can more ably share the gospel here at home. “For The Tide ministry, creatively sharing the gospel on continents around the world is our mission,” said The Tide Director Don Shenk. “But intimately knowing God’s Word and sharing Jesus’ saving grace and eternal hope in our own backyards is the duty of all Christians. We pray this trip to the Museum of the Bible will open our eyes to the wonders of God’s Word, enable us to bring the Savior to life for others and to never lose sight of the fact that people everywhere need Jesus.” On Oct. 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m., travelers will engage in a self-guided walking tour of the Museu...

Even in a country that is dominated by Hindu beliefs, God has the power to reach people with the truth of His Son, Jesus. Since 1978, The Tide® has had a presence in India, today offering Gospel radio programming in eight Indian languages. For those whose lives are changed by Christ, the results are immeasurable. “Even though new believers in India are about 8,000 miles away from The Tide ministry’s U.S. headquarters in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, we are united because of our common love and trust in Jesus,” said Don Shenk. “It is wonderful to hear from our brothers and sisters in Christ who have experienced true life change, and we are thankful that The Tide radio programs broadcast in their own languages have played a small part in that eternal impact.” Rabindra is a listener to The Tide ministry’s Odia language broadcast called “Shanti Data” in Odisha state. “Your program has increased my knowledge about Jesus Christ, and also I have accepted Him as my Lord and Savior,” he sa...

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.— Even in a country that is dominated by Hindu beliefs, God has the power to reach people with the truth of His Son, Jesus. Since 1978, The Tide® ( www.thetide.org ) global radio ministry has had a presence in India, today offering Gospel radio programming in eight Indian languages. For those whose lives are changed by Christ, the results are immeasurable. “Even though new believers in India are about 8,000 miles away from The Tide ministry’s U.S. headquarters in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, we are united because of our common love and trust in Jesus,” said The Tide Director Don Shenk. “It is wonderful to hear from our brothers and sisters in Christ who have experienced true life change, and we are thankful that The Tide radio programs broadcast in their own languages have played a small part in that eternal impact.” Rabindra is a listener to The Tide ministry’s Odia language broadcast called “Shanti Data” in Odisha state. “Your program has increased my knowled...

Despite “ extreme ” levels of persecution for India’s 66 million Christians, people are hungry for the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Tide® has worked in India for more than four decades—since 1978—and reaches listeners in a variety of ways besides radio programming in eight Indian languages. One method, said The Tide Director Don Shenk, is through successful and long-running Seekers Meetings, where people in India can gather to learn more about Christ. “For many years, Seekers Meetings have served as a way for The Tide partners to get up and close and personal with potential believers in India,” Shenk said. “Many are curious, but at the same time, hesitant. The largely Hindu nation can be a challenging place for Christians to live, work and worship. Still, those interested in meeting Jesus continue to gather, with many making the decision to call Him their Personal Savior.” To close out 2019, eight Seekers Meetings led by our partners in the Chhattisgarh and Odisha stat...

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.— Despite “ extreme ” levels of persecution for India’s 66 million Christians, people are hungry for the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Tide® ( www.thetide.org ) global radio ministry has worked in India for more than four decades—since 1978—and reaches listeners in a variety of ways besides radio programming in eight Indian languages. One method, said The Tide Director Don Shenk, is through successful and long-running Seekers Meetings, where people in India can gather to learn more about Christ. “For many years, Seekers Meetings have served as a way for The Tide partners to get up and close and personal with potential believers in India,” Shenk said. “Many are curious, but at the same time, hesitant. The largely Hindu nation can be a challenging place for Christians to live, work and worship. Still, those interested in meeting Jesus continue to gather, with many making the decision to call Him their Personal Savior.” To close out 2019, eight Seekers M...

Open Doors USA has again ranked the top 50 countries worldwide where Christians are persecuted for their faith. India remains at No. 10 on the 2020 World Watch List. The report estimates that 260 million Christians experience high levels of persecution—a 6% increase over 2019. Additionally, 2,983 Christians were killed for faith-related reasons, 3,711 Christians were detained without trial, arrested, sentenced and imprisoned, and 9,488 churches or Christian buildings were attacked. The Tide operates in eight countries on three continents while sharing the Gospel in 25 languages. Besides India, three additional nations where we work are ranked on the new World Watch List for high levels of Christian persecution—Nigeria, Nepal and Bhutan. Additional countries include Albania, Kosovo, Thailand and Zimbabwe, making it possible for The Tide ministry to reach multiple people groups with the Gospel in the languages they were born to speak. “The Tide ministry has been working in India sinc...

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa.— Open Doors USA has again ranked the top 50 countries worldwide where Christians are persecuted for their faith. India, where The Tide® ( www.thetide.org ) global radio ministry has broadcast Gospel messages for more than 40 years, remains at No. 10 on the 2020 World Watch List. The report estimates that 260 million Christians experience high levels of persecution—a 6% increase over 2019. Additionally, 2,983 Christians were killed for faith-related reasons, 3,711 Christians were detained without trial, arrested, sentenced and imprisoned, and 9,488 churches or Christian buildings were attacked. The Tide ministry operates in eight countries on three continents while sharing the Gospel in 25 languages. Besides India, three additional nations where The Tide ministry works are ranked on the new World Watch List for high levels of Christian persecution—Nigeria, Nepal and Bhutan. Additional countries include Albania, Kosovo, Thailand and Zimbabwe, making it possible fo...