ELWA Radio Celebrates 70 Years

In 1998, Simroots (Vol. 15 #2) published “Open Letter to AMKs” from Larry Fehl (SIM USA Director at the time). His letter of apology ended with “I want to open the doors of reconciliation and healing.” 

In her book Voice Under Every Palm, Jane Reed recounts the incredible story of how ELWA (Eternal Love Winning Africa) Radio came to be. The story begins with three recently graduated Wheaton College students who stepped out in faith. Through much prayer, the three men were convinced that God was leading them to establish the first Christian radio station in Africa. So they set up a meeting with Wheaton College’s then-president Dr. Edman to get his advice. Dr. Edman assessed the seriousness and commitment of the men and asked them a series of questions: “Do you have an organization formed? Do you have any financial resources? Do you have a mailing list of potential donors? Do you have any contacts in Africa?” The boys looked down and answered, “No.”

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