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Stereo Adventista Internacional Celebrates 7th Anniversary
January 25, 2025
Francis Tuffour
Today, Stereo Adventista Internacional, the online Hispanic Christian radio station led by the Ohio Conference of Seventh-day Adventists' Multilingual Ministries Department, celebrated its 7th Anniversary in Columbus, Ohio.
Pastor Fredy Funez, Director of the radio ministry's Southern area, welcomed in-person guests and online viewers to the event and asked for God's blessings upon everyone present.
Pastor Bob Cundiff, president of the Ohio Conference, delivered the sermon, using water as a metaphor to highlight spiritual discernment. "Not all water is safe to drink," he noted. "The stuff that you watch, listen to, and stream on your device—it's not always safe to consume. It's not always good for you or your family." Referring to John 4:14, Cundiff emphasized Jesus' promise: "Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." He likened Stereo Adventista's ministry to a spring of living water that offers eternal life. He added, "When I drink from it, it gives me eternal life. And when I am a part of helping this ministry succeed, I am giving eternal life—not just to my church, my family, the Hispanic ministry of Ohio, and the entire world."
A Growing Ministry with Global Impact
With its motto, "A Voice of Hope," Stereo Adventista Internacional operates four radio stations in Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and Toledo, reaching 108 countries; the ministry averages 103,000 connections and has garnered thousands of followers on digital platforms.
As part of the celebration, ten individuals participated in baptism. Pastor Edwina Monterroza praised God for their decisions, stating, "Praise be to the name of God—a pure and clear manifestation that the Holy Spirit is still working among His people."
Pre-recorded messages from listeners highlighted the ministry's global reach. Rut Ester Sandoval shared, "I am happy. I congratulate you, and I ask God to continue blessing us with His power and grace so that Stereo Adventista Internacional continues on the air, carrying the message of hope and salvation to the world." Nilken Ortiz, a loyal listener from Colombia, added, "Today, with gratitude and admiration, I celebrate with you the seventh Anniversary of this incredible radio station. From the fertile land of Colombia, I send you my most heartfelt congratulations. May the tune of Stereo Adventista continue to illuminate our days and soothe our nights. Congratulations!"
Supporting the Ministry
In a video message, Bob Cundiff shared a personal note: "You may not know that I listen to Stereo Adventista every Saturday morning when I prepare for church and many times while driving to my preaching appointments. So I want to thank you for listening, supporting, calling, and giving financially to Stereo Adventista. The work we do here is important—it's mission work, it's evangelism. And here's a powerful thought: because of the work we do, new people will go to heaven because they heard the message of Jesus for the first time on Stereo Adventista."
Andrew Sutton, Treasurer of the Ohio Conference, commended the radio ministry's supporters. He explained how their donations fund essential operations, including purchasing equipment and software and hosting events. "We know that many people are coming to the Lord through the ministry of Stereo Adventista," Sutton stated. On behalf of the Ohio Conference administration, he presented a $15,000 check to support the ministry.
Pastor Edwina Monterroza also expressed gratitude by presenting gifts to conference officers, volunteers, and other supporters who have contributed to Stereo Adventista's success.
Looking Ahead with Faith and Hope
Before offering the benediction, Pastor Oswaldo Magaña, Executive Secretary of the Ohio Conference, gave thanks to God for His past and present blessings. He expressed optimism about the ministry's future, particularly its role in the upcoming Pentecost 2025 initiative. "The radio will play an extraordinary role in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, resulting in many souls being won for the kingdom of heaven," he stated.
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