WMB and NMI launch Mics For Missions initiative

Global Ministry Center

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Recently the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. prohibited the use of wireless microphones operating in the 700 MHz band (698-806 MHz). Churches and organizations were told to cease using these microphones by June 12, 2010, or face heavy fines. The FCC estimates that 25 percent of wireless microphones operate within the 700 MHz spectrum.

This FCC ban only applies to U.S. air space, which means these wireless microphone systems can be used in other countries. As a way of assisting global churches, World Mission Broadcast (WMB) and Nazarene Missions International (NMI) have partnered to offer "Mics For Missions." This one-year initiative will facilitate the donation of usable wireless microphone systems from the U.S. to be used in churches around the world.

A web site has been set up at www.micsformissions.org where churches will be able to complete a donation form for equipment, as well as print a mailing label. WMB will facilitate the cleaning and servicing of the equipment, as well as connecting the equipment to a need outside the U.S. Donors may designate their gift to a specific area if they know of a need, but the cleaning and servicing will still be done by WMB.

Even though the majority of deliveries to the field will take place through mission teams, donations are also being accepted through the web site to help cover shipping costs where personal delivery is not an option.
--World Mission Broadcast

 

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