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UK Foundation Courses - What students has to say

The comments on this page may not be entirely unbiased! But it can be good to know what others think. Here are some comments from former course participants:

"For us it was an excellent introduction to the world of radio production and broadcasting. It helped to diminish our awe of doing radio work and gave us a solid foundation to build upon.
Inexperienced as we were, we went on air, learned how to reach the public, examined topics in a way that excited our listeners and produced programmes and jingles ourselves. All in all it was a valuable experience."
Andy and Jackie, Southern Africa

"I really enjoyed the course. I am getting a clearer sense that God is definitely calling me to radio ministry, the course has really helped me prepare and plan for involving young people and excited about the Urban Saints mission. The course was so valuable and really helpful and a really great bunch of people to get to know!"
Richie Gardiner, Amplifi Radio

"The radio course was fantastic I really gained so much from it, not just technically but also from working with people from so many different countries."
James Kenyon, Newcastle

"I highly recommend Radio Worldwide's 2-week radio training course in Leeds, England. You will learn how to create programs and will also have some time behind the microphone at a real station. I took away a tremendous amount of information and experience at the end of the school. The teachers are professionals and will help you along the way. You will be with students from around the world. The cultural flavor reminded me of what Heaven will be like with every tribe and tongue represented. Thanks again for all your help the past two weeks. I have found many new things about myself and the field of broadcasting. I never cease to be amazed how God continues to work in my life if I am willing to be vulnerable and trainable and open to His leading."
Jean Muehlfelt, HCJB Global Technology Center, USA

"I would recommend the course to anyone who has a serious interest in Christian radio, on two provisos. You need to be prepared to work harder than you've ever done - and you need to be ready to have a lot of fun! I am convinced that the Summer School helped me to progress through my Postgraduate Diploma in Radio Journalism, onto local radio and finally to FEBA Radio where I am now a Radio Producer."
Jo Caswell, Producer, FEBA Radio, Worthing UK

"I believe the Radio Worldwide Foundation Course in Christian Radio is excellent and have recommended it to a number of folks enquiring about Radio training since I have been with HCJB."
Brian Cooke Associate Director - HCJB-World Radio, UK

"If you are deeply committed and highly motivated to give your best and all through media for the Kingdom, then I thoroughly encourage you to take this course!"
Oona Goodman, New York, USA

"I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who is interested in radio or wondering if their gifts lie in this direction."
Sandra Coleman, Producer, HCJB World Radio, UK

"The Foundation Course is a theoretical and practical combination that is unique, especially with its two-week time frame. This enables students to both grasp concepts and then put them to use, turning knowledge into skills that have an immediate outlet. It is truly foundational."
Barbara Gerhart, Writer/Producer, Back To The Bible, USA

"I shall never forget the impact their teaching had on my life. Although the course only lasted for two weeks, the content was rigourous and exacting! It felt like an "outward bound" course at times, especially around 2.30 am in the newsroom!!!"
Tania Manners, Perth, Australia

"I loved the Foundation Course! The material we learned was interesting and new. God has given us all different gifts, and there are so many ways to use them in radio that I never realised before."
Andrea Patterson, Ontario, Canada

Advanced and Other Specialised Courses in the UK

From time to time we have run special short courses or longer more comprehensive courses in the UK. This is what students have had to say about them:

"The course has helped me to be able to test and believe the theories of radio practically and enabled me to multiply by training others with conviction and authority."
John Gideon, Media for Blind, Govt. of India.

"The Centre For Christian Communication has greatly benefited for the last three years from the quality teaching provided by the staff at Radio Worldwide."
Lois Stuckenbruck, Projects Co-ordinator, CCC, St. John College, Durham University

"I really appreciate the professional way this course was designed, and also the professional instructions given by every instructor."
Manoj Ingle, Church of Nazarene Radio producer, India

Training Overseas

We often travel to provide training for Christian groups engaged in broadcasting. These courses are normally organised in conjunction with, and at the request of local Christians. Again recipients have expressed their appreciation.

"The training stimulated a desire for greater "professionalism" among the staff and gave us many new ideas. You gave us a solid foundation on which to build. We feel we have allies and partners in Radio Worldwide and are grateful for your input into our lives."
Mrs Marilyn Shaferly, Managing Director, Radio 4VEH, Haiti

"At FEBA Radio, we have been very grateful and satisfied by the training courses offered by Radio Worldwide to our colleagues in Yerevan, Armenia and Khartoum, Sudan.
Hovig Nassanian, Director, Middle East, FEBA Radio

"Your training was incredibly helpful, ... keep up the great work!"
Joy Crawford, Dai Lu Language co ordinator, FEBC California USA

"I would confidently recommend Radio Worldwide to anyone interested in using their services for training."
Sandy Day (Mrs), Administrator, Radio Africa Network

"Radio Worldwide conducted a week long training course for Voice of Life staff and volunteers. All the topics covered were relevant to the needs of the staff and programme producers."
Isaac Anguyo, Managing Director, Voice of Life FM, Arua, Uganda

"It was absolutely wonderful to receive training from Radio Worldwide. The training you gave to us at CCFM was practical, concise, understandable and really helped us to get to understand the medium of Radio."
Avril Thomas, Station Manager : CCFM, Cape Town, South Africa