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All About
Friends of Christian Radio...
"Listener-Owned,
Listener-Operated!"
It is no stretch to tell our listeners that "KGLE is
your Gospel Radio Station" because it truly belongs to local listeners
under the non-profit corporate name of Friends of Christian Radio. A major
portion of the funding for KGLE's operating expenses comes directly from
contributions from KGLE listeners. Most of these donations are gathered
during our two days of on-air Sharathon held each year during the second week of
October.
Click here for more information on the Sharathon.
As an official non-profit corporation Friends of Christian
Radio, Inc. does maintain an official membership and an elected Board of
Directors who are responsible for carrying on the business of FCR and oversee
the overall operation of KGLE.
Click here for information on becoming an official FCR
Member.
Click here for information on the FCR Board of Directors.
FCR/KGLE
History
KGLE originally signed on the air on August 22, 1962 under the guidance of
Harold Erickson and a lot of support and effort from area Christians. The
station operated as a part of the Christian Enterprise Network until the Fall of
1992 when the Network decided that it could no longer operate the station and
decided to either sell the station to a local listener group or allow it to
"go dark" (close the station) on Oct. 31 if a local buyer was not
found.
That announcement given by Bruce Erickson brought a wave of shock
and disbelief across the broadcast coverage of KGLE. It was under this motivation that Friends of Christian Radio, Inc.
was quickly organized, and funding was gathered for the purchase and initial
operation of KGLE. Unique fund raising efforts like a grain convoy
consisting of 11 trucks hauling local grain to a Glendive, MT grain elevator,
helped to raise the money necessary for the purchase price and the
station's initial operation under the auspices of FCR. The Lord's hand of
blessing was clearly seen during this time and sufficient funds were raised
before the designated deadline.
Ownership of KGLE officially passed from
the Christian Enterprise Network, Inc. to
Friends of Christian Radio, Inc. on Feb. 1, 1993. Since that time the
Lord has blessed the efforts of Friends of Christian Radio and our listeners
have been faithful to support the ministry with their prayers and gifts.
As long as the Lord enables, KGLE will continue to broadcast the Good News of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in order that Christians be strengthened in
their faith and others come to a saving knowledge of our Redeemer.
Click here for
information on how you can have a part.
Purpose and Goals of FCR
"Whereas KGLE has been a trusted friend to radio listeners throughout its
listening area for many years, and because we the listeners and beneficiaries of
this ministry would seek to insure that KGLE will continue in the spirit in
which it was begun by the voluntary and visionary efforts of Christians in
Eastern Montana over thirty years ago, we pledge our time, energy, resources,
and prayers to support this unique ministry for the benefit of
future generations.
"To join forces with like-minded Christians throughout the KGLE
listening area to purchase KGLE from Christian Enterprises, Incorporated and
operate KGLE as a not-for-profit listener-owned and supported Christian radio
station.
"To provide an organization in which listeners both near and far
can become a vital part of this outreach by providing leadership, direction and
financial resources.
"To insure that all the supporters of KGLE have an opportunity to
express their vision for the ministry of KGLE through the election of a board of
directors which shall be representative of all of KGLE's listening area.
"To operate this radio ministry in the strength of the Lord and
for His glory. To evangelize, to edify, to inform, to challenge, to bind
wounds, to be a beacon of light and hope for all to see and hear."
Become
An Official Friend of Christian Radio
In order to function as a recognized corporation Friends of
Christian Radio, Inc. must maintain a recognized membership to be able to carry on
business. Even though all listeners may express their views and opinions,
only recognized members are allowed to vote at the FCR Annual Business Meeting,
held in February of each year. There is no fee required to become a member
of FCR. The applicant must simply have a desire to be a participant in the
ministry of FCR/KGLE, fill out an application for membership and be recommended
for acceptance by a pastor of an Associate Member Church, or by two FCR members
in good standing, or by a member of the current Board of Directors. This
information will then be submitted for review by the FCR Board of Directors at
their next scheduled meeting. Upon acceptance the new member will receive
an official membership certificate and be eligible to fully participate in the
business of FCR as well as be considered for nomination as a candidate for the
Board of Directors.
Click here to view a printable
copy of the Membership Application.
Note: Questions 1 & 2 on the application are required to be
included by the laws of incorporation. If you have any questions about the
application or membership please contact us at KGLE.
FCR's Board of Directors
L-R:
Tom Fatzinger, Don Hofmann, Jere Wittkopp, Bud Olson, Bruce Ketchum, Duane
Mitchell, Otis Kline, Archie Petersen, Vance Thomas, Arlie Rauch. Not pictured:
Allen Rustad.
Mr. Tom Fatzinger, President
Representing Dawson County
101 Road 524
Bloomfield, MT 59315
406-377-2374
Mr. Bruce Ketchum, V-President
Representing Wibaux, Fallon and
Carter Counties
HC 75, Box 20
Plevna, MT 59344
406-778-3819 Mr. Bud Olson, Secretary
Representing North & South Dakota
32 Littlehales Court
Dickinson, ND 58601
701-483-8701 Pastor Arlie Rauch, Treasurer
Representing Dawson County
615 E. Clement
Glendive, MT 59330
406-365-2635
Mr. Allen Rustad, Member
Representing Wibaux, Fallon & Carter Counties
P.O. Box 1072
Baker, MT 59313
406-588-3741
Mr. Archie Petersen, Member
Representing Roosevelt, Daniels & Sheridan Counties
1222 State Line Road
Wesby, MT 59275
406-765-7430
Mr. Don Hofmann, Member
Representing Prairie & Custer Counties
HC 80 Box 42
Ismay, MT 59336
406-772-5740
Mr. Otis Kline, Member
Representing Dawson County
907 Meadowlark Lane
Glendive, MT 59330
406-377-1141
Pastor Vance Thomas, Member
Representing Roosevelt, Daniels & Sheridan Counties
P.O. Box 1608
Poplar, MT 59255
406-768-3117
Mr. Jere Wittkopp, Member
Representing McCone, Valley, & Garfield Counties
173 Wittkopp Rd
Circle, MT 59215
406-485-2532
Mr. Duane Mitchell, Member
Representing Richland County
221 S. Lincoln Avenue
Sidney, MT 59270
406-482-3502
Board Members are elected for three-year terms with a minimum of
one-third of the board elected annually. If you would be interested in
serving the Lord in the future as a FCR Board Member please contact KGLE
or one of the current Board Members for details.
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