Sounds great to me!!

Wow!! The news is thrilling!!

Halfstep Denise

Well, I hope we'll see much less of Danny on the screen. I have no way of knowing for myself just what happened, but he certainly doesn't have my respect after the breakup with Linda. But I'm so grateful that 3ABN has continued its ministry.

On the other hand, I have high respect for Doug Bachelor -- have many good friends who have worked with Amazing Facts for many years. I hope we'll see Doug on screen more, but maybe not as I'm not sure if that's what will work best for him (definitely different personality from Danny).

I'm really excited about the VOD box they're bringing out -- it means anyone who can get high-speed internet can watch 3ABN at anytime with just a TV, no computer needed too! We're often overseas, but most often have good internet, so it will be wonderful to be able to have the programs that way. And my kids will LOVE being able to watch kids programs any time they want!!!!!

And it's just wonderful that Dish Network will now be carrying 3ABN in their basic lineup! I know they've been working on that and that's just EXCELLENT!!!

So happy evening to all in the USA -- it's Friday nearly noon here for me!

I hope we do continue to see Danny on 3ABN as well as Doug B as well as many of their new ideas or speakers that this joint venture brings together.

And I agree the VOD Box and everything else they are going to be offering is just fantastic news! It is very exciting to see how God is leading both of these ministries together.

It will also be interesting to see how ASI will work with all of this - which is a third ministry involved.

Yes ASI is wondeful. I have been to a couple conventions and the amount of energy, enthusiasm, dedication, and working for the Lord is incredible.

Could someone please fill me in on the Dish Network? Is this for real? If so, when does it start?

Elise

Shane:

Did you ever expect Adventist Today to link your comments on a subject in an e-mail message that they sent out?

Well, they did.

In a "Breaking News" message sent to their subscribers, they linked my post at the top of this thread. As such, your comments, and those of others have been distributed.

I took notes on what happened on the live program pertaining to the merger, and here they are in numbered format:

3ABN Live Notes – April 19, 2007

1. Danny Shelton said he had offered Pastor Doug Batchelor a position with 3ABN and he turned it down.

2. Then Danny Shelton offered Pastor Doug Batchelor the position as president and he again turned it down.

3. Then they got the idea of merging the ministries, 3ABN and Amazing Facts.

4. Garwin McNeilius thought this would be a great merger.

5. Shelley Quinn said to Danny Shelton, “When you offered him (referring to Pastor Doug Batchelor) the presidency.....”

6. Monday, April 16th, the 3ABN Board voted for merging with Amazing Facts.

7. Wednesday, April 18th, the Amazing Facts Board voted for merging with 3ABN.

8. New Board.

9. T9, page 221 quote re moving the world.

10. R&H 1890 quote re pressing together.

11. Join these ministries…..

12. 3ABN sees itself as a Supporting Ministry of the SDA Church, not as an Independent Ministry.

13. Danny Shelton alluded to Pastor Doug Batchelor as becoming President of 3ABN from this merger.

14. 3ABN and Amazing Facts will retain their individual identities.

15. Mollie will continue to take care of the Home Front (3ABN).

16. Dr. Walt Thompson said something about Danny Shelton’s willingness to share the burden with Pastor Doug Batchelor.

17. The future officers are not decided however Doug Batchelor will be the likely President.

18. Danny may remain the CEO.

19. However things work out, Danny will not be leaving 3ABN.

I don't think that has much to do with me but a lot to do with Club Adventist. Great exposure for C/A. I am sure there are other forums talking about this but AT choose to link to C/A. That says something about what Stan and the other leaders here have done here.