Hope Channel International continues to advance its mission of sharing the gospel through innovative media projects, this time through Hope Channel Inter-America, a member of its global network. Most recently, it supported a collaborative mission trip to Chetumal, Mexico. This project, which brought together students from Southern Adventist University and Montemorelos University, enabled them to produce a nine-episode evangelistic television series for Hope Channel Inter-America, blending media skills with a passion for service.

At the heart of this initiative is Hope Channel International's commitment to fostering the next generation of media missionaries, part of the larger 2030 vision to reach 1 billion people globally with the message of eternal hope.

Empowering the Next Generation of Media Evangelists

Vyacheslav Demyan, president of Hope Channel International, emphasized the importance of this project in empowering young people. “We have seen how media has the unique ability to change lives, and we are committed to equipping young people with the tools they need to share eternal hope,” Demyan said. “Involving the next generation in projects like this is essential for the future of our mission to inspire people to believe,” he said.

The mission trip focused on creating a media-driven evangelistic outreach, where some students preached messages of hope and others filmed the event. Together, they captured sermons, testimonies, and behind-the-scenes moments, turning their media skills into an evangelistic tool. The show will feature a range of experiences – from the sermons delivered to the spiritual journeys of the students and the powerful moments they encountered on the trip.

“We couldn’t let this opportunity pass to not only produce evangelistic content for our television channel, but also provide students from two universities a platform that will enrich their formation as Christian producers,” said Abel Márquez, executive director of Hope Channel Inter-America. “When we unite, we optimize efforts and are stronger in our mission,” he stated.

​​In total, 62 individuals were baptized during the evangelistic campaign, a powerful reminder of how media can be used to bring hope and salvation to those in need.

A Life-Changing Experience for the Students

For the students, this trip was more than a technical exercise – it was an opportunity to serve in the mission field while using their talents. “This trip strengthened my capabilities using a camera, audio equipment, and composition skills to not only serve the community of Mexico and Hope Channel Inter-America, but to serve God as well,” shared Derek Aubin, a junior at Southern.

A Global Vision for the Future

With the global reach of Hope Channel International and the dedication of young media missionaries, the future of media ministry is brighter than ever. This mission trip is just one of many ways Hope Channel International is leveraging global collaboration to inspire, transform, and reach the unreached.

The television series, “Proyecto Chetumal,” will air on Hope Channel Inter-America later this year, offering viewers a glimpse into the students’ mission and the impact their efforts had on the local community and their own spiritual lives.

About Hope Channel International

Hope Channel International is a Seventh-day Adventist global media evangelism network that connects every heart globally with eternal hope through media that inspires. Hope Channel produces and distributes content in 100+ languages in more than 80 countries around the world, with each locally operated channel creating tailored messages to meet the spiritual needs of their communities.

Stay tuned for the release of "Proyecto Chetumal" on https://hopechannelinteramerica.org/.

This article was provided by Hope Channel International.