Our Mission

A Beacon of Hope.

 In a world that seems to be out of control, the message of the Gospel presented by Christian radio provides a needed Beacon of Hope to troubled hearts.  That’s the mission of the programming on 1470 WBTX.

A listener writes:  “We need the encouragement and hope in these uncertain times that it (Christian radio) gives to its listeners.”

Over the past year nearly 27% of what it took to keep WLTK/WBTX proclaiming the Message of Hope came from the generosity of listeners like you.  Would you prayerfully consider a generous gift at this time?  We need to hear from each of you, whether you can give $5, $25, $100, $500 or more.  Your gift is very important!  You may mail your contribution to P. O. Box 731, Harrisonburg, VA  22803 or click on the donate tab.

SONshine Ministries Mission Statement 

SONshine Ministries, Inc. was organized in June, 1985 with the expressed purpose: "...to provide Christian and educational radio programs to the public; to provide unique types of radio programming that in themselves do not generate sufficient sponsor interest but could be listener supported..."

The late Samuel H. Shrum was the founding president.

SONshine Ministries has a non-profit status with the IRS and has a board of seven directors.

SONshine Ministries provides a way by which listeners can directly help keep the Christian format on WBTX by contributing to the non-profit organization. SONshine Ministries then has sponsorship contracts with both stations and pays for the time to sponsor selected programs and blocks of music.  Sponsored programs include: Insight for Living with Chuck Swindoll, In Touch with Charles Stanley, Breakpoint, Back to the Bible and others.

Of course, there are also certain types of advertising that WBTX will not consider, such as advertising for the lottery and beer companies.

By contributing to these sponsorships through SONshine Ministries, local Christians can support local Christian radio formats that reflect their own moral, social and Biblical values.