Partnership that Expands Global Reach: In Touch Ministries and MegaVoice

For over a decade, the partnership between In Touch Ministries and MegaVoice has flourished, enabling the Gospel to reach remote regions where traditional broadcast media may not penetrate. We had the privilege of sitting down with Ella Mbogo, the Executive Director of Global Communications at In Touch, to discuss this incredible journey, which has impacted millions of lives.

A Decade-Long Collaboration

The relationship between In Touch Ministries and MegaVoice has deep roots. As explained by Ella Mbogo, “MegaVoice is the legs of ‘going therefore and making disciples.’” This partnership began when both ministries saw the potential to combine their resources and missions, with In Touch focused on spreading the teachings of Dr. Charles Stanley and MegaVoice providing the cutting-edge audio player technology to make it happen. “We cannot create players or research technology—that’s not what God called us to do. But with MegaVoice, the whole world opened up to us.”

Where It All Began

In August 2007, Dr. Charles Stanley was given a MegaVoice audio Bible before an evening church service. Dr. Stanley immediately caught the vision and shared with the congregation of In Touch using audio Bibles to help complete the Great Commission. He saw audio Bibles reaching people beyond print, radio, tv or internet.
The partnership began with 120,000 Messengers loaded with Dr. Stanley’s sermons of salvation, discipleship and hope. They were sent to U.S. soldiers serving on the frontline in the Middle East. Since then, Messengers loaded with the Bible and Dr. Stanley’s teachings have been distributed around the world in over 120 languages.

The Global Impact: 1.5 Million Messengers

The fruits are staggering, with over 1.5 million Messengers distributed globally since the partnership began. These devices have become key to fulfilling the Great Commission in areas unreachable by conventional media. September 2024, In Touch and MegaVoice celebrated passing this milestone, marking their shared success as a victory for the Kingdom of God.

Part of the reason for their success has been MegaVoice’s network of partners worldwide. Ella expressed gratitude, saying, “Many of the partners we’ve worked with over the years are thanks to MegaVoice.”

Expanding the Partnership: Language Translations

In addition to distributing audio players, MegaVoice has recently become instrumental in In Touch’s content translation efforts. Last year, the partnership expanded to include the translation of Dr. Stanley’s sermons into 23 different languages.

This translation project was born from a chance encounter at the GACX (Global Alliance for Church Multiplication) Conference, where In Touch’s representative connected with Darrel Templeton from MegaVoice. “I had a project I was praying over—a major translation project for 23 languages, spanning African and Asian dialects. In a 15-minute conversation with Darrel, MegaVoice offered to undertake the project for us. God answered our prayers through MegaVoice.”

MegaVoice’s established connections with trustworthy translators meant that In Touch no longer had to search for reliable individuals to preserve the integrity of the Gospel message. The partnership deepened even further as MegaVoice took on this monumental task, ensuring that the messages were MP3-ready and in the hands of those in need.

The Role of Broadcast Media

In Touch Ministries, widely known for their radio and television programs, has long been broadcasting to thousands of stations globally. “We air to over 23,000 stations worldwide,” Ella explained. But the realization that not everyone has access to a radio or TV led them to consider alternative methods. That’s where the MegaVoice players came in, allowing In Touch to go beyond traditional broadcast means and reach remote or restricted areas.

The audio players have been particularly effective in regions where people don’t have access to radios or televisions. “You can go farther with the player, reaching places where you may not know how to find a radio station, or where broadcasts just aren’t available,” she said.

The Power of Partnership

In Touch Ministries’ collaboration with MegaVoice has been a powerful testimony of how ministries can work together to spread the Gospel farther than ever imagined. “It’s amazing to see what God can do when we come together,” Ella said, reflecting on the incredible journey.

Through MegaVoice, In Touch Ministries has not only reached millions but also empowered believers worldwide to grow in their faith through accessible audio teachings in their own languages. The connection goes beyond technology—it’s about fulfilling the Great Commission and making disciples of all nations.