Industry News Bits WED 7/22/26
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Ben Baker joins HIS Radio/Greenville as Morning Show Video Producer/Content Creator. In this role Ben will assist in telling stories and connect with the morning audience across radio, video, and social media platforms.
Former WCVK/Bowling Green (Christian Family Radio) PD morning host Derek Gregory has been promoted to multimedia journalist (reporter) position with WNKY News 40 in Bowling Green. Derek joined WNKY last November as a studio tech.
Derek spent 21 years in Christian Radio at Christian Family Radio until he exited the station in Nov 2025.
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Do you love Jesus, love people, and have a passion for making a difference in your community? HIS Radio is looking for a Greenville Market Manager to build and strengthen relationships throughout Upstate South Carolina. In this role, you’ll connect with local leaders, churches, businesses, and organizations while serving as the face of HIS Radio in the community. You’ll also recruit, lead, and encourage our Greenville Fun Patrol team as they represent the ministry at concerts, festivals, and community events.
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The Christian Radio & Records community is mourning the loss of acclaimed worship songwriter Brian Doerksen, who passed away yesterday at the age of 61. His legacy lives on through a remarkable collection of songs that have shaped contemporary worship for churches around the world.
Among Doerksen’s best-known compositions are “Refiner’s Fire” (1990), “Light the Fire Again” (1994), “Come, Now Is the Time to Worship” (1998), “Faithful One” (2002), “Hope of the Nations” (2003), and “Today (As for Me and My House)” (2008). His music has been translated into numerous languages and continues to be sung by millions of believers worldwide.
A native of Canada, Doerksen became just the second Canadian songwriter to receive a GMA Dove Award, a milestone that reflected his lasting influence on modern worship music. Through his songwriting and ministry, he leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire worshippers for generations to come.
Christian music radio promoter Chris Hauser shared a personal reflection that echoed the sentiments of many who were impacted by his music, “Brian Doerksen consistently wrote and performed songs I needed to hear in many important stops in my faith journey. His 30 year old album through Vineyard Music Group ‘Isn’t He – Acoustic Worship’ still holds up. ‘Come Now is the Time to Worship,’ ‘Refiner’s Fire,’ ‘Purify My Heart’ and many others have been the soundtrack for tens of millions over decades.”
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Family Life/NY/PA CEO President Rick Snavely is celebrating his 50th anniversary at the ministry this week.
Rick told HisAir how that makes him feel, “I am living the promise of Ephesians 3:20 where I have experienced the Lord doing immeasurably more than I could ask or even imagine! What He has done at Family Life has just been astonishing, and I am blessed to be able to work with an incredible team as we continue to experience His blessing and favor in amazing ways!”
Rick’s father founded the ministry in 1957. Rick joined the ministry in 1976. Since then he has served in many capacities over the years including Youth Director, Music Director, Program Director, General Manager, and in 2002 was asked by the Board of Directors to take over as CEO as his father stepped down.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – July 22, 2019
Duluth based The Refuge Media Group is donating its stations to University of Northwestern-St. Paul. Refuge operates WJRF/Duluth (89.5 FM) and KRFG/Nashwauk-Hibbing (102.9 FM), & KTGM/Marshall-Redwood Falls (89.9 FM) and 13 regional translators. The donation was first reported by regional media website NorthPine.com, stating that “the FCC application to transfer the licenses states that UNWSP will assume Refuge’s existing or outstanding liabilities in the amount of $46,680.70 and will fund operation of the stations until closing”.
Milestones:
Justin McBurney 1 year at WNFR/Sanduskey
Danielle Salsgiver 1 year at KHCB/Houston
Holly Salazar 1 year at WieRok Entertainment Group
Rick Snavely 50 years at Family Life NY/PA
Kayla Leon 5 years at WPOZ/Orlando
Amanda Rodriguez 5 years at WPOZ/Orlando
Hope Feaster 11 years at G106.3/Orlando
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