NRB presents Milestone Award to The Quiet Hour
By Christy K. Robinson

The National Religious Broadcasters’ Association presented one of two Milestone Awards to The Quiet Hour on March 11, 2008, recognizing 70 years of broadcast ministry, and honoring “industry pioneers who brought Christian communications to the place of respect and achievement it enjoys today.”

The Quiet Hour’s president and speaker, Pastor Bill Tucker, accepted the crystal trophy at the Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee, after a video presentation highlighting The Quiet Hour’s contributions not only to Christian broadcasting, but worldwide evangelism and mission projects.

Pastor Tucker said, “I want to express deep appreciation for NRB’s recognition of The Quiet Hour during the annual banquet. I am honored to receive the 2008 NRB Milestone Award for The Quiet Hour’s 70 years of continuous broadcast ministry.”
The NRB award brochure printed this summary of the ministry’s 70 years of service:

The Quiet Hour, today a worldwide evangelism ministry supporting the television program “Windows of Hope,” began in 1937 at KEX Radio in Portland, Oregon. The founder was J.L. Tucker, an ordained minister. The radio program was named in honor of devotional time with God. The Quiet Hour moved to Oakland and Michigan, where Pastor Tucker ministered in churches, and since 1959, has been headquartered in Redlands, California.

During The Quiet Hour’s residence in Oakland on KGO Radio, Tucker was invited to expand the radio ministry in 1949. The “New Media” was KGO Television, and the program aired live once a week.

The Quiet Hour’s influence expanded rapidly with the introduction of mission projects and short-term evangelism in the 1950s. Since then, they’ve funded and maintained scores of airplanes and other vehicles which assist missionaries and remote Christian schools and clinics. About 20,000 people are baptized every year after Quiet Hour evangelism efforts. A magazine and website www.TheQuietHour.org support the ministry.

J.L. Tucker’s son LaVerne took the ministry’s helm in the 1970s, and his grandson Bill Tucker became president and speaker in 1993. A staff of 30 meet for intercessory prayer every day, and seek the Lord’s strategy for fulfilling the gospel commission.”

The awards banquet organizers also played a video based on archival photos and the 70th Anniversary video produced by The Quiet Hour last year.

At the annual NRB meeting, which offers seminars, plenary sessions, famous Christian leaders and music celebrities, business networking, and a large exhibit/convention area to the religious media, President George W. Bush made a visit.

NRB’s mission statement is: “NRB is the preeminent association of Christian communicators working to keep the doors of electronic media open for the spread of the Gospel, which promotes standards of excellence, integrity, and accountability. NRB provides networking, educational, ministry, and fellowship opportunities for its members.”

Don't miss The Quiet Hour's Ethiopia Evangelism special on the NRB Network – Direct TV, 9:00 p.m. March 27 EST.