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Global Recordings Network (formerly known as Language Recordings Inc or Gospel Recordings) is an interdenominational, evangelical, faith-based Christian mission. We are a worldwide network with bases in more than 40 countries. The office of GRN Australia is located in Prospect, NSW.
We aim to share the truth of God’s word with oral communicators and minority people groups using recordings made in their own languages, that they may become disciples of Jesus Christ.
Find out more about our core beliefs and values here.
We make recordings of basic Bible stories and teachings in thousands of languages. Our ultimate aim is to record every language on the planet for the purposes of evangelism and discipleship. We also produce simple visual and audiovisual resources to help people understand the basics of the Gospel. In addition, we manufacture special purpose playback machines, such as our Saber hand-wind mp3 player, that are nearly indestructible and don’t depend on a power supply.
There are several reasons:
The ministry of Gospel Recordings was founded in Los Angeles in 1937 by missionary Joy Ridderhof.
At that time, Joy Ridderhof lay on her sickbed after returning from her time as a missionary in Honduras. She felt deep disappointment and sorrow at having to leave her beloved people behind – many of whom were newly saved brothers and sisters in Christ. Most of these people were unable to read or write and relied on verbal messages to bring them to a saving knowledge of Christ.
Joy longed to provide the converts with recorded messages in their native Spanish. In this way, they could be built up in their faith and reach others … after all, “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.”
Thanks to the generosity of several friends, Joy was able to record the first gospel record in Spanish on the last day of 1938. What started as a trickle soon became a flood as enquiries for the Spanish records started coming in fast, and not only from Honduras.
A turning point was reached in 1940. Joy was asked to make a number of gospel recordings for the Navajo Indians in Arizona. Each additional language would lead to requests for more languages to be recorded. She agreed, and so began the fulfilment of the wider Commission – to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Since then, recordings have been made in the languages of virtually every country in the world. Today, GRN has a presence in more than 40 countries.
In 1953, GRN founder Joy Ridderhof visited Australia en route to Papua New Guinea, where she was headed to record Gospel messages. She stayed with and enthused Stuart and Molly Mill who, with Paul White, Ken Griffith and others, launched Gospel Recordings Inc Australia, situated in Sussex Street, Sydney. Stuart Mill was Director. The main products created were gospel messages on 78rpm gramophone records, and spring-wound gramophones.
It’s difficult to quantify languages. The Ethnologue (produced by SIL) identifies 6,912 living written languages. However, when dealing with ‘mother tongue’ audio communication, different dialects and other variations of language are counted separately. Even accent can affect the receptivity of a recording. Some estimates put the number of speech forms above 13,000. GRN uses a ballpark figure of 12,000 languages and dialects. We have made recordings in well over 6,000 of these.
It’s still a new word for many, but a vital one for GRN. Every person participates in the world by receiving, understanding, and sharing information. Literacy refers to the written or printed form of this phenomenon. Orality refers to the same, but in other forms. Oral learners are those who best receive and pass on information in non-print forms.
If someone offers you a book or a video, when both contain the same information, which would you choose? Some would choose the book. They are probably ‘literacy preference’ learners. More of us, however, are likely to choose the video. This suggests that even if we are well-educated, we may be ‘oral preference’ learners. This consideration aside, between 50 and 70% of all people in the world do not have the ability to make good use of a Bible because they lack the required skills of reading and/or comprehension.
So, due to both preference and necessity, we must be prepared to incorporate the demands of orality into our evangelism.
Learn more about orality here.
Learn more about storytelling here.
This varies a lot. Some languages we recorded many years ago may only have a small amount of material (e.g. 15-30 minutes), while a few languages may have as much as 15-20 hours’ worth. For a people group with no other resources at all, we often aim to produce 8-10 hours of material over several years. Sometimes, a specific resource is produced for a language where other resources are already available.
To explain to people the basic truths of God and the way of salvation, in the language and style that best speaks to their hearts. Our materials are useful for evangelism, basic Bible teaching and discipling.
Our ‘Good News’ and ‘Look, Listen & Live’ presentations have extensive material about Jesus’ life and ministry. ‘The Living Christ’ presentation focuses exclusively on the life and ministry of Jesus. Many scripts in our library focus on some aspect of Jesus’ life and work.
‘Good News’ gives a brief overview of the Scriptures from Creation to Christ. ‘Look, Listen & Live’ presents a more thorough set of Bible stories in a chronological and thematic way from Genesis to Acts. Many of the ‘Words of Life’ messages also relate to this topic.
Yes. Many GRN messages address matters of life and death, salvation, judgement, heaven and hell in various ways. As these materials are primarily designed for oral communicators, the presentation style is mostly not sermon-like. Lessons are taught through stories, following Jesus’ example during His ministry.
Yes, but always with a Biblical foundation and purpose. Appropriate scripts are chosen for each language to deal with specific issues such as sickness, death, fear of evil spirits etc. ‘Good News’ also deals briefly with issues including the Christian family, ‘magic’, the church and witnessing.
We often work in languages where there is no Scripture translated. Where Scripture translations do exist, we may record sections or whole books, normally in partnership with another Bible translation agency. We do not generally record the whole New Testament or Bible.
In oral societies, the Western style of doctrinal teaching is often not the best method. Instead, Bible stories are used to teach about the nature of God, the nature of man, sin, salvation etc. We do not have doctrinal teaching materials in the style of systematic theology.
Yes and no. Programs with the same name, e.g. ‘Good News’, will cover the same material regardless of the language. Reading the English version of a script will give a good idea of what is in the program, but recordists are not encouraged to rigidly translate scripts, as it often results in an awkward sounding message. Scripts are intended to be a foundation for telling the story in another language.
At times, a standard set of scripts is used across different languages, but great care is taken to ensure appropriateness for all of the target groups.
‘Words of Life’ programs usually consist of a series of short messages and songs. Each message runs for about 4 minutes, and a full program for between 30 and 60 minutes. The ‘Good News’ program averages 40-50 minutes, although it’s longer in some languages. Each of the 8 units of ‘Look, Listen & Live’ runs for 35-45 minutes. The full English recording of ‘The Living Christ’ runs for about 2 hours.
The ‘Words of Life’ programs can be stopped after each track, which might be a 3-5 minute message or song. Audiovisual presentations can be paused and discussed after each picture, or after a group of pictures that make up a story – e.g. Noah.
At our inception, GRN used vinyl records. Cassettes were then the main format for many years. Audio CDs took over for some time. Now, our efforts have focused on getting our recordings onto the billions of mobile phones in use daily across the world.
In addition, most of our audio recordings are available for free download from our websites and can then distributed in various ways, including burned CDs, micro SD cards and Bluetooth between mobile phones. For the most remote communities without electricity, we distribute compact Megavoice solar-powered mp3 players.
GRN freely shares its audio, video and written scripts for use under Creative Commons. Regarding products that are more expensive to produce, we only ever seek to cover our costs. We never look to make a profit and give away resources for free wherever possible.
The main resource that GRN provides are our recordings, which you can easily find on 5fish free of charge.
Alongside our recordings, we also offer a range of resources for mission, including:
Not yet – we are currently working to provide an online ordering solution.
To order our resources for mission, please call (02) 9899 2211 during business hours.
GRN Australia offers a 30 day money-back guarantee from the time you receive the goods. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, please contact us so we can resolve any problems.
Products must be returned in original condition at your own cost. For individual items of small value, such as CDs and DVDs, GRN may waive the requirement to return the goods.
Yes – All of our prices include GST.
GRN usually uses Australia Post for delivering orders within Australia using Road Transport.
GRN will ship your goods within 3 working days of receipt of order.
Delivery dates may vary based on destination
Yes, with one exception; we cannot post Megavoice players outside Australia.
No. We ceased production of the Saber in 2019, as the need for such a device had diminished and it no longer made financial sense to continue producing them.
Our primary methods of distributing our recordings are through our app 5fish, SD card/CD handouts, and Megavoice solar-powered mp3 players.
Yes! We provide teaching resources for Sunday School and similar settings free of charge. These can be used by laypeople and church leaders in various kinds of children’s ministry.
We’ll have online copies of these resources soon – but in the meantime you can email us to find out more.
Find out more about our core beliefs and values here.
We have operational centres and agencies in more than 40 countries. From these bases, recordings have been made in and supplied to virtually every country in the world. Our centres are usually operated by locals. As our priority is to reach people groups that are small and often neglected, we endeavour to go to even the most remote places; “to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).
After recordings have been made and tested, our teams will often return to the recording location to distribute them and to do whatever else they can to proclaim the good news. Frequently, these teams will work in conjunction with churches, other missions and other missionaries.
The recordings and players are also made available with significant subsidies to missionaries and national churches, pastors and evangelists for them to use in their outreach and discipling ministries.
We encourage our recordists to study the particular needs (spiritual, cultural and linguistic) of each people group and identify the most relevant materials for addressing those needs. This aids us in effectively communicating the Gospel using stories, songs or other means. We aim to provide the most appropriate resources to each people group, and we evaluate previously recorded resources where possible.
Yes! Don’t let language be a barrier. GRN has resources for short-term missions in over 6,000 languages and dialects. They will allow you to share the good news of Jesus in culturally appropriate ways, using local voices, songs and music.
Ask GRN! We will help you find the best resources and most suitable technology for your particular situation.
We depend upon the Lord for the supply of funds to carry out His mission. We seek His will for what He wants our ministry to accomplish, then pray specifically for the resources needed. It is not our practice to solicit funds. Instead, we believe God prompts His people in answer to prayer to support the work and meet our needs. We praise God for His faithfulness over the years and for the joyful response of His people to give sacrificially and generously so that the Gospel of Jesus Christ can be shared around the world.
In all of our financial dealings, we hold to these 6 basic principles:
GRN always seeks to be transparent with donations. You can find our financial policy here.
Yes!
Direct deposits can be made into our bank account through internet banking, or in person at any Westpac branch and many other banks.
Our bank details are:
Yes!
Use the Paypal button above to donate through Paypal.
Telegraphic transfers can also be made from most countries. Details below:
Foreign cheques are acceptable in most major currencies (for example, US dollar cheques drawn from a US bank) but we do incur significant exchange costs and fees through this process. Instead, you can purchase bank drafts in Australian dollars.
Gifts in kind can be very useful to the ministry. Articles that are often of benefit include motor vehicles, furniture, computers, monitors, software, stationery and office supplies. If you would like to talk to someone about a gift in kind, please call our Sydney office.
There are many ways to contribute to our work! You can give gifts in kind (see above), give a one-off donation when you are able, give of your time by serving with us as a volunteer, dedicate yourself to praying for our financial needs to be met, or even leave a bequest to GRN in your will.
If you are considering leaving a gift to GRN in your will, thank you so much for your generous heart! You can find more information on wills and bequests here.
Yes – you can specify how you’d like us to use your gift. You can give towards:
Unfortunately, donations made to GRN Australia are not tax deductible.
Generally, donations made to GRN Australia are non-refundable.
If you are unsure about a recent donation you have made, please contact us and we will gladly talk about it.
Awesome! Each day at GRN, we get to make a real difference for God’s Kingdom and we believe we have some of the best jobs in the world! Would you like to make a difference too?
No. Depending on your role, it would be an advantage to have some kind of cross-cultural experience and/or a second language, but it is not essential.
It depends on your situation. Our volunteers are often working part-time elsewhere, engaged in domestic duties or retired. If one of those describes your situation, you are best positioned to volunteer. If you have more time to offer, you may want to investigate a staff role.
Please contact us with your question about serving. Ministry opportunities with GRN can be full-time or part-time, according to how God is calling you to serve.
Yes. All GRN workers are required to accept and sign the GRN statement of faith.
The range of volunteer roles at GRN is limited only by your imagination! There are so many ways you can help. A few examples appear below:
Find more information or fill in an expression of interest here.
Yes. You can complete an online expression of interest form for volunteering here.
Yes! Get in touch with us and have a chat. We may be able to suggest ways to get involved that you haven’t even thought of!
Yes! Click here to see current staff opportunities.
There are no salaried positions within GRN Australia. Instead, staff members are supported through the gifts of God’s people. See our Financial Information for more detail or contact us to find out how your employment would be funded.
It depends on the role. Some work, such as software development, can be undertaken remotely. Whatever the role, it would be ideal if you could be onsite at our Sydney office at least occasionally, to attend meetings and pray with other staff in person. But you would also be connected to your GRN colleagues online. As already stated, the logistics of working with GRN can vary widely.
– Go on a short-term mission trip with us. One of the exciting aspects of our short-term missions is that you will be effective immediately as you bring with you the good news of Jesus in the heart language of those you are visiting. Many people hear the Gospel for the first time through our short-term missions, and you will have the privilege of giving it to them in the language they best understand. Contact us if you are interested in a short term mission.
– Apply to become a member of the GRN Australia Corporation. GRN Australia is a public company limited by guarantee and it is the Corporation that elects the Board annually from within its own members. Membership of the Corporation opens the possibility of serving on the Board at a later date. If you’d like more information about this, please contact us.
– Represent GRN at your church. The aim of this role is to inspire other church members about what GRN is doing, and to give them the opportunity to use our resources or get involved themselves. The commitment is flexible and can include passing on GRN materials, informing the church of GRN events etc. If you are interested, please send us your contact details here.
– Be a GRN advocate. Word of mouth is the best way to share good news and we would appreciate your help to make the ministry of GRN better known. Please tell your friends and church about us. Or you might like to send them our subscription page.
Maybe the above options aren’t for you. That’s OK, because the main – and very best – way you can serve with GRN is to PRAY FOR US.
Thank you in anticipation for your prayers. They are really vital and God really answers them!
You can sign up to receive prayer points here.
What is GRN?
Global Recordings Network (formerly known as Language Recordings Inc or Gospel Recordings) is an interdenominational, evangelical, faith-based Christian mission. We are a worldwide network with bases in more than 40 countries. The office of GRN Australia is located in Prospect, NSW.
What’s your mission?
We aim to share the truth of God’s word with oral communicators and minority people groups using recordings made in their own languages, that they may become disciples of Jesus Christ.
What do you do?
We make recordings of basic Bible stories and teachings in thousands of languages. Our ultimate aim is to record every language on the planet for the purposes of evangelism and discipleship. We also produce simple visual and audiovisual resources to help people understand the basics of the Gospel. In addition, we manufacture special purpose playback machines, such as our Saber hand-wind mp3 player, that are nearly indestructible and don’t depend on a power supply.
Why do you do what you do?
There are several reasons:
Who founded GRN, and when?
The ministry of Gospel Recordings was founded in Los Angeles in 1937 by missionary Joy Ridderhof.
How and why was this ministry created?
At that time, Joy Ridderhof lay on her sickbed after returning from her time as a missionary in Honduras. She felt deep disappointment and sorrow at having to leave her beloved people behind – many of whom were newly saved brothers and sisters in Christ. Most of these people were unable to read or write and relied on verbal messages to bring them to a saving knowledge of Christ.
Joy longed to provide the converts with recorded messages in their native Spanish. In this way, they could be built up in their faith and reach others … after all, “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.”
When was the first recording made?
Thanks to the generosity of several friends, Joy was able to record the first gospel record in Spanish on the last day of 1938. What started as a trickle soon became a flood as enquiries for the Spanish records started coming in fast, and not only from Honduras.
How did the ministry expand all over the world?
A turning point was reached in 1940. Joy was asked to make a number of gospel recordings for the Navajo Indians in Arizona. Each additional language would lead to requests for more languages to be recorded. She agreed, and so began the fulfilment of the wider Commission – to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
Today, GRN has a presence in more than 40 countries.
When and how was GRN Australia established?
In 1953, GRN founder Joy Ridderhof visited Australia en route to Papua New Guinea, where she was headed to record Gospel messages. She stayed with and enthused Stuart and Molly Mill who, with Paul White, Ken Griffith and others, launched Gospel Recordings Inc Australia, situated in Sussex Street, Sydney. Stuart Mill was Director. The main products created were gospel messages on 78rpm gramophone records, and spring-wound gramophones.
What have been some of the key moments in GRN Australia’s history?
How many languages are there?
It’s difficult to quantify languages. The Ethnologue (produced by SIL) identifies 6,912 living written languages. However, when dealing with ‘mother tongue’ audio communication, different dialects and other variations of language are counted separately. Even accent can affect the receptivity of a recording. Some estimates put the number of speech forms above 13,000. GRN uses a ballpark figure of 12,000 languages and dialects. We have made recordings in well over 6,000 of these.
What is orality?
It’s still a new word for many, but a vital one for GRN. Every person participates in the world by receiving, understanding, and sharing information. Literacy refers to the written or printed form of this phenomenon. Orality refers to the same, but in other forms. Oral learners are those who best receive and pass on information in non-print forms.
Why is orality so important in evangelism?
If someone offers you a book or a video, when both contain the same information, which would you choose? Some would choose the book. They are probably ‘literacy preference’ learners. More of us, however, are likely to choose the video. This suggests that even if we are well-educated, we may be ‘oral preference’ learners. This consideration aside, between 50 and 70% of all people in the world do not have the ability to make good use of a Bible because they lack the required skills of reading and/or comprehension.
So, due to both preference and necessity, we must be prepared to incorporate the demands of orality into our evangelism.
Learn more about orality here.
Learn more about storytelling here.
How many recordings are made in a language?
This varies a lot. Some languages we recorded many years ago may only have a small amount of material (e.g. 15-30 minutes), while a few languages may have as much as 15-20 hours’ worth. For a people group with no other resources at all, we often aim to produce 8-10 hours of material over several years. Sometimes, a specific resource is produced for a language where other resources are already available.
What is the main objective of a GRN recording?
To explain to people the basic truths of God and the way of salvation, in the language and style that best speaks to their hearts. Our materials are useful for evangelism, basic Bible teaching and discipling.
Do the recordings talk about Jesus’ ministry and mission?
Our ‘Good News’ and ‘Look, Listen & Live’ presentations have extensive material about Jesus’ life and ministry. ‘The Living Christ’ presentation focuses exclusively on the life and ministry of Jesus. Many scripts in our library focus on some aspect of Jesus’ life and work.
Do they explain God’s complete redemptive plan from Creation?
‘Good News’ gives a brief overview of the Scriptures from Creation to Christ. ‘Look, Listen & Live’ presents a more thorough set of Bible stories in a chronological and thematic way from Genesis to Acts. Many of the ‘Words of Life’ messages also relate to this topic.
Do they answer questions on eternal issues?
Yes. Many GRN messages address matters of life and death, salvation, judgement, heaven and hell in various ways. As these materials are primarily designed for oral communicators, the presentation style is mostly not sermon-like. Lessons are taught through stories, following Jesus’ example during His ministry.
Do they address topics outside of Bible basics?
Yes, but always with a Biblical foundation and purpose. Appropriate scripts are chosen for each language to deal with specific issues such as sickness, death, fear of evil spirits etc. ‘Good News’ also deals briefly with issues including the Christian family, ‘magic’, the church and witnessing.
Do any recordings comprise the entire Bible?
We often work in languages where there is no Scripture translated. Where Scripture translations do exist, we may record sections or whole books, normally in partnership with another Bible translation agency. We do not generally record the whole New Testament or Bible.
How do the recordings introduce basic Christian doctrines?
In oral societies, the Western style of doctrinal teaching is often not the best method. Instead, Bible stories are used to teach about the nature of God, the nature of man, sin, salvation etc. We do not have doctrinal teaching materials in the style of systematic theology.
Is there a common script for all GRN recordings?
Yes and no. Programs with the same name, e.g. ‘Good News’, will cover the same material regardless of the language. Reading the English version of a script will give a good idea of what is in the program, but recordists are not encouraged to rigidly translate scripts, as it often results in an awkward sounding message. Scripts are intended to be a foundation for telling the story in another language.
At times, a standard set of scripts is used across different languages, but great care is taken to ensure appropriateness for all of the target groups.
For how long does one recording usually run?
‘Words of Life’ programs usually consist of a series of short messages and songs. Each message runs for about 4 minutes, and a full program for between 30 and 60 minutes. The ‘Good News’ program averages 40-50 minutes, although it’s longer in some languages. Each of the 8 units of ‘Look, Listen & Live’ runs for 35-45 minutes. The full English recording of ‘The Living Christ’ runs for about 2 hours.
Are recordings broken into shorter segments?
The ‘Words of Life’ programs can be stopped after each track, which might be a 3-5 minute message or song. Audiovisual presentations can be paused and discussed after each picture, or after a group of pictures that make up a story – e.g. Noah.
What technology do you use?
At our inception, GRN used vinyl records. Cassettes were then the main format for many years. Audio CDs took over for some time. Now, our efforts have focused on getting our recordings onto the billions of mobile phones in use daily across the world.
In addition, most of our audio recordings are available for free download from our websites and can then distributed in various ways, including burned CDs, micro SD cards and Bluetooth between mobile phones. For the most remote communities without electricity, our indestructible Saber hand-wound mp3 players and compact mp3 solar-powered devices are most efficient.
What kinds of resources are provided by GRN?
We provide a range of resources for evangelism and Bible teaching, including audio Bible messages in thousands of languages. Some of these are audio-only, while many others are accompanied by picture books and flip charts that clarify and reinforce the message. We create Gospel tracts and portions of Scripture. We partner with other organisations and manufacturers to provide audio players and items that complement them and add functionality in specific settings – e.g. Tumi Tiger, specially designed for children in trauma.
GRN’s GO Kit (Global Outreach) Kit features Gospel messages 3-7 minutes in length in more than 5,500 speech varieties.
Our Bible Picture Pack contains all the pictures from ‘Good News’, ‘Look, Listen & Live’ and ‘The Living Christ’, plus more, in both colour and black & white.
What about copyright?
GRN freely shares its audio, video and written scripts for use under Creative Commons. Regarding products that are more expensive to produce, we only ever seek to cover our costs. We never look to make a profit and give away resources for free wherever possible.
Do you have Sunday School materials and teaching resources?
Yes! We provide teaching resources for Sunday School and similar settings. These can be used by laypeople and church leaders in various kinds of children’s ministry.
Where can I find a full product list?
You can find all of our products for sale (at cost) in Australia here.
How do I place an online order?
You can place an online order for any of these products here.
If you need assistance or would prefer to order over the phone, call (02) 9899 2211 during business hours.
What are the main beliefs and values of GRN?
Find out more about our core beliefs and values here.
Where is GRN based?
We have operational centres and agencies in more than 40 countries. From these bases, recordings have been made in and supplied to virtually every country in the world. Our centres are usually operated by locals. As our priority is to reach people groups that are small and often neglected, we endeavour to go to even the most remote places; “to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8).
Who uses GRN’s materials?
After recordings have been made and tested, our teams will often return to the recording location to distribute them and to do whatever else they can to proclaim the good news. Frequently, these teams will work in conjunction with churches, other missions and other missionaries.
The recordings and players are also made available with significant subsidies to missionaries and national churches, pastors and evangelists for them to use in their outreach and discipling ministries.
How does GRN cater for the diverse needs of people groups in various countries?
We encourage our recordists to study the particular needs (spiritual, cultural and linguistic) of each people group and identify the most relevant materials for addressing those needs. This aids us in effectively communicating the Gospel using stories, songs or other means. We aim to provide the most appropriate resources to each people group, and we evaluate previously recorded resources where possible.
Can you help me with my short-term mission?
Yes! Don’t let language be a barrier. GRN has resources for short-term missions in over 6,000 languages and dialects. They will allow you to share the good news of Jesus in culturally appropriate ways, using local voices, songs and music.
What if I’m unsure of what will work best in my ministry or mission?
Ask GRN! We will help you find the best resources and most suitable technology for your particular situation.
If your question about giving to GRN is not answered below, look here.
Find specific information on wills and bequests here.
Read our Financial Policy here.
How is Global Recordings Network funded?
We depend upon the Lord for the supply of funds to carry out His mission. We seek His will for what He wants our ministry to accomplish, then pray specifically for the resources needed. It is not our practice to solicit funds. Instead, we believe God prompts His people in answer to prayer to support the work and meet our needs. We praise God for His faithfulness over the years and for the joyful response of His people to give sacrificially and generously so that the Gospel of Jesus Christ can be shared around the world.
What guiding principles underpin GRN’s finances?
In all of our financial dealings, we hold to these 6 basic principles:
Are donations to GRN tax deductible?
No. Unfortunately, donations to GRN are not tax deductible.
What’s it like working with Global Recordings Network?
Awesome! Each day at GRN, we get to make a real difference for God’s Kingdom and we believe we have some of the best jobs in the world! Would you like to make a difference too?
Do I need to speak more than one language to work with GRN?
No. Depending on your role, it would be an advantage to have some kind of cross-cultural experience and/or a second language, but it is not essential.
Should I volunteer or join staff?
It depends on your situation. Our volunteers are often working part-time elsewhere, engaged in domestic duties or retired. If one of those describes your situation, you are best positioned to volunteer. If you have more time to offer, you may want to investigate a staff role.
How can I find out whether I might be suitable to apply?
Please contact us with your question about serving. Ministry opportunities with GRN can be full-time or part-time, according to how God is calling you to serve.
Do I need to accept a particular statement of faith?
Yes. All GRN workers are required to accept and sign the GRN statement of faith.
Volunteering
What types of volunteer roles are there?
The range of volunteer roles at GRN is limited only by your imagination! There are so many ways you can help. A few examples appear below. Click on each link to learn about the role.
– Church Representative – Consultant, Researcher or Writer
– IT Specialist – Distributor or Evangelist
Can I complete an expression of interest form?
Yes. You can complete an online expression of interest form for volunteering here.
I want to volunteer, but I don’t know exactly what I can offer. Can you help me?
Yes! Get in touch with us and have a chat. We may be able to suggest ways to get involved that you haven’t even thought of!
Joining Staff
Are there any staff roles open at the moment?
Yes! Click on the links below to find out about each role.
– Full-time Trainee Recordist – Java Script Developer – Property Manager
– Graphic Designer – Church Engagement Officer – IT Specialist
What kind of salary does a staff member receive?
There are no salaried positions within GRN Australia. Instead, staff members are supported through the gifts of God’s people. See our Financial Information for more detail or contact us to find out how your employment would be funded.
Do I need to work onsite in the Prospect (Sydney) office to be a staff member?
It depends on the role. Some work, such as software development, can be undertaken remotely. Whatever the role, it would be ideal if you could be onsite at our Sydney office at least occasionally, to attend meetings and pray with other staff in person. But you would also be connected to your GRN colleagues online. As already stated, the logistics of working with GRN can vary widely.
What are some other ways I can serve with GRN?
– Go on a short-term mission trip with us. One of the exciting aspects of our short-term missions is that you will be effective immediately as you bring with you the good news of Jesus in the heart language of those you are visiting. Many people hear the Gospel for the first time through our short-term missions, and you will have the privilege of giving it to them in the language they best understand. Learn more here.
– Apply to become a member of the GRN Australia Corporation. GRN Australia is a public company limited by guarantee and it is the Corporation that elects the Board annually from within its own members. Membership of the Corporation opens the possibility of serving on the Board at a later date. If you’d like more information about this, please contact us.
– Represent GRN at your church. The aim of this role is to inspire other church members about what GRN is doing, and to give them the opportunity to use our resources or get involved themselves. The commitment is flexible and can include passing on GRN materials, informing the church of GRN events etc. If you are interested, please send us your contact details here.
– Be a GRN advocate. Word of mouth is the best way to share good news and we would appreciate your help to make the ministry of GRN better known. Please tell your friends and church about us. Or you might like to send them our subscription page: globalrecordings.net/subscribe
Maybe the above options aren’t for you. That’s OK, because the main – and very best – way you can serve with GRN is to PRAY FOR US.
Thank you in anticipation for your prayers. They are really vital and God really answers them!
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