Recognizing the potential of TV production to reach the world, Jeff Reich, Director of Laymen Ministries, began praying in 1991 about building a television studio.

In the early 1970's Jeff worked for an NBC television affiliate where he learned about lighting, switching, cameras and many technical skills needed for video production. Pulling from his experience and inspired by the late Jim Arrabito of LLT Productions, Jeff bought a video camera and began producing videos. He saw the potential for new media and video content and knew this was the direction we needed to be headed as a church to reach people around the world.

It was in 1995 when the board and staff started praying for the funding to build a video production facility. Donations came in from around the world and p eople stepped forward to help with construction. This prayer was answered and the television studio become a reality. God helped us to realize a new dream—television production!

In 1997 we started airing our programs on 3ABN. Over time we expanded to air on The Hope Channel, and other cable stations and low-power channels. As we expanded we became the pioneers of Seventh-Day Adventist TV production in India. Today we are producing in three languages on several networks seen across India and around the world. We are now moving forward to build a TV production center there as well. God continued to bless and we later expanded into the Russian language. Over the years we have helped other organizations with video production, such as Gospel Outreach, All Power, Bangladesh School Sponsorship and more.

In 2009 Laymen Ministries sold several decks, a video switcher and other outdated equipment. We then purchased some High-Definition production and post-production equipment to keep up with modern digital technologies.

We appreciate your prayers for this ministry as we continue to move forward with God’s guidance to proclaim the Three Angel's Messages.