Without exception, the primary medium of communication today is visual media. For this reason, Laymen Ministries is endeavoring to produce mission videos and documentary videos to share the Three Angel's Messages on Television, the internet and by DVD / Blu-ray.
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 people 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. Our programs can be seen around the world.
Our team strives for the best quality possible using the latest technology. Today Laymen Ministries has “state ofthe art” HD production and post-production equipment and software to keep up with modern digital technologies. Recently a 4k Red Camera was added to the inventory. Our studio techs double up as camera men for overseas video shoots. Often we are in not-so-good conditions—stuck in airports in 3rd world countries, sleeping in jungles, and getting eaten my mosquitoes! All of us do what is necessary to provide you with quality mission videos from around the world.
We appreciate your prayers and support for this ministry as we continue to move forward with God’s guidance to proclaim the Three Angel's Messages.
