About
Today’s Word is an idea God gave me in 2013 to give a 5 minute radio bible study on a secular radio station. Christian radio has featured bible teachers and preachers for years. But I wanted to introduce the word of God to those who ordinarily do not listen to Christian radio or attend any particular church regularly. My thinking was secular radio including but not limited to R&B, pop and rock music stations.
I wanted to limit each biblical teaching to 5 minutes believing that most non-bible students would listen 5 minutes before changing the channel, especially if the station returned to its regular programming immediately afterwards. So, I approached an R&B and Rock station with my idea. I was rejected for several reasons: one being Christian elements do not mix with secular radio broadcasting. It affects ratings. Another reason was it is difficult to sell advertisement air time for Christian elements on secular radio to cover the cost of productions.
I admit those reasons for rejecting my request seemed legitimate. However, the idea came from God so I persisted year after year and when the timing was right the Lord put Magic 106.9 and my idea together for what I believe was a test run. And the early morning “Praise Party” Christian music hour with Allise Stewart and my biblical teachings on topics for encouragement and motivation quickly caught on and is received by some 13,000 plus listeners Sundays through Fridays on this station to date.
STAFF
Joshua Haire
Pastor
Pastor Joshua Haire resides in Seven Lakes, North Carolina. He has pastored the First Missionary Baptist Church, Southern Pines for nearly 30 years. He completed his undergraduate studies at A&T State University (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc) Greensboro, NC, and his graduate studies at Christian Life School of Theology, Beacon College, Columbus, Ga.
He served as Moderator for the Pee Dee MB Association, Moderator of Moderators for the NC General Baptist State Convention, and A Scholarly Presenter for the Moderator’s Department, National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.
Dr. Haire has written several booklets, texts, and Letters and Papers on Church organization. His ministry has received National recognition for his work and writings on Family orientation: Washington Times Foundation - National Service Award, NC Literacy Award, NC Award for Volunteerism, and the American Federation for World Peace Award presented in Seoul, Korea for which he has received several Honorary degrees.
Pastor Haire is married with 10 surviving children.
Joeli Jackson
Recording Editor & Website Coordinator
Joeli Jackson lives in the Sandhills Area of North Carolina. She has been a member of First Missionary Baptist Church for about 15 years where she has previously served on the choir, and continues to serve as social media director in addition to her responsibilities with Today’s Word ministries.
She is currently employed at a production and event rental company in Pinehurst, NC, where her duties include graphic arts and photo and video editing. Joeli also has one published book to her credit entitled, “Out of the Blue.” She is also the founder and senior editor of “For This Reason Publications,” her home based marketing and advertising company.
Ms. Jackson is the proud mother of one beautiful daughter, Joelle Howard, "meowm" to one beautifyl blue cat, Joonie, and "grandmeowm" to a lovely black cat, Mina.
Krystyna Vinson
Programming Editor & Formatting
Who is she?
Daughter, sister, friend, co-worker, and child of God: she is a Krystyna Vee.
Bringing you Smiles, shared experience, and uplifting Messages you can find her on the Praise Party Sunday mornings from 6-9 AM.
Get your praise on with Krystyna Vee early on Sunday mornings on The Adult Choice Magic 106.9