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Name or nickname? Skinny Kenny.
Where were you born? Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Where did you grow up? Lewistown, MO.
What did you want to do when you grew up?
Be a Preacher.
Are you married?
Yes, to the music director, Bev Geisendorfer, for 22 yrs.
How did you meet your mate?
We are high school sweethearts.
Do you have any children?
Yes, the producer & DJ, Jayme, and an energetic son, Phillip.
What do you think about Jesus Christ? He’s the Savior of all mankind, and the Lover of my soul.
Tell us some of the ways God has blessed you.He has blessed me with a beautiful and healthy family and a church that is alive in Christ!
Bible verses that mean a lot to you? Psalms 119:89 and 1 John 3:1-3.
How did you get started in broadcasting? My mother and father are the founders of WTJR TV and KJIR Radio.
What is your favorite Southern Gospel song or music group? I love most of the southern gospel songs, and the groups that have a heart for God(and not for fame)are my favorites.
What food do you really like? Ribeye steak on the grill with cabbage, onions, and potatoes.
What is your favorite animal? Dog.
What is your favorite movie? Oliver Twist….”I’m not afraid!”
What is your favorite TV show? Racecar races and Football.
What is your favorite book that you have read? The Bible.
What are your hobbies? Working outside in my yard and counting all my extra change to send my daughter to college.
What are your interests? Seeing the Church of the Living God being victorious in this late hour, and a lost world being saved.
Nickname? Jame or James.
Where were you born? Quincy, IL.
Where did you grow up? Taylor, MO.
What did you want to do when you grew up? Be the princess of a foreign country, but then I somehow transformed to the idea of teaching elementary school.
Are you married? No.
How did you meet your mate? Still Searchin!!!
Do you have any children? No.
What do you think about Jesus Christ? He’s there no matter what happens.
Tell us some of the ways God has blessed you. He has blessed me with an amazing set of parents and a troublesome, but sweet little brother.
Bible verses that mean a lot to you?
Psalms 147:11 “The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in his mercy.”
How did you get started in broadcasting? Family.
What is your favorite Southern Gospel song or music group? Isaacs-Peace or any song by the Isaacs, Austin’s Bridge, and the Talley Trio- Orphans of God
What food do you really like?
Mexican!!!
What is your favorite animal?
Dog (Golden Retriever).
What is your favorite movie?
I have a lot of favorites (especially chick flicks!!), but a movie that I love is Pearl Harbor.
What is your favorite TV show? The Cosby Show, Full House, and any cooking program on The Food Network.
What are your hobbies? I collect old records, I really like to cook, and if you can catagorize shopping as a hobby, then that would be one!!
What do you like to do in your spare time?Spend time with my family and friends.
How can you be contacted? Mail to KJIR , PO Box 1189, Quincy, IL 62306
Your nickname? Bev.
Where were you born? Hannibal, MO.
Where did you grow up? LaGrange, MO.
What did you want to do when you grew up? Be a wife and mother.
Are you married? Yes! To my high school sweetheart, Kenny!
Do you have any children? Yes, two. Jayme and Phillip.
What do you think about Jesus Christ? He is Lord to me. How awesome that He could forgive me!
Tell us some of ways God has blessed you. He has blessed me with a family and He is the Healer of my soul.
Bible verses that mean a lot to you?
Jeremiah 15.
How did you get started in broadcasting? Through my husband and his family.
What is your favorite Southern Gospel radio station? KJIR 91.7 FM- “The Cross.”
What is your favorite Southern Gospel song or music group? The Gaither Vocal Band-Worthy the Lamb.
Hoppers-I’ll Be Like Him.
What food do you really like? Chicken Scampi, Steak, and Lobster.
What is your favorite animal? Dog.
What is your favorite movie?
Somewhere in Time.
What is your favorite TV show? Food Network and Gaither videos.
What is your favorite book that you have read? The Bible and cookbooks.
What are your hobbies? Cooking and listening to music.
What do you like to do in your spare time? Cleaning and cooking.
What are your interests? Family and music.
Who is your favorite D.J.? Jayme (of course). Sorry, Mike @ the Mic!
Nickname? JW, JAWS.
Where were you born? Farmington, MN.
Where did you grow up? Apple Valley, MN.
What did you want to do when you grew up? Be an astronaut.
Are you married? Yes! Her name is Penny.
How did you meet your mate? She came to volunteer at the TV station, and I said my car likes your car (they both had Suzuki motors) !
Do you have any children? Yes! James Allen Wilson III, born in 1995, and Neo Edward Wilson, born in 2007.
What do you think about Jesus Christ? My Lord and Savior since 1986.
Tell us some of the ways God has blessed you. He lifted me up from having no purpose and gave me one! My family, my job, …..
Bible verses that mean a lot to you?
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he”
(Proverbs 29:18 KJV).
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”
(Romans 8:28 KJV).
How did you get started in broadcasting? I joined the New Life Evangelistic Center Training Program in St. Louis, MO, Rev. Larry Rice, Director, in 1986.
What is your favorite Southern Gospel radio station? KJIR 91.7 “The Cross” (WGCA 88.5 FM-just kidding! they are not southern gospel).
What is your favorite Southern Gospel song or music group? The Gaithers (Down By The Tabernacle).
What food do you really like? Steak, chicken and pizza.
Do you have any pets? Well, it’s hard to count…. We help take care of 1 llama, 12 goats, 5 cats, and 8 ducks.
What is your favorite movie? Star Wars (all of them), other than that, I like religious movies, like The Ten Commandments, Jesus of Nazareth,
and OLD B&W classic movies!
What is your favorite TV show? Star Trek, Dr. Who, and any well-produced live show.
What is your favorite book that you have read? The Bible, L.O.R.’s, Endurance, Pilgrim’s Progress, C.S. Lewis’ Perelandra. Thomas a Kempis’ The Imitation of Christ.
What are your hobbies? Computers, web work, video games, electronics, electricity.
What do you like to do in your spare time? Spend time with my family, watch old movies, computer stuff, listening to music, reading, study, camping.
What are your interests? Bible, science, creationism, broadcasting, electronics.
Michael Wortman AKA: “Mike @ The Mic”
Where were you born? Jacksonville, IL.
Where did you grow up? Quincy, IL.
What did you want to do when you grew up? I had many aspirations as a child, but the one that stands out and that is still dear to me would be ” Forest Ranger .” I love nature.
Are you married? Yes, my wife’s name is Brenda, and we were married in 1993.
How did you meet your mate? We met at a home Bible study group (Read Matt. 6:33).
Do you have any children? Yes, and they are: Kelly, Michelle, Joshua, & Hannah. I also have one granddaughter, Kyra.
What do you think about Jesus Christ? I was headed in the wrong direction before JESUS came into my life. HE has completely transformed my life, and that work, which is continuing, began in 1989.
Tell us some ways God has blessed you. First and foremost, HE gave me a new heart. In doing so, I was delivered from drugs and alcohol, and in time my financial abilities were restored. I have a wonderful family at home, and a church family that is always there for me. The answer to everything is CHRIST in you, the HOPE of GLORY.
Bible verses that mean a lot to you? 2 Corinthians 5:17 , Lamentations 3:22 & 23 , Ephesians 2: 8 & 9 , 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 , Acts 1:8 , Revelation 3:7-12.
How did you get started in broadcasting? In 2001, my pastor Ken Geisendorfer, who is also the Vice-President of Believer’s Broadcasting, offered me a position at WTJR TV. At that point, I had been in my present job for over 18 years. I was a supervisor and had a lot of seniority, benefits, and was very comfortable where I was. When Ken offered me the job, I immediately began to fast and pray about it. GOD began to reveal to me that everything HE calls us to do will be done in faith. Abram was called to leave the land of his father to go to another land that GOD had called him to. That took faith, to leave everything and follow GOD. I knew in my heart I was to leave the familiar, the comfortable, and put my trust in GOD. I knew nothing about TV or Radio, my only qualification being, I was willing to obey. God opened a door and I walked though it. I spent the first four months going door to door with bowtie antennas telling everyone about Christian TV. I recorded stopping at 1400 homes during that period. It was a great experience. I got to meet, witness, and pray with a lot of people. From there I went on to manage the TV station, and as time progressed, I became manager over it all. Now I manage only radio, as Believer’s Broadcasting sold WTJR to CTN in June 2006. I’m still walking this thing out, ever learning and looking to JESUS for direction. One thing I’ve learned is that GOD is extremely patient, because HE has been with me.
What is your favorite southern gospel radio station? What a lame question to ask me!
What is your favorite southern gospel song or music group? I’m partial to four groups: The Hoppers, The Talley Trio, The Easters, and The Isaacs.
What food do you really like? I love good soup & salad along with bread. Steak is a favorite, too!
What is your favorite animal? A faithful dog. They don’t care what you look like, or the mistakes you’ve made, and are always happy to see you. They will risk their own lives for their master.
What is your favorite movie? Meet John Doe.
What is your favorite TV show? At this point in my life, I try to stay away from all TV. While praying, I felt The LORD say to my heart, ” If you’ve got time to watch TV, you’ve got time to read the Bible or pray .”
What is your favorite book that you have read? I only have time to read the BIBLE and books related to the study of it.
What are your hobbies? Camping and hiking are big on my list. Every chance I get, I go camping (which includes RV’ing).
What do you like to do in your spare time? Spend it with my family.
What are your interests? JESUS said, “Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” ( Mark 8:34 ) I’m interested in that, and it is a battle.
Any other comments:
JESUS is in the business of changing lives. If you ever meet HIM, truly meet HIM, and accept HIM as your LORD, HE will change your life! HE gave me a new heart, of which I am a witness, and HE will give you a new heart, if you want it. HE is no respecter of persons ( Acts 10:34 & 35 ). The formula for this can be found in Acts 2:37-40, and always begins with repentance.
“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of JESUS CHRIST for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of THE HOLY GHOST.” Acts 2:38.