Linda Shelton's New Job

[Gregory Matthews]

KHBA Celebrates 20 Years

He’s Alive Broadcasting

(KHBA), the 20-year-old

Christian television station in

Spokane, Wash., held a gala

dinner with a record turnout on

Nov. 11, 2012. Dan Matthews

and Linda Shelton hosted

the dinner, which kicked off

a two-evening Sharathon.

These events raised more than

$39,000 towards the station’s

yearly operating costs. Matthews

and Shelton also shared

confirming stories that KHBA

is on the move.

Thanks to a Catholic gentleman

in Kalispell, Mont., the

Hope TV signal from KHBA’s

channel 39.1 is heading to

Flathead County, Mont. With

a population of 90,000, this

valley holds a potential for

sharing hope in Jesus with

many new friends.

Making new contacts

throughout North America

is a new ingredient in the

mix for KHBA. The board

voted to ask Shelton to be the

development director for He’s

Alive Television. Shelton has

a background in broadcasting

and fundraising and says,

“I am excited to partner with

KHBA to help strengthen and

advance their ministry.”

Moving forward with a

production vehicle has begun.

A van was purchased and will

be equipped for regional remote

productions. The KHBA

production van will facilitate

A live feed where there is high-speed

Internet access. “We

estimate it will cost $25,000 to

$30,000 to put the equipment

together,” says Joe Stanfill, station

manager. “We are grateful

to our founder, Marlo Fralick,

for his financial assistance to

begin this project.”

KHBA unveiled exciting

new programming during

the Sharathon. These shows

include Travel With Spirit,

a travel show with a noticeable

Christian angle; Babbie’s

House, a music and talk show;

Mark Gungor, a show on

“love, marriage and stinking

thinking” that gives viewers

a frank, humorous marriage counseling

approach; Dare

to Love, about how to make

friends of Muslim neighbors

and be a positive witness; and

Friends and Neighbors, with

Christian women discussing

current issues, similar to The

View. Time slots for these

programs are available at

KHBATV.com.

The KHBA board is pursuing

ways to introduce Spokane’s

secular population to

Jesus. “We don’t need to travel

the world to find a mission

field,” says Stanfill. “We have

thousands of people throughout

Spokane who need to hear

and see a witness for Jesus.

This is what drives me and

our volunteers to sacrifice

time, money and energy.”

KHBA is the only local

Christian broadcaster in

Spokane bringing light to a

community the needs to know

Jesus. Viewers can watch at

UHF Channel 39 or via the

Internet at KHBATV.COM.

Kathy Marson, Upper Columbia

Conference communication

administrative assistant

J a n u a r y 2 0 1 3 • G L E A N E R 2

[Jeannieb43]

That's wonderful! I knew Linda Shelton would bounce back eventually!

Gregory, do you know that Mr. [Pastor?] Fralick who's mentioned in this article? There used to be a Fralick who labored in the Mountain View Conference many years ago; my parents worked with him back there. Do you know if this person might be related?

[phkrause]

That's wonderful! I knew Linda Shelton would bounce back eventually!

I second that Jeannieb43

[Woody]

Originally Posted By: Jeannieb43

That's wonderful! I knew Linda Shelton would bounce back eventually!

I second that Jeannieb43

[Johann]

Linda Shelton has been fully vindicated by the North American Division

[Stan]

How did the NAD do that? I don't know how a process like that happens.

[Woody]

How did the NAD do that? I don't know how a process like that happens.

Yeah. There must be a secret society that performs that function Stan.

[Gregory Matthews]

Jeannieb43: I have no idea. I do not know the person.

[Gregory Matthews]

Linda fully vindicated:

That statement could be argued. I do not know that the denomination ever fully vindicates someone.

There is a process by which one who has been disfellowshiped can appeal. But, that process never formally states that it was wrongly done. That best that comes out of that process is that the person is cleared to immediately join another congregation by profession of faith or by membership transfer, which is a more involved process. The second is rarely done as it is more complcated.

Any vindication of Linda is informal rather than formal. It rests in what one can observe from the process: she immediately joined another congregation, denominational officials have not stood in the way of her employment in ministry as they have done in other cases, Church leaders of promenance are willing to be associated with her--Dan Matthews, she is formally emplyed in ministry.

Why wasn't Linda employed earlier? Issues are often complicated. Obstacles can exist that are not related to the charge that she faced related to her husband. It can take time for these obstacles to be resolved. My assumption is that any obstacles that may have existed are no longer considered to be a major issue.

In any case we can rejoice that this recent change for Linda.

[Woody]

In some cases - it's not the 'person' who is vindicated. But rather it is US who are vindicated from our judgmental spirit.

[Guest arnie]

Who is Linda Shelton?

[Woody]

Who is Linda Shelton?

Do we really want to open up that can of worms?

[rudywoofs (Pam)]

Originally Posted By: arnie

Who is Linda Shelton?

Do we really want to open up that can of worms?

Why not? The whole topic begs the question.

Arnie, Linda Shelton is a very nice lady who was part of a husband/wife religious broadcasting team. The marriage ended up on the rocks several years ago, and we are now happy to learn that Linda is back at a new job, doing something she loves.

[Naomi]

Well said, Pam!

[7daysadventist]

But much different than the infamous Tammy Faye Baker fall from grace fiasco.

[Stan]

They sure could have used a more flattering photo of Linda..

[phkrause]

Linda Shelton has been fully vindicated by the North American Division

Vindicated for what??

[Woody]

But much different than the infamous Tammy Faye Baker fall from grace fiasco.

Yes, I would have to agree with you on that.