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Our roots are in training local Christians for leadership roles. While that still continues to evolve, we also have a Christian school (K-8) and Preschool and three Christian radio stations. |
How long has WIM been around?
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The Mission was started in 1938 by Rev. Howard A. Clark and other dedicated Christian workers. |
Is WIM associated with a particular denomination?
| No. The Mission is a non-denominational, non-charismatic, evangelical organization, supported entirely by donations from Christians. |
What is the WIM doctrinal stand?
| We take a conservative evangelical stand when it comes to doctrine, believing that Scripture is inerrant in the original manuscripts, and is the infallible and authoritative word of God. Read more about our Doctrinal Statement. |
What is WIM's major purpose or mission?
| Our major focus is discipleship of Native Christians through our schools and the support we give to developing local (indigenous) churches. |
Does WIM have a Board of Directors, and if so, who are they?
| Yes, the Mission has a Board of Directors. Several live in the local area, while a few live in other cities in the West, such as Phoenix and Denver. Our Chairman of the Board lives in Ventura, CA, and spent a good deal of time in his younger years here at the Mission. |
What Native Americans do you serve among?
| Our Mission has, since 1938, served among the Navajos. The Mission itself is located only 1/2 mile east of the Navajo Nation capital of Window Rock, AZ. |
| In the mid-1970's, a radio station was started on the western edge of the Navajo Reservation, bordering the Hopi Reservation (which is located inside the Navajo Reservation. The radio station (KTBA) broadcasts some programming in the Hopi language. |
What are WIM's needs?
| Our greatest need is the prayers of fellow believers. |
| We are grateful for those who support us financially, either on a one-time or a monthly basis. (You can give online if you desire...) |
| We also have need for qualified staff in key positions. For more information, click here. |
Where is Western Indian Ministries located?
| We are located just 1/2 mile east of Window Rock, Arizona, in the state of New Mexico. Window Rock is in the northeast corner of Arizona, on US HWY 264, about 20 miles north of Interstate 40. |
| We are 25 miles north and west of Gallup, New Mexico. |
| We are 2 1/2 hours driving time west of Albuquerque, NM (150 miles). |
| We are 3 hours driving time east of Flagstaff, AZ (180 miles). |
| We are 5 hours driving time north and east of Phoenix, AZ (325 miles). |
How do I get to Western Indian Ministries?
| Find maps and driving directions from your place to ours at these links. |
Are you on the Navajo Reservation?
| We are on private property on the eastern side of the Navajo Reservation. |
| We are 1/2 mile from Window Rock, AZ, the capital of the Navajo Nation, on the New Mexico side of the AZ-NM border. |
What points of interest are there near WIM?
| Canyon De Chelly -- Chinle, AZ |
| Chaco Canyon -- east and north of Gallup, NM |
| Tribal Offices in Window Rock, AZ |
| The Window Rock natural sandstone bridge |
| Navajo Nation Fairs Window Rock, AZ -- September (Wed. through Sun. after Labor Day) Tuba City, AZ -- Shiprock, NM -- |
| Gallup, NM Native dancing nightly Memorial Day through Labor Day Intertribal Indian Ceremonial - mid-August Dozens of trading posts |
| Historic trading posts: Richardson's Trading Company, Gallup, NM Hubbell Trading Post -- Ganado, AZ Burnham's Trading Post -- Sanders, AZ |
| Shiprock natural rock formation |
| El Morro National Monument |
| El Malpais National Monument |
| Petrified Forest National Park |
What are the qualifications for service at WIM?
| Be a born-again, dedicated Christian actively involved in an evangelical church. |
| Give evidence of good moral character, showing the fruit of the Spirit through holy living. |
| Give evidence of adequate physical and mental condition. |
| Be certain of a personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ, having received Him as Savior. |
| Be fully accepting of the purposes of the Mission and doctrinal statement. |
| Have a true love for the lost, and desire to see them come to Christ. |
How can I help as an individual?
| There are so many ways! We are always looking for people to fill specific staff positions. There are also many ways you can help as a volunteer short-term in the mission offices, in the Radio Department, at one of the schools, or in the Maintenance and Grounds Department. |
How can our church help at WIM?
| Participate in a small group during the summer for a short time helping to maintain the facilities at the Mission. |
| Support the Mission through dedicated prayer. |
| Support the Mission through regular financial gifts. |
| Support the Mission through donations in kind. |
Are stores available in the area?
| Gas stations, laundry services, and fast food are located within in walking distance of the Mission. |
| Grocery, hardware, and other stores are located within a mile. |
| A Super WalMart and many other stores are located in Gallup, NM, 25 miles away (pop. 20,000). |
Will we get paid?
| Funds are very limited, so short-term work groups generally pay their own way. However, there are some limited paid positions available, especially for local people. |
Are there facilities to stay at WIM while I'm there? What if I'm just passing through?
| If you call ahead we can almost always provide a place for people to stay at the Mission. There is a small guest house, and there are other housing options. There is no charge for the lodging, though any donations will be gladly received. |
Do you have opportunities to serve during the summers?
| Each summer, we are blessed to have a number of groups come
from various churches around the country to help with work projects around the
Mission that are beyond the scope of the maintenance staff we have.
Because the facilities at the Mission are decades old, there is always work
that needs to be done. When an outside group chooses to help, it frees
up mission funds and staff to continue ministry, or to go on deputation. Find out more about our Summers with WIM (SWIM) program. |
What ages do people need to be to serve? Is there work for teens?
| All that is required is an ability to do a decent job at manual labor (ex., painting). Any that have special skills are especially appreciated! Most of those who participate are in their late teens to retirement age. |
Can I make a contribution online?
| Yes, you certainly can! We utilize PayPal, a very secure and safe way for individuals to give over the Internet using a check or credit card. |
Where are your radio stations on the dial?
| KHAC 880 AM, Tse Bonito, NM |
| KWIM 102.7 FM, Window Rock, AZ |
| KTBA 1050 AM, Tuba City, AZ |
What is the wattage and range for your radio stations?
| KHAC--10,000 Watts AM--is broadcast from our studios in Tse Bonito, NM and can be heard past Winslow, AZ to the west, past Grants, NM to the east, to St. Johns, AZ to the south, and to Shiprock, NM to the north. |
| KWIM--13,000 Watts FM--is broadcast from our studios in Tse Bonito (licensed in Window Rock), and reaches Gallup, NM on the east, Ganado, AZ on the west, Sanders, AZ on the south, and Ft. Defiance, AZ on the north. |
| KTBA--5,000 Watts AM--is broadcast from our studios in Tuba City, AZ, and can be heard in Keams Canyon, AZ on the east, the Grand Canyon, AZ on the west, Winslow, AZ on the south, and Page, AZ on the north. |
What kind of music and programming do your radio stations air?
| KHAC airs teaching programs in English the first half of each weekday, Navajo language programming several hours in the afternoon each weekday, several preaching/teaching programs Sunday morning, with Moody Broadcasting airing the rest of the time from Chicago. |
| KWIM airs two or three teaching programs in English each weekday, music for Christian teens several nights a week, several preaching/teaching programs Sunday morning, with Skylight Network contemporary Christian music aired via satellite from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota the rest of the time. |
| KTBA airs teaching programs in English, Navajo, and Hopi languages throughout each weekday, with Moody Broadcasting airing the rest of the time from Chicago. |
