Over a thousand magazines are published regularly, not to mention local and national newspapers. There are satellite dishes in backyards, VCR's and camcorders in homes all across the country. The age of media technology is here. By using these technologies, the Christian church has the potential to reach thousands of souls relatively quickly and inexpensively. One media form currently being used is video tape.
Statistics prove it is easier to learn with visual aides.
Video is more interesting - and in today's world, almost expected. Pastor Carl Leyrer, a former WELS missionary in Bogota, Columbia, understood the great need to reach people with the clear Gospel message. He proposed putting this message on video tape but did not have resources to carry it out. WELS Kingdom Workers offered to help and together with Pastor Leyrer's ideas and script, Communicating Christ - A Video Bible Information Course was produced. Basic truths of Law and Gospel are covered in Communicating Christ.