Since 1939, we’ve created more than 6,700 gospel recordings to help oral learners and unreached communities encounter God’s love, overcoming the barriers of literacy, culture, and distance. Yet countless others still wait to hear the name of Jesus and learn of His great love for them. Journey with us into the work ahead and help carry the Good News where it’s never been heard.
Stop by booth #33 to meet our team. We’d love to hear what you’re learning at Urbana and what God might be calling you to. Drop in for a live presentation, create a plan to reach more people with the gospel, compete in our language guessing game, win prizes, and more!
Join us for two powerful breakout sessions and discover how God is using creativity, innovation, and courageous storytelling to carry the Gospel to people who have never had access to it.
From Vinyl to App: Sharing Jesus in Every Heart Language
When: Monday, December 29, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: Conference Room G
A Different Blessing: Deaf Ministry in Hard-to-Reach Places
When: Tuesday, December 30, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: Conference Room B
There’s a place for you at GRN!
Go with a team on an international trip to partner with local believers in sharing the gospel.
Use your skills in writing, audio, video, design, technology, culture research, admin, and more.
Media, translation, tech, recording, mobilization, storytelling, linguistics, and more.
Lives Changed
Quick answers to help you take your next step with GRN.
Not at all. Whether you’re exploring missions for the first time or you already have training, there’s a place for you—locally, globally, or remotely. We have opportunities suited for students, creatives, tech-minded people, storytellers, ministry leaders, and those simply willing to serve.
Yes! We equip everyone—volunteers, interns, and short-term workers—with the tools, mentoring, and onboarding they need. If God is stirring your heart, we’ll walk with you as you grow.
Absolutely. Many roles—including tech support, media editing, project coordination, prayer teams, and mobilization support—can be done from anywhere.
Our short-term trips vary each year based on global needs and local partnerships. Most involve coming alongside field teams who serve oral cultures or unreached people groups in remote regions around the world.
Anyone really. Students, young adults, and people of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. You don’t need previous missions experience—just a teachable heart and a willingness to serve.
Not at all. Many volunteers and partners use their gifts while pursuing traditional careers—engineering, media, teaching, design, linguistics, business, and more.
Perfect. Urbana is all about exposure and discernment—and GRN loves walking with people as they explore next steps. Whether you’re ready to serve or simply curious, we’d love to connect.
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What if you’d never heard the gospel in a language that spoke to your heart? In this seminar, a panel of multicultural leaders from Global Recordings Network (GRN) will share powerful stories of how audio Bible recordings—on everything from vinyl to mobile apps—are helping reach the least-reached in over 6,800 languages. Discover why “heart language matters,” how tools like 5fish are multiplying mission, and practical ways you can help people meet Jesus in a way they can understand. If you’re interested in storytelling, media, tech, or reaching unreached people groups, this session will open your eyes and equip you to take action.
When: Monday, December 29, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: Conference Room G
What happens when the gospel reaches those the world often overlooks? This seminar offers a rare glimpse into deaf ministry in one of the most challenging regions on earth. You’ll experience an exclusive screening of Suzanna, A Different Blessing—the award-winning short documentary about a young deaf girl in Pakistan whose life sparked a movement. Led by her father, you’ll hear firsthand how God opened unexpected doors for deaf outreach in a country marked by restriction, persecution, and cultural barriers. Come be inspired by stories of resilience and explore tangible ways you can engage unreached deaf communities with compassion and courage.
When: Monday, December 30, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Where: Conference Room B
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