In a historic milestone, Hope Channel International (HCI) has launched an initiative to transition its Hope.Cloud technology platform from public cloud hosting to its own global network of servers. This shift, a first within the Adventist Church, represents a bold commitment to delivering the message of hope securely and reliably to people around the world.
When the transition is complete, Hope Channel’s innovative digital video streaming platform – Jetstream Studio – will be hosted on servers placed on the campuses of Adventist institutions around the globe. Collaborating with divisions, schools, hospitals, and other Adventist-owned facilities, HCI will deploy servers across key regions, including Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, Oceania, and North and South America. This global network will enable HCI to reach even the most remote areas with Christ-centered digital media.
From the selection of enterprise-grade hardware to the creation of automated deployment systems, every technical choice supports the mission to share eternal hope. For a deeper look at the innovative infrastructure powering this effort, check out the technical insights from Justin Woods, senior director of technology at HCI.
Richard Stephenson, associate treasurer for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, commented on the significance of this shift: “This historic transition marks a watershed moment as the Adventist Church, through Hope Channel International, successfully launches its first-ever worldwide private cloud network. By unifying Church-owned data centers worldwide into a cohesive content delivery network, this achievement represents not just technical innovation, but a powerful demonstration of synergy and cooperation in the church. To God be the glory!”
The project is a vital part of Hope Channel’s 2030 Vision, which seeks to reach one billion people with the message of eternal hope. Vyacheslav Demyan, president of Hope Channel International, shared, “This move marks a powerful step in advancing our mission of reaching every corner of the world with the message of eternal hope. Our role is to strengthen our global network, equipping them to reach countless lives with the gospel. Every server, every partnership, brings us closer to making a tangible difference across the globe.”
The collaboration extends across numerous divisions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and Hope Channel teams. Hope Media Europe will host a server near Frankfurt, Germany, in its world-class data center with redundant power, cooling, and internet, ensuring reliability for the entire European region. Novo Tempo, Hope Channel in Brazil, will host a server at its headquarters in São Paulo, Brazil, reaching key population centers and supporting viewers across central and southern South America. Hope Channel Canada is hosting a server at its Oshawa, Ontario, location, with its exceptionally fast internet connection, providing robust coverage across Canada and redundancy for the Northeastern United States. Hope Channel Oceania will host a server near Sydney, Australia, ensuring essential coverage for Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania – regions often challenging to reach from the outside. Hope Channel Inter-America is also hosting a server at its Miami headquarters, strategically positioned to support Central America and the Caribbean.
To safeguard the mission as we approach end times, this transition is a vital step in ensuring our Adventist message remains free from potential outside restrictions. By building and owning its network, HCI ensures that its mission remains uncompromised, even amid future challenges.
Justin Woods added, “This project is about more than technology – it’s about mission impact. Hope.Cloud empowers Hope Channels worldwide by enabling them to share their programs, provide captioning and translation, store and edit video, and access powerful research tools. By deploying our servers on Adventist campuses around the world, we’re ensuring that our message will reach viewers near and far. This has been a dream of mine for years, and seeing it come to life now is incredible.”
The unity demonstrated across divisions and Hope Channel teams underscore the importance of this mission-driven transition. Additional partnerships with Adventist facilities in Africa, Australia, and Singapore further ensure a strong network presence in every major region. This collaboration enables Hope Channel’s global network of 84+ channels to deliver impactful, faith-based content worldwide, advancing the mission to reach hearts with the message of eternal hope.
About Hope Channel International
Hope Channel International is a Seventh-day Adventist global media evangelism network that aims to connect every heart globally with eternal hope through media that inspires. Hope Channel produces and distributes content in 100+ languages in more than 80 countries around the world, with each locally operated channel creating tailored messages to meet the spiritual needs of their communities.
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Hope Channel International: info@hopetv.org or 888-446-7388
Marketing Department: (301) 680-6689
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