Quiet Hour Ministries FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

What does Quiet Hour Ministries do?

Evangelism, broadcast media, and publishing are what God has empowered and inspired us to do. Actually, many ministries and projects flourish in Quiet Hour Ministries' name, but these three are our primary functions.

What is your mission?

Quiet Hour Ministries accepts Christ's gospel commission to take to the ends of the earth the good news of Jesus to make disciples of all who respond, who are willing to make Him Lord. What is the good news of Jesus? That God loves us so much that He died to save us from the consequences of our sins and give us eternal life (John 3:16-17).

Are you affiliated with a Christian denomination?
Quiet Hour Ministries was founded and has continued as a supporting ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, but Quiet Hour Ministries is not administered by the denomination. We call ourselves a "bridge ministry" because we are not here to entertain church members or "preach to the choir," but rather to reach out and draw all people to Jesus Christ, regardless of background or affiliation. Most but not all employees are Adventists, but we celebrate and deeply appreciate the culture, study, perspective, and discussion opportunities that the fellowship with other Christians provides!

Are you part of the Adventist Media Center?

No, Quiet Hour Ministries is a separate entity, although we share ties of friendship, common objectives, and in some cases, DNA! (Some of our personnel are related to their personnel.)

Do you receive support from the General Conference?

No financial subsidies are received from the General Conference; rather, Quiet Hour Ministries supports the General Conference and its divisions by its service and support of its mission! The General Conference administration does support QHM by its blessing and recommendation.

Does Quiet Hour Ministries accept tithe money?
This is a question that occasionally comes our way. We encourage Adventist church members to return their tithes to their own local church. We also realize there are those who for a variety of reasons may wish to return their tithes to Quiet Hour Ministries and we do accept tithes from our supporters. We want to assure our donors that funds which come to us designated as tithe funds are used only as tithe is intended – to support pastors, evangelism, and Bible workers in various parts of the world.

What percentage of donations goes to the actual project?

That depends on the project and how the donor designates the funds. In addition to funding projects, monies are spent very carefully and prayerfully on the supporting foundation of the entire ministry. Your donations are promptly receipted and are tax-deductible to Canadian citizens.

How are Quiet Hour Ministries and Share Him related?

We are sister organizations, separate entities, who often partner together on evangelism projects.

How do we get assistance from Quiet Hour Ministries for our mission project?
Contact the evangelism department for information on sponsorship criteria, partnering, fund raising, international issues, working with institutions on the opposite end, and other information.

Do you still sponsor airplanes?
Quiet Hour Ministries started its mission plane ministry in November 1965. Founder J. L. Tucker raised $23,500 for the first aircraft, which was named after him. It served Papua New Guinea for 40 years. When it stopped flying, mission workers salvaged its parts for other planes. Over time, Quiet Hour Ministries has supplied 53 planes. Most recently (2008) QHM partnered with Adventist World Aviation in helping cover refurbishment costs for a donated Cessna 182 to serve nearly inaccessible villages in the Philippines.

I've heard that Quiet Hour Ministries' Way of Life Bible Course teaches Bible principles in a loving, grace-filled way. How can I enroll or obtain a set for my friends or Bible class?
If you download or print the Way of Life Bible Course lessons from your computer and mail them in, they will be graded and returned free of charge.

You also have the advantage of using our beautiful, interactive Bible lessons via the internet.  Just click on the BIBLE STUDY icon on this page and it will take you to our lessons.  These are exciting lessons that you can download to your computer and fill them in onlline.  This is truly the best set of online Bible lesson available today.

If you wish to study from a colorful printed set, you may purchase a 24-lesson set for US$10 (+ shipping/handling); the price for organizations is $7.50 (+ shipping/handling); and quantity pricing for 25+ sets is $6.50 each (+ shipping/handling). Call Quiet Hour Ministries' Donor Services, 800-900-9021, to order as many sets as you like.

Do you have materials my church can distribute?
In the past, Quiet Hour Ministries gave away literally truckloads of printed matter—that was when printing and production costs were cheap. That is impossible in today's economy. Our publications are sold very close to actual production cost, to make them as affordable as possible to you, and still allow us to be faithful stewards of donated ministry funds. Please call our Donor Services department 800-900-9021 to find out if institutional discounts apply to your situation.

Are you a radio or TV station?
No. We record television programs and have them played on satellite and cable networks. Airtime and production costs are very expensive, so your support is fundamental to our success.

Are you still on radio?
We are not currently producing radio programs, but our sermon transcripts are archived and available online, or published in thematic books.

How long has Quiet Hour Ministries been around?
Since July 7, 1937, when it was founded by Pastor J. L. Tucker. It has carried on without a break since then, growing under God's hand.

How do I get to Quiet Hour Ministries and may I visit?
Quiet Hour Ministries Canada is located in beautiful St. Thomas, ON.  You will find us at 108 Lawrence Avenue. Quiet Hour Ministries International is located at 630 Brookside Ave. in Redlands, CA. We would be glad to give you a guided tour, however please phone in advance to make an appointment, 519-637-7326 or 800-538-0331. All correspondence or packages should be sent to Box 22085, St. Thomas, ON N5R 5G3.