Members of the Southern Union are playing a pivotal role in an exciting milestone for Hope Channel International (HCI). The Southern Union headquarters near Atlanta, Georgia, will soon host a new server as part of HCI’s globally distributed, Adventist-owned digital content delivery network. This server will support Hope.Cloud technology, the digital backbone that empowers Hope Channels worldwide to create, translate, and share Christ-centered content.
The opportunity to host the server at the Southern Union Conference headquarters was made possible through the leadership of Eder Marski, director of IT for the Southern Union. This location is strategically positioned to provide excellent service to the greater Atlanta metro region and the Southeastern United States, while also offering crucial geographical redundancy for the Middle Atlantic and Eastern U.S. regions.
“The Southern Union remains dedicated to advancing evangelism through innovative technology,” said Marski. “While our IT department was already committed to deploying a CDN infrastructure to support our regional needs, this Hope Channel International project expands this vision globally. We’re excited to support this initiative, which allows us to bring the message of hope to more people than ever before, leveraging technology to enhance our mission- focused outreach.”
By hosting this key server, the Southern Union is helping to enable more than 80 Hope Channels worldwide to share the message of hope in over 100 languages. Members of the Southern Union can take pride in knowing their region is supporting the infrastructure that allows the Adventist message to reach underserved areas and communities around the globe.
This transition improves viewer access throughout the Southern Union and around the world, ensuring fast, reliable streaming of live programming and on-demand videos through HopeTV.org. By enabling Hope Channel International to reduce reliance on commercial providers, this initiative safeguards the mission during a time of rapid digital transformation. The dedication of the Southern Union to advancing the gospel through collaboration and technology is at the heart of this global effort.
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, read technical insights from Justin Woods, senior director of technology at Hope Channel International.
“This project is a testament to the collective mission-minded spirit of the Southern Union,” said Vyacheslav Demyan, president of Hope Channel International. “From its leadership to every member, the commitment to advancing the gospel through innovation and unity is inspiring. Together, you are helping us create a global network that shares eternal hope and transforms lives around the world.”
This initiative is also a vital step in Hope Channel International’s vision to reach one billion people with the message of eternal hope by 2030. The contributions of Eder Marski and the Southern Union exemplify how the dedication and collaboration of individuals within this region are helping to advance a global mission to bring hope to millions.
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.
Southern Union | January 2025
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