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James Thurston

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[Jim Thurston's portrait]
NAME
Rev. Jim Thurston
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POSITION
Producer and General Director of Studio JTV and the director of intervizion.net 
BEST KNOWN FOR 
Helping people achieve their goals and making them successful
AWARDS AND HONORS
Through the years there have been many (See below)
HOBBIES
Ham Radio (WB7VRO-CE3BPC) and Computers

About Jim

In 1969 Jim and Lina were married. They have three children: Paul, Steve and Mary Jane. Jim has been in the full-time ministry for 38 years and has worked in Chile for 35. Jim graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a BA in education and an emphasis in communication. After teaching in the Seattle public schools, he enrolled and graduated from the International Christian Graduate University School of Theology. Before going to Chile he attended the Mexican Cultural Language Institute. In 1977, he attended the Catholic University in Santiago, Chile where he studied television direction, production, camera, TV broadcasting and lighting. While on furlough, he attended the Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute studying advanced supervision and management and video production for business and education. He also attended Whatcom Community College and Western Washington University where he studied introduction to business, computing, small business management and The Joy of Writing. In 1997, with his son Steve, he started an internet ministry to the world and created intervizion.net . At the moment the web site is the largest Spanish Christian site in the world with millions of hits each month. 

He has received a number of honors: In July 2000, he was chosen once again as a Chilean delegate to the Billy Graham Congress on evangelism, Amstersdam 2000, in Holland.  In 1991, he was chosen as a Chilean delegate to ICMC International Christian Communications Conference in Sheffield, England. In 1988-89 he was appointed National director of evangelism for 140 churches in Chile. In 1986, he was chosen as a Chilean delegate to Billy Graham Congress in Amsterdam, Holland. From 1982-1997 he was the president of a beach community in El Quisco, Chile. He is the founder and president of the radio club for English speaking people in Santiago. From 1981-1984 he was the President of the Santiago Missionary club. For four years he was the National Sunday school director for 130 churches. He has received two special awards; In 1974, he was given special recognition by the Chilean government and in 1971, he received the Outstanding Young American award.

Lina Thurston

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[Lina Thurston's portrait]
NAME
Lina Gallegos de Thurston
POSITION
Public Relations, Mail orders and Graphic Designer for video packaging
BEST KNOWN FOR
Her devotion, after her family, to Women's Ministries 
QUOTATION
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

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About Lina

Lina is the wife of Jim Thurston. They have three children, Paul, Steve and Mary Jane.

Aside from helping Jim with Studio JTV, she is an active Bible teacher and international conference speaker.

Lina also is actively involved with AGLOW, a world-wide women's movement dedicated to prayer and evangelizing.

She graduated from the University of Santiago and has also received a post graduate degree from ISUM International.

Paul Thurston

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[Paul Thurston's portrait]
NAME
Paul Thurston
POSITION
Producer, Videographer and Editor
BEST KNOWN FOR
Adding interest to productions
AWARDS AND HONORS
Graduated from Messiah College in May, 1996
QUOTATION
"When there's too much excitement, accidents happen." (You hear many "hu?" in the background.)

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About Paul

Paul is one of the producers at Studio JTV. After graduating from Messiah College with a BA in Radio, TV and Film, he quickly joined the ranks at Studio JTV to infuse human factors into technical videos.

As well as being a producer Paul is the designer, programmer and Webmaster for Studio JTV's World Wide Web site. 

Paul is also a film maker, screenwriter, video and film editor and a graphic designer.
Visit his personal home page and discover what he can do to help you.

Steve Thurston

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[Steve Thurston's portrait]
NAME
Steve Thurston
POSITION
Producer, Director and Videographer
BEST KNOWN FOR
Designing and creating one of the largest Internet sites in the world.
AWARDS AND HONORS
  • Third place award for a four-minute swimming package for Kentucky Educational Television, U.S.A. 
  • Fourth place Sony Music Video awards.
  • Fourth place, Zona de Contacto magazine of El Mercurio competition in Santiago, Chile. This was a two-minute PSA on Abused Children.
  • Graduated from Messiah College in May, 1998
QUOTATION
"It's natural to feel apprehension the first time you pick up a more powerful tool. Learning to harness that power while avoiding mistakes takes practice and talent. And, most important, to have greater discipline and control."

About Steve

Steve is one of the former producers at Studio JTV. He produced our most popular video on Satanic Rock Music, Carretera al Infierno. He also does graphic design for video packaging. While doing his university studies in Philadelphia, USA he freelanced as a director, producer and videographer. He is very reliable and creative, with camera work in many flavors. He has extensive hand-held and Steadicam experience in both studio and on-location shooting. Steve worked at the Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia for CBC Sports (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) as a camera operator and video logger.

After graduating from Messiah College with a BA in Radio, TV and Film, he joined the staff of LSAC, a non profit organization that gives the entrance test for all the law schools in the USA and Canada, and is their Web Master. He is also the Web Master for intervizion.net

Mary Jane Thurston

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[Mary Jane Thurston's portrait]
NAME
Mary Jane Thurston
POSITION
Music Assistant
BEST KNOWN FOR
Smiling
AWARDS AND HONORS
Co-Anchor of RC Sports at the Rainbow Club Channel, the first Chilean channel to offer non-violent programming for children.
QUOTATION
"I knew that all the time."

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About Mary Jane

Mary Jane is an occasional music programmer for Studio JTV productions.

Aside from this she attends school and actively surfs the World Wide Web.

Mary Jane has also acted and participated in various video and television productions.

Teresa Spicer

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[Teresa Spicer's portrait]
NAME 
         Teresa Spicer
POSITION
         Executive Administrative Assistant
BEST KNOWN FOR
         Positive attitude, working well with others, and being a good listener
QUOTATION
         “Everything is permissible for me – but not beneficial” 
          1 Corinthians 6:12 

About Teresa

Teresa is from Auburn, Washington and has come to Santiago, Chile as a volunteer in Studio JTV. She is learning about the Web, how the studio is run, and at the same time doing errands here and there for Pastor Jim. At the present time she is involved with her church in Auburn, with Youth Ministries such as His 2 Own, (junior high – high school youth group) and T.A.G. Team (drama team).  Her desire is to use her talents for the Lord, and one day have a traveling drama team of her own. “I believe we will reach more people by speaking a language they all understand – real life.” At home in her free time she likes write short stories, or skits, read, and ride horses. 

Grace Cuevas Soto

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[Grace Cuevas portrait]
NAME
Grace Cuevas
POSITION
Graphic designer
BEST KNOWN FOR
Working in a team and being a good listener 
AWARDS AND HONORS
Finishing three years in the University
QUOTATION
"With God, nothing is impossible"

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About Grace

Grace is one of the volunteers in Studio JTV. Her strong point is visual graphic design and working with children and young people. Her desire is to specialize in graphic design is so she can be a blessing and work for the work of the Lord. At the present time, she is studying graphic design at Saint Tomas University. She is also studying in the University of Chile Computer basics. Grace, along with her many activities, also has a ministry with young people and children. She has gone on mission trips to southern Chile along with the young people of her church. She sees in the children the necessity of them having a relationship with Christ. " It is difficult for children today as they are surrounded and are constantly bombarded by violence and pornography." I want to help change this situation, this is the reason I am studying graphics. I want to move into doing movie cartoons that will give a new perspective on life for this new generation. Grace likes to listen to Hip- Hop, and adoration . She also likes to sing. 
music 

Paola Gabina Rodriguez Delucchi

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NAME
Paola Gabina Rodriquez Delucchi
POSITION
Cameraman and photographer 
BEST KNOWN FOR
           Taking pictures and singing
AWARDS AND HONORS
She has completed studies in photography, video cameras, publicity and theology 
QUOTATION 
"The Lord is my strength day by day."

About Paola

Paola is an intern in Studio JTV.  One of her strengths is photography.   She studies in Centro de Estudios Teológicos, (Center for Theological Studies) and is preparing to be a missionary.  She is Peruvian and has lived in Chile nearly 12 years. 

Paola loves to listen to music and sing.

Edgardo Morales Acuña

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NAME
Edgardo Morales Acuña
POSITION
Director, editor and cameraman 
BEST KNOWN FOR
           His responsibility, his desire to learn and his gentleness.
AWARDS AND HONORS

          He has graduated and is an electrical technician. 
QUOTATION
         "Steady and Sure"

About Edgardo

Edgardo is an intern in Studio JTV.  He is very good at running the equipment and understands very well how to edit.  He is also very good with video and photographic images.  He likes photography, computers and the internet.  He likes to listen to good music.

David Miranda Campos

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[David Miranda's portrait]
NAME
David Miranda
POSITION
Director, Videographer and Editor
BEST KNOWN FOR
being full of energy
AWARDS AND HONORS
Bible school and communication graduate
QUOTATION
"Are you following me?"

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About David

David started as an intern at Studio JTV. His forte is editing and videography. He studied Television, Screen Direction and Video Production and graduated from PROCOM, in Santiago, in 1991. He spends much of his time editing. He is now one of our freelancers.

Aside from this, David has a ministry with youths.

David enjoys playing the piano, listening to Jazz Fusion music and loves his country.

Rosa Silva Valdebenito

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NAME
Rosita Silva
POSITION
Videographer and Assistant to the Director
BEST KNOWN FOR
Being funny and smiley
AWARDS AND HONORS
Studied video production for three years and now is studying Business Administration
QUOTATION
"I take it as gained, everything lost."

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About Rosita

Rosita, a freelancer at Studio JTV, has much experience with cameras and editing. She has also designed some of the Studio JTV video packaging. 

Aside from this, Rosita is studying Business Administration and Economics. Soon she plans to start her own company.

Rosita also loves classical music and plays the French Horn.

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