Adventist Church in Panama Launches Its Seventh National Radio Station

The newly acquired Hope Panamá 91.7 FM extends coverage to the more than 2 million people across the metropolitan region.

August 19, 2025 | Panama City, Panama | Johana García and Libna Stevens, Inter-American Division News

The Seventh-day Adventist Church in Panama has launched its seventh radio station, Hope Panamá, which now reaches the metropolitan region and covers 46 percent of the country’s population, including the Kuna indigenous communities. Church leaders called the launch a milestone in spreading the gospel nationwide.

“This is a watershed moment in our mission to share the gospel in every corner of Panama,” said Pastor Misael González, communication director of the Panama Union. “As of August 1, the station previously known as La Máxima became Hope Panamá, a voice of hope that will resonate in homes, communities, and hearts.”

Clearer Signal for the Capital

Hope Panamá 91.7 FM is being managed by the Panama Union and is reaching more than 2 million people in the metropolitan region, including surrounding mountain communities, church leaders said.

The new FM station resolves long-standing challenges with AM coverage in urban areas. “Tall buildings, urban interference, and geography limited AM waves from reaching many homes,” explained Pastor José De Gracia, president of the Panama Union. “FM provides a clearer, more stable signal for metropolitan listeners, while AM still serves remote areas and even reaches other countries.”

The project reflects the dedication of church members who served as sponsors and promoters. “This vision required unity, commitment, and faith,” González said. “Our promoters visited churches and homes, inspiring members to contribute, many giving as little as $50.”

Faithful Members Make It Possible

Hermán Guerra, a sponsor in Chiriquí Province, shared his story: “I dedicated a row of mango trees on my land to fund sponsorships. Today, that supports 41 active contributions. God has blessed every tree, multiplied the harvest, and even opened doors for more support.”

Donald Pérez, also from Chiriquí, added, “Being a promoter is not just about talking about the radio—it’s about living the mission. Every time I encourage someone to become a sponsor, I feel immense joy. The radio is our collective voice, and together we make it possible.”

Victor Caballero, legal representative of the Adventist Radio System in Panama, praised the work of promoters. “They inspire new sponsors, sharing practical ideas that expand the ministry nationwide,” he said.

United for the Future

The growth of Hope Panamá was made possible by the dedicated and strategic leadership of mission-driven church leaders. They emphasized that support from the Inter-American Division was key in acquiring the new station.

González highlighted the ongoing plan to unify Hope Radio nationally. “Each station is still locally managed by each conference with different names and logos, but we are aligning programming from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and using social media to strengthen the brand,” he said. “Our goal is 80 percent national programming and 20 percent local, while still allowing each field to address its community.”

De Gracia underlined the importance of continued support. “Although the station is on the air, maintenance, programming, equipment, and content expansion require ongoing commitment. Being a sponsor of Hope Panamá means being part of the mission—it is to sow hope in thousands of hearts.”