President

Wayne Pederson

As a longtime media professional, Wayne Pederson has a passion for reaching the lost through technology tools. In past roles, Wayne focused on media ministry in local communities through his years with Northwestern College Radio and Moody Broadcasting. He has also taken a national stage, serving with National Religious Broadcasters, Christian Music Broadcasters and Mission America.

As Wayne takes the reins as president of HCJB Global, he is expanding his focus beyond media ministry to include the organization’s vibrant healthcare outreach. Together, Wayne is the chief spokesperson for HCJB Global’s efforts to be the Voice and Hands of Jesus around the globe.

Wayne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Radio/TV Speech from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Theology from Free Lutheran Theological Seminary in Minneapolis. He has served as an adjunct professor at Northwestern College and Bethel University. Wayne is a founding member of Need Him Ministries and serves on the board of National Religious Broadcasters.

Before taking the role as president of HCJB Global on Nov. 1, 2008, Wayne served as a board member for the organization for 2½ years. Before that he partnered with HCJB Global during his many years at Northwestern College Radio. The partnerships included funding the launch of HCJB Global’s satellite ministries in Latin America and Russia.

Wayne is married to Norma Pederson, and together they minister around the world to HCJB Global staff and partners. Wayne and Norma have two children, Christy and Michelle. They also are proud to have nine grandchildren.

FACTS

HCJB Global (since Nov. 1, 2008)

  • President

Moody Broadcasting – 2004-2008

  • Vice President, Moody Broadcasting

  • Manager, WMBI AM-FM

Christian Music Broadcasters – 2002-2005

  • Executive Director

Mission America Coalition – 2002-2004

  • President/COO

National Religious Broadcasters – 1999-2002

  • President/COO
  • Chairman/CEO

Northwestern College – 1967-2002

  • Executive Vice President for Radio
  • Executive Director, SkyLight Satellite Network
  • Manager, KTIS AM-FM
  • Production Director/Program Director, KTIS/Northwestern Radio
  • Announcer/Drive-time Host

Past and Present Initiatives/Interests:

  • Board Member, HCJB Global (2½ years)
  • Adjunct professor-Media Communications, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
  • Adjunct professor-Broadcast Management, Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN
  • Adjunct professor-Organizational Leadership, Focus Degree Completion, NWC
  • Consultant for Gospel Music Association/National Christian Radio Alliance
  • Founding member, Need Him Ministries
  • Member, Presidential Prayer Team
  • Public Relations Chair for Billy Graham, Twin Cities Crusade
  • Interests: running, music, reading, people

Education Facts:

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; minor in Radio/TV Speech – University of Minnesota
  • Master of Theology – Free Lutheran Theological Seminary (Minneapolis)

Family Facts:

  • Wayne is married to Norma Pederson
  • Wayne and Norma have two children; Christy and Michelle
  • Wayne and Norma have nine grandchildren