BVOV Magazine 2013 - present

Signs In the Heavens As millions took Communion across the globe—united in body and Spirit—Kenneth Copeland turned his eyes upward while standing on the platform in the Fort Worth Convention Center, re ecting on the satellites that lled the sky. "There are several of those wonders in the sky tonight," he said, "those satellites sailing around the Earth. The entire world has this message coming to it tonight." Referring to Acts 2:19, he said: "I will show signs and wonders in the heavens above…." But Copeland wasn't just marveling at technology— he was proclaiming a deeper spiritual truth: "To think that we could all just lay aside our di erences of denomination, of doctrine, of politics, of nations, of skin color…just lay it all aside and reach out and love one another— that's a wonder of all wonders. Jesus has got to be one of the signs of the last days." And for that night, the Body of Christ did just that—across continents, cultures and time zones. A New Era for Christian Broadcasting The success of the 1982 World Communion Service marked the beginning of a new era in Christian broadcasting. NASA consultants described it as a watershed moment, saying, "This is the beginning of a new phase of Christians utilizing technology provided by God through the space program." Clyde McGee's work was no longer just about engineering—it had become a vital component of global ministry. The interconnected satellites—spanning the Indian Ocean, Atlantic and Paci c regions, along with systems operated by Western Union and RCA—allowed Kenneth Copeland Ministries to accomplish what had previously been unimaginable. And at the core of it all was a man who depended not only on formulas and physics, but also on divine insight received through prayer. The story of Clyde McGee serves as a powerful reminder that faith and science are not adversaries, but allies in the hands of those who are called. Whether designing satellite trajectories with a slide rule, or laying in a recliner while being prayed over by intercessors, McGee exempli ed the fusion of intellect and inspiration. He proved that groundbreaking innovation can—and often does—begin in the prayer closet. In a world increasingly dependent on technological advancement, Clyde McGee's legacy urges believers to engage boldly with innovation, con dent that God still inspires "witty inventions" for His purposes. Clyde McGee was more than a scientist. He was a Spirit-led innovator, a husband of prayer, and a vessel of divine purpose. His story is the perfect example of what Kenneth Copeland calls a "be the one" moment. "God had to have a man," says Kenneth, "and Clyde McGee was the one. He yielded to God. Look what he did for the gospel." From slide rules to satellites, from whispered prayers to global Communion, Clyde McGee's life proves that faith and science, far from being opposites, can orbit the same divine truth. Because one man listened. One man believed. One man obeyed. And through that obedience, the heavens declared the glory of God. Top: Kenneth Copeland conducts Communion service with Dr. David Yonggi Cho and his wife, Dr. Kim Sung-Hae Cho. Bottom: Church members in Hong Kong participate in world Communion service. B V O V : 1 1

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