Pioneering Christian broadcaster and author George Otis Sr. died July 22 at his home in Murrieta, Calif., Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) News reported. He was 90.

The founder of the Voice of Hope Radio Network, Otis launched shortwave radio stations around the globe, and his ministry in Israel later started what came to be known as Middle East Television. High Adventure Ministries, which Otis founded in 1979, continues to broadcast news, Bible teaching and audio Bible readings worldwide from Jerusalem.

"When the Lord made George Otis, He threw away the mold," said Pat Robertson, founder of CBN, which purchased a station in the Middle East through a partnership with Otis. "He was quite a man who had irrepressible joy and enthusiasm. He will be remembered fondly for his wonderful work with Voice of Hope ministries, and he will be greatly missed."

Otis wrote more than a dozen books, including Millennium: The 1,000 Year Reign of King Jesus (Bethany House Publishers) and his autobiography, High Adventure (Bible Voice Books).

A memorial service will be held July 28 at The Church on the Way in Van Nuys, Calif. Otis is survived by his wife of 55 years, Virginia; sons George Otis Jr. and Don Otis; and three daughters, Kay Smith, April McCallum and Heather Tayloe.

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