creation of "Christian Skate Night" at the Midland Roll Arena and Spinning Wheels in Mt. Pleasant. Matt also provided help in studio operations and engineering. Patrick Spence (1998-2002) joined the station as an on-air personality and community promotions. He also hosted the Friday night all request jam, most of the on-location remotes, and the New Year's Eve specials. James Oakley (1999-2001) a broadcasting major started as a station intern and moved up to graphic design and evening host. Finally, Brian Mackie (1999-2002) an Education major was hired to take over Christian Skate where he made popular the phrase "If You ain't skatin, you ain't livin'" in addition to working nights and weekends. Brian quickly became popular and moved into evenings. Although Brian Mackie became a pastor in Indiana, he continues to host a radio show titled "The Good News Radio Program. By 2003 the four college students had graduated and left work at WPRJ. The station was slow to replace them and was looking to replace the energy and community presence the students provided. Additionally three of the four student employees went on to pursue graduate ministry studies, each obtaining a Master of Divinity and becoming full-time ministers. The station during this time was unaware that it was a training ground for future ministers. The fourth student went on for graduate studies and obtained a PhD. In 2003 Brian "Doc" Erwin and Tom Davis also moved on to other radio opportunities leaving the station with an uncertain future and looking for direction. 2003-2012 Due to the success of WPRJ, several commercial Christian stations began broadcasting in the Central Michigan area. With the increased competition and the fact that WPRJ was listener supported, management felt that the station would need a new niche to remain competitive. The station moved from a Contemporary Christian format to a Christian Hit Radio format and began to be known as "The Fuse," a popular slogan for Christian Hit Radio stations. Jeff Shultz moved out of the position of host of "Daybreak." Eli and Dice in the morning replaced "Daybreak." Scott Moore was brought on for promotions and air-talent. John Engler and Josh Thompson were new board operators. The station garnered some attention over the Fourth of July weekend in 2008 by playing "Veggie Radio," featuring nothing but VeggieTales skits and songs. The Fuse's loyal listeners feared the stunt was a herald of a format change,