Around the Trinity Family of Networks

Around the Trinity Family of Networks
TBN Stations Report — December 2015
Your TBN full-power stations across America reach a total of nearly 90 million television
households in major cities like Los Angeles, New York City, Atlanta, Miami, Dallas, Denver,
Seattle, Phoenix, Milwaukee — 38 communities in all! These lighthouses of Christian witness
reach out with life-changing programming for every member of the family 24 hours a day
while connecting with their communities in a variety of impacting ways.
Check out some of the exciting things happening at TBN's TV stations across the U.S.
KDTX-TV58 — Dallas, Texas
(reaching 2.6 million households)
KDTX has had a busy autumn, as it hosts live tapings of TBN's
international Praise the Lord program, Inside the Trinity
Family of Networks, and other programs. Here are some
highlights from November:
– Matthew and Laurie Crouch hosted Praise the Lord featuring
guests Jesse Duplantis, Andrew Wommack, and Jefferson
Bethke, with music by Dara
Maclean. Matthew and
Laurie also hosted a special
Praise the Lord program
featuring marriage experts
Jimmy and Karen Evans.
Marriage experts Jimmy and
Karen Evans on Praise the Lord
from the KDTX-TV studio.
– Laurie Crouch and Victoria Osteen hosted Praise the
Lord with Dr. Caroline Leaf, Pat Smith, Sara Conner, and
Jan Miller, with music by Rita Springer.
Laurie Crouch and Victoria Osteen
co-hosted an exciting Praise the Lord
program.
– Bil Cornelius hosted Praise the Lord featuring Sandi
Patty, Veritas, and Lance Wallnau.
– Leon Fontaine hosted Praise the Lord with guests Paul Cole,
Doug Stringer, Michael Murphy, and Robert Barriger, with
music by Colin & Paige Edge.
– Dwight Thompson hosted Praise the Lord with guests Maury
Davis, Todd Keene, and Scott Camp, with music by Daron
Farmer.
Matthew and Laurie hosted Dave
Stotts from popular TBN reality
show Drive Thru History.
– Matthew and Laurie Crouch hosted two installments of
Inside the Trinity Family of Networks from the KDTX studios,
welcoming Dave Stotts from Drive Thru History, along with
YouTube sensation Jefferson Bethke.
During November popular TBN program Creation in the 21st
Century, hosted by David Rives and taped at the KDTX
studios, hosted a number of informative and interesting
guests. Bruce Malone (pictured) discussed efforts to censor
science in public schools, noting that we are “fearfully and
wonderfully made” rather than merely evolved. Dr. Jonathan
Sarfati stressed the importance of a historical Genesis,
pointing out that even Jesus quoted from Genesis. Russ Miller
reminded viewers that science, by definition, must be observable and repeatable, noting that
evolution is neither of those. And Dr. Tommy Mitchell with Answers In Genesis explained how
Noah’s flood was an extremely difficult historic event for Noah and his family — not just a
rainbow-framed, animal-filled cartoon as popular culture often pictures it.
Several programs for the new TBN Salsa network were
taped at TBN's KDTX Dallas studios in November, including
Raising the Standard with hosts Dr. Andrea Ramirez and
Danny Cancino. This exciting program inspires viewers to
strive for a higher education, and includes segments with
educators, mentors, and pastors, along with encouraging
video roll-ins. We also taped segments for The Hope
Connection with host Bishop Harry Jackson, a program that promotes racial reconciliation within
our communities. Recent segments featured interviews with leaders who are making a difference
in their own communities, including Mike Hayes, Dutch Sheets, Angel Nuñez, and Lance Wallnau.
A number of popular TBN and Church Channel programs are
taped at TBN's beautiful Shiloh Ranch studios near Dallas. During
November they included Switch on Your Brain with Dr. Caroline
Leaf (pictured) and Prophetic Whisper with longtime TBN
programmer Aquilla Nash.
Trinity Music City
WPGD-TV50 — Nashville, Tennessee
(reaching over one million households)
Trinity Music City's special Christmas events kicked off
November 27th with visitors welcome most nights through the
holiday season to stroll through the beautifully decorated
grounds and enjoy the great Christmas lights and music.
Jason Crabb hosted a great
night of music, ministry,
entertainment, and
interviews that thrilled the audience and had everyone in the
Christmas spirit. Guests for the program included Rhonda
Vincent, David Britton, Jon and Val Guerra, Collin Raye,
Pastor Aaron Crabb, and Danny Gokey. It was a wonderful
night of music and ministry!
David Rives (center) with Pastor
Mike Glenn, Jean Watson, and
Dave Cleveland.
David Rives hosted a Local Praise the Lord program at Trinity
Music City. Among the outstanding guests were internationally
acclaimed singer/songwriter and classically trained violinist
Jean Watson; one of Nashville’s premier guitarists, Dave
Cleveland; and multi-Dove Award winner and bass singer
Christian Davis. In addition, Mike Glenn, Senior Pastor of
Brentwood Baptist Church, gave an encouraging message.
Trinity Music City's studio was used to tape several episodes
for the exciting new JUCETV program Stronger, hosted by
author and pastor Clayton King (pictured). The program
addresses issues facing today's teens and young adults,
Local youth groups were invited in to be part of the live studio
audience for these tapings.
Hope Loftis, host of WPGD's Joy in Our Town civic affairs
program, welcomed some very informative guests last
month. Anthony Holt, Sumner County Executive, talked
about school building projects and growth within his county.
Jeff Parsley and Barbara Burk of the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society and spoke about Hodgkin’s and nonHodgkin’s Lymphomas, including signs to look for and
treatment options. Shawna Winham, Education Coordinator
for TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, also covered
health, addressing some breast cancer issues, as well as
addressing influenza.
KPAZ-TV21 — Phoenix, Arizona
(reaching 1,855,000 households)
The Anderson Family from Living Word Bible Church in Mesa, Arizona shared
their favorite Christmas memories and what Christmas is all about during the
KPAZ's local Praise the Lord Christmas special.
November was another great production month for local
programming in Phoenix. KPAZ produced a very special Praise
the Lord Christmas program featuring the Anderson Family from
Living Word Bible Church in Mesa, Arizona. Drs. Tom and
Maureen Anderson hosted their sons, Pastor Scot Anderson,
Pastor Jason Anderson, and their families in a great talk about the
Christmas season, holiday traditions, and why we celebrate this
blessed season. Grandchildren Laken and Katy Anderson sang
“Angels We Have Heard On High,” and the littlest Anderson,
Savannah, sang a very sweet song called “Happy Birthday Jesus.”
Savannah Anderson sings
Host Vanessa Rose Valero with Dru
Hammer of the Hammered Heart
Foundation, who discussed the need
for foster care and adoptive parents
in Arizona.
Throughout November KPAZ's Joy "Happy Birthday, Jesus."
in Our Town public affairs program,
hosted by Vanessa Rose Valero, featured a number of great
informative programs of interest to area viewers. Karen
Callahan of Genesis City talked about the dangers and
opportunities for at risk youth in our community. Jim Brewer
with the Arizona Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma
Society talked about cancer research in Arizona. Dru Hammer
from the Hammered Heart Foundation discussed the need for
foster and adoptive parents in Arizona. Lucian Spataro from
the Joe Foss Institute discussed the need for civics education
in high school. Yomaira Diaz with the Arizona Department of
Health Services shared with viewers how to properly install a
car seat and explained safe sleep for infants to prevent SIDS.
And Carrie Smith with the Foundation for Senior Living talked
about how seniors can age well.
KDOR-TV17 — Tulsa, Oklahoma
(reaching over 526,000 households)
KDOR taped some local Praise the Lord programs in
November, including one hosted by Pastor Marcus Howard
(pictured, center) of MyChurch Walk of Faith in Tulsa. Special
guests for the this program included Apostle Illinda Jackson
from the Secret Place Community Church, and Greta Zuniga,
who shared how coming to Raising the Standard, a ministry of
the Secret Place, restored her life and gave her hope. Greta
shared that she is now confident in her relationship with Christ
and she is moving into a hope- filled future!!
KDOR's Joy in Our Town programs for November focused
on the homeless in the Tulsa area. Tulsa proper has more
than 6,500 homeless and Oklahoma ranks in the top states
for the number of homeless. Among the guests welcomed by
Joy in Our Town host Lisa Harris was the Rev. Steven
Whitaker, Executive Director of John 3:16 Mission. John 3:16
is the only gospel based homeless mission outreach in our
community. It has been under the leadership of Pastor Steve
for decades and they make a difference! Relying on the truth
and freedom found in the Word of God, it is definitely one of
the most effective ministries in helping the homeless of our
community to truly be restored back to life — physically,
emotionally, and spiritually.
Joy in Our Town host Lisa Harris with
Steven Whitaker of Tulsa's John 3:16
Mission.
KTBW-TV20 — Seattle, Washington
(reaching 1.8 million households)
Seattle Praise the Lord guests included (L-R)
musician Seth Headley, graphics artist Chevy
Cortez, host and pastor Ray Hampton, builder
Todd Quinn, publisher Athena Dean Holtz,
and motivational speaker and author, Debrena
Jackson Gandy.
TBN's Seattle full-power station, KTBW, is known
throughout the community for its entertaining,
inspirational, and impacting local Praise the Lord
programs. November was no exception as Dr. Ray
Hampton, pastor of Seattle International Church and
Dream Center, hosted a special Praise the Lord
program with the theme “What Is God Doing in Your Life
as an Entrepreneur?” Guests included successful
Christian publisher Athena Dean Holtz, talented graphics
artist Chevy Cortez, motivational speaker and author
Debrena Jackson Gandy, successful builder Todd Quinn,
and singer-songwriter Seth Headley. KTBW viewers
were inspired and motivated as the guests talked about
how God has blessed and prospered them in their
businesses, even in the midst of challenges and trying
circumstances.
KNMT-TV24 — Portland, Oregon
(reaching 1,185,000 households)
KNMT's local NW Praise the Lord program features taped services
from a number of dynamic congregations throughout the Portland
area. One or the recent additions to the rotation has been Crossroads
Church of nearby Vancouver, whose energetic young pastor, Daniel
Fusco (pictured, right), is treating our viewers to some great preaching
and ministry.
KNMT's Joy in Our Town program featured a number of important
topics:
Chris Bouneff, Executive Director of the Oregon Chapter of from N.A.M.I.
(National Alliance on Mental Illness) gave us a lot of insight into mental
illness and helped us better understand those who are challenged by it.
Former KNMT Station Manager Adolfo Carbaja (pictured, right), an
ordained deacon with the Roman Catholic Church, discussed the Winter
Housing Overflow project, through which local churches unite to serve the
homeless population by providing sanctuary from the winter elements.
Dr. Greg Romine of Called to Rescue discussed the horrible tragedy of human (sex)
trafficking and gave some important tips how to keep children safe from predators.
WWTO-TV35 — Chicago, Illinois
(reaching 2.5 million households)
WWTO's state-of-the-art studios regularly host tapings of TBN Salsa's Praise the Lord
program. November 20th was one of those special nights as local pastor Larry Perez of UTurn Covenant Church hosted guests Kaitrin Valencia of Dream Center Chicago; Pastor
Davie Hernandez of Defenders Boston Church; Noel Castellanos, CEO of Chicago's Christian
Community Development Association; and Pastor John Zayas, of GAP Community Center.
Worship was lead by U-Praise Ministries and Arlyne Gonzalez. Pastor Perez inspired the
studio audience with a moving sermon about God’s heart and
His love for all people.
Apostle Kevin Cunningham of New Vision of Victory
International Ministries hosted a local Praise the Lord
program with Pastors Mike and Nancy Thomason of River of
Life Church in Aurora Illinois; Dr. John King Hill of World
Harvesters Outreach Ministries; Apostle Charles N’Difon of
Christ Love Ministries International; Pastor William Turner of
Victory Outreach; and Grace Williams, worship leader at
Lifehouse Worship Center in Orange County California.
Apostle Kevin Cunningham (right) with
Pastors Mike and Nancy Thomason of
Aurora's River of Life Church.
November 13th WWTO hosted a special concert tour
featuring gospel artists Denita Gibbs, Kefia Rollerson, Maurice Griffin, Marica Chisolm, and
Algeron Wright. The studio audience was moved by the anointed performances and ministry.
WGTW-TV48 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
(reaching nearly 3 million households)
WGTW, TBN's Philadelphia full-power station, regularly
partners with ministries throughout the community to provide
crucial outreach to needy people in the community. Media
Food Bank is one of those outreaches. Directed by Bonnie
Scarborough, the food bank meets the food and clothing needs
of hundreds of individuals and families each month, and
WGTW is right in the middle helping out. Recently word went
out around the community that that Media Food Bank was in
short supply of essential items. The community came together
in record numbers and within days the food bank was
overflowing and able to continue supplying food and clothing to
families in need. TBN and WGTW pitched in with both food
and clothing items.
Bonnie Scarborough of the Media
Food Bank receives bags of clothing
donated by WGTW.
Anna’s Place, located in Chester, Pennsylvania, is another outreach
WGTW partners with. A community center open to the residents of this
impoverished city, Anna's Place is a safe haven for those who need
food, clothing, and social interaction. This facility is headed by the
Sisters of St. Francis, Aston, Pennsylvania. “When we contribute to
Anna’s Place we know that lives are touched,” said WGTW station
manager Michal Curry.
WGTW Viewer Comments:
WGTW station manager
Michal Curry (left) with
Sister Maria of Anna's
Place.
– “I daily watch programs on TBN and it has greatly strengthened my walk with the Lord. God
bless you all as you serve Him.” – Sandy
– “Thank you for all the good work you do spreading the Gospel around the world. I watch
your programs all the time. They are wonderful. Thank you and God bless you.” – Walter
– “I’m an eighty-four year old woman. TBN is my church.” – Nancy
– “I thank God for all of you and your obedience unto the Lord. TBN keeps me refreshed.” –
Inmate in Delaware Prison
WMWC-TV53 — Quad Cities/Moline, Illimois
(reaching nearly 310,000 households)
WMWC has a new station manager, Erinn Hartewell, who takes
over for Tammy Robinson, who has moved to California with her
husband, Coach D, to take a new position working with Matthew
and Laurie Crouch at TBN's international headquarters in Costa
Mesa. Erinn noted that Tammy's influence on staff and WMWC
program partners “has been substantial, and she possesses an
excellent record of partner relations and organization.... As the
new incoming station manager, I speak for everyone here at
WMWC when I say Tammy has been the role model we needed to
move WMWC ahead. We have seen and benefited from her
exceptional organizational skills, her ability to wade through even
the most complex negotiation, and her dedication to the station.
Tammy Robinson (left) with new
WMWC station manager Erinn
Hartwell.
Among the great guests for WMWC's Joy in Our Town program in
November were Wayne and Jeanine Allen of Freedom Ministries
of the Quad Cities, who spoke with host Lori Pearce about true
love and how spouses can also be best friends. Jeanine explained
that a marriage is healthiest when a husband and a wife can talk
openly and honestly discuss issues. Wayne added that it’s a heart
connection with each other, knowing how to care more about your
spouse than yourself. Jeanine said that so many marriages are in
trouble because couples don’t know how to give or receive love.
Couples fail to communicate and withdraw from one another.
Wayne explained that he has seen many couples who have been
Joy in Our Town host Lori
Pearce (center) with Wayne and together for years but don’t understand what true love is. He said
Jeanine Allen of Freedom
that for couples to have real intimacy on a heart level they must
Ministries.
first resolve inner conflicts from their pasts. Jeanine said that it’s
just as important to counsel young couple thinking about marriage as it is people who have
been married a while. Equipping couples with the right skills and knowledge will help them
grow into a healthy and wholesome marriage.
KAAH-TV26 — Honolulu, Hawaii
(reaching almost 450,000 households)
KAAH's station manager, Cheryl Witbeck, participated in a
“HallowHim” festival in Molokai on October 31st. KAAH
partnered with Aloha Church to donate prizes and gifts for kids
attending the Halloween alternative. The church said that the
goal of the event was to provide a “festive and vibrant”
atmosphere for children and families to celebrate “the love of
God through his son Jesus Christ by reflecting His light on a dark
night.”
WMPV-TV21 — Mobile, Alabama
(reaching 541,000 households)
Local pastor Brad Sullivan hosted a local Praise the Lord program from the WMPV studios,
welcoming several women from the Home of Grace women’s treatment center in Mobile. The
ministry was birthed through Sis. Doris Littleton in her home with just a few ladies. The
students and director talked about how women in the program find freedom from drugs and
alcohol through the real hope in Jesus Christ. Home of Grace and partnering churches in the
community speak transformation into the lives of the students. This is a comprehensive 12
week program that has ministered to over 10,000 ladies in the past forty years.
Pastor Sullivan also welcomed the Rev. J.T. Guyton, who
shared about how God anointed him to preach the gospel at
seven years old. Pastor Guyton was sick with leukemia and
was told that he was not going to live, but God told his father
that he was going to be healed and that his son would preach
the gospel. God has used him tremendously to spread His
Word all over the area. He quoted a word from Manley
Beazley: “Faith is acting like it is so, even though it is not so,
so that it will be so, because God said so.” Pastor Guyton
emphasized that we must remember that God is the same
yesterday, today, and forever.
Praise the Lord host Pastor Brad
Sullivan welcomed the Rev. J.T.
Guyton.
On November 6th WMPV hosted a local Praise the Lord
program featuring “An Evening of Worship.” The event was
hosted by Apostle Ernest Gwinn of the Church of Glory in
Mobile, Alabama. Among the musical guests were a group of
sisters from Pensacola, Florida called “Rejoice,” who sing
praise and worship in three part harmony.
Another guest was Gary Wallace of Harvest Church in Mobile.
He brought his acoustic guitar and sang several songs. The
featured music guests were also from Pensacola, Solomon Bozeman, and the Sounds of the
Gulf Coast.
KPJR-TV57 — Denver, Colorado
(reaching over 1.5 million households)
Pastor Tony Davis was a featured guest for one of KPJR's great local
Praise the Lord broadcasts. Pastor Tony has a dynamic testimony of
being shot, dying for thirty minutes — and being raised up miraculously by
God. Author of the best-selling book Heaven is Real and subject of the
dramatic feature film The Miracle of Tony Davis, Pastor Tony inspired and
challenged KPJR viewers with his powerful
resurrection story.
We also welcomed Reverend James Fry,
executive director of Mean Street Ministry, an amazing Denver-area
outreach that demonstrates Christ’s love by caring for and assisting the
homeless and poor.
KPJR's Joy in Our Town public affairs program for November welcomed a number of
informative guests including:
– Natalie Hicks, Director of Denver's Shelter Service, who shared information and tips on
domestic violence. She also spoke about Denver's Safe House, which provides safe and
secure emergency housing for women and children victimized by domestic violence.
– Military veterans Erin Wilkerson and Craig Schlattmann, who informed viewers about the
struggles of being a homeless veteran in Colorado. Rocky Mountain Human Services helps
more than 1,000 veteran households each year who are either homeless or in danger of
homelessness throughout the state.
WBUY-TV40 — Memphis, Tennessee
(reaching more than 670,000 households)
WBUY's most recent local Praise the Lord program, hosted
by Pastor Elliott Shelton, featured some great local pastors
and ministries. Evangelist Latrice Ryan, Apostle Kevin
Whitaker, and Evangelist Tina Tatum all ministered
powerfully to viewers and the in-studio audience from the
Word of God. Evangelist Ryan also discussed her outreach
ministry Pretty in Pink, which teaches girls ages 12 to 18
about self-esteem and making wise decisions. Mary
Patterson from the Pentecostal Heritage Connection
Pastor Elliott Shelton interivews
discussed the legacy of the late Bishop C.H. Mason, founder Evangelist Latrice Ryan.
of the Church of God in Christ, and to provide information
about a historical marker honoring Bishop Mason in his hometown
of Lexington, Mississippi.
Among the many guests in November for WBUY's Joy in Our Town public affairs program
was Pastor DeAndre Brown from Life Line to Success, a local program that helps exoffenders get back into the workforce after being incarcerated. Some of the participants from
the program were present in the audience for the interview taping.
During November WBUY partnered with community groups that help to feed and clothe the
homeless. We’re also partnering with the Neighborhood Christian Center to provide toys for
needy children for Christmas.
KTBO-TV14 — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(reaching over 730,000 households)
KTBO's local Praise the Lord program featured some
anointed guests during November. Host Terry Bates, pastor
of OKC Faith Church, welcomed Gary Stearman and Bob
Ulrich with Prophecy Watchers, a new programmer locally on
KTBO and internationally on TBN's Church Channel network.
Pastor Bates also welcomed Gregg Johnson of J2 Ministry,
which seeks to impact young people
for Christ before they reach their
teens, and Prophet Keith Douglas
from Kingdom Ministries. Keith's wife
Karen joined him with some powerful
praise and worship.
Host Terry Bates interviewed Gary
Stearman and Bob Ulrich with
Prophecy Watchers, a new
programmer with TBN's Church
Channel network.
Pastor Charles Martin hosted another impacting local Praise the Lord,
welcoming special guest Jolecia Timmons from Integrity Voice Church
to talk about how the Lord delivered her from the bondage of depression. Dynamic praise and
worship was provided by Arnetta Yancey (pictured, above).
KTBO's Joy in Our Town guests for November included:
– Educator Susan Agel, who discussed OKC's Positive Tomorrows school and helping
disadvantaged youth to be successful in school.
– Kurt Foreman with the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, who talked about the state of
OKC's economy.
– Angela Walton with the Metropolitan Library System, who discussed the need to inspire
children and youth with the desire to read.
Family counseling specialist Shelia Stinnett, who discussed counseling the youth of today in
this turbulent world.
This Thanksgiving season KTBO and TBN provided the local
SeeWorth Academy with over a dozen turkeys for families who
would not otherwise be able to have a delicious Thanksgiving
dinner. Other foods were provided by teachers of the school and
community members. SeeWorth Academy, located just two miles
from the KTBO studio, is a Charter School working with many
young people who are underprivileged. The school's director,
Janet Grigg, has such a compassion and love for all the
approximately 450 young people attending the school.
SeeWorthy Academy students
help unload turkeys donated by
KTBO and TBN.
WCLJ-TV42 — Indianapolis, Indiana
(reaching over one million households)
In November we welcomed a very special guest to our local WCLJ
Praise the Lord program: Rick Alvis, president and CEO of Wheeler
Mission Ministries in Indianapolis. Founded in 1893 to serve the
homeless and needy in throughout the
community, Wheeler is going strong 122
years later, reaching out to those in need
and sharing Jesus in a variety of
impacting ways.
WCLJ's own His Hand Extended outreach, well-known throughout
the Indianapolis faith community, served over 590 needy individuals
and families in November, providing food, clothing, and other
necessities. Thanks to a local business partner, we received some
much needed clothing for men. We also want to thank our many
volunteers who help to make the His Hand Extended outreach run
Volunteers help WCLJ's His
Hand Extended outreach run
smoothly each month. Those
smoothly.
volunteers include folks from
around the community, as well as
student volunteers from two area schools.
Among WCLJ's guests for Joy in Our Town in November
was Sharon Blair, who lost her daughter Jennifer to a drug
overdose. That tragedy moved Sharon to lobby for the
passage of Indiana's “Jennifer Act,” which requires facilities
to treat those in the system who are suffering from
substance abuse issues. Pictured at left is Sharon standing next to Indiana Governor Mike
Pence as he signed the bill into law in 2012.
WDLI-TV17 — Cleveland, Ohio
(reaching 1.5 million households)
November's Praise the Lord at WDLI included a great
program with Andre and Lamie Singfield, who told about the
healing of their daughter Danae (pictured, left). Danae's body
was twisted and at one point she was declared dead, but now
to the glory of the Lord she is a thriving nine year old. We also
had testimony from Alexander Pagani about his journey from
a life sentence in prison to being the pastor of a growing
church.
In November WDLI had the privilege to reach out to the needy
through a partnership with Calvary Open Bible Church. We provided turkeys for the church's
annual Thanksgiving Dinner to the community of Kenmore in Akron,
Ohio. Calvary has been a blessing to the community with its food
ministry and heart of giving.
Throughout November we had a number of great guests for WDLI's
Joy in Our Town program and covered some important topics. Eric
Stanbro, the head K9 trainer for the Canton Police Department,
talked about how police dogs are trained and the many important
duties they help with. Sarah Hackenbracht and Stacey Ortman from
the Cuyahoga Health Access Partnership talked about the federal
Affordable Care Act and how individuals and families can enroll for
healthcare. Jeanette Mullane from the Stark County Board of
Elections talked about voting requirements and board of elections
procedures.
WELF-TV23 — Chattanooga, Tennessee
(reaching 360,000 households)
WELF's local Praise the Lord program in November
featured host Ciby Thomas, one of the pastors at
Calvary Assembly Church of God in Snellville, Georgia,
who welcomed Pastor P.C. John from Nooranad, India
to discuss the state of the church in India. Pastor John
spoke about persecution of the church in India, and
some of the miraculous things that happened while he
and his team were traveling through villages preaching
the gospel. He recalled that one man tried to attack him
three times while he was preaching, but was prevented Pastor Ciby Thomas and Pastor P.C. John
from India.
by the power of the Holy Spirit. The man was scared
and shaking and extremely angry, but he and several of the village’s worst persecutors ran
from the village. The next day a messenger from the village was sent to Pastor John's hotel to
ask him and his team to come back to the village because the remainder of the village wanted
to get saved! This was truly a powerful Praise the Lord program.
WELF's Joy In Our Town civic affairs programs for this month featured Jens Christensen,
director of the Chattanooga Community Kitchen. This time of year is very crucial to the
homeless as the temperature drops and homeless shelters in the city are suffering from a
shortage of space. Jens brought us up to date on the state
of his organization and all the wonderful things that have
been added to the Kitchen’s programs this year.
We also welcomed Sabrina Vontress from the McClellan
Family Shelter (pictured). This new facility can now house
13 families with children on any given night. One of the
fastest growing populations of the homeless sector is
families with children. Many people are only one paycheck
away from homelessness and are forced to live in their cars with their children. This new
facility opens up the chance for safe harbor for these families, as they search for permanent
housing.
Another Joy In Our Town health segment featured Cary
Bayless of Family Promise of Chattanooga, Tennessee and
Dalton, Georgia. Cary explained the unique partnership of this
organization with over 50 local churches to provide temporary
shelter for the homeless family population in our region. Since
Chattanooga and Dalton have a shortage of space for
homeless families, they have partnered up with local churches
to utilize the Sunday school rooms of these buildings to house
An example of the shelter provided
families. Each night for one week of the year, parishioners
by local churches.
come and cook meals, play games, and provided fellowship to
these families who are down and out while the organization works on finding these folks
permanent housing.
WHLV-TV51 — Orlando, Florida
(reaching over 1.5 million households)
Every month at WHLV we have the privilege of taping and airing our
local Praise the Lord program featuring area pastors and ministers
sharing their testimonies and inspiring us in our walk with the Lord. In
November we welcomed Dr. Joel
Breidenbaugh from First Baptist Sweetwater
(pictured, right) as a guest, as well as Chris
Walker from Catherdral of Power
International Church and Evangelist Pablo
Fonseca from the Perfect Harvest Minsitry.
Steph Carse and Kim Baker
with WHLV Station Manager
Oralena Brazier.
We also welcomed some incredible musicians to share their God
given musical talents with us, includiong Mark Martin of Mark Martin
Ministries, Steph Carse, Kim Baker, and Mary Sloan of Productive
Rhythm. Click HERE to listen to Steph Carse and Kim Baker sing a
beautiful rendition of “The Prayer” while viewing some beautiful
scenes from our magnificent Holy Land Experience.
We had another wonderful month at our WHLV Studios producing
our public affairs program, Joy in Our Town. Host Nick Kroger
interviewed some fascinating guests, including Connie Johnson
and Jessica Lawson from the Orlando-area chapter of the
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, who
brought a very special guest, Roxy the three legged dog (pictured,
right). Together they discussed the important issue of animal
cruelty and adopting pets who are unwanted by others.
WWRS-TV43 — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
(reaching 916,000 households)
One of our most impacting local Praise the Lord programs
for November featured Pastor Skip Henderson and
Milwaukee's World Outreach and Bible Training Center.
Pastor Skip and his guests discussed the importance of
controlling and disciplining our minds through the Word of
God. We got some great feedback on this program.
WWRS' Joy in Our Town featured a number of great
guests discussing important community issues. Host
Jackie Kahlhamer welcomed Willie L. Hines Jr, Associate
Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee. Pastor Skip Henderson and the team at
Milwaukee's World Outreach and Bible
Host Jeanette Richardson welcomed Steve Fernan,
Training Center.
Assistant Director for the Student Services Team with the
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Jeanette Richardson also hosted Mike Gosman,
Franklin Cumberbatch, and Constance Alberts of the ACTS Housing Program to discuss area
housing issues.
WKOI-TV43 — Richmond, Indiana
(reaching more than 1.5 million households)
Every month WKOI partners with Richmond's Gateway Church
in its food pantry that reaches out to needy individuals and
families throughout the community. WKOI furnishes the food
pantry with nonperishable items that participants cannot get with
food stamps. This month we provided bath tissue, paper towels,
baby wipes, disposable razors, toothpaste, mouthwash, and
fingernail clippers. Through the pantry we were able to help over
391 families in November.
Among the great guests for WKOI's Joy in Our Town program in
November were:
– Tristyn Eppley from Envision Partnerships in Hamilton, Ohio who talked about gambling
addiction.
– Noah Beiting from the Coalition for a Healthy, Safe, and Drug Free Greater Hamilton. Noah
talked about preventing youth substance abuse.
– Pastor Mike and Bryn Kelly (pictured, right) from Restoring Lives
International in Cincinnati, Ohio, who talked about the crucial
connection between a healthy body and a healthy mind.
– Susan Sexton, founder of Unchained Praises in Winchester,
Indiana. Susan spoke about substance abuse and the keys to
overcoming addiction.
Pastor Lawrence Bishop II and
Solid Rock praise team.
WKOI also had a full schedule of great local Praise the Lord
programs in November. Among the great hosts and guests were
Pastor Kendal Harris from Bethesda Worship Center in
Richmond, Indiana; Pastor Marcus Mecum from 7 Hills Church in
Florence, Kentucky; Pastor Todd Hoskins of Redemption
Christian Tabernacle in Tipp City, Ohio; and Pastor Lawrence
Bishop II from Solid Rock Church in Lebanon, Ohio.
WMCF-TV45 — Montgomery, Alabama
(reaching more than 242,000 households)
At the end of October WMCF Station Manager Aaron Motley (pictured, left)
volunteered as a counselor at Judgement House, a Halloween “haunted
house” alternative sponsored by Montgomery area churches. Over 3,500
individuals walked through the exhibit, and a total of 481 people came to
faith in Christ as a result of this impacting outreach.
Pastor Paul Gourdine of Montgomery's
Engaged Church hosted a tremendous
Praise the Lord program, interviewing
Dr. Rodney B. Jackson, a successful
business consultant, who reminded
viewers that “the greatest among us is
the servant.” Dr. Jackson gave some outstanding tips on
how to be a successful leader in the Kingdom of God.
Our Joy in Our Town broadcast for November included
Pastor Paul Gourdine with Dr. Rodney
Jackson.
guest Dr. James Shikany, President of Medicine at the
University of Alabama in Birmingham, who discussed the importance of healthy eating in
fighting heart disease.
WRBJ-TV34 — Jackson, Mississippi
(reaching 335,000 households)
WRBJ staff participate each week in prayer at the Jackson City Hall, as we join pastors and
city leaders in intercession for our city.
The WRBJ Joy in Our Town program features many community organizations, including
heads of feeding, housing,homeless, and other helps ministries. Guests in November
included representatives of the Mississippi School for the Blind, the Dyslexia Association, and
MADCAAP feeding/clothing/housing ministry. Other guests included Voice of Calvary, Habitat
for Humanity, Deliver Me, and CARA, an organization that rescues unwanted animals.
WTJP-TV60 — Birmingham, Alabama
(reaching more than 600,000 households)
Throughout the month of November WTJP produced a full compliment
of local Praise the Lord, Joy in Our Town, and other programs for our
Birmingham-areas viewers.
One of the highlights of our local Praise the Lord program was guest
Jeremiah Castille (pictured), the chaplain of the University of Alabama
football team. Jeremiah was an all-American football player at 'Bama,
was voted MVP of the final game coached by the legendary Paul “Bear” Bryant, and had a
successful career in the NFL. Jeremiah’s youngest son, Caleb, plays the lead role in the
blockbuster football movie Woodlawn.