Media ministries of the Seventh-day Adventist Church

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There are a number of media ministries associated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. These come in print, radio and television forms and reach countries all around the globe. The Adventist church has a long history of media-based communication, having grown out of the Millerite movement of the 1840s which heavily used the print media. Some of the media ministries are directly funded by the church, while others are self-supporting organizations that rely on donations.

All the main Adventist broadcast ministries have engaged in worldwide outreach via numerous crusades and rallies. Worldwide outreach is also conducted by Adventist World Radio mostly via shortwave radio transmissions, but also via AM, FM, satellite, Internet, including social media platforms, and direct-to-home satellite radio transmissions.[1] Broadcasting is currently done from 10 transmitter sites in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Publishing[]

Adventists are prolific publishers. They operate numerous publishing houses around the world, with the two main ones in North America being Review and Herald and Pacific Press.[2]

Many Adventist magazines are published around the world.

Radio[]

VOAR- Voice of Adventist Radio - Was founded in the fall of 1929 in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, by Pastor Harold Nathon Williams from Battle Creek Michigan. It originally began as 8BSL - The Bible Study League, broadcasting weather reports to mariners, sermons and music. VOAR call-letters were granted in 1938. Today it is Canada's largest Christian Radio Network, and the only Adventist owned over-the-air radio station in the country.

Voice of Prophecy[3] was founded in 1929 by H.M.S. Richards, Sr. on a single radio station in Los Angeles, but has since spread to stations throughout the nation and has recently begun television and video production. Richards' son, H.M.S. Richards, Jr., succeeded him in the late 1970s, and today is hosted by Pastor Shawn Boonstra.

Quiet Hour Ministries - Formerly The Quiet Hour)[4] was founded in 1937 by J.L. Tucker as a radio program on station KEX in Portland, Oregon. Succeeding members of the Tucker family served as president/speaker of the ministry until 2014 when Randy Bates became president and CEO. The organization first expanded into television in 1949 in San Francisco. Several different television programs followed. The current television program is a reality series called Missions Today. Radio program production ceased in 2005 and the ministry currently focuses on international evangelism and mission projects.

Amazing Facts - Joe Crews founded Amazing Facts in 1965 in Baltimore, Maryland.[5] Inspired by the success of the Voice of Prophecy, Crews originally aimed to reach out to both Christian and non-Christian listeners via daily 15-minute programs by opening with a catchy historic fact and demonstrating how it applied to the overall Biblical messages. Later the program offered accompanying home Bible-study courses, as well as books written by Crews himself. In 1987 Amazing Facts initiated a television ministry. In 1994, after the death of Joe Crews, assumed the position of Director/Speaker, and has held that position ever since. As of 2016 Amazing Facts broadcasts mainly out of Sacramento, California.

Adventist Radio London - Adventist Radio London was established in 2017 by the South England Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in partnership with Adventist World Radio and it officially went ‘live’ in April 2018 under the directorship of Dr Michael Hamilton. Under the current directorship of Paul Lee, the station continues to broadcasts on DAB and can be heard via our app and website.[6]

Adventist World Radio aka AWR- Founded in 1971[7] is the "radio mission arm" of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It utilizes AM, FM, shortwave, satellite, podcasting, and the Internet, broadcasting in 77 major language groups of the world with a potential coverage of 80% of the world's population. AWR's headquarters is in Silver Spring, Maryland with studios throughout the world. A large portion of the ministry's income derives from membership gifts.[8]

3ABN Radio Network - was founded in 1999. A radio network has programming similar to television. 3ABN Radio broadcasts programming from 3ABN Television to listeners at home, work and in their cars with local radio affiliates in United States. 3ABN Radio can also be heard on Galaxy 19 satellite in North America and Central America including other international satellites worldwide and around the world via mobile devices, Roku, MySDATV, Amazon Fire TV, and the Internet. Also based in West Frankfort, Illinois.[9]

3ABN Latino Radio Network - was founded in 2012. A Spanish-language radio network, it has programming similar to television. 3ABN Latino Radio broadcasts Spanish-language programming from 3ABN Latino Television to Spanish-speaking listeners at home, work and in their cars with local radio affiliates in United States, Mexico, South America, Puerto Rico, Europe and other Spanish-speaking countries of the world. 3ABN Latino Radio can also be heard on Galaxy 19 satellite in North America and Central America with international satellites and around the world via mobile devices, Roku, MySDATV, Amazon Fire TV, and the Internet. Also based in West Frankfort, Illinois.[10]

3ABN Australia Radio Network was founded in 2015. An Australian division of 3ABN Radio Network, based in West Frankfort, Illinois. 3ABN Australia Radio Network broadcasts and is located at their 3ABN Australia Production Centre in Morisset, New South Wales, Australia. 3ABN Australia Radio broadcasts their programming from 3ABN International and 3ABN to listeners at home, work and in their cars with local radio affiliates in Australia and New Zealand. 3ABN Australia Radio with 3ABN Radio both can also be heard on Optus D2 satellite in Australia and New Zealand and around the world via mobile devices, Roku, MySDATV, Amazon Fire TV, and the Internet.[11]

3ABN Radio Music Channel was founded in 2016. A radio network broadcasts Christian, Gospel and spiritual songs and hymns by various Christian music-artists, in vocal and instrumental, 24/7 to listeners at home, work, car, mobile devices, Roku, MySDATV, Amazon Fire TV, and the Internet. Also based in West Frankfort, Illinois.[12]

3ABN Russia Radio Network is a Russian-language Christian radio network available on radio stations in the former Soviet Union with the Gospel, 24/7 at home, work, and car. Their radio network is located at their 3ABN Russian Evangelism Centre in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. 3ABN Russia Radio is also available to listeners worldwide via Internet, mobile devices, MySDATV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku.[13]

Your Story Hour[14] is a radio program for the young and the young at heart to hear stories from the Bible. Hosted by Jon Clayburn (Uncle Jon, 2018-present) and Nicole Buckhanan (Aunt Nikki, 2018-present).

Tu Historia Preferida[15] is a radio program for the young and the young at heart to hear stories from the Bible in the Spanish language.

生命影響生命 (Cantonese)[16] is a Cantonese radio program for listeners to hear about how to deal with situations and how to overcome adversity.

Sunset Boulevard (陽光大道) (Cantonese) which discusses health topics and Bible stories.[17]

Adventist Radio Australia! started in October 2010 and lists all its radio stations on a database which allows for searches via postal codes.[18]

Hope Radio Philippines is a radio division of Hope Channel Philippines and operates radio stations throughout Mindanao.

Adventist Public Radio[19] is a part of Loud Cry Media which was formed in 2010 with the express purpose of reaching all people with the Three Angels Message. Adventist Public Radio broadcasts globally out of Toronto, Canada with an office in Nashville, TN.

Radio 74 Internationale[20] is a radio network can be heard on 65 stations, as well as five low-powered translators, along with a mix of digital audio-only subchannels (usually #.74). Most of Radio 74's affiliates are owned by local Seventh-day Adventist Churches.

Strong Tower Radio[21] is a network of Christian radio stations in Michigan and Illinois. It was founded in 2009. Much of Strong Tower Radio's programming is from 3ABN Radio, and every summer, Strong Tower Radio broadcasting their Michigan Camp Meetings from Great Lakes Adventist Academy in Cedar Lake, Michigan LIVE to their radio listeners. Strong Tower Radio is heard on 7 radio stations in Michigan, 4 translators in Michigan, 1 Low-Power Television Station in Michigan, and 1 translator in Illinois, and to be heard from anywhere in the world via radio live stream on the Internet.

Television[]

Hope Channel is the church's official TV channel. It started to operate in 2003 and can be watched via satellite, many pay-TV services, mobile device and the Internet on every inhabited continent.[23]

Adventist News Network [1] is the Official News Service of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church.

Hope Channel International is Hope Channel's sister network. It also carries the same or similar programming and having different languages.[24]

Faith For Today was launched in May, 1950, by William and Virginia Fagal and was fully sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. By December, 1950, it became the first authentically national religious telecast in North America. Since the very first broadcast, Faith For Today offered viewers Bible lessons, books and other spiritual and personal growth materials. For nearly 20 years, Faith For Today's program format was similar to the popular variety shows of that era. Featuring music by the Faith For Today Quartet, discussions, special guests, short dramatic skits, and inspirational commentaries by William Fagal, the audience's interest was kept engaged while communicating the basics of Christianity. In 1972, Faith For Today moved its format to a weekly dramatic series called Westbrook Hospital (while technically the series had originally been called "Faith For Today").[25] Then those earlier titled episodes, became combined inclusive within this newly re-titled series in 1975.[26] Currently, Faith For Today's programs include McDougall, M.D., The Evidence and Lifestyle Magazine.[27]

It Is Written was founded in 1956 by George Vandeman and was the first religious program to air in color, and the first to take advantage of satellite technology. Mark Finley succeeded Vandeman in 1992. He left the show in 2004 and was replaced by Shawn Boonstra. Pastor John Bradshaw became the fourth speaker/director of the international It Is Written ministry on Jan 1, 2011[28]

Breath of Life is one of the most recent Adventist broadcast ministries to hit the airwaves. Although its main audience is African American, the message is similar to the other broadcast ministries.[29]

Loma Linda Broadcasting Network (LLBN) began in 1997 is based in Loma Linda, California, and features programming from the Loma Linda University Church of Seventh-day Adventists as well as original programming and other Seventh-day Adventist produced programming. LLBN can be viewed on every inhabited continent via satellite and the Internet. LLBN has also spawned two additional ethnic channels, LLBN Arabic and LLBN Chinese.[30]

Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN) began in 1984 and is based in West Frankfort, Illinois. It features Seventh-day Adventist produced programming of music, sermons, cooking, health, documentaries, and coverage of live events 3ABN can be watched via satellite, Internet, mobile devices, YouTube channel, Roku, MySDATV, Amazon Fire TV, and many pay-tv services on every inhabited continent.[31]

3ABN Latino Network 3ABN Latino began in 2003 and is also based in West Frankfort, Illinois. It features Spanish and Portuguese Seventh-day Adventist produced programming of interviews, music, sermons, cooking, health, and coverage of Live events. 3ABN Latino can be watched on many pay-TV services throughout the Americas and Europe, and worldwide on the Internet, Roku, MySDATV, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube channel, and mobile devices.[32]

3ABN Kids Network began in 2009, formerly named as "SonBeam Channel" and is also based in West Frankfort, Illinois, a network that is similar to Trinity Broadcasting Network's Smile. 3ABN Kids Network features various children's programming 24/7 of music, cooking, health, nature, crafts, Bible stories, etc. 3ABN Kids Network will continue to produce and air programming for their network at their campus in southern Illinois. 3ABN Kids Network is currently available on the Internet, mobile devices, Roku, YouTube channel, MySDATV, Amazon Fire TV, many pay-tv services and soon to be on international satellites worldwide.[33]

3ABN Russia 3ABN Russia began producing programs for broadcast in 1993 and is based in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. They produce Russian Seventh-day Adventist programming of interviews, music, sermons, cooking, health, etc. In December 2008 3ABN Russia launched its own 24/7 channel, and can be watched from anywhere in the world via Internet, mobile devices, YouTube channel, Amazon Fire TV, MySDATV and Roku.[34]

The Carter Report is produced by John Carter.[35]

Hope for Life is a half-hour television program from Cicero Seventh-day Adventist Church in Cicero, Indiana. Director/Speaker is Pastor Aaron Clark with his Associate Speakers, Pastors Vic Van Schaik and Cristopher Saures.[36]

3ABN Proclaim! began in March 2010 is also based in West Frankfort, Illinois. 3ABN Proclaim! features preaching and teaching programming 24/7 is available on satellite, and can be watched from anywhere in the world via Internet, mobile devices, Amazon Fire TV, MySDATV, and Roku.[37]

3ABN Dare to Dream Network began in December 2010 is also based in West Frankfort, Illinois, a 24/7 Urban Christian network to reach the African American population. 3ABN Dare to Dream Network is currently available on the Internet, mobile devices, YouTube channel, Roku, MySDATV, Amazon Fire TV, many pay-tv services, etc.[38]

Gospel Ministries International GMI's largest ministry is through 3 television networks (several more in development). The Advenir Spanish Television Network (ASTN) reaches the entire Spanish speaking world through satellite and cable networks in many areas. The Advevir Portuguese Television Network (APTN) will soon reach the entire Portuguese speaking world, and the Caribbean Family Network (CFN) is rebuilding to reach the Caribbean in Caribbean English and French. A new network broadcasting in Romanian is currently in development. The beautiful Christian family programming provided by these networks includes kids programming, soothing nature scenes, music videos, cooking shows, historical programs, and Biblical preaching.[39]

Amazing Discoveries TV Amazing Discoveries is a non-profit organization committed to exposing deceptions in the areas of science and creation, current world events, Bible Prophecy, the music world, health and nutrition.[40]

Esperanza TV is a Spanish-language outreach.[41]

3ABN Australia (3ABN International Network) is a media ministry, also a division of 3ABN, based in West Frankfort, Illinois. Their Australian headquarters is located in Morisset, New South Wales, Australia. They produced their Seventh-day Adventist Christ-centered programming to be shown on television via Optus D2 satellite that carries 3ABN and 3ABN International to viewers in Australia and New Zealand, on Click TV PNG service for Papua New Guinea, and on VAST satellite in Australia. 3ABN International also can be seen around the world via Internet, YouTube channel, Roku, MySDATV, Amazon Fire TV, and mobile devices.[42]

3ABN Français Network is a French-language Christian television network. 3ABN Français is available on the Internet, YouTube channel, Roku, MySDATV, Amazon Fire TV, Transvision NetWork, many pay-TV services, and Mobile Devices to reach the French-speaking people of the world with the Gospel.[43]

3ABN Praise Him Music Network began in January 2019 is also based in West Frankfort, Illinois, a 24/7 Christian music video television network (similar to TBN's JUCE TV). 3ABN Praise Him Music Network is available on the Internet, YouTube channel, Roku, MySDATV, Amazon Fire TV, and mobile devices, many pay-tv services, etc.[44]

Good News TV is a television ministry owned and operated by Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their TV ministry airing programming from 3ABN, Hope Channel, Amazing Facts TV, and other Adventist media ministries, also airing local church services in Arizona, and live broadcasts of their annual Arizona Camp Meeting at Camp Yavapines in Prescott, Arizona every summer, so much more. Good News TV is seen on over the air TV stations in Arizona, Georgia and Texas, while nationwide and worldwide audience can watch Good News TV via Internet, Apple TV (latest generation), Roku, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube channel, Interless Box by MySDATV, and mobile devices.[45]

GNTV Kids is a television ministry for children, and sister channel of Good News TV owned and operated by Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. GNTV Kids carries children's programming from 3ABN Kids Network and other media ministries, and is seen on over the air TV stations in Arizona, Georgia and Texas, while nationwide and worldwide audience can watch GNTV Kids via Internet, Apple TV (latest generation), Roku, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube channel, mobile devices, and Interless Box by MySDATV.[46]

GNTV Latino is a Spanish-language television ministry, and sister channel of Good News TV owned and operated by Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their TV ministry airing programming in Spanish from 3ABN Latino, Esperanza TV and other Spanish-language Adventist media ministries, also airing local church services in Spanish in Arizona, and so much more. GNTV Latino is seen Over the Air TV stations in Arizona, Georgia, and Texas, while nationwide and worldwide audience can watch GNTV Latino via Internet, Apple (latest generation), Roku, Amazon Fire TV, YouTube channel, Interless Box by MySDATV, and mobile devices.[47]

Firstlight TV is a television ministry, based in Auckland, New Zealand. Their TV ministry airing programming 24/7. It's available local via UHF over the air, Sky TV channel 206, Freeview satellite channel 26, and be seen around the world via Internet, YouTube channel, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, mobile devices and Interless Box by MySDATV.[48]

Quo Vadis Ministry is a television ministry, based in Lynden, Washington in the United States, and Langley, British Columbia in Canada. Their TV ministry airing programming 24/7. It's available on satellite, Galaxy 19 channel 116 in North America, and worldwide via Internet, YouTube channel, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, mobile devices and Interless Box by MySDATV.[49]

Video sharing, Livestreaming and On Demand Services[]

is based in Pompano Beach, Florida. 3AngelsTube is a Seventh-day Adventist video sharing ministry that is similar to YouTube is for and by Seventh-day Adventists around the world. Seventh-day Adventists including their churches, ministries, organizations, etc. make Christ-centered SDA videos on Bible studies, documentaries, preaching, teaching, vegetarian cooking, health, nature, music, etc. to share with other Seventh-day Adventists worldwide that honors and glorifies God.[50]

3ABN+ (pronounced 3ABN Plus) is a free subscription video on demand over-the-top streaming media platform owned and operated by Three Angels Broadcasting Network, based in West Frankfort, Illinois. The service primarily distributes television and radio programs produced by 3ABN worldwide with livestreaming broadcasts on multiple television and radio networks too. The service is currently available on laptop and desktop computers, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV so far. 3ABN+ will be available on Apple, Android mobile devices, Apple TV (4th generation and onward), MySDATV, Interless Box by MySDATV, AndroidTV, Smart TVs and other devices and platforms after updating. 3ABN+ was launched on March 9, 2021.[51]

Seventh-day Adventists using their ministries to share Christ-centered SDA videos on Bible Studies, documentaries, preaching, teaching, vegetarian cooking, health, nature, music and their weekly church services via live stream on their YouTube or Vimeo channels to share with other Seventh-day Adventists worldwide and to the general public that honors and glorifies God.

Adventist News Network[]

The Adventist News Network is the official news agency of the church. It was founded in 1994. It is part of the General Conference, and also has regional offices worldwide.[52]

Adventist Book Centers[]

Adventist media, and some other Christian material, may be purchased from Adventist Book Centers throughout the United States (website), or from Adventist Book Centres in Australia (website).

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Historical dictionary of Seventh-Day Adventists By Gary Land, page 15
  2. ^ See also Spectrum issue 8:4 (August 1977) Archived 2008-12-02 at the Wayback Machine, which focuses on publishers
  3. ^ Voice of Prophecy
  4. ^ Quiet Hour Ministries
  5. ^ Amazing Facts
  6. ^ Adventist Radio London
  7. ^ AWR.org
  8. ^ Adventist World Radio
  9. ^ 3ABN Radio Network
  10. ^ 3ABN Latino Radio Network
  11. ^ 3ABN Australia Radio Network
  12. ^ 3ABN Radio Music Channel
  13. ^ 3ABN Russia Radio Network
  14. ^ Your Story Hour
  15. ^ Tu Historia Preferida
  16. ^ 生命影響生命
  17. ^ 陽光大道 (Sunset Boulevard)
  18. ^ http://www.Adventist-Radio-Australia.org
  19. ^ Adventist Public Radio
  20. ^ Radio 74 Internationale
  21. ^ Strong Tower Radio
  22. ^ https://hopemedia.it/alessandria-battesimo-48788-48788/
  23. ^ Hope Channel
  24. ^ Hope Channel International
  25. ^ TV Guide
  26. ^ AMC
  27. ^ Faith for Today
  28. ^ It Is Written
  29. ^ Breath of Life
  30. ^ LLBN
  31. ^ 3ABN
  32. ^ 3ABN Latino Network
  33. ^ 3ABN Kids Network
  34. ^ 3ABN Russia
  35. ^ The Carter Report
  36. ^ Hope for Life
  37. ^ 3ABN Proclaim!
  38. ^ Dare to Dream Network
  39. ^ GMI
  40. ^ ADtv
  41. ^ Esperanza TV
  42. ^ 3ABN Australia, Inc.
  43. ^ 3ABN Français Network
  44. ^ 3ABN Praise Him Music Network
  45. ^ Good News TV
  46. ^ GNTV Kids
  47. ^ GNTV Latino
  48. ^ Firstlight TV
  49. ^ Quo Vadis Ministry
  50. ^ 3AngelsTube
  51. ^ 3ABN+
  52. ^ Adventist News Network
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