The Word Network
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Type | Religious broadcasting |
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Country | United States |
Broadcast area | Worldwide |
Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Ownership | |
Owner | Adell Broadcasting Corporation |
Key people | Kevin Adell (CEO) Ralph Lameti (CFO) |
History | |
Launched | 2000 |
Links | |
Website | www.thewordnetwork.org |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
Zuku TV (Kenya) | Channel 899 |
Sky UK | Channel 587 |
The Word Network, also known as The Word, is a religious broadcasting network. The Word is the largest African-American religious network in the world.[1] It was founded in February 2000 by Kevin Adell who also owns WFDF, a local urban-talk radio station, and WADL, a television station serving the Detroit television market. The network is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.[2] The network is also available as streaming content on Apple TV, Roku,[3] Chromecast, YouTube Red, and via smartphone apps.[4] The network is also available on cable and satellite in several countries, and on over-the-air television.[5]
History[edit]
Adell planned a national network for African-American religious ministries in the 1990s, and launched The Word Network on February 14, 2000 on DirecTV.[6]
Following its launch, broadcast was extended to all major[which?] television cable platforms in the United States.[citation needed] The network then moved to satellite broadcast[which?]. The network claims that it reaches viewers in 200 countries.[7]
In May 2012 the network completed a multimillion-dollar[quantify] expansion[8] that included new technology, production facilities with a television studio, editing suites, green rooms, conference room, a call center, and a fulfillment center.[9] Facilities were also opened on the West Coast, in Orange, California.
In January 2015 Adell purchased former Radio Disney affiliate WFDF-AM 910 in Detroit for $3 million.[10][11]
Current over-the-air affiliates of the network are KVVV-LD Channel 15.1 in Houston, Texas, WADL Channel 38.5 in Mount Clemens, Michigan near Detroit, WBQP-CD Chantilly 12.3 in Pensacola, Florida, and WCTU-LD Channel 46.3 in Pensacola.[12]
In 2019, the network faced boycott calls from African-American clergy after the network's white owner, Kevin Adell, shared a racially charged meme, in which Adell was depicted as a pimp surrounded by black pastors.[13][14][15]
Programming[edit]
The Word Network provides religious programming shows and hosts that include:
- Let the Healing Begin – Bishop Greg Davis[16]
- The Heather Lindsey Show – Heather Lindsey
- The Shift – Dr. Taketa Williams[17]
- The Tim and Brelyn Show-Tim & Brelyn Bowman[18]
- The Empowerment Encounter-Dr. Jamal Bryant
- The Gospel According to Dorinda-Dorinda Clark Cole
- Man up-KD Bowe[19]
- Power to the People-Dr. Jamal Bryant[20]
- Rising Stars with Dorinda-Dorinda Clark Cole[21]
- The First Word and Rejoice in The Word-Bishop George Bloomer[22]
- Greg Davis Live-Bishop Greg Davis[23]
- Medina Pullings Live-Dr. Medina Pullings[7]
- The Breaking Room-Dr. Zina Pierre
- Fresh Wind-Evangelist Sandra Riley[24]
- Prophetic Power-Prophetess Teresa Cox
- The Threshing Floor-Dr. Juanita Bynum[25]
- Word Network Church- Lexi Allen[26]
- Dr. Mark Chironna-Dr. Mark Chironna
- The Miraculous- Prophet Brian Carn
- Spiritual Encounter-Vangelist Neechy
- Just for You-Evangelist Sandra Riley
- Straight To the Point with Rev. W.J. Rideout
- You're Season of Change with David Alexander Bullock[27]
- Coming Home with Gerald & Tammi & Friends-Gerald & Tammi Haddon
- Your Time for Miracles with Bishop Clarence McClendon
- Kingdom Come TV with Rev. Timothy Flemming Sr.[28]
- The Breaking Room with Dr. Zina Pierre
- Breath of Life-Pastor Debleaire Snell
- The Millennial Meal-Que Morgan and Micah Davis
In addition to its original programming, The Word Network also participates in religious conference and conventions[29] that include the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc.-P.A.W., Full Gospel Conference, Church of God in Christ Holy Convocation, and “7 Last Words” hosted by Dr. Jamal Bryant.
References[edit]
- ^ "The Word Network Breaks Ground On State-Of-The-Art Studio « CBS Detroit". Detroit.cbslocal.com. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 2013-05-27.
- ^ "The Word Network". Highbeam.com. 29 August 2005. Archived from the original on 18 October 2016.
- ^ "Roku". Channelstore.roku.com.
- ^ "The Word Network APK Download - Free Lifestyle APP for Android - APKPure.com". APKPure.com.
- ^ "The Word Network Moves Toward Mainstream". mediapost.com.
- ^ "The Word Network". Truli.
- ^ a b Herald, The Gospel (13 January 2017). "Christian Ministers Urge Congress To Save Religious 'The Word Network' on Comcast". gospelherald.com.
- ^ "The Word Network « CBS Detroit". Detroit.cbslocal.com. Retrieved 2013-05-27.
- ^ "The Word Network to Break Ground for New Studio". highbeam.com. 13 April 2011. Archived from the original on 9 April 2016.
- ^ "The Word Network Acquires WFDF Detroit," RadioInsight.com, 18 November 2014
- ^ "Adell's WFDF buy boosts reach, rates". crainsdetroit.com. 23 January 2015.
- ^ "RabbitEars.Info". Rabbitears.info.
- ^ Warikoo, Niraj (2019-10-15). "Detroit TV station owner under fire for meme sent to African American pastor". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ Blair, Leonardo; Reporter, Senior Features (2019-10-10). "Black clergy call for boycott of Word Network after white owner is accused of racial insensitivity". The Christian Post. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ Dunmore, Royce (2019-10-10). "'Racist' Christian TV Station Slammed Over 'Pimp' And Black Clergy 'Hoes' Picture". NewsOne. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ "The WORD Network Announces Bishop George Bloomer as New Host of "Rejoice in the Word": Replaces Bishop Greg Davis - - uGospel.com". ugospel.com.
- ^ "Prophetess Taketa Williams". experienceicc.org.
- ^ "The Tim and Brelyn Bowman Show is Now On The Word Network!!! (video)". praisedc.com. 4 April 2017.
- ^ "Set Your DVR's For KD BOWE's New Show Man Up! On The Word Network!". mypraiseatl.com. 28 March 2017.
- ^ "Jamal Bryant Has A New Show Coming To The Word Network This Fall & It Looks Like His "Last Lady" Tweet Will Be Joining Him FirstLady B". firstladyb.com. 19 September 2016.
- ^ "Dorinda Clark Cole Welcomes The Clark Sisters for First Word Network Show « GOSPELflava.com BLOG". blog.gospelflava.com.
- ^ "Bishop George Bloomer Hosts Rejoice in the Word Tonight with Guests Half Mile Home". praiserichmond.com. 11 January 2013.
- ^ "Bio". blacknews.com.
- ^ "Evangelist Sandra Riley: I Know Who I Am: Called, Chosen, and Purposed! - PreachingWoman.com Online Community for Women In Ministry". Preachingwoman.com.
- ^ "The Word Network Has Partnered With Anointed Dr. Juanita Bynum!". theoldblackchurch.blogspot.com.
- ^ "The Word Network Brings Back "The Lexi Show"". pathmegazine.com. 11 February 2015.
- ^ "David Bullock presents special tribute Martin Luther King Day". michronicleonline.com. 14 January 2018.
- ^ "Home". Mcbcatl.org. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-03-10. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
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