Official website www.thewordnetwork.org Type of business Religious broadcasting Country United States of America | Founded 2000 Launch date 2000 | |
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Availability National (broadcast, cable, satellite);
Worldwide (satellite) Owner Adell Broadcasting Corporation Key people Kevin Adell (CEO)
Ralph Lameti (CFO)
Paul Crouch Jr. (VP of project development) Headquarters Southfield, Michigan, United States Profiles | ||
The Word Network, also known as The Word, is an American television network, and religious broadcasting network. The Word is the largest African-American religious network in the world. It was founded in February 2000 by the late Franklin Z Adell. The station is currently run and operated by Adell's son, Kevin Adell. Adell Broadcasting Company houses 3 media properties, 910am Superstation (a local urban-talk radio station), WADL TV-38, (a television network serving the Detroit television market, and The Word Network. The Word Network is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.
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Network coverage
The Word Network is the undisputed source for urban ministries and gospel music. The network airs national and international ministries, gospel music, interview shows, religious conventions, special events and produces original content within their television studio. Some original programming includes, but not limited to, Rejoice in the WORD with Bishop George Bloomer, The Empowerment Encounter, Dr. Medina Pullings LIVE with Dr. Medina Pullings, The Threshing Floor with Dr. Juanita Bynum, Let the Healing Begin with Bishop Greg Davis, The Gospel According to Dorinda with Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole and so much more! The Word Network offers family-friendly programming that touches the heart and soul of many in urban and rural markets. The Word Network is available in 95 million homes in the United States through DirecTV, Comcast, AT&T U-verse, Time Warner Cable, Bright House, Cox, and a host of other cable operators and is available in over 200 countries reaching 3 billion people around the world including 12 million homes in the United Kingdom through Sky TV and 5 million homes through Sky Italia in Italy.
Where to watch
The Word Network can be found on the following streaming platforms: Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, YouTube Red, iPhone, iPad, Android Phone, Android Tablet,Amazon Kindle Fire, Windows Phone
Affiliates
The Word Network has several over-the-air affiliates in addition to their cable and satellite television coverage:
Programming
The Word Network has expanded its historical programming since 2010. Ministries include Bishop TD Jakes, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Bishop Charles H. Ellis III, Bishop Noel Jones, The Word Network Church with Lexi, Jewish Voice with Jonathan Bernis, Life Today with James and Betty Robison, Dr. Michael Freeman, Rod Parsley, Dr. Mark Chironna, Feed the Children, Pastor R.A. Vernon, Bishop Walter Scott Thomas, Joyce Meyer, Michael Freeman, Benny Hinn, Joseph Prince, Raul Ries, Marriage Today with Jim and Karen Evans, and Dr. Frederick K. Price.
Musical venues include artists such as Marvin Sapp, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker, J Moss, Deitrick Haddon, CeCe Winans, Byron Cage, Wess Morgan, and VaShawn Mitchell.
Public events - The network provides live coverage from major faith-based events, and national conventions and conferences including The Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie from Anaheim, California, The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International Conference from Atlanta, Georgia, The Fellowship of International Christian Word of Faith Ministries Conference from Los Angeles, California, Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Inc, The Church of God in Christ Holy Convocation from St. Louis, Missouri, and The Pastors & Church Leaders Conference from Detroit, Michigan.
Sponsorships - The network is a sponsor for faith-based conferences such as The NBA All-Star Gospel Brunch in Los Angeles, California, The International Financial and Leadership Summit from Houston, Texas, The Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, and The Steve Harvey Hoodie Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Growth
In May 2012 “The Word Network” completed a multimillion-dollar expansion. The expansion includes new technology, production facilities, editing suites, green rooms, executive conference room, additional offices, and a television studio. Facilities were also opened on the West Coast, in Orange, California.
"The Word Network" brand expanded to radio in January 2015, following Adell's purchase of former Radio Disney affiliate WFDF-AM 910 in Detroit for $3 million.