Gospel Broadcasting Network (GBN)
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| Gospel Broadcasting Network | |
| Type | Religious Broadcasting |
|---|---|
| Country | United States of America |
| Availability | National |
| Website | www.gbntv.org |
The Gospel Broadcasting Network (GBN) is a Christian satellite broadcast network, which transmits from a KU-Band Satellite and simulcasts over the Internet over GBNTV.org. The network broadcasts a full schedule of Christian teaching, preaching and a cappella music 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This gospel network spawned by the idea of several men: Barry Gilreath Sr, Jim Dearman, and the elders of the Highland Church of Christ, along with many others. Programs includes "In Search of the Lord's Way" with Mack Lyon, "The International Gospel Hour" with David Sain, and the animated program "Digger Doug's Underground" created by Jim Jinkins, the creator of the animated series "Doug", among other programs that teach the gospel. GBN celebrated their first anniversary during the Thanksgiving Weekend 2006.
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[edit] Support of the network
GBN is unique in religious programming as support for the network comes from contributions made individual members and congregations within the Churches of Christ. Nor does the network solicit contributions on the air. This means that there are no 'pledge' times on the air or any pleas of money. In fact several of the networks personalities have stated that the members of the church help with the network's costs and that "...you will never hear a plea for money on this network." The network is under the oversight of the elders of the Highland Church of Christ in Dalton, Georgia. The GBN headquarters are located in Chattanooga, Tennessee although some of the taping occurs in studios located in Memphis, Tennessee.
A drive by supporters of GBN and Church of Christ members has been on-going to get cable and satellite companies to add GBN to their lineups. As of November 2006, six cable companies broadcast the network over their systems and two others began broadcasting GBN in January 2007. Viewers are able to access the network trough Ku-band satellite dishes, and a company in Georgia is offering satellite receivers and equipment that will pick up the network.
[edit] Programming
[edit] Newsletter GoodNews
GBN sends out a newsletter on the network called GoodNews which covers events, news and contributions made. A complete line up for the week, Monday-Friday, that covers a month including changes, is included in the centerfold. It also supplies an envelope that allows the reader to send a gift for the continuing upkeep of the network. It is sent out quarterly to supporters and members of the churches of Christ that make their requests through their website, through contact with their staff and supporters, or through their offices in Chattanooga. It is sent out at no cost for those who wish it sent and can be download from their website.
[edit] Special Broadcasts
GBN will sponsor and broadcast the celebration of the Hardeman Tabernacle Sermons from July 1-3, 2007, which will be held at the Ryman Auditorium. The original Tabernacle Sermons, which were held in 1922, 1923, 1928 & 1945, were gospel meetings staged by Nashville Area churches of Christ. To be called the "Tabernacle Sermons Today", the event will will feature speakers Tom Holland, Garland Elkins, Winford Claiborne, James Watkins, B.J. Clarke and Jim Dearman. David Hayes Prophater will serve as the announcer and Jeff Scott will lead the audience in a cappela singing.
[edit] Notes
- It was reported in the January 2007 (IV) Issue of GoodNews, that the two jails within the Dallas County, Alabama Sheriff's Department will broadcast GBN 17 hours a day, form 8 am - 1 pm (where Deputies would like access during down-time 24/7).
[edit] Sources
- GoodNews Newsletters, Issues 2-4, Gospel Broadcasting Network
- GBNTV.org
