The Word Network
| Type | Religious broadcasting |
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| Country | United States |
| Availability | National (broadcast, cable, satellite); Worldwide (satellite) |
| Owner | Adell Broadcasting Corporation |
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Key people
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Kevin Adell (CEO) Ralph Lameti (CFO) Paul Crouch Jr. (VP of project development) |
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Launch date
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2000 |
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Official website
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www.thewordnetwork.org |
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.
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.
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
The Word Network has several over-the-air affiliates in addition to their cable and satellite television coverage:
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.
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