Lighthouse TV

What Lighthouse TV does

Lighthouse TV is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian television ministry headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that operates the full-power broadcast stations WBPH TV60 (digital channel 9) and WLYH TV49 (digital channel 10) plus approximately nine low-power television stations serving markets across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia. The ministry produces 40+ faith-based programs per week, including 9–13 in-house original productions such as Bethlehem Glory, Morning Light, Deep Waters, The Christian and The Culture, One Day Closer, Digging for Truth, Face the Issues, State of Independence, Stand in the Gap, Amazing Grace Moments, Above The Noise, Today's News & Biblical Views, and Song & Scripture; it also airs syndicated content from partners including CBN News, David Jeremiah, and Gaither Homecoming.

Its distribution architecture is multi-platform: over-the-air broadcast, cable and satellite carriage, native apps on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV, iOS and Android mobile apps, and web streaming via a proprietary VHXi platform plus YouTube and Vimeo. Production operations are run from three studios in Allentown, Philadelphia, and Harrisburg. The organization is led by President Margaret Huber, who assumed the role after the December 2023 death of founder Pat Huber, with operational support from a community outreach pastor and a business manager.

Lighthouse TV is funded entirely through viewer donations and contributions accepted via PayPal, checks, and other means; it carries no advertising, charges no subscription, and operates without disclosed revenue. It maintains institutional affiliations including membership in the National Religious Broadcasters and a co-production relationship with Associates for Biblical Research. The stated potential viewing audience is approximately 10.2 million people across the broadcast footprint.

Name

Lighthouse TV

Legal name

Lighthouse TV

Website

https://lighthousetv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lighthouse TV is a 501(c)(3) Christian television ministry that produces and broadcasts 40+ weekly faith-based programs across full-power and low-power TV stations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia, distributing on broadcast, cable, satellite, and major OTT platforms to a ~10.2M potential audience and funded entirely by viewer donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPABAAAF

Religious/Faith-Based Broadcast Networks

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Broadcast Television Networks

SECONDARYMPABALAA

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Religious/Faith-Based Broadcasting

SECONDARYMPABALAM

Religious Education, Kids & Family Faith Programming

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Religious/Faith-Based Broadcasting

Keywords

• Christian television broadcasting
• Faith-based media ministry
• Religious broadcasting network
• Christian family programming
• Television ministry content

Headquarters

HQ city

Allentown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Viewer Donations and Contributions: Lighthouse TV is a non-profit (501c3) organization that depends largely upon the support of viewers and church partners for its existence. Donations are tax-deductible. Viewers can donate online via PayPal or mail checks to the station's Allentown office.
2. Broadcast and Digital Distribution: Revenue is generated through viewership reach that attracts church partners and community supporters. The station provides free over-the-air broadcast and free streaming, monetizing through viewer donations rather than advertising or subscription fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lighthouse TV is a non-profit (501c3) Christian television ministry that produces and broadcasts faith-based programming across broadcast stations WBPH TV60 (Lehigh Valley/Philadelphia) and WLYH TV49 (Harrisburg/Lancaster), streaming platforms, mobile apps, and online channels. The organization produces original shows covering Bible study, Christian culture, biblical archaeology, news commentary, music, and children's content, while syndicating programs from content partners such as CBN News and Turning Point. All programming is provided free of charge to viewers, with operations funded by viewer donations and church partner contributions.

Product overview

Lighthouse TV is a non-profit (501c3) Christian television ministry operating as a multi-platform broadcast network. The company produces original faith-based programming in its own studios (including Bethlehem Glory, Morning Light, Deep Waters, The Christian and The Culture, One Day Closer, Digging for Truth, Face the Issues, State of Independence, Stand in the Gap, Amazing Grace Moments, Above The Noise, Today's News & Biblical Views, and Song & Scripture) and distributes syndicated programming from partners like CBN. Content is delivered through broadcast television stations WBPH TV60 and WLYH TV49 covering Pennsylvania markets, dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android, streaming platform apps for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku, as well as online streaming through YouTube and Vimeo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bethlehem Glory Daily Bible study program taught verse by verse, examining scripture from Genesis to Revelation with historical context and practical application principles. Produced in-house for Christian viewers and families seeking in-depth Bible teaching.
• Morning Light Daily weekday morning show offering encouragement and inspiration to help viewers face the day with faith and courage. Produced in-house by Lighthouse TV.
• Deep Waters Weekly program featuring inspirational messages on scripture followed by studio audience Q&A, addressing faith questions from a biblical perspective. Hosted by Community Outreach Pastor Larry Burd.
• Digging for Truth Biblical archaeology and apologetics program demonstrating the historical reliability of the Bible through archaeological research and discoveries. Produced in partnership with Associates for Biblical Research (ABR).
• The Christian and The Culture Original program exploring the pressures Christians face in living out biblical principles in today's changing culture, with hosts discussing faith applications to contemporary issues.
• Stand in the Gap Program bringing clarity to cultural confusion by focusing on root problems and applying biblical principles, hosted by former Pennsylvania State Representative Sam Rohrer and Pastor Isaac Crockett.
• Face the Issues Weekly talk show featuring discussions on politics, economics, business, health, and community topics with regional leaders and experts.
• State of Independence Weekly show offering conservative, Christian conversations driven by kindness, featuring White House veteran Joe Watkins discussing politics, finance, and faith.
• One Day Closer Show spotlighting stories from individuals, churches, and ministries spreading Jesus-infused hope and purpose, emphasizing living with eternity in mind.
• Amazing Grace Moments Program exploring the meaning behind traditional Christian hymns and songs, drawing attention to lyrics that have stood the test of time. Hosted by Lighthouse TV President Margaret Huber.
• Above The Noise In-depth discussions on authentic topics with diverse guests, elevating conversations to foundational biblical truths to address the noise of today's world.
• Today's News & Biblical Views News program presenting current events from a Christian perspective, exploring how prophecy is being fulfilled and what the Bible says about recent events. Hosted by Community Outreach Pastor Larry Burd.
• Song & Scripture Program featuring inspiring music accompanied by scenes of God's creation from around the world alongside passages from Scripture.
• Lighthouse TV Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android devices enabling viewers to watch Lighthouse TV programming on smartphones and tablets. Available on the Apple App Store (id6444667216) and Google Play Store.
• Lighthouse TV Streaming Platforms Distribution applications for Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku Channel Store enabling viewers to stream Lighthouse TV programming on smart TV platforms and streaming devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10.2 million combined potential viewing audience across WBPH TV60 (8.5M) and WLYH TV49 (1.7M)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Religious Broadcasters (NRB)minorOthersLighthouse TV is a member of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), a professional association for Christian media organizations. Membership provides credibility, networking, and industry resources for the ministry.
• CBN NewsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighthouse TV syndicates CBN News feeds on its website and through its programming, providing current events content from a Christian conservative perspective. CBN News provides the news content while Lighthouse TV provides distribution and audience access.
• Associates for Biblical Research (ABR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABR produces the 'Digging for Truth' show that airs on Lighthouse TV. The show features archaeological and biblical research demonstrating the historical reliability of the Bible. ABR provides the show content while Lighthouse TV provides broadcast distribution.
• Church PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLighthouse TV depends on church partners to promote the station to their congregations. Churches serve as a primary distribution and awareness channel for the ministry, helping drive viewership and donations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): EWTN is the largest Catholic media network in the world, broadcasting faith-based programming via satellite, cable, broadcast affiliates, and digital platforms — directly comparable as a non-profit religious broadcaster with multi-platform distribution.
• Daystar Television Network: Daystar is a national faith-based broadcast network with over 100 stations. It competes for the same evangelical donor and viewer base and distributes via broadcast TV plus streaming and mobile apps.
• Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): CBN is a national non-profit Christian broadcaster and a content partner of Lighthouse TV (syndicates CBN News). Both produce original Christian and family programming distributed via broadcast TV, cable, and digital platforms.
• Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN): TBN is the world's largest religious broadcaster with nationwide TV stations. It competes directly with Lighthouse TV for Christian viewers and donor support, and operates an identical ministry-funded, multi-platform distribution model.

Direct peers

• Hope Channel: Hope Channel is the official television ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, broadcasting faith-based programming globally via satellite, broadcast affiliates, and digital platforms. Comparable non-profit viewer-supported model and content mix.
• 3ABN (Three Angels Broadcasting Network): 3ABN is a non-profit Christian broadcast network producing original faith-based programming distributed via satellite, broadcast affiliates, and streaming — closely aligned with Lighthouse TV's mission, funding model, and content mix.
• Cornerstone Television (WPCB): Cornerstone Television is a non-profit viewer-supported Christian TV station based in Pittsburgh, PA — the closest geographic and operational analog to Lighthouse TV, with a similar donation-funded model and regional broadcast footprint in Pennsylvania.
• BYU Broadcasting: BYU Broadcasting is a religious broadcaster affiliated with Brigham Young University, operating a national satellite/cable channel and producing faith-based original programming — comparable scope and distribution model.

Others

• NRB (National Religious Broadcasters): NRB is the trade association of which Lighthouse TV is a member — comparable only as an ecosystem partner, not a competitor. Relevant because it provides industry context, peer networking, and signals legitimacy for member ministries.
• Associates for Biblical Research (ABR): ABR is a content co-production partner that produces "Digging for Truth" for Lighthouse TV. Included as a thematic peer because it operates in adjacent faith-based media production and shares the same donor-supported non-profit structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/lighthousetv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/LighthouseTV-WBPH
• Facebookfacebook.com/LighthouseTVWBPH
• Instagraminstagram.com/lighthousetv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lighthousetv

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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