Amazing Facts

What Amazing Facts does

Amazing Facts International is a 501(c)(3) Christian multimedia ministry founded in 1965 and headquartered in Granite Bay, California. The organization is dedicated to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ and the three angels' messages of Revelation 14 through a comprehensive multimedia content platform spanning 24/7 satellite television (AFTV), internet radio (AF Radio with 2,500+ programs), mobile and TV apps across seven platforms (iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung, LG, tvOS), podcasts, websites, and free physical materials. Its core product offerings include a 27-lesson Bible study guide series, the Amazing Facts Bible School (online and correspondence courses), the AFCOE evangelism training program, and original documentaries focused on Bible prophecy and end-time events. The ministry also operates a Prison Ministry, youth programming (AFY conferences with 600+ attendees), and a network of prophecy seminars at partner SDA churches.

The organization serves a global audience reaching 234 nations and territories in 21 languages through translated websites, international TV broadcasts, and the AFCOE training network. Its content is provided free of charge, with the business model centered on voluntary donations — including one-time gifts, the Champions of Truth monthly giving program, project-based campaigns, and planned estate giving. Secondary revenue streams include the AF Bookstore (afbookstore.com) selling books and DVDs, and Bible School correspondence course fees. The leadership team is led by President Pastor Doug Batchelor, with operations supported by 51–100 employees and a network of volunteers (e.g., 210 volunteers on a Belize mission trip). Amazing Facts is independently operated, privately held, and not backed by venture capital or private equity.

Name

Amazing Facts

Legal name

Amazing Facts International

Website

https://www.amazingfacts.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Amazing Facts International is a 501(c)(3) Christian multimedia ministry founded in 1965, producing free Bible prophecy and gospel content distributed via satellite TV (AFTV), internet radio, mobile apps, and live events to audiences across 234 nations in 21 languages, funded by individual donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Multimedia Ministry and Religious Broadcasting

NAICS

Publishing Industries (513), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD), Religious Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAF), Religious Nonfiction & Theology Publishing (Apologetics, Doctrine, Ethics) (MPAJAHAG)

Keywords

• Christian multimedia ministry
• Bible study resources
• Religious broadcasting
• Evangelism training
• Christian education

Headquarters

HQ city

Granite Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Amazing Facts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded primarily through voluntary donations from individuals. Donors can give one-time gifts, sign up for monthly recurring giving (Champions of Truth program), or donate to specific projects. The organization also accepts planned gifts, estate donations, charitable gift annuities, and other legacy giving instruments.
2. AF Bookstore Sales: The organization operates an online bookstore (afbookstore.com) selling books, DVDs, and other faith-based resources published by or associated with Amazing Facts, generating revenue through product sales.
3. Bible School Enrollment: Amazing Facts Bible School offers both free online courses and paid correspondence courses, providing a revenue stream through course enrollment fees while maintaining a free entry tier.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels17 records

Core offering

Amazing Facts International is a 501(c)(3) Christian multimedia ministry that produces and distributes free Bible-based content—including television, internet radio, podcasts, mobile apps, Bible study guides, documentaries, and printed materials—focused on Bible prophecy, end-time events, and Christian living. It also operates a free online/correspondence Bible School and the Amazing Facts Center of Evangelism (AFCOE) training program, reaching 234 nations and territories in 21+ languages.

Product overview

Amazing Facts International is a non-profit Christian ministry offering a comprehensive multimedia Bible-based content platform. The organization provides faith-based media through multiple channels including: Amazing Facts TV (24/7 satellite channel), Amazing Facts Radio (Internet radio with 2,500+ programs), Bible Study Guides (27-lesson series), Amazing Facts Bible School (online/correspondence courses), and Amazing Facts Center of Evangelism (AFCOE) for evangelism training. Additional offerings include Free Offers (literature/magazines/DVDs), Daily Devotionals, Verse of the Day, Bible Reading Plan, Christian Audiobooks, Podcasts & RSS Feeds, Scripture Pictures, and Documentary films. The organization also provides Mobile Apps (AFTV, AF Radio, Amazing Facts Ministry), Prison Ministry, News & Events (news archive, blog, Inside Report Magazine), Free Book Library, Bible Topics, Bible Question Archive, Storacles of Prophecy, Youth Series, Prophecy Seminars, Revival Seminars, Online Donation Portal, Estate and Legacy Planning, and Special Projects content. The ministry operates primarily through digital distribution with a global reach spanning 234 nations and territories in 21 languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Amazing Facts TV (AFTV): A 24/7 satellite television channel featuring Bible-based programs including 'Amazing Facts with Doug Batchelor' and 'Studying the Word'.
• AF Radio
• Champions of Truth
• Amazing Facts Center of Evangelism (AFCOE)
• Amazing Facts Bible School

Products and services

• Amazing Facts TV (AFTV) 24/7 satellite and streaming TV channel offering Bible-based programming including prophecy seminars, sermons, Bible study series, and Spirit-led teaching for Christian viewers worldwide.
• Amazing Facts Radio (AF Radio) Free 24/7 internet radio featuring more than 2,500 audio programs and clips from Doug Batchelor, Joe Crews, Gary Gibbs, and other Bible teachers, accessible on web, mobile, and podcast platforms.
• Bible Study Guides (27-lesson series) A 27-lesson free Bible study series covering prophecy, doctrine, and Christian living, available as downloadable PDFs and printable guides for individual or group study.
• Amazing Facts Bible School Free online Bible school and paid correspondence courses that help students deepen their knowledge of God's Word through a structured curriculum.
• Amazing Facts Center of Evangelism (AFCOE) Evangelism training program delivered in person (e.g., 3-month AFCOE Course at the W.O.R.D. Center) and online (online.afcoe.org) that trains soul-winners, Bible workers, missionaries, and health evangelists.
• Free Offers 247 free Bible-based items (magazines, DVDs, books, PDFs, study guides) available by mail request or download to viewers and website visitors.
• Podcasts and RSS Feeds Video and audio podcasts including 'Amazing Facts with Doug Batchelor,' 'Sabbath School Study Hour,' 'Bible Answers Live,' and 'Pastor Doug's Weekly Message,' distributed via Apple Podcasts, RSS feeds, and other podcast aggregators.
• Amazing Facts Documentaries Feature-length documentaries on Bible prophecy, last-day events, the origin of evil, and country living, hosted by Pastor Doug Batchelor and designed to strengthen faith.
• Amazing Facts Mobile and TV Apps Three free apps — Amazing Facts TV (video streaming), AF Radio (audio streaming), and Amazing Facts Ministry (combined content) — providing 24/7 ad-free access to faith-based content on iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TV, LG TV, and tvOS.
• Prison Ministry Ministry outreach program providing free Bible study materials, guides, and Christian resources to incarcerated individuals through the U.S. prison system.
• AF Bookstore Online bookstore selling books, DVDs, and other faith-based resources published by or associated with Amazing Facts at unit prices.
• Champions of Truth Monthly Giving Program Recurring monthly donor partnership program sustaining Amazing Facts' global outreach across TV, radio, and internet platforms, including project-based and planned giving options.
• Estate and Legacy Planning Program Planned giving program that provides wills, trusts, charitable gift annuities, and other legacy giving instruments for donors.
• Amazing Facts Youth (AFY) Conference Annual in-person youth conference (600+ attendees at the 2026 'SEND ME: Here I Am, Lord.' event) that drives youth spiritual formation, community building, and donor cultivation.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 600 youth attendees at the 2026 AFY conference
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Granite Bay Hilltop SDA ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Granite Bay Hilltop SDA Church serves as the co-host venue for Amazing Facts Youth (AFY) conferences, including the 2026 AFY event 'SEND ME: Here I Am, Lord.' Church volunteers also co-organize mission trips such as the Belize mission (210+ volunteers). This is a deep, longstanding collaborative relationship central to the ministry's youth outreach and mission activities.
• Seventh-day Adventist Churches (Various)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious SDA churches across the U.S. serve as host venues for Amazing Facts Prophecy Seminars led by speakers like Michael Carder. Churches including Ripley SDA Church (WV), Williamsport SDA Church (MD), Franklin SDA Church (WV), Fairmont SDA Church (WV), Moorefield SDA Church (WV), and Seneca SDA Church (PA) host these events, distributing Amazing Facts content to their local congregations and communities.
• AFCOE International NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmazing Facts Center of Evangelism (AFCOE) operates a global network of trained evangelists and Bible workers. The first-ever international AFCOE Summit (2026) gathered 32 leaders in Thailand for training and collaboration. PAFCOE (Philippine Adventist Christian Education Federation of Churches) held 36 seminars resulting in 397 baptisms through the AFCOE methodology.
• East Africa School of Aviation (College Nairobi, Kenya)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe East Africa School of Aviation in Nairobi, Kenya served as a venue for Amazing Facts ministry events, including Pastor Doug Batchelor's Streams of Light revival meetings. The partnership enables Amazing Facts to conduct evangelistic events in East Africa.
• W.O.R.D. CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe W.O.R.D. Center is the host venue for the AFCOE 3-Month Course (August–November 2026), providing facilities for intensive in-person evangelism training.
• Kenya Ministry PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhen war disrupted Pastor Doug Batchelor's original travel plans, God opened unexpected doors in Kenya for ministry. Pastor Doug spoke at Streams of Light Revival Meetings in Nairobi (March 25–28, 2026) at local partner churches and venues.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• It Is Written: Seventh-day Adventist multimedia evangelism ministry producing TV programs, Bible study guides, and online content with global outreach. Direct comparable to Amazing Facts in SDA affiliation, broadcasting model, and prophecy/evangelism focus.
• Hope Channel International: Seventh-day Adventist satellite and digital TV network offering Bible-based programming in multiple languages. Most direct broadcast peer to AFTV in denomination, multilingual distribution, and evangelistic content.
• Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN): Adventist-affiliated Christian television and radio network producing sermons, health programming, and family content. Direct peer in SDA media, free-to-air distribution, and donation-funded model.
• Focus on the Family: Christian multimedia ministry producing radio broadcasts, podcasts, magazines, and family content funded by donations. Comparable in radio-led, multi-format faith publishing and donor-funded nonprofit structure.
• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: Evangelistic organization producing crusade events, TV specials, films, and online content. Comparable in event-driven evangelism, multimedia content production, and donation-supported mission.
• Moody Radio: Christian radio network producing Bible teaching, devotionals, and educational content. Comparable in 24/7 religious radio programming, podcast distribution, and donor-supported nonprofit model.

Broad incumbents

• EWTN News: Large Catholic global television, radio, and digital media network with multilingual programming. Comparable in religious broadcasting scale and donation-funded media operations, though broader in doctrinal focus.
• Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): Major evangelical broadcaster with 700 Club, Superbook, and global humanitarian programs. Comparable in faith-based TV, online distribution, prayer-request-driven engagement, and donation model.
• Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN): Large Christian television network with global satellite reach, on-demand streaming, and donation-funded programming. Comparable in 24/7 religious broadcasting and digital distribution footprint.
• Daystar Television Network: Christian television network with global satellite and streaming reach, donation-funded programming, and charismatic/evangelical teaching. Comparable in religious broadcasting scale and digital distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/follow
• Facebookfacebook.com/AmazingFacts
• Instagraminstagram.com/amazingfactsministry

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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