In Touch Ministries

What In Touch Ministries does

In Touch Ministries, Inc. is a Georgia-incorporated, ECFA-accredited nonprofit Christian teaching ministry founded by Dr. Charles F. Stanley in 1982 and headquartered in Atlanta. Its core product is a multi-platform content ecosystem built around Stanley's biblical teachings and the proprietary "30 Life Principles" framework, distributed through cable television (In Touch+ programming via Comcast and Bridge Media Network in 60+ U.S. markets), a 24/7 streaming radio network (Charles Stanley Radio), a mobile app available in English and Spanish on iOS and Android, daily devotional email/website content, printed devotionals and magazines, and the Charles Stanley Institute's online courses. The organization also operates an e-commerce store selling books, Bibles, study guides, CDs, DVDs, and leader kits, and runs a Life Principles Training program targeting pastors and church leaders in developing nations.

Revenue is generated primarily through tax-deductible donor contributions (including recurring monthly giving and planned giving/bequests), supplemented by retail product sales and a small foundation vehicle (In Touch Foundation). The organization publishes a 93-cent-of-every-dollar program-expense ratio as a stewardship metric. Its go-to-market is content-led: free devotionals, broadcasts, and mobile content serve as top-of-funnel acquisition tools for donors, while distribution is executed through channel partner Apex Media Partners, which has orchestrated a systematic 2025-2026 U.S. cable and streaming rollout (Xumo Play in December 2025; Comcast Florida, West, and Heartland regions through Q1 2026). Leadership includes President and CEO Phillip Bowen, COO Seth Grey, CFO Celia Gordon, and CIO Caleb Santos, under Chairman Howard Bowen. The organization is privately held (no parent company, no PE/VC ownership) and audited financial statements are referenced but not disclosed in the source data.

Name

In Touch Ministries

Legal name

In Touch Ministries, Inc.

Website

https://intouch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

In Touch Ministries is a 1982-founded, Atlanta-based nonprofit Christian teaching ministry that distributes Dr. Charles Stanley's biblical content across cable TV (Comcast, Bridge Media Network, 60+ US markets), 24/7 radio, mobile apps, and print, funded primarily by donor contributions and serving individual Christian audiences and international church leaders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Broadcasting

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD), Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Religious Nonfiction & Theology Publishing (Apologetics, Doctrine, Ethics) (MPAJAHAG)

Keywords

• Religious broadcasting
• Faith-based media
• Biblical teaching
• Devotional content
• Nonprofit ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Primary revenue source from donors supporting the ministry's mission. 93 cents of every dollar goes directly to ministry programs (TV, radio, print, Messenger Lab devices)
2. Product Sales: Sale of books, devotionals, study guides, journals, Bibles, sermons on CD/DVD, box sets through the online store
3. Recurring Giving Program: Monthly recurring donations supporting ongoing ministry operations and special initiatives like Messenger Lab devices and international broadcasts
4. Planned Giving: Strategic giving options including outright gifts of appreciated assets, income-producing gift plans, and bequests for enduring kingdom impact

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

In Touch Ministries produces and distributes biblical teaching content from Dr. Charles Stanley across multiple channels including a TV programming channel (In Touch+), a 24/7 radio network, daily devotionals, sermons, and faith-based digital content. The ministry operates an online store selling books, study guides, devotionals, and Bibles, and runs an international discipleship training program for church leaders in developing nations. The organization is funded primarily through donor contributions and operates as a Georgia non-profit corporation.

Product overview

In Touch Ministries operates a multi-platform ministry ecosystem centered on Dr. Charles Stanley's biblical teachings. The core offerings include In Touch+ (a subscription-based TV programming channel distributed via cable, satellite, and streaming platforms), Charles Stanley Radio (a 24/7 streaming radio network), and daily digital content (daily devotions, articles, sermon series, and faith stories). The organization supplements its free content with a commercial store offering books, devotionals, Bibles, study guides, and sermon recordings on CD/DVD. Charles Stanley Institute provides structured group study materials including leader kits and study guides for denominations and small groups. Life Principles Training extends the ministry's reach internationally through discipleship programs for local church leaders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Charles Stanley Institute: Online course platform offering free biblical teachings and study materials for personal growth and group study.

Products and services

• In Touch+ A subscription-based biblical programming channel featuring the teachings of Dr. Charles Stanley, distributed via cable, satellite, and digital streaming platforms for general Christian audiences seeking faith-based TV content.
• Charles Stanley Radio (24/7) A 24/7 streaming radio network offering continuous biblical teaching and encouragement from Dr. Charles Stanley, accessible via web streaming and mobile app for individual listeners.
• Daily Devotions Daily devotional content providing biblical meditations and spiritual guidance, delivered via email subscription, website reading, and the mobile app for individuals seeking daily spiritual encouragement.
• Psalms Recordings Audio recordings of Dr. Stanley reading select passages from Psalms, providing a calming and reflective listening experience for individual listeners.
• Sermon Series Collections of Dr. Charles Stanley's sermons organized by theme or topic, available for streaming, download, or purchase on physical media for individual viewers and small groups.
• Faith Stories Video testimonials sharing how individuals have been impacted by Dr. Stanley's teachings and their personal faith journeys, available for streaming to the general audience.
• In Touch Mobile App A mobile application available on iOS and Android for reading and listening to daily devotions, streaming TV and radio broadcasts, and accessing 24/7 radio streaming for individual users.
• Life Principles Training An international discipleship and leadership training program for local pastors and leaders in developing nations, based on Dr. Stanley's 30 Life Principles.
• In Touch Store An e-commerce platform offering books, devotionals, Bibles, study guides, journals, sermon recordings on CD/DVD, and other faith-based resources by Dr. Charles Stanley for individual consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93 cents of every dollar goes directly to ministry programs
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Comcast (Heartland)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 March 2026Comcast Heartland expansion covers Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky, providing access to over 10 million viewers through cable and digital platforms via Xfinity service.
• Comcast WestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 4 March 2026Comcast West partnership reaches nearly 10 million subscribers across the Western U.S., including multiple major markets. Previous launches include Comcast Florida, Comcast Big South, and Comcast Houston.
• Comcast FloridacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 February 2026Comcast Florida Xfinity service expansion provides access to over one million Florida households with content from Dr. Charles Stanley and other faith leaders.
• Xumo PlaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 December 2025Xumo Play streaming platform enables viewers in the U.S. and Canada to access biblical teachings from Dr. Charles Stanley across various devices and platforms.
• Bridge Media NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 November 2025Bridge Media Network partnership expands In Touch+ programming across 60+ U.S. markets through satellite, streaming, and international language platforms. The expansion furthers the ministry's mission of faith-based broadcasting and accessibility.
• Apex Media PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApex Media Partners serves as the primary channel partner facilitating In Touch+ programming distribution. They have orchestrated expansion to multiple Comcast regions (West, Florida, Big South, Houston, Heartland) and streaming platforms (Xumo Play, Bridge Media Network), reaching millions of viewers across the U.S. The partnership enables distribution of Dr. Charles Stanley's biblical teachings through cable, digital platforms, satellite, and voice remote access.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Salem Communications / Salem Media Group: Largest U.S. commercial radio broadcaster of Christian and conservative content, plus digital and publishing assets — comparable in operating model (faith broadcasting) but operates as a for-profit public company.
• Focus on the Family: Large Christian content and broadcasting organization with multi-platform distribution and donor funding — comparable in mission and audience but broader in scope (family content) and considerably larger.

Direct peers

• Proverbs 31 Ministries: Christian women's ministry offering daily devotions, online teaching, and Bible studies with comparable donation-funded, multi-platform content distribution model.
• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): Catholic-focused but large religious broadcaster with global cable, satellite, and streaming distribution — direct competitor in the religious broadcasting category with substantially larger audience and budget.
• Daystar Television Network: Faith-based TV network distributing Christian teaching via cable, satellite, and streaming globally — direct competitor with similar content distribution model and evangelical audience focus.
• Moody Radio: Christian radio broadcasting network producing biblical teaching and preaching content — direct peer in radio-based faith broadcasting, comparable to Charles Stanley Radio's 24/7 streaming model.
• Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN): Largest Christian broadcast network in the U.S. operating multiple TV channels, satellite distribution, and streaming platforms — the most direct competitor to In Touch+ in faith-based TV broadcasting.
• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: Major evangelistic nonprofit with strong broadcast and media presence comparable to In Touch — similar mission, donation-funded model, and televangelist origins rooted in a single authoritative figure.
• Ligonier Ministries: Reformed theological teaching ministry featuring teaching content (R.C. Sproul legacy), publishing, broadcasting, and online courses — closely analogous to In Touch's teaching ministry model and 30 Life Principles structure.
• CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network): Major Christian broadcaster featuring 700 Club and Superbook, distributing via cable, satellite, and digital — direct peer with comparable multi-platform faith broadcasting model and donation-based funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/intouchmin
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/InTouchMinistries
• Facebookfacebook.com/intouchministries
• Instagraminstagram.com/intouchmin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/in-touch-ministries

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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