IT IS WRITTEN

What IT IS WRITTEN does

IT IS WRITTEN is a Christian media evangelism ministry founded in 1956 by George Vandeman, headquartered in a 41,000-square-foot facility in Collegedale, Tennessee (relocated from California in 2014, current building opened September 2019). The organization produces faith-based content distributed through a multi-platform architecture spanning satellite and digital television (TBN, Discovery Channel, ADTV, FirstLight, Hope Channel, LifeStyleTV, SafeTV, 3ABN, reaching 97% of the world's population), radio, websites, mobile applications, podcasts, YouTube, and on-demand streaming at itiswritten.tv. Core products include the flagship weekly 'It Is Written' television program, the 60-second daily devotional 'Every Word', evangelistic series (Revelation Today, Hope Awakens, Hope For Humanity, Line Upon Line, In The Word), health programming (Take Charge of Your Health, Next Level Health), the children's site 'My Place With Jesus', the Spanish-language subsidiary 'Escrito Está', and the ReCharge annual retreat for church leaders.

The ministry is structured as It Is Written, Inc., an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliated with the broader Seventh-day Adventist Church ecosystem, operating under President John Bradshaw since 2011. Revenue is generated through voluntary donations, a structured Partner program ($150/month or $1,800+/year), planned giving (HisLegacy), tribute gifts, and modest retail sales of DVDs, study guides, books, cookbooks, and Bibles via itiswritten.shop. The ACTS 20:21 full-cycle evangelism program integrates health series, prayer series, online Bible studies, and evangelistic meetings with virtual and local follow-up. Beyond broadcast, the ministry conducts international mission trips (Colombia, Dominican Republic, India, Zimbabwe, Mongolia, Puerto Rico) combining evangelism with medical clinics and humanitarian aid, and runs domestic partnership events across multiple US locations.

Name

IT IS WRITTEN

Legal name

It Is Written, Inc.

Website

https://itiswritten.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IT IS WRITTEN is a nonprofit Christian media ministry founded in 1956 that produces television, radio, digital, and mobile faith-based content reaching 97% of the world's population, funded primarily through donations, a $150/month partner program, and retail sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Broadcasting and Media Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Periodical Publishers (513120), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAF), Religious Nonfiction & Theology Publishing (Apologetics, Doctrine, Ethics) (MPAJAHAG), Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB)

Keywords

• Religious broadcasting
• Media evangelism
• Christian programming
• Bible study resources
• Humanitarian missions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: It Is Written operates as a faith-based ministry funded primarily through voluntary donations from viewers, supporters, and partners. The ministry accepts check, cash, credit card, and bank account donations.
2. Partner Program: Monthly or annual giving program where partners commit to $150 per month or $1,800 or more annually to support evangelistic and media ministry
3. Product Sales (Shop): The ministry operates an online store selling DVDs, study guides, books, cookbooks, Bibles, and other faith-sharing resources

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

It Is Written is a Christian media evangelism ministry that produces and distributes faith-based content including weekly television programs, daily devotionals, evangelistic series, health series, podcasts, and Bible study guides. The ministry reaches audiences through broadcast television networks, digital streaming platforms, mobile applications, and online channels covering 97% of the world's population, supplemented by in-person evangelistic meetings and humanitarian mission trips.

Product overview

It Is Written is a media evangelism ministry providing faith-based content through television, digital streaming, podcasts, print materials, and in-person events. The core offerings include the flagship 'It Is Written' weekly TV program and daily devotional 'Every Word', supplemented by evangelistic series (Revelation Today, Hope Awakens, Hope For Humanity), health-focused programming (Take Charge of Your Health, Next Level Health), youth resources (My Place With Jesus), Spanish ministry (Escrito Está), Bible study guides, podcasts, and the ReCharge annual retreat. Programming reaches 97% of the world's population through multiple broadcast networks and digital platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Every Word: Pastor Bradshaw's 60-second daily devotional program
• Line Upon Line
• Hope Awakens
• In The Word
• Every Word in ASL
• It Is Written Classics
• Revelation Today
• My Place With Jesus
• Planned Giving Department (HisLegacy.com)

Products and services

• It Is Written (Weekly TV Program)
• Every Word (Daily Devotional)
• Revelation Today (Evangelistic Series)
• Hope Awakens (Evangelistic Series)
• Next Level Health (Online Health Evangelism Series)
• Take Charge of Your Health (Health Series)
• My Place With Jesus (Children's Ministry)
• Escrito Está (Spanish Ministry)
• ReCharge (Annual Evangelism Retreat)
• It Is Written TV Channel (Digital Broadcasting Platform)
• It Is Written Podcasts
• Bible Study Guides
• Impressions Magazine
• It Is Written Online Store
• Sabbath School
• Planned Giving (HisLegacy)
• Eyes For India (Humanitarian Mission)
• Hope For Humanity (Evangelistic Series)

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of world population can view programming
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Television Networks (TBN, Discovery Channel, ADTV, FirstLight, Hope Channel, LifeStyleTV, SafeTV, 3ABN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 March 2016It Is Written programming is broadcast on multiple television networks including TBN, The Discovery Channel, ADTV, FirstLight, Hope Channel, LifeStyleTV, SafeTV, and 3ABN, reaching 97% of the world's population.
• Southern Adventist UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal university partnership with representatives participating in headquarters grand opening events.
• Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day AdventistsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional church organization partnership with representatives participating in headquarters grand opening events.
• East Puerto Rico ConferenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with East Puerto Rico Conference to conduct medical mission clinics on the island of Vieques.
• Southeast Dominican ConferenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Southeast Dominican Conference to conduct medical clinics, church construction, and evangelistic meetings. Conference radio station reaches entire Dominican Republic of 11 million people.
• Written Está (Spanish Ministry)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish-language ministry of It Is Written led by Pastor Robert Costa, serving Spanish-speaking communities for over 22 years. Includes television program, radio, and evangelistic meetings.
• My Place With JesuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated children's ministry website for kids ages 5-12, providing Bible studies, activities, and age-appropriate Christian content.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN): 3ABN is a direct peer — also a Seventh-day Adventist-affiliated Christian media ministry distributing television, radio, and digital programming globally. It Is Written actually broadcasts on 3ABN, making them both competitors for the same Adventist audience and distribution partners.
• Hope Channel: Hope Channel is the official television ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, operating globally with a similar broadcast-and-digital model. Comparable as a denomination-aligned Christian broadcaster with multi-language distribution.
• Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN): EWTN is a large Catholic media ministry operating multiple TV channels, radio, and digital platforms globally. Directly comparable in scope, funding model (donor-funded), and content mix of evangelism, Bible study, and devotional programming.
• Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): CBN operates the Superbook children's series, The 700 Club daily program, and global humanitarian programs. Comparable as a donor-funded, multi-platform Christian broadcaster producing evangelistic and humanitarian content worldwide.
• Daystar Television Network: Daystar is a US-based Christian broadcaster operating a global satellite and digital TV network funded by viewer donations. Comparable in multi-platform distribution, donor-funded model, and evangelistic programming focus.
• Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: BGEA is a long-running evangelical organization producing crusades, broadcast programming (including the My Hope campaign), and online content. Comparable as a historic donor-funded evangelistic ministry with global media reach.

Broad incumbents

• Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN): TBN is the largest Christian broadcast network in the US and carries It Is Written programming, making it both a distribution partner and broader competitor. It operates a wider portfolio including original programming, films, and praise music — placing it as a broad incumbent in faith broadcasting.

Emerging players

• Focus on the Family: Focus on the Family produces radio broadcasts, podcasts, and digital content addressing family, marriage, and Christian living from an evangelical perspective. Comparable in content themes and donor-funded model, though heavier on radio/podcast than traditional TV.
• Life.Church: Life.Church is a large multi-site evangelical church producing the YouVersion Bible App and online resources. Comparable as a digitally-native faith content producer reaching global audiences, though operating from a church rather than broadcast ministry base.

Others

• Adventist Media Center: The Adventist Media Center is the North American Division entity under which It Is Written is affiliated. They share institutional infrastructure, donor pipelines, and Adventist content distribution — making them an ecosystem peer rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/itiswritten
• YouTubeyoutube.com/itiswritten
• Facebookfacebook.com/itiswritten

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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