EMCI TV

What EMCI TV does

EMCI TV (legal entity: MINISTÈRES ENSEIGNEMOI) is a Canadian-incorporated, Quebec-domiciled charitable non-profit organization that operates a 24/7 French-language Christian television channel serving French-speaking Christians across Europe, Africa, North America, and the Caribbean. Founded in France in 2004 and incorporated in Canada in 2010, the organization transformed into a continuous-broadcast television channel on December 17, 2017. The platform is led by Michaël Lebeau as President and Publication Director, with Anthony Sourdril serving as Administrative Director and Data Protection Officer; it operates from a Canadian headquarters in Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby, Quebec and a regional office in Mazères, France, with a team size of 11-50 employees.

The core product is the EMCI TV channel itself, which delivers continuous live streaming across three regional feeds (Europe/Paris, North America/Montreal, Africa/Kinshasa), supplemented by an on-demand replay service, podcast audio content, a daily email newsletter, and the maBible biblical study tool. Content comprises 20+ original programs (Prières inspirées, Teach!, DEElicious, Bonjour chez vous!, À table avec Annabelle, Face à Face, Conférences EMCI, Kanguka, ZONE RAPHA, C'est mon histoire) alongside licensed content from international Christian ministers such as Joyce Meyer, Andrew Wommack, John Bevere, and partner ministries ICC and PCC. The technical architecture relies on third-party infrastructure rather than proprietary streaming technology: YouTube serves as the primary video hosting and live-streaming platform, Dailymotion as secondary, Scaleway for website hosting, iOS/Android apps for mobile, and the channel is carried by Canal+ (Afrique channel 317, Caraïbes), StarTimes, Eutelsat, GOtv, Free, Orange, and regional TV/radio partners in New Caledonia, Réunion, and Tahiti.

EMCI's revenue model is donor-funded rather than commercial: all content is provided free of charge to viewers, and the organization depends on a base of monthly financial partners (17,233 as of April 2026, down from a 20,000 peak reached in December 2024) at a suggested €35/month contribution, plus one-time donations (approximately 10% of resources). Donations are processed via Stripe, PayPal, and GoCardless across multiple currencies (EUR, CAD, USD, GBP, CHF, FCFA), and Canadian donations are eligible for up to 75% tax credits under registered charity status. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer streaming via the website and mobile apps with channel-partner distribution through broadcast and radio ministries. There is no external private equity or venture capital investment, no parent company, and no subsidiaries.

Name

EMCI TV

Legal name

MINISTÈRES ENSEIGNEMOI

Website

https://emcitv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EMCI TV is a Canadian non-profit operating a 24/7 French-language Christian television channel distributed via cable, satellite, streaming, and mobile platforms to French-speaking Christians across Europe, Africa, North America, and the Caribbean, funded by recurring monthly donor partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

Keywords

• Christian television broadcasting
• Religious media streaming
• Bible study tools
• Faith-based content
• Live streaming services

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterloo

HQ country

Canada

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Partner Support: EMCI is a donor-funded Christian charity. Services are provided free of charge to viewers. The organization depends on the generosity of donors worldwide, with a network of monthly partners providing recurring financial support. One-time donations account for approximately 10% of resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EMCI TV operates a 24/7 French-language Christian television channel delivering live streams across Europe, North America, and Africa, supported by on-demand replay, a Bible study application (EM Bible / maBible), podcast audio content, and mobile apps. All programming is provided free of charge to viewers and funded through donor contributions from a network of monthly partners.

Product overview

EMCI TV operates as a unified media platform consisting of a 24/7 French-speaking Christian television channel (EMCI TV) complemented by digital products including maBible (bible study tool), live streaming in three regional feeds (Europe, America, Africa), replay/video-on-demand service, podcast audio content, and a daily newsletter. The platform generates revenue through a donation-based partnership model supporting 20,000 monthly partners. Content is distributed through multiple broadcast partners (Canal+, Startimes, GO TV, Orange, Eutelsat) and streaming platforms (YouTube, Dailymotion, MyCanal). The organization also maintains text, video, and audio archives comprising over 5,000 resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• maBible: EMCI's Bible study tool application
• EM Bible
• Prières inspirées
• Teach!
• Bonjour chez vous !
• Face à Face
• DEElicious
• À table avec Annabelle
• Conférences EMCI
• La Nuit de la Percée
• Kanguka
• ZONE RAPHA
• C'est mon histoire
• ICC - Impact Centre Chrétien
• PCC - Paris Centre Chrétien

Products and services

• EMCI TV 24/7 Christian Television Channel A French-language Christian television channel broadcasting continuously 24/7, with simultaneous live streams available in three regional feeds (Europe/Paris, North America/Montreal, Africa/Kinshasa). Content includes original programs, licensed international Christian ministry teachings, live events, and conferences, accessible free of charge to French-speaking Christian viewers worldwide.
• EM Bible (maBible) Biblical study tool and application providing access to scripture, study materials, and related Christian educational resources for French-speaking users seeking deeper scriptural engagement beyond video programming.
• EMCI TV Mobile Application Native mobile application available on iOS and Android devices, providing viewers with on-the-go access to the 24/7 live television stream, on-demand replays, and audio podcast content.
• EMCI Podcast Audio Service Audio podcast streaming service distributing teachings, sermons, and religious content in audio format for French-speaking audiences who prefer audio consumption or wish to access content on mobile devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17,233 monthly partners supporting the ministry as of April 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canal+ CaraïbescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 March 2025Cable distribution partnership launching March 2025. EMCI TV available to 250,000+ new households in the Caribbean.
• GOTV Nouvelle-CalédoniecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGOTV distributes the full EMCI TV channel on channel 64 of their basic package in New Caledonia. This partnership extends EMCI's reach in the Pacific region.
• Graphé TVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGraphé TV is the Evangelical Television of the French Antilles, broadcasting EMCI TV content to viewers in the Caribbean region.
• MobbiChurchminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital church platform partner distributing EMCI TV content through their mobile church platform.
• Phare FMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadio partner broadcasting EMCI content. Phare FM is a Christian radio station.
• Radio Te VevominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadio partner broadcasting in Tahiti. Distributes EMCI audio content.
• Fréquence OasisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadio partner broadcasting on the web and on Réunion Island. Distributes EMCI content.
• Radio Francophone pour l'Évangile (RFE)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadio partner broadcasting EMCI content on the web. Francophone Christian radio.
• Radio Vie FMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadio partner broadcasting EMCI content on the web. Christian radio station.
• Adore DieuminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRadio partner distributing EMCI Christian content.
• YouTubecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary video hosting and streaming platform for live broadcasts and replays. EMCI's video content is embedded and distributed via YouTube.
• ScalewaycoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud hosting provider for EMCI's websites (emcitv.com, emci.org, levangile.com). Servers and data storage managed through Scaleway infrastructure.
• Stripe and PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partners for processing donations. Stripe and PayPal handle secure payment transactions for donor contributions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Présence Protestante (France Télévisions): Long-running French Protestant Christian TV program on France Télévisions. Comparable to EMCI as a French-language Christian broadcasting property targeting the same francophone European audience, though delivered via public broadcasting rather than independent cable/satellite carriage.

Direct peers

• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): Global Catholic television and media network with multi-language programming and cable/satellite distribution. Closely comparable to EMCI as a 24/7 faith-based TV channel with donations-based funding and international reach.
• CRISTA Media: US Christian nonprofit media organization operating radio, TV (KHCB), and digital properties with international ministry partnerships. Comparable to EMCI as a donation-funded faith broadcaster combining TV, radio, and digital ministry content.
• Daystar Television Network: US-based Christian television network broadcasting globally via satellite, cable, and streaming with original programming and partner ministry content. Directly comparable to EMCI's faith-based 24/7 broadcast model.
• GOD TV: International Christian television network broadcasting via satellite and online in multiple languages with partner ministry content. Comparable to EMCI's 24/7 multi-region Christian TV model with strong reliance on third-party ministry content.
• KTO TV: French-language Catholic television channel distributed via cable, satellite, and digital platforms with original programming and live event coverage. Closely comparable to EMCI as a French-language faith TV channel operating 24/7 with multi-platform distribution.
• Télé Lumière: French-language Christian television network distributed in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and parts of Africa via satellite. Comparable to EMCI as a French-language faith broadcaster targeting francophone diaspora and African audiences.

Broad incumbents

• CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network): US-founded Christian broadcaster operating TV, streaming, and digital platforms globally, including Superbook children's programming. Comparable to EMCI as a multi-platform Christian media organization with original programming and partner ministry content.
• Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN): Largest US-based Christian broadcasting network with global satellite and cable reach. Directly comparable to EMCI as a 24/7 multi-platform Christian TV network, but operates at much larger scale and serves primarily English-speaking audiences.

Emerging players

• Salt + Light Television: Canadian Catholic media broadcaster producing TV, radio, and online content with multi-language programming. Comparable to EMCI as a Canadian-incorporated, donor-supported faith broadcaster with multi-platform distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/emcitv
• Facebookfacebook.com/emcitv
• Instagraminstagram.com/emcitv
• TikToktiktok.com/@emcitv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emci
• Xx.com/emcitv

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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