Christians in Media

What Christians in Media does

Christians in Media is a UK-registered charity (The Church and Media Network, charity no. 1162772) founded in 1967 that operates as a community network for Christians working across media and entertainment. The organization serves individual media professionals (journalists, broadcasters, content creators, PR practitioners, photographers, social media managers, freelancers), young Christians entering media (ages 18-30), church media teams, and faith-based media professionals, primarily in the UK with selective international reach. Its core products are community-driven rather than technology-driven: a six-month Mentoring Programme (being transitioned into a Hub model), Regional Media Hubs (Bristol, Glasgow, with planned hubs in Cardiff, Cambridge, Peterborough, and Inverness targeting 6 hubs within 12 months), the annual Engage Conference (held at St Martin-in-the-Fields, London), the Global Day of Prayer for the Media (an international 24-hour event), the Faith in Media Podcast, online lunchtime prayer meetings, and an editorial blog.

The underlying technology stack is minimal: a Squarespace-hosted website for events, membership signup, donations, and blog content; standard email newsletter distribution; social media presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X; and event calendar integration with Google Calendar and ICS export. There is no proprietary software, no public API, no AI/ML capability, and no mobile application. The organization does not sell technology products and its intellectual property consists of brand identity assets (Christians in Media, Engage, Faith in Media Podcast, Global Day of Prayer for the Media, 40acts partnership).

The business model is that of a small donor-dependent UK charity. Revenue is generated from voluntary donations, individual and organizational membership subscriptions, and modest event-related ticket income (for example, Engage Conference and events such as The Sessions). The organization explicitly receives no external institutional funding, operates with a lean team of approximately 8 employees plus volunteer trustees and mentors, and outsources limited contracted services such as social media management at approximately £250 per day for one day per week. Governance is provided by a board of trustees including senior figures from Times Radio, BBC CWR, BuzzFeed UK, Premier Christian Communications, and Christian Aid, with mentors drawn from BBC, ITV, Premier Christian Radio, and award-winning podcast producers. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on word-of-mouth, the Engage Conference, regional meetups, online prayer meetings, podcast content, and earned media in outlets such as Church Times and Christian Today.

Name

Christians in Media

Legal name

The Church and Media Network (trading as Christians in Media)

Website

https://christiansinmedia.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Christians in Media is a UK registered charity founded in 1967 that runs a national network for Christians working in media, delivering events, regional hubs, a mentoring programme, a podcast, and prayer meetings funded by donations and memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Professional Community Network

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Media, Publishing & Broadcasting (Radio, TV, Digital, Press) (BPAGAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Religious Nonfiction & Theology Publishing (Apologetics, Doctrine, Ethics) (MPAJAHAG)

Keywords

• Faith-based networking
• Media professional community
• Christian mentorship program
• Faith industry support
• Professional media events

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Support: Organization receives no external funding and relies on voluntary donations from supporters. Donation page available on website with option to give financially to support the mentoring programme and general operations.
2. Membership Fees: Individual and organizational membership options available. Annual membership provides access to network, resources, and community benefits.
3. Event Revenue: Some events have paid tickets (e.g., The Sessions mentioned ticket price including refreshments). Conference attendance may have associated fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Christians in Media is a UK-based charitable network that creates spaces to gather, pray for, and inspire Christians working in media industries. It delivers a community ecosystem comprising regional hubs, a mentoring programme, the Faith in Media Podcast, the annual Engage Conference, the Global Day of Prayer for the Media, and online prayer meetings, supporting individual Christian media professionals across broadcasting, journalism, digital content, PR, and church communications.

Product overview

Christians in Media is a UK charitable network (registered in England and Wales: 1162772) founded in 1967, operating as a community organization rather than a commercial product company. The organization provides programs and services that support, encourage, and inspire Christians working in and with media. The portfolio consists of: the Mentoring Programme (a structured six-month initiative for young media professionals aged 18-30), Regional Media Hubs (local networking gatherings across the UK), the Faith in Media Podcast (audio content exploring faith-media intersection), the annual Engage Conference (flagship gathering event), the Global Day of Prayer for the Media (international 24-hour prayer initiative), Online Lunchtime Prayer Meetings (regular virtual gatherings), and a Blog (editorial content resource). The organization does not offer software products, APIs, or technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,100+ unique viewers from 25 countries reached through Global Day of Prayer for the Media
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Christians at SkyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership for Engage 2025 conference. Christians at Sky collaborating with Christians in Media to create a conference reflecting the breadth of the media industry and shared hope. Fresh perspectives, honest conversations, and renewed purpose expected from this partnership.
• Christian Media and Art AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner for Global Day of Prayer for the Media. Australian organization collaborating on the 24-hour prayer event for media, arts, and entertainment worldwide.
• Christian Broadcasting Association of New ZealandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner for Global Day of Prayer for the Media. New Zealand organization contributing to worldwide prayer initiative.
• Hollywood Prayer NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS-based partner for Global Day of Prayer for the Media. Hollywood Prayer Network brings American perspective to international prayer event.
• StewardshipcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for 40acts generosity Lent challenge. Created by Stewardship, 40acts became a movement of over 100,000 people. Christians in Media participated as partner to create 40 days of reflections and challenges.
• Thy Kingdom ComeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint event collaboration for London Prayer Walk. Christian prayer movement partnering with CIM for prayer walking event.
• Hope for Every HomeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint event collaboration for London Prayer Walk with CIM.
• St Martin-in-the-FieldsminorOthersVenue partner for Engage Conference. Historic church in Trafalgar Square, London hosting annual CIM conference.
• Premier Christian CommunicationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharmaine Noble-McLean, Director of Content, serves on CIM board; former CIM Trustee. Premier is a key Christian media organization.
• Christian AidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJames Macintyre serves as CIM Mentor (Senior Media Adviser to Christian Aid); Chine McDonald, CIM Head of PR, works for Christian Aid. Long-standing relationship with key Christian charity.
• Christians Against Poverty (CAP)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional hub meetings hosted at CAP HQ in Bradford; Marianne Clough serves as CIM Regional Ambassador while working as CAP PR Manager.
• Jubilee+minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNatalie Williams, CIM community member, works for national Christian charity Jubilee+ helping churches support the poor in their communities.
• BE CreativeminorOthersWebsite design and development partner for Christians in Media website.
• Royal Television SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCIM participates in RTS events and panels; shared audience of media professionals.
• The W TalkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntertainment and faith network founded by Tobi Olujinmi, CIM Trustee. App launching with shows, podcasts, devotionals, and community discussion.
• Right Thing FilmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction company founded by Warren Nettleford (ITN Broadcaster, CIM Mentor). Develops documentary and film ideas telling transformative stories.
• Gamble Designs / Christian Creative Directory / Christian Creative NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJosie Gamble, CIM Trustee and Creative Entrepreneur, founded these platforms serving Christian creative community.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Christian Aid: Major UK Christian charity with media and communications function, whose staff serve as CIM mentors and partners. Much larger scale and broader charitable mission but overlapping media-PR professional audience.
• Bible Society: Major UK faith-based organization with publishing and media engagement function serving Christians across the country. Larger and broader scope but overlapping audience of engaged UK Christians.
• Church of England Communications: Much larger UK religious body with established media and communications function. Vastly broader scope but overlapping audience of Christians communicating faith through media channels.

Emerging players

• Christian Creative Network: Community/networking platform founded by CIM Trustee Josie Gamble for Christian creatives. Highly comparable community-building model targeting overlapping segment of Christian media-adjacent professionals.
• The W Talk: Faith and entertainment network founded by CIM Trustee Tobi Olujinmi, offering shows, podcasts, devotionals, and community. Adjacent emerging platform with overlapping Christian media-entertainment audience.

Direct peers

• Premier Christian Communications: UK Christian media organization operating Premier Radio, Premier Christianity magazine, and online platforms, targeting the same audience of Christians engaging with and working in media. Operates as the most direct comparably-positioned Christian media entity in the UK.
• Church Times: UK Christian newspaper and media outlet serving Christians engaged with faith media content. Shares core audience of UK Christians interested in media coverage of faith issues.
• United Christian Broadcasters (UCB): UK-based Christian radio broadcaster with similar faith-and-media mission, audience of Christians in broadcasting, and parallel community-building orientation. Closest direct peer by media focus.
• Hollywood Prayer Network: US-based Christian media prayer and support community with near-identical mission of prayer and encouragement for Christians working in media, arts, and entertainment. Direct partner on CIM's Global Day of Prayer initiative.
• Christians in Science: UK network supporting Christians working in the science profession. Highly comparable structure as a faith-X professional community network with mentorship, events, and member support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/1876192156037152
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christians-in-media

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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