Closer Walk Ministries Inc

What Closer Walk Ministries Inc does

Closer Walk Ministries Inc is a private, Louisiana-domiciled Catholic nonprofit ministry headquartered at 4256 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, that produces and distributes Catholic faith programming through television, radio, and digital channels. Founded in 1981 by Fr. Harold F. Cohen, S.J., and currently led by Fr. M. Jeffery Bayhi (President and CEO since June 2001), the organization operates with a seven-person team under the mission of making the Gospel "understandable and attainable for every home and heart." Its core offerings are 30-minute television programs and radio programs broadcast through partner stations including Catholic TV Boston, The Prayer Channel (Brooklyn Diocese, NYC), Catholic Community Radio, and Catholic Life Television. Distribution extends to a YouTube channel (UCpGc_WxlukSkW9qsYTvVHQA) housing over 130 archived video programs and is claimed to reach audiences across the United States and internationally.

Name

Closer Walk Ministries Inc

Legal name

Closer Walk Ministries Inc

Website

https://closerwalkministries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Closer Walk Ministries Inc is a Baton Rouge-based Catholic nonprofit that produces 30-minute faith programs distributed via television, radio, and YouTube, supported by viewer donations and sales of CDs, DVDs, booklets, and prayer cards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Broadcasting

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious/Faith-Based Radio Networks (MPABABAC), Religious Fundraising / Telethon & Ministry Support Channels (MPABALAO)

Keywords

• Catholic broadcasting
• Religious media ministry
• Faith-based programming
• Gospel video content
• Christian television production

Headquarters

HQ city

Kenner, Louisiana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Financial Support: The ministry relies on viewer/listener financial support and donations to make programming possible, as stated on their website: 'Your financial support helps make our programming possible'
2. Product Sales: Sale of religious media products including CDs ($20), DVDs ($25), booklets ($8), and prayer cards ($2.50). Free shipping on all orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Closer Walk Ministries is a Catholic evangelistic nonprofit organization that produces and distributes religious programming via television, radio, YouTube, and an online store. It creates 30-minute televised teaching programs hosted by Fr. Jeffery Bayhi, airs radio content through Catholic Community Radio, and sells physical religious media products such as CDs, DVDs, booklets, and prayer cards. The ministry's mission is to make the Gospel understandable and attainable, funded primarily by viewer/listener donations and product sales.

Product overview

Closer Walk Ministries is a Catholic evangelistic ministry that produces and distributes religious programming through a multi-platform approach. The core offering consists of television programs (30-minute broadcasts distributed nationally) and radio programs aired through Catholic Community Radio and partner stations. The ministry sells physical products including DVDs of programs, CDs (such as the 'Doing It Their Own Way' Way of the Cross meditation with Aaron Neville), religious booklets ('Paved With Souls' and 'Then Comes the Morning'), and laminated prayer cards. Content is also available via YouTube channel with over 130 archived video episodes. The ministry utilizes modern technology including television, radio, and social networking media to achieve its mission of making the Gospel understandable for every home and heart.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Closer Walk Catholic TV Programs
• Closer Walk Catholic Radio Programs
• Doing It Their Own Way CD
• Paved With Souls Booklet
• DVD Programs
• Prayer Cards
• Then Comes the Morning Book

Named customers2 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Community RadiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatholic Community Radio was started by lay parishioners of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Baton Rouge. Their hope is the Good News can reach those Catholics who are looking for answers and a home on the radio dial. Listed as a program partner for radio broadcasts.
• Catholic Life TelevisioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatholic Life Television is a partner that provides a number of resources and support services to further strengthen the Catholic Faith. Listed as a friend/partner of Closer Walk Ministries.
• CatholicUndergroundminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatholicUnderground is listed as a partner providing resources and support services to further strengthen the Catholic Faith.
• Boston Catholic TelevisioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoston Catholic Television (catholictv.org) is a partner that broadcasts Closer Walk Ministries programs. A viewer testimonial specifically mentions watching the program on Catholic TV Boston.
• The Prayer Channel (Brooklyn Diocese, NYC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Prayer Channel (Brooklyn Diocese, NYC) broadcasts Closer Walk Ministries programs. A viewer testimonial describes watching Dr. Kenneth Howell on the show via this channel, which helped convince them to remain Catholic.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ave Maria Radio: Catholic radio network carrying catechetical, devotional, and evangelization programming with listener-supported funding. Comparable broadcast format and audience.
• Relevant Radio: National Catholic radio network distributing faith-based talk and catechetical programming. Comparable as a Catholic broadcaster with listener-supported donation model and multi-state station reach.
• CatholicTV: Boston-based Catholic television network and an active distribution partner of Closer Walk Ministries. Operates as a peer Catholic TV broadcaster carrying faith-formation programming.
• Catholic Life Television: Listed as a core distribution partner of Closer Walk Ministries. Operates Catholic television programming with similar faith-formation and evangelization mission.
• NET TV (The National Evangelization Television): Nonprofit Catholic television network producing and distributing faith-formation programming nationwide via cable and digital channels. Closely aligned mission and distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• EWTN Global Catholic Network: The dominant U.S. Catholic broadcasting network operating global TV, radio, and digital platforms. Directly comparable as multi-channel Catholic media reaching national/international audiences via donations and product sales.

Emerging players

• Shalom World: Catholic multi-platform media ministry broadcasting television and digital content with donation-supported model. Comparable as a smaller-scale Catholic media operator competing for the same donor/viewer base.
• Catholic Answers: Catholic apologetics and evangelization media ministry producing radio programs, podcasts, and digital content. Comparable as a Catholic content producer with donation-driven revenue.

Others

• EWTN Religious Catalogue: EWTN's retail arm selling Catholic books, CDs, DVDs, and devotional products. Comparable product mix and price points (CDs/DVDs/prayer cards) to Closer Walk Ministries' online store.

Regional players

• Salt + Light Media: Canadian Catholic broadcaster producing TV, radio, and digital content with donation-based funding. Operates in similar niche but across Canadian geography rather than U.S.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpGc_WxlukSkW9qsYTvVHQA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/closer-walk-ministries-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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