What Christ The King Ministries does

Christ The King Ministries, operating under the brand Christ The King Radio (CTK Radio), is a privately held 501(c)(3) non-profit religious ministry founded in 2007 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The organization operates CTK Radio, a 24/7/365 internet-based Christian radio station streaming a curated mix of praise, worship, gospel, choir, local, classical, and inspirational jazz music to a global online audience. Distribution channels include the ctkradio.com website, the TuneIn Radio marketplace for mobile and desktop, a downloadable desktop listener application for ad-free listening, and an on-demand podcast archive. The product portfolio extends beyond the core radio stream into CTK Bible Time audio content (audiobook-style MP3 chapters of Proverbs), the Samaritan Discount Card program (a $20-donation wallet card providing up to 50% savings at over 100,000 merchants), and branded desktop wallpaper downloads.

The underlying technology is a conventional internet radio streaming platform: the player is hosted via Spacial Audio (sid=1663962) on an embedded iframe, with downloads served as ZIP archives and stream URLs published as M3U playlists. Mobile reach is achieved through TuneIn Radio's existing app infrastructure rather than native iOS/Android applications. Payment processing for donations runs through PayPal. The ministry relies on a core production partnership with GECS, LLC (Aurora, Colorado) for technical production and studio operations, and integrates third-party Bible text content from ReligionResourcesOnline.org.

Revenue mechanics are entirely donation-based: the ministry solicits tax-deductible contributions from listeners, supplemented indirectly by the Samaritan Card program where each $20 donation yields one discount card. Programming is structured around named hosts (Angela D., Michael V., Rev Dr Ade Ajala) operating set daily and weekend schedules. The target customer segment is the persona of Christian Radio Listeners seeking continuous faith-based audio content and peaceful listening experiences. No advertising rates, subscription tiers, sponsorship pricing, or institutional grant funding are disclosed, and the organization operates with a stated headcount of approximately 9 employees.

Name

Christ The King Ministries

Legal name

Christ The King Radio Ministries

Website

https://ctkradio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Christ The King Ministries is a Denver-based 501(c)3 non-profit that operates Christ The King Radio, a 24/7/365 internet Christian radio station streaming praise, worship, gospel, and inspirational music to a global listener audience, funded entirely by tax-deductible donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA), Religious/Faith-Based Radio Networks (MPABABAC)

Keywords

• Christian internet radio
• Religious broadcasting
• Online gospel music
• Non-profit ministry
• Inspirational content

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Listener Donations: Tax-deductible donations from listeners who support the radio ministry. As a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, contributions are legally tax-deductible in the United States.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Christ The King Ministries operates CTK Radio, a listener-supported 501(c)3 non-profit Christian internet radio station broadcasting 24/7/365 with a varied selection of Praise, Worship, Gospel, Choir, Classical and Inspirational Jazz music. The ministry distributes programming globally via website streaming, TuneIn Radio platform, downloadable desktop applications, and podcasts. Complementary offerings include Bible audio content (CTK Bible Time), downloadable desktop wallpapers, and the Samaritan Discount Card program available to donors contributing $20 or more.

Product overview

Christ The King Radio is a listener-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian internet radio station operating 24/7/365. The core product is CTK Radio, an online radio broadcasting service featuring Praise, Worship, Gospel, Choir, and Inspirational Jazz music. The product portfolio includes complementary offerings: Podcasts for on-demand content, a Desktop Listener Application for ad-free desktop listening, Bible Time audio content (Proverbs chapters and King James Bible), a Samaritan Discount Card program ($20 donation-based savings card with 100,000+ merchant discounts), downloadable desktop wallpapers, and structured programming schedules. Listeners can access content via web browser, TuneIn Radio mobile apps, or downloadable desktop client.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CTK Radio Internet Broadcasting Service

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GECS, LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationGECS, LLC is a production partner for CTK Radio, handling technical production services. Listed as partner on multiple pages including studio operations and order fulfillment for the Samaritan Card program. Located in Aurora, Colorado.
• Kodiak DesignminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContributed design work for CTK Radio website as evidenced by copyright attribution on the Extras page.
• Shoreline Marina at Jackson Lake State ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEsteemed sponsor of CTK Radio Spotlight page, supporting the ministry's operations.
• Elevation HealthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChristian Chiropractic Practice sponsor featured on the Spotlight page, providing function, fitness, nutrition and education services.
• Ade Ajala MinistriesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured ministry partner providing programming content 'The Best of Rev Dr Ade Ajala' airing Monday-Friday at 9am and 9pm MT.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bott Radio Network: Bott Radio Network is a listener-supported Christian radio network offering Bible teaching, praise, and worship music across multiple U.S. markets. Closely mirrors CTK's listener-supported, faith-based radio model.
• Moody Radio: Moody Radio is the broadcast ministry of Moody Bible Institute, providing Christian music, Bible teaching, and educational content via terrestrial and streaming. Similar mission-driven, faith-based radio operations.
• CSN International (Calvary Chapel): Calvary Satellite Network operates a Christian teaching and music radio network with terrestrial signals and streaming. Similar mission-driven, listener-supported broadcasting model.
• VCY America: VCY America is a Christian radio network broadcasting Bible teaching, sermons, and Christian music via terrestrial signals and streaming. Comparable listener-supported, mission-driven operating model.
• EWTN Radio: EWTN Radio is the radio arm of the Eternal Word Television Network, broadcasting Catholic/Christian programming and music via terrestrial and streaming. Comparable faith-based broadcast ministry.
• WAY-FM Media Group: WAY-FM is a network of contemporary Christian music radio stations operating across multiple U.S. markets with streaming. Comparable Christian music radio audience and listener-supported model.

Broad incumbents

• Salem Communications (Christian radio stations): Salem Media Group operates one of the largest U.S. portfolios of Christian and conservative-talk radio stations plus digital streaming. Direct overlap in Christian radio audience, vastly larger scale.
• K-LOVE: K-LOVE is the largest contemporary Christian music radio network in the U.S. with hundreds of terrestrial signals plus streaming. It competes directly with CTK Radio for the same faith-based music audience but at vastly larger scale.
• Air1 Radio: Air1 is a sister network to K-LOVE operated by the Educational Media Foundation, broadcasting contemporary Christian music via terrestrial and streaming. Same target listener, much larger scale and budget.

Others

• TuneIn Radio: TuneIn is the audio streaming platform that distributes CTK Radio alongside thousands of other stations. While not a peer broadcaster, it is a critical distribution channel and ecosystem participant for internet radio operators.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/christ-the-king-ministries

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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