The Bridge

What The Bridge does

The Bridge (legally The Bridge of Hope, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian radio station founded in 2010 and headquartered in Milford, Delaware, broadcasting Adult Contemporary Christian Music across five FM frequencies covering Delaware, Maryland's Eastern Shore, Virginia, and southern New Jersey. The station operates a Nautel solid-state transmitter infrastructure and distributes its content through iOS and Android mobile apps, a website live stream, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant smart speaker integrations, and a podcast network including Jesus Take the Mic, Why Do Christians, StoryJumpers, and Bridge Moments. Reaching an estimated 1.5 million people across four states plus a global digital audience, The Bridge is positioned as the Eastern Shore's only locally originated full-power Christian-formatted station. The ministry extends beyond broadcast through community programs such as Dominican Republic missions, Hands & Feet volunteer days, Recharge Pastors Conference, Single Mom Saturday, PrayerWorks online prayer community, and the DJ's Big Backyard children's curriculum, alongside an ecommerce store selling merchandise and devotional publications authored by on-air talent.

The organization is funded primarily through listener donations, corporate sponsorships of events, and merchandise sales, with no subscription fees charged to listeners. Notable fundraising milestones include a nearly $95,000 transmitter replacement campaign funded entirely by over 350 supporters. Strategic partnerships with Cross International, Crossover Cups Mission, Crown Financial Ministries, Mid South Audio, and Crossroad Community Church extend the ministry's reach into international child sponsorship and pastoral/church leadership development. Leadership transitioned on January 1, 2024, when founder Bill Sammons Jr. retired and original engineer Jeff Twilley assumed the President and General Manager role, with Chris Scotland joining as full-time Morning Show co-host. The station maintains FCC licenses for all five FM signals, EEO compliance reporting, and a 501(c)(3) designation under EIN 47-2122026.

Name

The Bridge

Legal name

The Bridge of Hope, Inc.

Website

https://wearethebridge.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Bridge of Hope, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian radio station broadcasting Adult Contemporary Christian Music across five FM frequencies in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey, supported by listener donations, sponsorships, and community programs serving over 1.5 million people.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Broadcasting / Christian Radio

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPABALAA

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Religious/Faith-Based Broadcasting

SECONDARYMPAIAEAF

Religious Radio Broadcasting

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Music & Audio (Recording, Publishing, Streaming)/Radio & Audio Broadcasting (Terrestrial, Satellite, Digital Radio)

SECONDARYMPABABAC

Religious/Faith-Based Radio Networks

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Broadcast Radio Networks

Keywords

• Christian radio broadcasting
• FM radio network
• Religious media ministry
• Community radio station
• Podcast streaming platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

HQ country

United States

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, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Listener Donations and Contributions: The Bridge operates as a non-profit, community-supported radio station relying primarily on donations from listeners. The station ran a transmitter replacement campaign that raised nearly $95,000 from over 350 Bridge supporters. Ongoing operational funding comes from listener donations, with specific campaigns for special projects.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Local businesses and organizations sponsor The Bridge's events and programs. Sponsors include Delaware Electric Cooperative (Single Mom Saturday), Byler dealerships (contests), and various service centers participating in community events.
3. Sales and Merchandise: The Bridge Store sells merchandise including books by Denise Harper ('Treasured Inside Devotion' volumes), and accepts vehicle donations through the Cars For Hope program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Bridge (operated by The Bridge of Hope, Inc.) is a non-profit Christian music radio ministry broadcasting Adult Contemporary Christian Music across five FM frequencies (88.7, 92.5, 89.3, 94.3, 105.5) serving Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and southern New Jersey. Programming is also distributed 24/7 via mobile apps, website streaming, smart speakers (Alexa, Google Assistant), and an on-demand podcast network. The station supplements its broadcast ministry with community programs (Hands & Feet, Single Mom Saturday, Recharge Pastors Conference), international child sponsorship, devotional publications, and branded merchandise.

Product overview

The Bridge is a non-profit Christian music radio ministry operated by Bridge of Hope, Inc. as a single, unified offering centered on broadcast radio. The core product is the Christian music radio station broadcasting Adult Contemporary Christian Music across five FM frequencies (88.7 FM, 92.5 FM, 89.3 FM, 94.3 FM, 105.5 FM) and online via 24/7 live streaming, a mobile app, and smart speaker integrations with Alexa and Google Assistant. Supporting content includes podcasts (Jesus Take the Mic, Why Do Christians, StoryJumpers, Bridge Moments, Devotions with Denise), the Morning Show with Denise and Chris, children's programming (DJ's Big Backyard), and the Treasured Inside devotional book series. Community outreach programs include Dominican Republic missions, Thriving Kids child sponsorship, Hands & Feet volunteer days, PrayerWorks, Single Mom Saturday, and the Ladies Bible Study. An ecommerce store offers merchandise and publications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Bridge Radio Broadcast Non-profit Christian music radio broadcast delivering continuous Adult Contemporary Christian Music programming across five FM frequencies (88.7, 92.5, 89.3, 94.3, 105.5 FM) serving Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Southern New Jersey. Free to listeners and supported by donations.
• The Bridge Mobile App Free mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms that enables users to listen to the live Christian music broadcast and access on-demand podcasts anywhere globally.
• Podcast Network On-demand podcast content including Jesus Take the Mic with Bri Evans, Why Do Christians, StoryJumpers, Bridge Moments, and Devotions with Denise, available through the website and major podcast platforms.
• The Morning Show with Denise and Chris Weekday morning program airing 6:00am - 10:00am featuring Denise Harper and Chris Scotland, providing positive music and talk content for families and individual listeners.
• DJ's Big Backyard Children's content program featuring Bible lessons, coloring pages, videos, crafts, and games released monthly for kids and families.
• Worship Production Conference Annual conference presented by The Bridge (with Mid South Audio and Crossroad Community Church) providing audio/visual production training for church technicians, worship leaders, and pastors, featuring industry leaders from Roland, Shure, Yamaha, Atlona, Haverstick Designs, Earthworks, and Jay Delp Productions.
• Recharge Pastors Conference Conference hosted by The Bridge to encourage pastors and their spouses, providing fellowship, support, and resources for church leadership. Inaugural event hosted 150 pastors and spouses.
• Single Mom Saturday Annual community outreach event providing free oil changes and support services to single mothers across Delmarva and Southern New Jersey, sponsored by Delaware Electric Cooperative and partner auto dealerships/service centers.
• Hands & Feet Day of Service Annual day of service coordinated by The Bridge that mobilizes 700+ volunteers to support other non-profit organizations in the Delmarva region.
• The Bridge Store Online store selling The Bridge-branded merchandise and publications including the Treasured Inside devotional books by Denise Harper.
• Treasured Inside Devotions Devotional book series authored by Denise Harper (Volumes 1 and 2), sold through The Bridge Store and major retailers for individuals seeking Christian devotional content.
• Key Tag Rewards Loyalty program featuring exclusive offers, rewards, and partner discounts for registered Key Tag holders; also accepts vehicle donations through the Cars For Hope program.
• Dominican Republic Missions Program International humanitarian program partnering with Crossover Cups Mission in Sosua, Dominican Republic, sponsoring the La Union Abajo village community center, baking center, sewing center (Sewing for Souls), Bread of Life program, and children's programs providing food, water, education, and Christian resources.
• Thriving Kids Child Sponsorship Program Child sponsorship program in partnership with Cross International supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in Haiti, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, and other countries with food, clean water, Christian education, and life-saving resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 675 children rescued and supported through international child sponsorship partnerships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Cross InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2024Global child sponsorship partnership enabling The Bridge listeners to rescue orphaned and vulnerable children in Haiti, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, and other countries. As of June 2024, 675 children have been supported through this partnership, receiving food, clean water, Christian education, and life-saving resources.
• Crossover Cups MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership with Crossover Cups Mission to operate community development programs in Sosua, Dominican Republic. In 2017, The Bridge adopted the village of La Union Abajo near the town garbage dump. Programs include community center, baking center, sewing center (Sewing for Souls), Bread of Life baking program, and children's programs providing food, water, and education.
• Delaware Electric CooperativecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle sponsor of Single Mom Saturday community event providing free oil changes for single mothers across Delmarva and South Jersey. 70+ single mothers served in inaugural 2026 event.
• Byler's (Harrington and Dover locations)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerAuto dealership sponsor for contests and prize giveaways including Magnolia Getaway trip to Waco, Texas and $1K Gift Card Bouquet contest.
• Crown Financial MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContent partnership bringing encouraging, practical financial guidance and biblical money principles to The Bridge listeners.
• Mid South AudiomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of annual Worship Production Conference helping churches improve worship production skills with training from industry leaders including Roland, Shure, Yamaha, Atlona, and others.
• Crossroad Community ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for the annual Worship Production Conference, providing facility for audio/visual industry training for church technicians and worship leaders.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WAY-FM Media Group: WAY-FM is a network of non-commercial Contemporary Christian Music radio stations operating across the US. Directly comparable to The Bridge in non-profit community-supported model, multi-market FM distribution, and audience focus on families and Christian listeners.
• CSN International (Calvary Satellite Network): CSN International is a non-commercial listener-supported Christian radio network programming hymn-based and traditional Christian music. Comparable to The Bridge as a community-supported Christian radio broadcaster, though typically formats more traditional/educational content versus The Bridge's contemporary worship focus.
• Bott Radio Network: Bott Radio Network is a listener-supported Christian radio network with multiple FM stations and digital streaming across the Midwest and beyond. Directly comparable to The Bridge in non-profit listener-supported model, multi-frequency FM distribution, and Christian teaching/music hybrid format.
• Positive Alternative Radio (PAR): PAR is a non-commercial Christian radio network with multiple FM stations across the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas. Comparable to The Bridge as a regional Christian radio network with audience overlap in the Virginia/Maryland area and similar non-profit funding model.
• Worship FM (WorshipFM.com): Worship FM operates a network of Christian music radio stations in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Directly comparable to The Bridge in format (Adult Contemporary Christian), audience (East Coast Christian families), and non-profit listener-supported model.
• Your Network of Praise (YNOP): YNOP is a listener-supported Christian radio network operating multiple FM stations across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Directly comparable as a small-to-mid-market non-profit Christian radio operator with similar target audience and community-supported funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Air1: Air1 is the sister network to K-LOVE, also operated by Educational Media Foundation, providing a contemporary Christian alternative format. Comparable to The Bridge in core offering (Christian music broadcasting) and audience positioning, but significantly larger in scale and geographic reach.
• K-LOVE: K-LOVE is the largest Christian music radio network in the US, operated by Educational Media Foundation. While The Bridge serves a small regional cluster, K-LOVE is the dominant national analog — both broadcast Adult Contemporary Christian Music and operate companion digital streaming platforms. Directly comparable in format and audience intent.
• Salem Media Group: Salem Media Group is the largest US operator of Christian and conservative-talk radio stations, with national reach and dedicated Christian music programming. Comparable in format (Christian broadcasting) and revenue model (listener-supported), but operates as a for-profit publicly-traded company rather than a non-profit.

Regional players

• Crawford Broadcasting Company: Crawford Broadcasting operates a portfolio of commercial and Christian radio stations across multiple US markets. Comparable in operating multiple FM signals and serving faith-based audiences, though operates as a for-profit commercial broadcaster rather than a non-profit ministry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/delmarva887thebridge
• Facebookfacebook.com/delmarva887thebridge
• Instagraminstagram.com/listentothebridge
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/listentothebridge

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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