THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.

What THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC. does

The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. (CBN) is a U.S.-headquartered nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable religious media ministry founded in 1960 by Pat Robertson and based on a 685-acre Georgian-styled campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia. CBN operates a multi-platform content and services portfolio spanning television broadcasting (cable/satellite/OTA in multiple U.S. markets), direct-to-consumer streaming (the CBN News App on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, iOS/Android/Alexa), digital radio across multiple music formats, podcasts, mobile apps, and email — distributed to 156 countries and territories in 76 languages, making it one of the largest Christian television ministries in the world. Core products include The 700 Club (flagship daily television program), CBN News (24/7 faith-based journalism with bureaus in Washington D.C. and Jerusalem), Superbook (a Bible-based children's animation franchise with dedicated app, kids' website, and academy curriculum), CBN Radio, the CBN Family partner video platform, and the CBN Bible App; CBN's operations also encompass wholly-owned subsidiaries in humanitarian relief (Operation Blessing), children's outreach (Orphan's Promise), Israel-focused ministry (CBN Israel), film production (CBN Films), Christian higher education (Regent University, located on the CBN campus), and military family support (Helping the Homefront).

CBN's business model is donation-driven rather than commercial: it is a tax-exempt religious organization, so the revenue mechanics are tax-deductible contributions, monthly partner recurring giving (with a $5+/month entry tier that unlocks CBN News Member benefits), event-driven telethon appeals (e.g., the May Telethon 2026), and planned/legacy giving via cbnlegacy.org. Pricing is voluntary across online giving, phone pledges, and mail, with suggested preset amounts ($20, $40, $60). Customer concentration is intentionally distributed across millions of individual donors and prayer-request users — the CBN Prayer Center alone handled over 1.3 million prayer needs in 2025 — and CBN's GTM motion is direct-to-consumer through broadcasting and digital platforms, supplemented by event-driven telethon donor acquisition. CBN's core technology is a broadcast and digital publishing platform rather than a software product; its enterprise layer comprises Genesys Cloud (prayer line/SMS/WhatsApp), Iterable (email), Microsoft Dynamics and Salesforce (CRM), Shopify (e-commerce), and AWS/Pantheon/WP Engine (hosting), all of which support scale, donor engagement, and the global prayer-center operations. Note: the firmographic headcount field reported as 8 is inconsistent with CBN's actual operational scale (multiple buildings, news bureaus, subsidiaries, and global ministry operations) and appears to reflect a specific registered entity rather than CBN's total workforce.

Name

THE CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.

Legal name

The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.

Website

https://www1.cbn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. (CBN) is a 501(c)(3) Christian media ministry founded in 1960, producing faith-based television (The 700 Club), news (CBN News), children's animation (Superbook), radio, and humanitarian programs distributed across 156 countries, funded primarily by individual donor contributions and monthly partner giving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Religious Organizations (8131), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious/Faith-Based Cable Networks (MPABAFAK), Religious Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAF), Religious/Faith-Based Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAF), Religious News, Talk & Commentary Channels (MPABALAL)

Keywords

• Religious broadcasting
• Faith-based media
• Christian television
• Humanitarian relief
• Devotional content

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, CBN relies primarily on tax-deductible donations from individual donors and partners. Donation options include online giving, phone pledges, and mail. Monthly recurring partner program provides sustained funding.
2. Premium Content Membership: Donors contributing $5 or more monthly gain access to CBN News Member benefits including the annual Impact Report, special email updates, and exclusive content opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) is a nonprofit religious media ministry that produces and distributes Christian content across television, radio, web, and mobile platforms. Its core offerings include flagship program The 700 Club, CBN News, the Superbook children's Bible animation series, CBN Radio, mobile apps, and humanitarian aid through its subsidiary Operation Blessing. Operations are funded primarily by viewer donations and monthly partner contributions.

Product overview

CBN is a global Christian media ministry operating as a multi-platform content organization with television broadcasting, digital streaming, mobile applications, and humanitarian programs. The portfolio centers on The 700 Club (flagship TV program), CBN News (24/7 faith-based journalism), Superbook (children's Bible animation with dedicated app and kids website), CBN Radio (multi-format audio streaming), CBN Family (premium partner video platform), and the CBN Bible App. CBN extends its reach through humanitarian subsidiaries including Operation Blessing (disaster relief/medical aid) and Orphan's Promise (children's ministry), plus CBN Israel and Regent University (Christian education). Content is distributed across 156 countries in 76 languages via television, radio, streaming platforms, mobile apps, podcasts, and newsletters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The 700 Club: CBN's flagship television news and talk program featuring current events, faith-based content, and viewer engagement.
• CBN News
• Superbook
• Operation Blessing
• Orphan's Promise
• CBN Israel
• CBN Radio
• Christian World News
• Jerusalem Dateline
• Faith Nation
• Regent University

Products and services

• The 700 Club CBN's flagship daily television program featuring news, current events, interviews, and Christian commentary, broadcast live with on-demand viewing for general Christian audiences.
• CBN News Nonprofit news service providing 24/7 factual reporting through television, web, mobile apps, and streaming platforms, with dedicated bureaus in Washington D.C. and Jerusalem covering U.S., world, Israel, politics, health, and entertainment news.
• Superbook Bible-based animated children's series sharing the Gospel through animated stories of biblical characters, available as TV episodes, a mobile Bible app, and a dedicated kids' website.
• CBN Radio Digital radio service offering multiple worship music formats including Praise, Contemporary, Southern Gospel, Selah Instrumental, and Cross Country, with streaming access and a dedicated mobile app.
• CBN Family Premium video streaming platform for monthly donors offering full episodes of The 700 Club, Christian World News, Jerusalem Dateline, Faith Nation, and other CBN programming, accessible via web and mobile app.
• CBN News App Mobile news application providing 24-hour access to national and international news including faith-focused stories, available for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Alexa.
• Daily Devotional Daily devotional content delivered via email and CBN platforms featuring spiritual guidance and biblical insights for individual Christian audiences.
• Operation Blessing International humanitarian aid service providing food, clean water, medical care, and disaster relief to people in need worldwide as part of CBN's ministry family.
• Regent University Christian university located on CBN's Virginia Beach campus offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs with a Christian worldview.
• CBN Podcasts Audio podcast content including A New Day, Conversations From Studio 5, Navigating Trump 2.0, Quickstart, and The Lesson, distributed on major podcast platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1.3 million prayer needs responded to annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regent UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegent University is located on CBN's 685-acre campus in Virginia Beach. Founded by Pat Robertson, it is ranked among the top 15 best college campuses in America by Niche (2021). CBN and Regent University share the campus and have collaborative educational initiatives.
• Operation BlessingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational humanitarian organization providing disaster relief, clean water, medical care, and food to those in need worldwide. Part of CBN's family of ministries.
• CBN IsraelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry focused on supporting Israel and Jewish communities, providing emergency aid, Holocaust survivor support, and humanitarian assistance.
• CBN FilmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilm production arm of CBN creating faith-based theatrical and streaming content.
• Orphan's PromisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBN ministry dedicated to supporting orphans and vulnerable children worldwide through food, clothing, shelter, education, and Christian love.
• Helping the HomefrontminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry supporting military families and veterans with various assistance programs.
• Microsoft Dynamics and SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party database providers used to store and manage personally identifiable information with high accreditations for technical and organizational data security.
• WP Engine, Pantheon, Amazon Web ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite hosting and cloud infrastructure services with US Data Privacy Framework certification.
• IterablecoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail service provider used to deliver email updates and promotions with statistics on email opening and clicks.
• Genesys CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationPhone system for CBN's Prayer Line and SMS text/WhatsApp messaging, used to handle prayer requests with consent-based call recording.
• CyberSource, GiveSmart, PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPCI-compliant payment processors handling credit card transactions for donations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Moody Radio: Moody Radio is a noncommercial, donor-supported Christian radio broadcaster with multiple stations and digital streaming — closely comparable to CBN Radio's format portfolio and donor-revenue model.
• Educational Media Foundation (K-LOVE & Air1): EMF operates the two largest U.S. non-commercial Christian radio networks (K-LOVE and Air1), streams digitally, and runs donor-supported programming — directly comparable to CBN Radio's music-format radio and donation model.
• Daystar Television Network: Daystar is a Christian broadcast network distributed via cable/satellite and digital streaming, with a programming and donation-driven model closely paralleling CBN's television ministry.
• Bott Radio Network: Bott Radio operates one of the largest U.S. Christian radio networks with national distribution and digital streaming — directly comparable to CBN Radio in music and talk-format Christian broadcasting.
• EWTN Global Catholic Network: EWTN is a faith-based broadcast ministry operating multi-channel TV, radio, and digital news — directly comparable to CBN in nonprofit religious broadcasting, although its tradition is Catholic rather than evangelical Christian.
• In Touch Ministries: In Touch is a major evangelical media ministry broadcasting weekly TV/radio programs, podcasts, and digital content funded by donors — closely mirroring CBN's TV broadcast and donation-driven engagement.
• Trinity Broadcasting Network: TBN is the largest Christian broadcast network in the U.S., operating flagship channels, cable/satellite distribution, and digital platforms that overlap directly with CBN's religious TV and streaming model.

Emerging players

• Focus on the Family: Focus on the Family is an evangelical nonprofit producing faith-based radio, podcasts, and multimedia content with a comparable donor-supported ministry model and overlap with CBN News and parenting/family programming.
• Lifetalk Radio: Lifetalk Radio is a Christian audio network with multi-language global streaming — comparable to CBN Radio's international, multi-language digital broadcasting footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Salem Media Group: Salem is a publicly traded Christian and conservative media operator owning radio stations, networks, and digital properties — comparable to CBN as a religious broadcasting portfolio but with a broader commercial rather than donation-funded structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXhAHm2n8LSAtyf6ATnoC2g
• Facebookfacebook.com/cbnonline
• Instagraminstagram.com/christianbroadcastingnetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-christian-broadcasting-network-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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