KHCB

What KHCB does

Houston Christian Broadcasters, Inc. (KHCB) is a private, listener-supported 501(c)(3) Christian radio ministry founded on March 9, 1962 and headquartered in Houston, Texas at 2424 South Boulevard. The organization operates a multi-platform broadcasting ministry that distributes biblically-based teaching, worship music, and faith-based content through traditional FM/AM radio, internet streaming, mobile applications (iOS and Android, built on the Jacapps platform), and on-demand content libraries. Its flagship station broadcasts on 105.7 FM and 1400 AM in the Houston market, and the network has grown to more than 60 broadcast outlets across five states (Texas, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, and Oklahoma) plus four internet streaming services.

KHCB's product portfolio is organized around three operating brands: KHCB Radio (the flagship teaching and music station), Upliftd (a 24/7 contemporary Christian all-music streaming service with weekday hosted daytime shows), and Radio Amistad (a Spanish-language ministry that expanded to Argentina in June 2025 through overnight broadcasting on three stations). Supporting content includes an on-demand library of syndicated programs (Running to Win, Pathway to Victory, The Land and the Book, Focus on the Family, Truth For Life, Revive Our Hearts), topical written content organized under Upliftd verticals (Living, Minds, Marriage, Moms), free devotionals and printables, and digital engagement campaigns such as the ABIDE 31-day journey through John. No proprietary AI, public API, or disclosed patents are present; the technology stack is conventional broadcast radio with digital streaming.

KHCB's revenue model is donation-based: it operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious organization funded primarily through voluntary listener contributions, pledge drives, and donor development initiatives. Programming is free to listeners across all channels. The ministry is governed by a Board of Trustees and operates independently with no disclosed parent company or venture/PE backing. Following a March 2024 leadership transition in which Scott Krus succeeded long-serving President Bruce Munsterman (who stepped down as President Emeritus in February 2026 after 47+ years of service), KHCB has executed an active expansion agenda including new FM acquisitions, Spanish-language market entry, and international expansion into Argentina.

Name

KHCB

Legal name

Houston Christian Broadcasters, Inc.

Website

https://khcb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Houston Christian Broadcasters (KHCB) is a listener-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a multi-platform Christian radio ministry through 60+ broadcast outlets across five US states, digital streaming, mobile apps, and Spanish-language programming via Radio Amistad, now extending to Argentina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith & Religious Live Streaming Platforms (MPACACAK)

Keywords

• Christian radio broadcasting
• Religious media ministry
• Worship music programming
• Devotional content radio
• Faith-based broadcasting

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Listener Donations and Support: Listener-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit Christian ministry funded primarily through voluntary donations and contributions from listeners. The organization operates pledge drives and maintains donor development initiatives.
2. Pledge Drives and Fundraising: Regular pledge drives and fundraising campaigns supporting the ministry's operations and outreach

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KHCB is a Christian radio broadcasting ministry that produces and distributes worship music, devotional teaching, and inspirational faith-based programming to listeners via terrestrial radio, online streaming, and satellite platforms. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, its programming is sustained through listener donations and ministry support rather than commercial advertising.

Product overview

KHCB (Houston Christian Broadcasters) operates a multi-platform Christian media ministry consisting of KHCB Radio as its flagship terrestrial broadcast station, Upliftd as its 24/7 contemporary Christian music streaming service, and Radio Amistad as its Spanish-language ministry. The organization distributes content through mobile applications, on-demand streaming, and multiple FM/AM frequencies across five states. Supporting offerings include a library of on-demand program recordings, curated faith-based articles and devotionals, and free downloadable resources for spiritual growth. The network has grown from two stations to more than 60 outlets broadcasting in five states plus international reach through Radio Amistad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Upliftd, by KHCB: 24/7 contemporary Christian all-music stream featuring daytime shows with hosts Brian Dahlen and Dawn Rae May
• Radio Amistad
• Upliftd Mornings with Brian
• Upliftd Afternoons with Dawn Rae

Products and services

• KHCB Radio Broadcast
• KHCB Online Streaming
• KHCB Satellite Radio Carriage

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Radio Amistad ArgentinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2025Spanish ministry of KHCB Network expanded into Argentina through overnight broadcasting on three stations across the country, extending reach of Spanish-language Christian programming.
• Power Walk MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2025KHCB partnered with Power Walk Ministries for their National Pastors and Leaders Conference at Living Word Fellowship Church in Houston, featuring over 50 classes including Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry tracks.
• KLMH 88.5 FM LamesaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 February 2025Launch of new Spanish-language station KLMH 88.5 FM in Lamesa, Texas, expanding KHCB's Spanish-language ministry footprint.
• KDRD 91.5 FM Lake CharlesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 July 2024Acquisition of 91.5 FM serving the Lake Charles area in Southwest Louisiana, expanding Christian radio presence in the region.
• Moody Broadcasting NetworkminorOthersScott Krus joined KHCB as President from Moody Broadcasting Network of the Moody Bible Institute, bringing experience from various capacities at the network.
• Freedom Center ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for backpack giveaway events serving families preparing for new school year in Missouri City, Texas.
• Second Baptist Church HoustonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Second Baptist Church of Houston for Passion Week Experience resources and content.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Direct peers

• American Family Radio: Non-profit Christian radio network broadcasting Bible teaching and worship music across a national footprint of FM stations and digital platforms. Comparable in mission, content focus, and listener-supported structure to KHCB.
• Family Life Radio: Non-profit listener-supported Christian radio network offering Bible teaching, contemporary Christian music, and family-focused programming across multiple U.S. states with streaming and apps. Directly comparable in scale, format, and ministry-driven model to KHCB.
• WAY-FM Media Group: Non-profit Christian contemporary music radio network operating across multiple U.S. states with streaming and mobile apps. Closely comparable in mission, listener-supported nonprofit structure, and music-led broadcast format to KHCB's Upliftd offering.
• Bott Radio Network: One of the largest U.S. Christian radio networks, broadcasting Bible teaching and worship music across more than 100 stations and affiliates nationally with streaming and digital distribution — directly comparable in mission, format, and multi-state distribution model to KHCB.
• Moody Radio: Christian radio network operated by the Moody Bible Institute, broadcasting teaching, worship music, and biblical programming across multiple U.S. stations and digital platforms. KHCB's new president (Scott Krus) and Business Administrator (Maureen Ber) both came directly from Moody Radio/Moody Broadcasting, indicating deep operational overlap.

Emerging players

• Focus on the Family: Christian content ministry whose daily radio broadcast is distributed on KHCB and other stations; also produces podcasts, articles, and family resources. Comparable as a faith-based content producer that relies on radio station partners like KHCB for broadcast distribution.

Broad incumbents

• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): Largest Catholic media network in the world, operating radio, television, and digital platforms with listener/viewer-supported funding. Comparable as a faith-based multi-platform broadcaster with donation-supported revenue, though Catholic rather than evangelical in focus.
• Salem Communications: Publicly traded Salem Media Group operates a national portfolio of Christian and conservative-format radio stations plus digital properties. Competes with KHCB in faith-based talk and teaching formats across overlapping U.S. markets, but at much larger scale and with a commercial broadcast model.
• Educational Media Foundation (K-LOVE & Air1): Operates K-LOVE and Air1, the largest contemporary Christian music radio networks in the U.S., with hundreds of signals and robust streaming apps. Directly comparable as a music-led Christian broadcaster, but operates at significantly greater national scale than KHCB's Upliftd stream.

Regional players

• Relevant Radio: Catholic talk-and-teaching radio network with a large station footprint and strong digital/app presence. Comparable as a faith-based listener-supported broadcaster with multi-platform distribution, though serving a different (Catholic) denominational audience than KHCB's evangelical focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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