Moody Church Media

Name

Moody Church Media

Legal name

Moody Church Media

Website

https://moodymedia.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Christian Media Broadcasting

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Phonograph Records & Prerecorded Audio Tapes & Disks (3652)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Radio Broadcasting (MPAIAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA), Evangelical & Charismatic Broadcasting (MPABALAC), Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN), Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD)

Keywords

• Christian radio broadcasting
• Religious publishing ministry
• Biblical teaching content
• Nonprofit religious media
• Christian podcast distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of physical and digital religious content including CDs, DVDs, books, study guides, and booklets. Products range from $3 single sermons to $39 CD series.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Donor-supported ministry accepting one-time gifts and recurring monthly donations. Recognized as 501(c)(3) organization with tax-deductible donations. Monthly Endurance Partner program provides financial stability.
3. On-Air Offer Appeals: Radio program offers for books and resources with suggested donation amounts. Weekly programs have offers available for one week after airdate; weekend programs for 12 days after airing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Moody Church Media is a donor-supported nonprofit ministry that produces and distributes Christian teaching content, including four flagship radio programs (Running to Win, Living Hope, Moody Church Hour, Songs in the Night), podcasts, sermons, blog posts, articles, and a publishing line of books, booklets, DVDs, and music CDs. Content is delivered via more than 1,000 radio station affiliates, online streaming, podcast platforms, and an e-commerce store, with the Endurance Partners program providing recurring donor support.

Product overview

Moody Church Media is a donor-supported ministry offering a diverse portfolio of religious media products and resources. The portfolio consists of four core radio programs (Running to Win, Living Hope, Moody Church Hour, Songs in the Night), interactive features (Ask Pastor Lutzer), and a comprehensive publishing arm with books, booklets, DVDs, music CDs, and sermon recordings. Content is distributed through over 1,000 radio station affiliates nationwide, podcasts, online streaming, and a physical product store. The ministry also offers the Endurance Partners monthly giving program for recurring donor support. Products serve individual spiritual growth, small group study, and broadcast ministry needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Running To Win: 25-minute radio program featuring clear Bible teaching by Pastor Erwin Lutzer to help Christians make it across the finish line spiritually.
• Living Hope
• Songs in the Night
• Moody Church Hour
• Endurance Partners
• Ask Pastor Lutzer

Products and services

• Running to Win A 25-minute radio teaching program featuring Pastor Erwin Lutzer presenting clear Bible teaching to help Christians navigate life's challenges and grow spiritually; available since 2011.
• Living Hope Teaching ministry of Pastor Philip Miller featuring insightful preaching from The Moody Church and in-studio conversations with co-host Pastor Larry McCarthy, offering daily Gospel truth for daily life.
• Moody Church Hour Weekly church service broadcast featuring sermons from The Moody Church pastors.
• Songs in the Night Radio program combining traditional hymns with devotional commentary, bringing hope and encouragement to believers for over 60 years.
• Ask Pastor Lutzer Interactive platform where users can submit questions to Pastor Erwin Lutzer, who reviews all questions and may publish responses.
• Endurance Partners Monthly partnership program providing financial stability for the ministry, offering donors recurring giving options and ministry engagement.
• Praying the Bible (Book) Book by Donald S. Whitney outlining a time-tested method for transforming prayer lives through praying the words of Scripture, 112 pages.
• Why Doesn't God Answer My Prayers? (Book) Book by Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer and Scott MacDonald offering biblical guidance on God's hidden purposes when prayers seem unanswered, 224 pages.
• Sent (Book) Book by Heather Holleman and Ashley Holleman about living a life that invites others to Jesus, covering practical strategies for sharing faith, 208 pages.
• Prepare Your Heart For An Uncertain Future (Book) Book by Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer sharing insights from Jesus' final words to His followers about finding hope amid instabilities, 204 pages.
• How to Begin the Christian Life (Book) Book by George Sweeting providing guidance for new believers on prayer, Bible study, and Christian living, with over 600,000 copies in print.
• Leaving A Legacy (Book) Book by Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer containing six messages for the church from four decades of pastoral ministry, 128 pages.
• The Pursuit Of Holiness (Book) Book by Jerry Bridges helping readers understand holiness and personal responsibility in the Christian life.
• The Grace Awakening (Book) Book by Dr. Charles R. Swindoll about living a grace-filled life and rejecting legalistic bondage, 306 pages.
• Celebrating Songs (Music CD) Compilation CD featuring 60 years of Songs in the Night music, including traditional hymns sung by Glenn Jorian and George Beverly Shea, 14 tracks.
• God's Devil (DVD) DVD by Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer elaborating on Satan's role in God's plan, featuring 10 engaging lessons on spiritual warfare.
• Seven Reasons Why You Can Trust The Bible (DVD) DVD by Dr. Erwin Lutzer offering teachings on the reliability of Scripture with 7 lessons on Bible authority.
• The Church In Babylon (DVD) DVD by Dr. Lutzer addressing how Christians can live faithfully in a hostile culture, exploring parallels between the church in America and God's people in Babylon.
• A Call For Freedom (DVD) Documentary film hosted by Pastor Erwin Lutzer detailing how the Protestant Reformation changed Christianity, shot in Germany with access to key historical locations.
• The Eclipse Of God - Interviews (DVD) DVD featuring interviews with Pastor Erwin Lutzer on secular views of God shaped by Karl Marx, Charles Darwin, and Sigmund Freud.
• The King Is Coming (DVD) DVD by Pastor Erwin Lutzer presenting ten events that will change the future, exploring biblical end times prophecy.
• Walking With Jesus (Booklet) Booklet by Pastor Erwin Lutzer challenging readers to simplify focus by asking 'What would Jesus do?', 81 pages.
• One Minute After You Die (Booklet) Tract by Dr. Erwin Lutzer exploring what happens after death and calling readers to trust in Christ alone for eternal salvation.
• God's Unfolding Plan For The Middle East (Booklet) Booklet by Pastor Erwin Lutzer exploring biblical roots of the Middle East crisis and Jerusalem's role in biblical prophecy.
• The Flurry Of Wings (Booklet) Booklet exploring what the Bible teaches about angels, their role in God's plan, and caution about those who would seek to connect with them.
• Podcasts Podcast subscriptions available for all radio programs including Living Hope, Running to Win, and others through iTunes and other podcast platforms.
• Sermons Library Online archive of sermons from The Moody Church including teachings by Dr. Erwin Lutzer, Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe, and Pastor Philip Miller.
• Radio Station Network Distribution across over 1,000 radio stations including Moody Broadcasting Network affiliates, BOTT Radio Network, KHCB Radio Network, VCY America, and Bible Broadcasting Network affiliates across the United States.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.3 million+ digital listens
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and flagship.

• Moody Broadcasting NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoody Broadcasting Network is a major Christian radio network carrying Moody Church Media programming. Includes numerous affiliate stations nationwide (KBHW, KMDY, WDLM, WRMB, WFCM, WMBI, and many others) that broadcast MCM content.
• BOTT Radio NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBOTT Radio Network carries Moody Church Media programs on multiple stations across Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and other states. One of the primary distribution channels for MCM content.
• KHCB Radio NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKHCB Radio Network broadcasts Moody Church Media content in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and other states with multiple station frequencies carrying the programming.
• VCY AmericamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVCY America is a Christian radio network carrying MCM content on stations across multiple states including Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and others.
• Bible Broadcasting NetworkmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBible Broadcasting Network carries MCM content on stations across multiple states including Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, and internationally.
• Wilkins Radio NetworkmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWilkins Radio Network broadcasts MCM content on stations in California, Louisiana, Alabama, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania.
• The Moody ChurchflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Moody Church in Chicago, Illinois is the parent organization of Moody Church Media. MCM is a donor-supported ministry of The Moody Church and distributes teaching materials from the church and its pastors (Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer and Pastor Philip Miller). Shares statement of faith with The Moody Church.
• Family Life RadiomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily Life Radio carries MCM content on stations in Arizona and Texas as part of their Christian programming format.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): Catholic broadcasting network producing radio, television, and digital programming for a faith-based audience. Comparable in nonprofit media ministry structure, multi-platform distribution, and donor-supported revenue model.
• Focus on the Family: Large evangelical Christian media and family ministry producing radio programs, podcasts, and published resources. Directly comparable to Moody Church Media in distribution model (radio + digital) and target audience (Christian families seeking biblical teaching).
• Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN): Large evangelical Christian media organization producing television, radio, and digital programming. Comparable in nonprofit media ministry structure, multi-platform distribution, and donor-supported revenue model serving evangelical audiences.
• K-LOVE / Air1 Media: Major non-commercial Christian music and teaching radio network with hundreds of affiliate stations and a large digital streaming presence. Comparable in radio distribution scale and faith-based audience, though music-format dominated.

Emerging players

• Desiring God: Christian teaching ministry producing sermons, articles, podcasts, and resources for spiritual growth. Comparable in evangelical content focus, multi-platform delivery (digital-first), and donor-supported nonprofit model.

Direct peers

• Bott Radio Network: Christian radio network carrying Moody Church Media programs across multiple states. Directly comparable in evangelical teaching content distribution and affiliate-based broadcast model.
• Trans World Radio (TWR): International Christian radio ministry broadcasting Bible teaching in multiple languages across 50+ countries. Directly comparable in multi-language radio distribution model and donor-supported nonprofit structure.
• VCY America: Christian radio network carrying Moody Church Media content. Comparable as a nonprofit Christian radio broadcaster offering Bible teaching programming across multiple affiliate stations.
• Family Life Radio: Christian radio network carrying Moody Church Media content in multiple states. Comparable in evangelical teaching format and affiliate-based radio distribution.
• Moody Radio: Christian radio network sharing the Moody brand and distributing Moody Church Media programs as part of its programming lineup. Directly comparable in radio ministry operations and evangelical audience, though operates as a separate Moody entity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Media_TMC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1LXh-9ZXrWTrm3J5AQXG5g
• Facebookfacebook.com/MoodyChurchMedia
• Instagraminstagram.com/moodychurchmedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moody-church-media

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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