faith radio network,

What faith radio network, does

Faith Radio Network, Inc. is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit Christian radio ministry incorporated in Florida in July 1997 and broadcasting since October 1997. It operates 13 radio stations (9 English, 4 Spanish under the "Radio Fe" brand) covering North Florida, South Georgia, and parts of South Alabama, anchored by headquarters at 4015 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, with a 240-foot tower on a 6.6-acre site. The network carries approximately 50% inspirational Christian music plus Bible teaching from national and local pastors, news, weather, a Church News segment, and a nightly Faith Connection prayer line. Distribution extends beyond AM/FM transmission to dedicated iOS/Android apps, Zeno.fm and TuneIn streaming, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands, and AudioNow dial-in phone listening.

The business model is listener-supported: voluntary monthly donations (typical gift $25-$100, with tax-deductible receipts) plus local/regional business sponsorships underwriting specific programs. The organization states a monthly operating need of $65,850 (~$790,200 annualized), and has raised more than $900,000 cumulatively across station-acquisition campaigns since 2003. It runs three mission programs — Imani Radio in Kenya and Uganda (potential reach ~12.2 million listeners), Voice of Hope Ministries in Tanzania, and a Florida Department of Corrections prison ministry distributing Galcom solar-powered, pre-tuned radios — all funded by domestic listeners. Growth has been driven by incremental station purchases, Spanish-language programming launched in 2016, a March 2025 Florida Panhandle expansion (50,000-watt English and 100,000-watt Spanish signals), and partnerships with content providers including Focus on the Family, Turning Point, and Love Worth Finding.

Name

faith radio network,

Legal name

Faith Radio Network, Inc

Website

https://faithradio.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Faith Radio Network is a Tallahassee-based 501(C)(3) listener-supported Christian radio ministry operating 13 AM/FM stations across North Florida, South Georgia, and South Alabama, plus Spanish-language Radio Fe, international mission broadcasting in Africa and Mexico, and prison and church outreach programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN), Faith-Based Media, Publishing & Broadcasting (Radio, TV, Digital, Press) (BPAGAJAI)

Keywords

• Christian radio broadcasting
• Religious media ministry
• Listener-supported nonprofit
• Bilingual radio programming
• Community radio network

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallahassee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Listener Donations: Faith Radio is funded primarily through voluntary donations from listeners who support the ministry. Monthly funding goal of $65,850 ($2,165 per day, $90.21 per hour). Most frequent monthly gift range is $25-$100. Contributors receive tax-deductible receipts for income tax purposes and annual Contribution Reports for tax reporting.
2. Business Sponsorships: Local and regional businesses sponsor specific program segments and time slots. Sponsors include businesses from North Florida and South Georgia, supporting programs such as Focus on the Family, Love Worth Finding, Turning Point, and others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Faith Radio Network operates a multi-station Christian radio network broadcasting inspirational music, Bible teaching, prayer support, and community programming in English and Spanish across 13 stations in North Florida, South Georgia, and South Alabama. The ministry also extends internationally through Imani Radio in Kenya and Uganda, a prison ministry distributing solar-powered radios, and outreach partnerships in Tanzania. Operations are funded by listener donations and program sponsorships.

Product overview

Faith Radio Network, Inc. is a listener-supported Christian radio ministry operating a network of 13 radio stations across North Florida, South Georgia, and parts of Alabama. The organization operates two primary products: Faith Radio (English) broadcasting inspirational Christian music and programming across 9 stations including WFRF-FM 105.7, WFRU 90.1, WZFR 104.5, WBGP 91.3, WOLR 91.3, WASJ 105.1, and WPCF (93.1 FM/1290 AM); and Radio Fe (Spanish) serving Spanish-speaking communities through 4 stations including WFRF (106.7 FM/1070 AM), WKNK 103.5 FM, and WLTG (101.7 FM/1430 AM). Beyond domestic broadcasting, Faith Radio maintains international mission outreach through Imani Radio in Kenya and Uganda, Africa (reaching approximately 12.2 million potential listeners), and supports Voice of Hope Ministries in Tanzania. The network provides digital engagement via a mobile app for both English and Spanish listening, Text-to-Give donation services, and the Faith Connection prayer ministry hosted by Pastor John Cappelen. Additional community services include a Prison Ministry distributing solar-powered radios to Florida inmates and the Church News broadcast segment for local churches and ministries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faith Radio (English Broadcasting) Listener-supported Christian radio broadcasting in English, featuring inspirational music and Bible teaching across 9 stations in North Florida, South Georgia, and South Alabama. Designed for general Christian audiences seeking daily spiritual encouragement between Sunday services.
• Radio Fe (Spanish Broadcasting) Spanish-language Christian radio broadcasting uplifting music and preaching across 4 stations serving Spanish-speaking communities in North Florida, South Georgia, and Panama City, with international reach into Xochimilco, Mexico City.
• Imani Radio (Kenya and Uganda) Sister Christian radio station in Kenya and Uganda funded by Faith Radio listeners, broadcasting in Swahili ('Imani' means 'Faith'). Reaches approximately 7.2 million potential listeners in Kenya and an additional 5 million in Uganda, with thousands of solar-powered pre-tuned radios distributed to remote off-grid communities.
• Prison Ministry Outreach program placing solar-powered transistor radios pre-tuned to Faith Radio frequency into Florida State Department of Corrections prisons, manufactured by Galcom International. Radios are distributed to inmates who lack personal radios.
• Voice of Hope Ministries (Tanzania) Ministry partnership that takes the Gospel into neglected villages in Tanzania via a 4-fold strategy: survey, prayer, evangelism, and discipleship with church planting. Originally led by Peter Mitimingi (deceased 2020) and now led by his wife Patience.
• Faith Radio Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android devices enabling listeners to stream Faith Radio English and Radio Fe Spanish directly from phones. Available via QR codes and the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Faith Connection Prayer Ministry Call-in prayer time hosted by Pastor John Cappelen, Monday through Friday 9:00 pm to midnight Eastern Time, providing live spiritual support and prayer for listeners.
• Church News Broadcast Daily on-air segment airing weekdays at 12:30 p.m. announcing upcoming community events of churches and ministries in the listening area. Hosted by Ken Burns. Free public service for churches and ministry organizations.
• Text-to-Give Donation Service Mobile donation service allowing supporters to text a monetary amount to 850-296-0066 to donate to Faith Radio. Supports fund designation for specific causes including Imani Radio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Potential listener reach of 7.2 million in Kenya alone through Imani Radio partnership
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Imani Radio (Kenya and Uganda)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith Radio initiated and funds Imani Radio ('Faith' in Swahili), a Christian radio station in Kenya established in 2005. Expanded to Uganda in May 2010. A 2000-watt station reaches potential 7.2 million listeners in Kenya; Uganda station adds potential 5 million listeners. Faith Radio listeners funded construction and ongoing operations. Ptallah Butaki serves as director. Thousands of solar-powered radios pre-tuned to Imani Radio have been distributed to remote African communities.
• Galcom InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationGalcom International manufactures the pre-tuned solar-powered transistor radios used in Faith Radio's prison ministry. Radios are pre-tuned to only transmit Faith Radio frequencies and distributed to Florida prison inmates and African communities. Galcom also produces Mission Compass radio program aired on Faith Radio.
• Voice of Hope Ministries (Peter Mitimingi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith Radio supports Voice of Hope Ministries led by Peter Mitimingi (deceased 2020) in Tanzania, Africa. Ministry takes the Gospel into 'neglected villages' using a 4-fold strategy: Survey, Prayer, Evangelism, and Discipleship. Faith Radio listeners funded church construction, pastor training, a bus, PA system, and Bibles for distribution.
• Xochimilco Internet Radio (Mexico City)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAn internet radio station in the Xochimilco area of Mexico City carries Faith Radio's Spanish programming from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Spanish broadcasting began November 5, 2018.
• Local Churches (North Florida/South Georgia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith Radio serves as a complement to local churches, airing church news, hosting local programs, and encouraging listeners to attend and support local congregations. Local churches submit announcements through free Church News segment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bott Radio Network: Largest U.S. Christian radio network, operating more than 100 stations nationwide with Bible teaching, praise, and worship programming from nationally recognized pastors. Directly comparable to Faith Radio in format (Christian teaching/music) and listener-supported nonprofit model, but at materially larger national scale.
• WAY-FM Media Group: Network of contemporary Christian music and Bible teaching radio stations supported by listener donations and operating in multiple U.S. regions. Closely comparable in business model (listener-supported, donation-driven, multi-station nonprofit), program mix, and target audience as Faith Radio.
• American Family Radio: Nonprofit Christian radio network operated by the American Family Association, broadcasting Bible teaching, preaching, and conservative Christian music across hundreds of stations nationwide. Directly comparable as a faith-based, listener-supported Christian teaching radio ministry.
• Moody Radio: Christian broadcasting ministry of the Moody Bible Institute, operating radio stations plus digital streaming that deliver Bible teaching, Christian music, and educational programming. Highly comparable programming format and nonprofit support model to Faith Radio.
• VCY America: Listener-supported Christian radio network broadcasting conservative Bible teaching, hymns, and Christian music across multiple U.S. stations. Directly analogous to Faith Radio's teaching-and-music format, donation-funded model, and small-network footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Educational Media Foundation (K-LOVE / Air1): Operates K-LOVE and Air1, the two largest contemporary Christian music radio networks in the U.S., with hundreds of signals and extensive streaming/apps. Comparable to Faith Radio on Christian music/teaching programming and multi-channel distribution, though at vastly larger scale and contemporary music focus.
• Crawford Broadcasting Company: Operates a portfolio of commercial and Christian-leaning AM and FM radio stations across multiple U.S. markets. Comparable as a multi-station owner/operator in religious and talk formats, though with a commercial (rather than listener-supported nonprofit) revenue model.

Regional players

• Relevant Radio: Largest Catholic radio network in the U.S., with a comparable listener-supported nonprofit funding model and multi-station distribution. Comparable as a faith-based broadcaster with donation-driven economics, though denominationally distinct (Catholic vs. evangelical).
• WBCL Network (Fort Wayne): Listener-supported Christian radio network serving northeast Indiana/northwest Ohio with Bible teaching, music, and community programming. Closely analogous in scale (regional network of stations), donor-funded nonprofit structure, and mixed teaching/music programming.
• His Radio / Positive Alternative Radio: Christian music and teaching radio network serving the Carolinas and surrounding states with both over-the-air and streaming distribution. Comparable to Faith Radio in regional nonprofit model, multi-channel delivery (broadcast + digital), and Christian programming mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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