About Us
The Word Network has established itself as a mainstream media broadcaster for African American ministries and gospel music. The Word Network offers value positive religious family programming embraced by millions of African Americans in urban and rural markets. The Word Network provides programming that is sensitive to, and touches the fabric of, the urban African American community. The programming covers a broad range of demographics from teens and young adults who are interested in contemporary gospel music, to the families seeking values consistently presented in a positive way, to the slightly more mature urban populations that relate to many of the popular local, regional and national ministries.
The Word Network strives to feature the best in urban ministries, gospel music, live church conventions and specials. The Word Network offers a wide array of popular ministries including Paul Morton, Zachery Tims, Michael Freeman, Dr. I.V. and Bridget Hilliard, Sheryl Brady and Fred Price.
The gospel music programming line up features the incomparable Dr. Bobby Jones in his daily variety show and special gospel music events, the popular gospel video programs “Video Gospel” and “Gospel Grooves”, and ½ hour music specials featuring artists such as Marvin Sapp, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Martha Minuzzi, Yolanda Adams and Byron Cage, and newcomers such as Wess Morgan and VaShawn Mitchell, to name just a few.
'All Access Pass'
The Word Network provides viewers with an ALL ACCESS PASS , behind-the-scenes look at the most popular gospel music events including the Stellar Awards, the gospel events at both the Super Bowl and the NBA All Star Games.
In addition, the weekly Rainbow Push with Jesse Jackson gives the Rev. Jackson an opportunity to spread the Word of God and to discuss social, racial and economic justice issues..
Live Coverage
The Word Network also provides LIVE coverage of the following national conventions and conferences including the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, Church of God In Christ – Holy Convocation, the Soul Winners Conference and Paula White’s annual conferences.
Based in Southfield , Michigan , The Word Network is available in over 200 countries reaching millions of people in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia , and the Americas . The Word Network reaches nearly 60 million homes in the U.S. alone through DirecTV, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, Cox, Cablevision, Charter, and a host of other cable operators and another 9 million homes on Sky TV in the U.K.
The Word Network is the urban partner to the cable operator and will work with them to continue to foster positive community relations and make significant contributions to their cities and its residents.
Programming from The Word Network is also provided to one million men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces in over 65 countries through the American Forces Network.
The Word Network is the undisputed source for urban ministries and gospel music.
Broadcast Schedule
http://www.thewordnetwork.org/schedule/index.php
Contact Information
Street Address: 20733 W. 10 Mile Rd.
City: Southfield
Country: United States
Postal/Zip Code: MI 48075
Telephone +1 248 357 4566
Telefax +1 248 350 3422
Email: feedback@thewordnetwork.org
Home Page http://www.thewordnetwork.org
Satellites
Thaicom 5
Eurobird 1 (Sky UK)
Hot Bird 8
Galaxy 17
Galaxy 19
AMC 18 (HITS Quantum)
DirecTV 4S/8 (DirecTV USA)
