Sky Angel, a national provider of faith-based and family-friendly television and radio programming, announces the addition of The Word Network to their Faith Package TV lineup. Programming will be carried on Channel 135.
The Word Network broadcasts include popular local, regional and national ministries. Its gospel music programming includes concerts by Jay Moss, Kirk Franklin, Gospel Superfest, Fred Hammond, CeCe Winans, Gospel Extravaganza and the Gospel Truth Awards, plus the daily variety show “Bobby Jones Presents,” which highlights new and emerging gospel artists. In addition, the weekly show “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. They also provide coverage of national conventions and conferences including the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, Church of God In Christ—Holy Convocation, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the Power Networking Conference/Town Hall Meeting and the Soul Winners Conference.
“Sky Angel is pleased to offer our subscribers The Word Network as we continue to strengthen our Christian channel lineup,” said Tom Scott, Sky Angel’s President and COO. “The Word Network provides a growing urban audience the opportunity to watch uplifting family programming with values. With this addition, our Faith Package now includes 34 inspirational television channels plus 20 radio channels, allowing us to offer the widest range of Christian programming available in one package anywhere in the world.”
“The Word Network is honored to be launching on the Sky Angel lineup. We thank Sky Angel for being our Urban Partner and for their attention to diversity,” said Lewis Gibbs, President of The Word Network.
Sky Angel offers subscribers over 70 television and radio channels of faith-based and family-friendly broadcasts, with entertainment, educational, sports and news programming and is completely compatible with your current TV service. Sky Angel does not require a dish or antenna, is easily installed, and includes value-added features like 48-hour playback on all Faith-based television channels plus an ever-growing Video-On-Demand library with free and fee-based selections with subscription packages starting at $14.99 per month. To learn more, or to subscribe, visit www.skyangel.com or call 1-800-SKY-ANGEL (1-800-759-2643).
About Sky Angel:
Sky Angel® U.S. LLC is a Christian-owned multi-channel provider of faith-based and family-friendly television and radio programming. Founded by Robert Johnson Sr. more than 27 years ago, Sky Angel was created to provide a Christ-centered and family-friendly alternative to the standard television fare. Since then, his vision has grown into a service providing quality television and radio programming to all corners of the United States. Sky Angel’s mission is to build and operate a global communications system to assure the Gospel will penetrate every nation, culture and people.
Sky Angel also carries the Parents Television Council’s® prestigious Entertainment Seal of Approval™, which recognizes excellence and social responsibility in programming.
About The Word Network:
The Word Network is the undisputed source for urban ministries and gospel music. The non-profit network airs ministries, gospel music, interview shows, movies, portraits, religious conventions, special events and now produces a new show ‘Rejoice in the Word’ aired LIVE every Friday at 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. EST. Based in Southfield, Michigan, The Word Network offers family friendly programming that touches the heart and soul of African Americans in urban and rural markets. The Word Network is available to 65 Million cable homes in the United States. Programming from The Word Network is also provided to men and women serving our country on the United States American Forces Network and millions of others in over 200 countries around the world.
(Source: SkyAngel Public Relations)