World Christian Broadcasting (WCB) — Organization Profile
World Christian Broadcasting (WCB) is a Christian nonprofit that uses shortwave radio broadcasting to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with people in places where broadcast media can be the most effective way to reach listeners. WCB states its mission this way: it exists so that people “in places best served by broadcast media” become aware of the gospel and want to know more.
WCB’s operations center is based in Franklin, Tennessee, where programming is produced and coordinated for a wide-reaching broadcast network. From there, the organization supports transmission infrastructure and international production teams to deliver Bible-focused content across the globe, including into regions where access to Christian resources can be limited.
A distinctive feature of WCB’s model is its reliance on shortwave radio, which the organization describes as valuable for reaching remote areas and for crossing borders where other media may be restricted or difficult to access. WCB operates and maintains transmission facilities that keep broadcasts running daily, emphasizing both the technical side (antennas, towers, power generation) and the content side (language services and producers).
WCB identifies two primary broadcast stations. KNLS (“New Life Station”) in Anchor Point, Alaska broadcasts worldwide using shortwave antennas, while MWV in Mahajanga, Madagascar transmits programming that reaches Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond. WCB’s history page notes that KNLS began broadcasting in 1983 (initially in Russian and Chinese), and MWV began broadcasting in 2016 on Easter Sunday, reflecting an expansion from one station to a two-station global footprint.
Programming is developed in multiple language services. WCB’s site highlights language work including Africa, Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish, supported by senior producers and teams who shape content for specific audiences. Along with on-air broadcasting, WCB also provides ways for supporters and churches to connect with the ministry through visits, tours, and giving options.
People can engage with WCB by praying for its broadcast teams, supporting station operations financially, and inviting WCB leadership to speak to congregations and groups. Because WCB’s reach depends on both technical reliability and ongoing content creation, partnerships help sustain the ongoing work of maintaining facilities, producing programs, and keeping broadcasts active around the clock.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.worldchristian.org/
- About: https://www.worldchristian.org/about
- History: https://www.worldchristian.org/history
- What is Shortwave?: https://www.worldchristian.org/what-is-shortwave
- Languages: https://www.worldchristian.org/languages
- Team: https://www.worldchristian.org/the-team
- Board of Directors: https://www.worldchristian.org/the-board
- Give: https://www.worldchristian.org/giving-1
- Contact: https://www.worldchristian.org/contact
- Invite a Speaker: https://www.worldchristian.org/invite-a-speaker/
Contact Information
- Email: ma********@************an.org
- Phone: 615-371-8707
- Mailing address: 605 Bradley Court, Franklin, TN 37067-8200
Socials
- https://www.facebook.com/WorldChristianBroadcasting
- https://www.instagram.com/worldchristianbroadcasting/
- https://x.com/WCBroadcasting
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WskNchw_qDa3Kwn97klIw
Leadership
- Andy Baker — CEO/President
- Bryan Basham — Executive Vice President
- Ben Powell — CFO / Vice President of Planned Giving
- Elsan Tadios — Manager, KNLS Station
- Mahefa Rakotomamonj — Manager, MWV Station
- Tony Tadros — Senior Producer, Arabic
- Edward Ho — Senior Producer, Chinese
- Konstantin Chernushenko — Senior Producer, Russian
- Romulo Fontes — Senior Producer, Portuguese
- Jose’ Castillo — Senior Producer, Latin America
- Edet Udofia — Senior Producer, Africa
- Amado Abenojar — Chief Broadcast Engineer / Frequency Coordinator
