Three Angels Broadcasting Network
television channel
The Three Angels Broadcasting Network (3ABN) is an American Christian media television and radio network which broadcasts Seventh-day Adventist religious, music, health, lifestyle and public affairs programming, based in West Frankfort, Illinois. Although it is not formally tied to any particular church or denomination, much of its programming focuses on Seventh-day Adventist theology and Adventist doctrine.
History
In 1984, Three Angels Broadcasting Network was founded by Danny Shelton and his second wife Linda Shelton in West Frankfort, Illinois. In July 2017, 3ABN announced the sale of 60 low-powered television (LPTV) stations and 10 LPTV construction permits to Edge Spectrum. In October 2017, 3ABN announced the sale of 14 LPTV stations to HC2 Holdings.
In September 2019, Danny Shelton resigned as president, though he remains a central figure and the highest paid person at the network.
Programming
The stated goal of 3ABN's programming is a blend of family and social programs, health and lifestyle, gospel music, and a wide variety of Bible-based presentations.
3ABN maintains several distinct subchannels, separated by language and format:
3ABN (the flagship service with a mixture of programs from the other subchannels)
3ABN Proclaim! (all-televangelism)
3ABN Latino Network (Spanish language)
3ABN Latino Radio Network (Spanish language)
3ABN Radio Network
3ABN Radio Music Channel
3ABN Russia (Russian language)
3ABN Russia Radio Network (Russian language)
3ABN Français Network (French language)
3ABN International Network (partial simulcast of the main 3ABN with some foreign SDA ministry programming)
3ABN Dare to Dream Network ("urban Christian lifestyle")
3ABN Kids Network (children's programming, also covers the network's E/I liabilities)
3ABN Praise Him Music Network (worship music)
3ABN Canada Network (partial simulcast of the main 3ABN with some SDA ministry programming produced in Canada)
3ABN Australia Radio Network
3ABN Plus (3ABN+) live streaming broadcasts of all 3ABN television and radio networks with videos on demand, and so much more, and the subscription is free
3ABN also distributes the audio programming of Radio 74 Internationale over its stations
As of early 2009, 3ABN's main TV channel had 69% original programming; 3ABN Latino had 67% original programming; and 3ABN Russia had 100% original programming.
The 3ABN International network has the same/similar lineup of programs as 3ABN's flagship network.
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