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On January 1, 2022, the network in the U.S. was rebranded as TBN Inspire, with no change in programming. TBN stated in a notice to carriage providers that the change was intended to "speak more clearly to how we are programming the network".<ref name="tbn_inspire_pr">{{cite press release|title=Hillsong will become TBN Inspire on January 1, 2022|publisher=TBN/National Cable Television Cooperative|date=18 November 2021|url=https://www.nctconline.org/index.php/members/resources/technical-notices/item/1814-hillsong-will-become-tbn-inspire-on-january-1-2022|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> |
On January 1, 2022, the network in the U.S. was rebranded as TBN Inspire, with no change in programming. TBN stated in a notice to carriage providers that the change was intended to "speak more clearly to how we are programming the network".<ref name="tbn_inspire_pr">{{cite press release|title=Hillsong will become TBN Inspire on January 1, 2022|publisher=TBN/National Cable Television Cooperative|date=18 November 2021|url=https://www.nctconline.org/index.php/members/resources/technical-notices/item/1814-hillsong-will-become-tbn-inspire-on-january-1-2022|access-date=27 November 2021}}</ref> |
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The change only applied initially to its American broadcast operations as distributed by TBN. However in April 2022, it was reported that the Australian version distributed by [[Foxtel]] would be also be replaced by TBN Inspire on April 28, with Hillsong content replaced by TBN original programming (such as ''[[Praise (TV program)|Praise]]''), and other televangelists and worship music programming. The change came amid controversies involving Brian Houston, who resigned from his |
The change only applied initially to its American broadcast operations as distributed by TBN. However in April 2022, it was reported that the Australian version distributed by [[Foxtel]] would be also be replaced by TBN Inspire on April 28, with Hillsong content replaced by TBN original programming (such as ''[[Praise (TV program)|Praise]]''), and other televangelists and worship music programming. The change came amid controversies involving Brian Houston, who resigned from his position as senior pastor after being indicted in a misconduct investigation by the ministry. Australian broadcaster [[Network 10]] had also pulled Hillsong's television program.<ref name="alexander2022">{{Cite web |last=Alexander |first=Harriet |date=2022-03-23 |title=Brian Houston resigns as Hillsong pastor |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/brian-houston-resigns-as-hillsong-pastor-20220323-p5a76y.html |access-date=2022-03-23 |website=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="knowles2022">{{cite web |last=Knowles |first=Lorna |date=24 March 2022 |title=How Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston's fall from grace played out over five days |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-24/hillsong-church-founder-brian-houston-fall-from-grace/100934680 |access-date=24 March 2022 |website=ABC News |publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Alexander |first=Harriet |date=2022-03-23 |title=Brian Houston resigns as Hillsong pastor |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/brian-houston-resigns-as-hillsong-pastor-20220323-p5a76y.html |access-date=2022-03-23 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hillsong Channel to be dumped from Foxtel |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/04/hillsong-channel-to-be-dumped-from-foxtel.html/ |access-date=2022-04-15 |website=TVtonight.com.au |language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Hillsong TV pulled from Channel 10 {{!}} TV Tonight |url=https://tvtonight.com.au/2022/03/hillsong-tv-pulled-from-channel-10.html/ |access-date=2022-04-15 |website=TVTonight.com |language=en-AU}}</ref> |
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== Carriage == |
== Carriage == |
Revision as of 01:45, 15 April 2022
Country | United States |
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Broadcast area | North America |
Headquarters | Tustin, California |
Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Picture format | |
Ownership | |
Owner | Trinity Broadcasting Network |
Sister channels | |
History | |
Launched | January 14, 2002 |
Former names | The Church Channel (2002–2016) Hillsong Channel (2016–2021) |
Links | |
Website | tbninspire |
Availability | |
Terrestrial | |
Available on full-power and some low-power stations in most markets in the U.S. | x.2 on most TBN owned-and-operated stations and affiliates; check local listings for stations |
TBN Inspire is a Christian-based broadcast television network owned by the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). It is carried on the digital subchannels of TBN's stations.
The network originally launched as The Church Channel, which focused on carrying brokered broadcasts of various Christian church services. In 2016, the network was re-launched as Hillsong Channel—a joint venture with the Sydney, Australia-based Hillsong Church which added its services and original programming to the schedule. In 2022, the network rebranded again as TBN Inspire, maintaining the same format.
History
The network originally launched on January 14, 2002 as The Church Channel, which was devoted primarily to carrying church service programs from various Christian ministries and denominations, often under brokered arrangements.[1]
On March 9, 2016, TBN announced a partnership with the Sydney-based international congregation Hillsong Church, that would see The Church Channel re-branded as the Hillsong Channel—a network devoted to its ministry, teaching, and worship music. Hillsong founder Brian Houston stated that the channel would be a "Christ-centred, Bible-based television channel that changes mindsets and empowers people to lead and impact in every sphere of life", and would be "constantly looking towards the future–filled with a vision that inspires and influences many."[2][3][4] The new channel officially launched June 1, 2016.[5][6][7]
On January 1, 2022, the network in the U.S. was rebranded as TBN Inspire, with no change in programming. TBN stated in a notice to carriage providers that the change was intended to "speak more clearly to how we are programming the network".[8]
The change only applied initially to its American broadcast operations as distributed by TBN. However in April 2022, it was reported that the Australian version distributed by Foxtel would be also be replaced by TBN Inspire on April 28, with Hillsong content replaced by TBN original programming (such as Praise), and other televangelists and worship music programming. The change came amid controversies involving Brian Houston, who resigned from his position as senior pastor after being indicted in a misconduct investigation by the ministry. Australian broadcaster Network 10 had also pulled Hillsong's television program.[9][10][11][12][13]
Carriage
TBN Inspire is available over-the-air on digital subchannels of TBN stations, and via select U.S. cable providers, Dish Network, Glorystar (free-to-air Galaxy 19) and DirecTV, in the UK and Ireland on Sky and in many nations around the world via direct-to-home satellite, such as ABS1 to India and the Middle East, Hot Bird satellite to Europe, and Agila 2 satellite both C-band and Ku-Band signal in Asia and the Philippines. The network also livestreams its programming on its official website, along with TBN's streaming apps.
On July 24, 2016, Hillsong Channel launched in Australia on Fetch TV.[14][15] On 11 September 2016 it was announced that Hillsong Channel would launch on satellite and cable pay television provider Foxtel.[16] An over-the-top subscription service, Hillsong Channel Now, launched in November 2017.
In late May 2019, Olympusat, the main provider of TBN's networks to cable providers in the United States (including Spectrum and Xfinity), discontinued carriage of the network, thus affecting carriage of Hillsong Channel to those systems.[17]
Programming
TBN Inspire programs a mix of original programming and outside televangelism. Shows not produced by Hillsong or TBN are billed as "partner programs".
- Hillsong Church Services from worldwide Hillsong congregations, including London, Sydney, New York and Los Angeles.
- Best of Hillsong Conference
- Hillsong Conference Live
- What Do You See? with Robert Fergusson
- Brian Houston TV
- Colour Conference: Main Stage, Green Room, The Edition
- Chapel: The College Experience – Services and stories from the Hillsong International Leadership College
- What's Cooking with Young & Free – Cooking series with a comedic bent
- Hillsong Kids: A Big Life – Children's programme for ages 6–12
- Hillsong Kids Jr Cubby House – Children's programme for ages 3–5
- Sex, Love, and Relationships
- "Worship by Hillsong" – Music videos by Hillsong United, Hillsong Worship, and Hillsong Young & Free
- Pastor Robert Morris Ministries (sermons from Gateway Church)
- Elevation Church
- Joel Osteen
- Enjoying Everyday Life
TBN Inspire also airs specials documentaries, other worship programming and music programming such as a special around Let There Be Light, along with other Hillsong events and short series.
References
- ^ "TBN to stop carrying 'Coral Ridge Hour'". The Gazette. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Hillsong Launches 24/7 TV Channel Featuring Music, Bible Teaching". ChristianHeadlines.com. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ Paulson, Michael (September 9, 2014). "Megachurch With a Beat Lures a Young Flock". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Hillsong Church launches 'life-changing' new 24/7 TV channel". ChristianToday.com. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Hillsong Launches 24/7 TV Channel Featuring Music, Bible Teaching". ChristianHeadlines.com. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ Paulson, Michael (September 9, 2014). "Megachurch With a Beat Lures a Young Flock". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Hillsong Church launches 'life-changing' new 24/7 TV channel". ChristianToday.com. Retrieved January 11, 2019.
- ^ "Hillsong will become TBN Inspire on January 1, 2022" (Press release). TBN/National Cable Television Cooperative. November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
- ^ Alexander, Harriet (March 23, 2022). "Brian Houston resigns as Hillsong pastor". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- ^ Knowles, Lorna (March 24, 2022). "How Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston's fall from grace played out over five days". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
- ^ Alexander, Harriet (March 23, 2022). "Brian Houston resigns as Hillsong pastor". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved March 23, 2022.
- ^ "Hillsong Channel to be dumped from Foxtel". TVtonight.com.au. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ "Hillsong TV pulled from Channel 10 | TV Tonight". TVTonight.com. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ "Hillsong Channel now available on Fetch TV". Christian Today Ministries. August 4, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
- ^ @hillsong (July 25, 2016). "Hey Australia! @HillsongChannel is now available on #FetchTV on CH 197! Get Fetch TV at http://fetchtv.com.au" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Hillsong Church - Spiritually Alive, Not Staying Alive". Youtube. Hillsong Church. September 10, 2016. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
- ^ "Charter Communications - Upcoming Changes". City of Longmeadow, Massachusetts. May 30, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2019.