Summary
The Christian Network, Inc., ("CNI") is a church engaged in television broadcasting. CNI is the parent company of both the WORSHIP Network, started in September 1992, and the PRAISE TV Network, which began in December 1996. CNI programs marry the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the latest technologies. CNI was founded in 1992 by Lowell W. Paxson.
Contact Information: [ Back to top ]
| Mailing Address: | 28059 US Highway 19, North Suite 300
Clearwater, FL
33761-3761 |
| Website: | www.worship.net |
| Phone: | (727) 536-0036 |
| Email: | You need to enable javascript to see the email |
Organization Details [ Back to top ]
EIN: 593086047
| CEO/President: |
Mr. Dustin Rubeck |
Tax Deductible: |
Yes |
| Chairman: |
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Fiscal Year End: |
December 31 |
| Board Size: |
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Financial info from: |
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| Founder: |
Mr. Lowell W. Paxson |
Member of ECFA: |
Yes |
| Year Founded: |
1992 |
Member of ECFA since: |
1995 |
The Christian Network, Inc., ("CNI") is a church engaged in television broadcasting. CNI is the parent company of both the WORSHIP Network, started in September 1992, and the PRAISE TV Network, which began in December 1996. CNI programs marry the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the latest technologies. CNI was founded in 1992 by Lowell W. Paxson.
This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
The Christian Network, Inc statement of core values is as follows:
To glorify God: The Father, Son and Holy Spirit through ministry to the people or His world. We believe God created us to worship Him. To that end, WORSHIP was developed to help intensify every persons relationship with God and His church through the experience of personal worship.
Motivated by core values and a commitment to personal integrity and responsibility rather than governed by rules and managed by regulations, CNI has identified the following precepts upon which decisions will be based.
Truth, Relationships, Significance, Maturity, Creativity, Excellence
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Statement of Faith [ Back to top ]
CNI uses the following to communicate its values:
The Church is founded on the belief that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Church is dedicated to the belief in the deity and lordship of Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His atoning death, in His resurrection, in His resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father and in His personal return in power and glory. The Church is dedicated to the belief that the Bible is the inspired, only infallible, and authoritative word of God. The Church is dedicated to the belief in the spiritual unity of believers in Christ and that for the salvation of the lost and sinful belief in Jesus Christ and regeneration by the holy Spirit is absolutely essential. The Church is committed to the propagation of its program service via radio and television for the religious inspiration, guidance and education of the peoples of the world, to the enrichment of life and for the salvation of individuals unto resurrection of life everlasting with God.
The Christian Network, Inc. began with a God-given vision to produce a non-stop Christian worship service created especially for television. Nothing like the beautiful WORSHIP music videos had been done before, and the subject of worship itself, had been long overlooked. When WORSHIP debuted, September 28, 1992, viewers were introduced to something unique - music, Bible study, interactive fellowship and prayer - in a format that emphasized God directed ministry rather than personality driven television. The WORSHIP Network is truly unique and uplifting television programming. The peaceful and encouraging programming is available exclusively through the WORSHIP Network 24 hours per day.
Worship was founded by Lowell "Bud" Paxson, who went on to form Paxson Communications Corporation. PAX Net's station group reaches more households than any other broadcaster in the United States. PAX Net was created as an alternative to the major networks and will provide clean, wholesome and family-friendly fare. The WORSHIP Network provides 35 hours of weekly programming to PAX Net, in addition to Worships 24-hour feed to other affiliates around the country.
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Research Analysis
Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]
| Transparency Grade of : B |
| Criteria category | Grade | Other Comments |
| Timeliness: | 70 | 11/16/2011 9:15:40 AM: Organization made financial information available greater than 7 ½ months. |
| Financial Information: | 100 | |
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