Christian radio : the growth of a mainstream broadcasting force / Bob Lochte.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lochte, Robert H.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radio in religion--United States--History.

Radio in religion.

Religious broadcasting--Christianity--History.

Religious broadcasting.

Religious broadcasting--Christianity.

History.

Religious broadcasting--United States--History.

United States.

Physical Description:

x, 212 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2006]

Summary:

"This book examines the progression of Christian radio from its beginnings on tiny local stations to its presence on network and satellite radio of today. The author notes the factors that brought Christian music into the mainstream and discusses how network policies and regulations affected the development of Christian radio"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Preface : preachers and politicians pay cash upfront

In the beginning

Sowing the seeds

Jesus Christ superstar

Advancing the cause of Christ

the Moody Broadcasting network

The undisputed leader

Salem Communications

Tired of cursing the darkness

American Family Radio

It's all about the music

K-LOVE and WAY-FM

In the wilderness

Heartland Radio Ministries, Joy 89.3, and WTMV

Sprouting the seeds

A bountiful harvest

Revelations.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-203) and index.

ISBN:

0786422394

OCLC:

62090704