Draft:Faith Broadcasting Network

This is a draft Articles for creation (AfC) submission. It is not currently pending review. While there are no deadlines, abandoned drafts may be deleted after

Draft:Faith Broadcasting Network


Faith Broadcasting Network

Faith Broadcasting Network (FBN), commonly known as Faith TV or Faith Africa, is a South African Christian television network headquartered in East London, Eastern Cape. The network originated from the television ministry associated with River Ministries and the River Group, founded by pastors André and Jenny Roebert. FBN broadcasts Christian programming across Africa and internationally through satellite television, terrestrial broadcasting, streaming platforms, and digital media services.

History

Origins

The origins of Faith Broadcasting Network are rooted in the ministry work of André and Jenny Roebert. In 1996, the Roeberts launched Revival South Africa, an itinerant ministry focused on revival meetings and evangelistic outreach. This ministry subsequently led to the establishment of The River Church and The River Ministry in East London in 1998.

The River Church grew rapidly and became the center of a larger ministry structure known as The River Group. Through this organization, the Roeberts expanded into television broadcasting, radio, humanitarian projects, conferences, publishing, and other ministry-related ventures.

TBN and the African Television Expansion

The history of Christian television associated with the Roeberts is linked to Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), the American Christian broadcasting giant founded in 1973 by Paul and Jan Crouch.

TBN had maintained a presence in southern Africa since the 1980s. According to TBN sources, the network first established operations in the former Ciskei homeland in 1986. Following the end of apartheid and political restructuring in South Africa, broadcasting operations moved to East London.

By May 2002, TBN Africa had secured national distribution on the DStv satellite platform. The East London operation became one of the most significant Christian television production centers on the African continent. Under the leadership of André Roebert and his team, TBN Africa developed local programming while also carrying content from international ministries.

During this period, the relationship between TBN International and the East London operation appeared to function as a strategic partnership. TBN supplied international branding, programming, funding assistance, licensing support, and infrastructure, while the South African operation handled local broadcasting, production, and ministry development.

The 2014 Split

One of the most significant events in the history of Christian broadcasting in Africa occurred in 2014 when the partnership between Trinity Broadcasting Network and André Roebert's East London operation ended.

According to statements released by TBN leadership, the dispute centered on financial accountability, governance, and requests for audited documentation concerning funds provided by TBN International. TBN representatives claimed that approximately US$10 million had been invested in the South African operation since 2002 and alleged that requests for detailed financial records had been declined.

Roebert and the South African board rejected allegations of wrongdoing and maintained that the organization complied with South African regulatory requirements. The dispute escalated publicly through statements issued by both sides.

On 1 November 2014, TBN Africa was rebranded as Faith Broadcasting Network. The East London operation retained DStv Channel 341 and continued broadcasting under the new identity.

The separation marked the end of a relationship that had existed for more than a decade between the South African ministry and the American network.

Formation of Faith Broadcasting Network

Following the rebrand, Faith Broadcasting Network rapidly expanded its independent identity.

Within weeks of the launch, FBN entered partnerships with international broadcasters including The Word Network. Public statements issued at the time identified André Roebert as Chief Executive Officer of the Faith Broadcasting Family of Networks.

The network positioned itself as an African-based global Christian broadcaster rather than a regional affiliate of a foreign network.

TBN's Return to Africa

Following the separation from the East London operation, Trinity Broadcasting Network established a new African broadcasting strategy.

In 2016, TBN returned to DStv through a partnership with Rhema Ministries led by Ray McCauley. This new operation launched as TBN in Africa on DStv Channel 343.

As a result, two separate Christian broadcasting networks emerged:

  • Faith Broadcasting Network (Channel 341), originating from the East London operation previously known as TBN Africa.
  • TBN Africa (Channel 343), operated directly through a new partnership between TBN and Rhema Ministries.

Operations

Faith Broadcasting Network operates multiple television and digital media services. Programming includes church services, Christian teaching, conferences, worship programming, documentaries, youth content, children's programming, current affairs discussions, and humanitarian initiatives.

The network's programming is closely associated with the broader Faith ministry movement led by André and Jenny Roebert.

Relationship with Faith Church

The modern Faith Church movement developed from The River Church and River Ministries. During the 2020s the organization adopted the Faith branding across many ministry divisions, including:

  • Faith Church
  • Faith Broadcasting Network
  • Faith Worship
  • Faith Kids
  • Faith Conferences

This rebranding created a unified ministry identity across church, television, worship, publishing, and outreach operations.

Leadership

Faith Broadcasting Network is led by André Roebert and Jenny Roebert, who serve as founders of the broader ministry organization from which the network emerged.

The Roeberts have been described as media pioneers within the South African charismatic Christian movement due to their role in establishing large-scale Christian broadcasting infrastructure in East London and expanding television ministry across multiple continents.


References

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.