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| Type | Television, Radio |
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| Country | United States, Caribbean, Philippines |
| Availability | International |
| Founded | by Danny and Linda Shelton |
| Key people | Danny Shelton |
| Launch date | November 23, 1986 |
| Website 3abn.org |
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Three Angels Broadcasting Network, or 3ABN for short, is a nonprofit, 24-hour television and radio networks which primarily focuses on Christian and health-oriented programming. A television network is a distribution network for Television content whereby a central operation provides programming for many Television stations A radio network is a network system which distributes programming to multiple stations simultaneously or slightly delayed for the purpose of extending total The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Caribbean (ˌkærəˡbiən kæ'rəbiən Cariben|Caraïben or Caraïben; Caraïbe or more commonly Antilles; Caribe is a Region consisting The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) A television network is a distribution network for Television content whereby a central operation provides programming for many Television stations A radio network is a network system which distributes programming to multiple stations simultaneously or slightly delayed for the purpose of extending total A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth Health is a state of complete physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity It is an independently owned and operated (not funded by any church or denominational group) ministry, however it supports the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Seventh-day Adventist (abbreviated " Adventist " Church is a Christian denomination which is distinguished mainly by its observance
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History
The network's sign-on occurred on November 23, 1986, after 2 years of planning and construction of a satellite uplink site in Thompsonville, Illinois. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Thompsonville is a village in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. Initially focusing on satellite broadcasting for the United States, 3ABN has since taken on several affiliates, which broadcast directly into television markets on VHF and UHF stations worldwide. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
3ABN is the second-largest owner of Low Power TV stations (next to Trinity Broadcasting Network) in the U. The Trinity Broadcasting Network ( TBN) is a Christian television network headquartered in Costa Mesa California with studios in Irving Texas S. In 2006 their broadcast outlets in the U. S. numbered over 100 stations, and they currently have several more construction permits. The network also has a large production center in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, and has produced a wide variety of Russian language television and radio programming since 1993. The programs are aired throughout the Russian-speaking countries on approximately 150 television stations and several satellite channels.
In 1999 and 2000 3ABN expanded into radio and satellite television in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Radio is the transmission of signals by Modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible Light. The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. Currently 3ABN is distributed around the world via 8 satellites, an IPTV service (www. moiptv. net), and through streaming video and audio on the Internet. The 3ABN Radio Network is growing rapidly in affiliates due to the FCC allowing for low power FM stations in the United States. Low-power broadcasting is the concept of Broadcasting at very low power and low cost to a small community area
In 2003 3ABN launched a Spanish and Portuguese Television Network called 3ABN Latino.
The ministry was co-founded by Danny Shelton, 54, with his wife at the time, Linda Shelton. Danny Shelton was also president of the network throughout most of its existence, and hosts the network's flagship program, 3ABN Today.
In April 2007 it was announced that Amazing Facts and 3ABN will be merging. Amazing Facts is an American Radio program and media ministry founded in 1965 by Joe Crews in Baltimore, Maryland. [1][2] However, on August 2007, after several months of review, Amazing Facts announced they will not merge with 3ABN due to issues with structural dynamics.
Another change came in August 2007, Jim Gilley was selected as the new president of 3ABN. Gilley is described as a man with "vast experience in administration and in both personal and public evangelism. "[3]
Controversies and criticism
Linda Shelton
In 2004 Linda Shelton was suddenly removed from 3ABN, programming, the website, the board, and her CDs were pulled from the inventory. There quickly grew a cloud of speculation around the divorce of founders Danny and Linda Shelton. Over the past few years, rumours spread that Linda was unfaithful in her marriage to Danny, and as a result was removed from the ministry and divorced. Linda has started a website asserting that she was not the unfaithful one and is requesting proof be provided showing her guilt or that her name be cleared. [4][5]
Criticism from Save3ABN dot org
Since Danny and Linda Shelton's divorce in June 2004, a website, Save3ABN dot org, came forward alleging various concerns and has drawn enough attention that a lawsuit has been filed. The site, run by Gailon Joy and Bob Pickle, allege infidelity, mishandling of funds, and sexual indiscretions. (see also [1]. ) After 3ABN asked a bankruptcy trustee to sell the domain name to the ministry, other domain names spring up, including Save-3ABN dot com.
Repercussions
Although 3ABN is a self supporting ministry and is not owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the controversy from the Save3ABN dot org and surrounding the divorce has gained international attention of the world church leadership and has caused the President as well the Chairman of the 3ABN board to address the issues. The Seventh-day Adventist (abbreviated " Adventist " Church is a Christian denomination which is distinguished mainly by its observance The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is the governing organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. As a result of all the attention within the church, the leadership are conflicted and perhaps confused with how to deal with this since they have no authority in the matter. Conflicting statements of how 3ABN will be treated have come forward from top officials in the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. On June 1, 2007, a report came from the South Pacific Division Administrators' Council and Institute of Public Evangelism Committee which contained the following statement:
| “ | The General Conference has suspended 3ABN’s [Three Angels Broadcasting Network] Supportive Ministry status until some well-known issues in more than one area are sorted out. Basically, a lot of smoke doesn’t necessarily presume a fire, but it definitely needs investigation and caution. [6] | ” |
When world church leadership was asked for additional information, no denials or mistakes were given about the original report, yet a statement saying: “There has been no change or review of the status of 3ABN as a supporting ministry by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists,”[6] was issued. The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is the governing organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Removal from Sky Angel
3ABN had been removed from carriage on the Dominion Sky Angel DBS system which is available on the Dish Network platform. Sky Angel US LLC describes itself as a " Christian -owned and operated multi-channel television service specializing in Christian and family-friendly TV and radio programming Not be confused with Indian Service Dish TV DISH Network is a Direct broadcast satellite (DBS service that provides Satellite television Although Sky Angel indicated it was due to technical limitations, 3ABN had a press release that the technical issue was resolved within two hours, however they were kept off for some time, for other, unknown reasons. After a successful write-in campaign, 3ABN is now available on Dish Network. Not be confused with Indian Service Dish TV DISH Network is a Direct broadcast satellite (DBS service that provides Satellite television
Responses to criticism
Programming
- See also: List of 3ABN programs
Viewing and Listening Sources
Availability
3ABN TV is now available on Dish Network. The Three Angels Broadcasting Network, or 3ABN for short is a not-for-profit 24-hour television and Radio network which primarily focuses on Christian Not be confused with Indian Service Dish TV DISH Network is a Direct broadcast satellite (DBS service that provides Satellite television
Internet
3ABN TV and Radio are available in audio and video streams online from the 3ABN website.
Satellite
3ABN TV and radio are available on the following satellites covering all inhabited continents. Satellite TV reception equipment is available directly from 3ABN.
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Satellite dish and receiver systems that are capable of receiving 3ABN are available from a number of commercial sources as well as 3ABN.
UHF and VHF Broadcast Stations
3ABN TV is available from the following list of 3ABN affiliate broadcast stations.
Cable TV
3ABN TV is available from the following list of cable stations.
See also
- List of United States cable and satellite television networks
- List of United States over-the-air television networks
References
- ^ http://3abn.org/amazingfacts_3abn.cfm
- ^ Latest Ministry News
- ^ 3ABN: Christian Television - Three Angels Broadcasting Network - www.3abn.org
- ^ Linda Shelton's official website
- ^ Troubled 3ABN Fires Linda Shelton | Adventist Today
- ^ a b Taylor, Ervin (2007-07-10). The following is a list of cable and satellite networks broadcasting in the United States, organized by genre In the United States, for most of the history of broadcasting there were only three or four major national broadcasting networks Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia. Update on 3ABN’s Supporting Ministry Status With General Conference: GC Issues a Formal Statement and Additional Information from the South Pacific Division. Atoday. com. Retrieved on 2007-07-10. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia.
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