The Christian Broadcasting Network

What it reported doing in 2024

Domestic production and airing of christian television programming, internet and radio: the 700 club, a live television program that airs weekdays from cbn broadcast facilities, is the primary program used by cbn to preach the gospel of jesus christ. Cbn is also an innovator in its use of cbn.com to preach the gospel of jesus via the internet. Cbn combines both forms of media, television and internet, in the cutting-edge program 700 club interactive. Cbn launched the cbn news channel, the first 24-hour christian television news channel, on october 1, 2018. See schedule o for more details. The 700 club is a live television program that airs weekdays from the christian broadcasting network's (cbn) broadcast facilities in Virginia beach, Virginia, and is the primary program used by cbn to preach the gospel of jesus christ in the u.s. On the air continuously since 1966, the 700 club is one of the longest-running programs in broadcast history. Hosted by gordon robertson and terry meeuwsen, the 700 club is a christian news/magazine style program that has the variety and pacing of a morning show with in-depth investigative reporting by the cbn news team plus interviews, inspiring stories, and christian ministry. In the program, viewers are invited to accept jesus christ as their personal savior. The 700 club is carried on 90 u.s. Broadcast television stations, freeform cable network, and most major christian television networks. The 700 club and has an average weekly viewing audience of approximately 2,000,000. In addition to airing cbn's programming on cable television networks and local affiliates, cbn also streams its programming on the internet making it available to the worldwide audience. As part of the 700 club, cbn news covers stories and events affecting christians in the us and around the world. The Washington bureau reports on news from the capitol and cbn's international correspondents report on events and trends that shape the world. Over the years, the 700 club has become well known for its fresh and insightful interviews, hard-hitting special reports, and dramatic features. Some recent highlights include: 1) coverage of the 2024 presidential election, the persecution of christians worldwide including the nations of china, egypt, indonesia, iran, iraq, nigeria, pakistan and syria, the changing political landscape in the middle east following the october 7, 2023 attacks, the rise of anti-semitism both in the united states and overseas and the promotion of israel's contribution to the world. 2) cbn news guests have included presidents, numerous governors, members of congress, cabinet secretaries, and foreign heads of state. 3) many celebrities appear on the 700 club to share their christian testimonies or discuss other relevant topics. 700 club interactive is a program that gives viewers from across the country the opportunity to interact with the hosts gordon robertson and ashley key. The content combines bible teaching, testimonies, and prayer. Viewers may call in via telephone, skype, or internet texting to request prayer for tough situations they are dealing with in their lives, from health-related issues and marriage, to coping with the loss of a loved one. The program airs nationally on the freeform cable network in addition to streaming on cbn's web platforms. Cbn recently updated its popular cbn family app. Cbn family is a free christian streaming app featuring on-demand videos and live channels and radio stations. It includes access to the entire cbn premium library - including historical documentaries, special teachings, exclusive features and access to superbook and other children's programming. It includes three live video streaming channels: cbn news, cbn live and cbn espanol with no sign in or cable provider needed, and one can stream unique christian music stations for free including praise, contemporary, top hits and christmas. Watch episodes of shows like 700 club, 700 club interactive, cbn newswatch, chr

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 78.6%; rating input score 79
• Program expense ratio: 81.4%; rating input score 81
• Fundraising efficiency: $6.16 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 27; 27th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 68th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 3 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 50
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Pass
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: 1 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 12
  • Claims monitoring procedures: Pass
  • Requires narrative reports: Fail
  • Conducts field audits: Fail
  • May suspend future funding: Fail
  • Requires financial reports: Fail
  • Conducts site visits: Fail
  • Requires grant agreements: Fail
  • May require repayment: Fail
• Grant itemization coverage: 99.5%; rating input score 100; 41st percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Yes; rating input score 100

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 75%; rating input score 75; 24th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 5.3%; rating input score 58; 58th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1; rating input score 39; 39th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.12; rating input score 79; 79th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 1.6%; rating input score 63; 63rd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -1.6% per year; rating input score 0; 4th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 0.2% per year; rating input score 100; 6th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 2.2% per year; rating input score 100; 16th percentile among comparable filings