Global media ministry Trans World Radio (TWR) and U.S. Christian radio network K-LOVE have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding gospel-focused programming to up to 190 countries, particularly in regions where traditional Christian missionary work is restricted.
The collaboration combines K-LOVE’s contemporary Christian content with TWR’s international distribution network and multilingual local ministry teams.
“When we realized we could extend our positive and encouraging messages on a global basis, we knew we had to pursue it,” said K-LOVE Chief Executive Officer Tom Stultz. “Our combined mission is to make Christ known where he’s not known.”
Under the agreement, TWR’s local ministry teams will adapt and contextualize K-LOVE content to reflect the cultural and linguistic needs of local audiences across TWR’s global network.
TWR President Andy Schick emphasized the importance of tailoring content for international listeners.
“K-LOVE excels at music and encouragement, and TWR has spent over 70 years reaching people in their own language with local teams around the world,” Schick said. “Tom and the K-LOVE team understand that cultural differences matter, and that ministry in someone's heart language is how you reach them with the love of Christ.”
Founded in 1982, K-LOVE operates two of the largest Christian radio networks in the United States, K-LOVE and Air1, broadcasting on more than 1,100 signals across all 50 states.
TWR, established in 1952 and headquartered for its Americas operations in Cary, North Carolina, distributes biblical programming in more than 200 languages and dialects, reaching listeners in 190 countries.
The partnership aims to extend the ministries’ reach among unreached people groups and in regions where traditional missionary activities are restricted.
“We believe God has brought these two ministries together to help move more people closer to Jesus by combining our strengths, expanding our reach, and creating more opportunities for lives to be transformed,” said Bobby Wood, K-LOVE chief of staff. “Together, we are seeking to make a greater impact than we could alone.”
