The Three Angels Broadcasting Network, or 3ABN, is a
Christian media
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television
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and
radio network
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which broadcasts
Seventh-day Adventist
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religious and
health
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-oriented programming, based in
West Frankfort, Illinois
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History
Although one might associate the name ...
, United States. Although it is not formally tied to any particular church or denomination, much of its programming focuses on
Seventh-day Adventist theology
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and
Adventist doctrine.
History
Three Angels Broadcasting Network is located in
West Frankfort, Illinois
West Frankfort is a city in Franklin County, Illinois. The population was 8,182 at the 2010 census. The city is well known for its rich history of coal. The city is part of the Metro Lakeland area.
History
Although one might associate the name ...
. In July 2017, 3ABN announced the sale of 60
low-powered television (LPTV) stations and 10 LPTV construction permits to
Edge Spectrum. In October 2017, 3ABN announced the sale of 14 LPTV stations to
HC2 Holdings
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History
Beginning (1994–1997)
Primus commenced operations in 1994 intent on bei ...
.
Programming
The stated goal of 3ABN's programming is a blend of family and social programs, health and lifestyle, gospel music, and a wide variety of Bible-based presentations.
3ABN maintains several distinct subchannels, separated by language and format.
* 3ABN (the
flagship
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service with a mixture of programs from the other subchannels)
* 3ABN Proclaim! (all-
televangelism
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)
* 3ABN Latino Network (Spanish language)
* 3ABN Latino Radio Network (Spanish language)
* 3ABN Radio Network
* 3ABN Radio Music Channel
* 3ABN Russia (Russian language)
* 3ABN Russia Radio Network (Russian language)
* 3ABN Français Network (French language)
* 3ABN International Network (partial simulcast of the main 3ABN with some foreign programming)
* 3ABN Dare to Dream Network ("urban Christian lifestyle")
* 3ABN Kids Network (
children's
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programming, also covers the network's
E/I liabilities)
* 3ABN Praise Him Music Network (
worship music
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)
* 3ABN Australia Radio Network
* 3ABN Plus (3ABN+) live streaming broadcasts of all 3ABN television and radio networks with videos on demand, and so much more, and the subscription is free
As of early 2009, 3ABN's main TV channel had 69% original programming; 3ABN Latino had 67% original programming; and 3ABN Russia had 100% original programming.
[''Catch the Vision'' magazine, Silver Anniversary Edition (2009), published by 3ABN.]
The 3ABN International network has the same/similar lineup of programs as 3ABN's flagship network. 3ABN International carries "3ABN Now", the flagship program and some other programming produced by 3ABN Australia.
Not only 3ABN produced their programming at their World Headquarters in
West Frankfort, Illinois
West Frankfort is a city in Franklin County, Illinois. The population was 8,182 at the 2010 census. The city is well known for its rich history of coal. The city is part of the Metro Lakeland area.
History
Although one might associate the name ...
, 3ABN also produces and carries their programming in their world branches at Three Angels Russian Evangelism Centre in
Nizhny Novgorod
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in
Russia
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and 3ABN Australia Production Centre in
Morisset, New South Wales
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in
Australia.
Availability
3ABN television networks are available viewing worldwide through various ways and platforms like international satellites including
DISH Network
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(United States), local downlink stations, and over-the-air stations (United States),
cable television
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,
Internet
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,
YouTube
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,
Facebook
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, 3ABN+ app with
Apple
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and
Android mobile devices,
Roku
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,
Amazon Fire TV
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,
Smart TV
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s,
Android TV
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,
Apple TV
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(4th and 5th Generation and future), 3ABN networks are available vi
FaithStream(Australia), MySDATV, Interless Box by MySDATV,
Verizon FiOS, Skitter TV, Truli
Transvision NetWork(France, Antilles-Guyana and Reunion),
VAST Satellite (Australia),
Sky Cable
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(Philippines), and
Cignal
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Cignal's prepaid electronic ...
(Philippines), an
MyTVToGo(worldwide). 3ABN radio networks are available listening through local radio stations, international satellites, 3ABN+ app with Apple and Android mobile devices, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Smart TVs, Android TV. 3ABN radio networks are available on MySDATV, Interless Box by MySDATV, FaithStream (Australia
FaithStreamand the Internet.
See also
*
Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is an Adventism, Adventist Protestantism, Protestant Christian denomination which is distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the Names of the days of the week#Numbered days of the week, seventh day of the ...
*
List of Three Angels Broadcasting Network affiliates
This is a list of affiliates of the Three Angels Broadcasting Network, a religious television and radio network founded by Danny Shelton.
Television
Radio
Three Angels Broadcasting Network also has a network of affiliated radio stations. Not a ...
*
Three Angels' Messages
The "three angels' messages" is an interpretation of the messages given by three angels in Revelation . The Seventh-day Adventist church teaches that these messages are given to prepare the world for the second coming of Jesus Christ, and sees the ...
References
External links
3ABN.org3ABN+
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