Christian Satellite Network (CSN) International is a
Christian radio
Christian radio is a Christian media radio format that focus on programming with a Christian message. Many such broadcasters play contemporary Christian music, though many programs include sermons, radio dramas, as well as news and talk progra ...
network based in
Twin Falls, Idaho. KAWZ, 89.9
MHz, in Twin Falls is the uplink station, feeding 337
broadcast translators nationwide and 42 full-power radio stations across the United States, including
Alaska and the
Hawaiian Islands
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.
CSN is a non-profit organization and operates non-profit stations.
History
KAWZ began broadcasting on April 3, 1988 (
Easter Sunday), with Pastor Mike Kestler as its founder.
The network was launched on April 26, 1995, broadcasting Christian radio over satellite from KAWZ in Twin Falls.
The first satellite-fed translator to begin receiving the network from KAWZ was in
Yucca Valley,
California, and within six months the network had dozens of translators.
It was originally known as the Calvary Satellite Network.
By 1999, the network had grown to include 153 stations and translators, and by 2004 it had grown to approximately 400 stations and translators across the United States.
In 2007, an agreement was reached between the Twin Falls, Idaho based network and parties associated with
Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa where the Twin Falls, Idaho based network kept 424 of the network's 457 stations and translators, but could no longer use
Calvary Chapel branding. Most of the stations received by the parties associated with Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa were sold to the
Calvary Radio Network the following year.
Board members
Board members of the Christian Satellite Network (CSN) and its parent company, Christian Broadcasting of Idaho, are Pastor Mike Kestler and Ariel Kestler. Mike Kestler is pastor of The River Christian Fellowship, a nondenominational church in Twin Falls.
Programming
CSN International airs a variety of
Christian talk and teaching
Christian radio is a Christian media radio format that focus on programming with a Christian message. Many such broadcasters play contemporary Christian music, though many programs include sermons, radio dramas, as well as news and talk programm ...
programs, such as: ''A New Beginning'' with
Greg Laurie
Greg Laurie (born December 10, 1952) is an American author and pastor who serves as the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship with campuses in Riverside, Orange County and Maui.
Laurie came to faith at the age of 17 as the Jesus Moveme ...
, ''
Jay Sekulow Live'', ''Family Talk'' with
James Dobson, ''Love Worth Finding'' with
Adrian Rogers
Adrian Pierce Rogers (September 12, 1931 – November 15, 2005) was an American Southern Baptist pastor and conservative author. He served three terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention (1979–1980 and 1986–1988).
Rogers was born ...
, ''Thru the Bible'' with Dr.
J. Vernon McGee, ''Truth For Life'' with
Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg (born May 22, 1952) is the senior pastor of Cleveland's Parkside Church (located in Bainbridge Township, Geauga County, Ohio), a position he has held since 1983. He is the voice behind the Truth For Life Christian radio preaching a ...
, and ''Turning Point'' with
David Jeremiah. CSN International also airs a variety of
Christian contemporary music
Contemporary Christian music, also known as CCM, Christian pop, and occasionally inspirational music is a genre of modern popular music, and an aspect of Christian media, which is lyrically focused on matters related to the Christian faith and s ...
.
Stations
CSN international is heard on 42 radio stations in the United States.
Notes:
Translators
CSN International is relayed by many additional translators nationwide.
References
External links
CSN InternationalCSN webcastTo Every Man An AnswerThe River Christian Fellowship - home of CSN InternationalKEFX Christian rock "sister" station to CSN International
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Christian radio stations in the United States
American radio networks
Radio stations established in 1995
1995 establishments in Idaho
Radio broadcasting companies of the United States