Trans World Radio
Speaking Hope to the World | |
| Founded | 1952 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Paul Freed |
| Type | Evangelical media distributor |
| Headquarters | Cary, North Carolina, U.S. |
Area served | 190 countries, 200+ languages and dialects |
Key people | Andy Schick, president |
| Website | twr |
TWR (also known as Trans World Radio) is a multinational, evangelical Christian media distributor. The largest Christian media organization in the world, it uses high-powered medium-wave (AM) and shortwave transmitters, local FM radio stations, cable, satellite, the internet, mobile devices and other digital technologies.
TWR distributes the programs of Christian broadcasters such as Thru the Bible and Turning Point as well as TWR-produced programs, including Mission 66, Women of Hope, Dr. Luke, The Way of Righteousness, Men of Courage and Precious and Beloved. TWR programs can be heard in 190 countries in more than 200 languages and dialects.
TWR is a member of Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), Evangelical Press Association (EPA), National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), and International Orality Network (ION).