Program areas at WayFM KSBJ Radio KSBJ Special Events NGEN Radio Vida Unida & WayFM Special Events
We are committed to giving back to the community and building unity in the body of Christ through community outreach efforts. As the voice of Hope, we raise awareness, rally support, and connect people with local ministries and charitable organizations. In the past year, we collected over $30K in gift cards to benefit families experiencing crisis pregnancy while raising awareness for 15 centers through CARENET's pregnancy help centers. For the third year, we have honored outstanding community champions who were nominated by our listeners in (3) categories including: an outstanding individual, a non-profit and a business. Winners were honored with a concert, reception and a commemorative award. (continued on Sch O)Through our annual blood drive, our listeners donated 2,146 units of blood which will save 6,438 lives. Throughout the year we engaged with 30 plus leading influencers in our city through our President's Council to ensure we remain connected to our communities throughout the Greater Houston area. And finally, we host a weekly radio program called "Community Beat" helping to raise awareness for various issues, resources and organizations that are helping our communities thrive. Through all our community outreach efforts our goal is to embody our mission to love Jesus, serve others and spread Hope.ProgrammingOur mission at Hope Media Group is to engage people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread Hope. It's key to everything we do with our content, events and our digital discipleship.Hope Media Group runs radio stations like KSBJ, Vida Unida & Way FM. KSBJ went on the air in 1982 and has grown into one of the most listened to radio stations in Houston. in January 2023, KSBJ was the second highest rated radio station in Houston with women 25-54 with a 9.8 share! Overall, KSBJ ranked third in Houston 6+, with a 6.0 share this winter and consistently has over 700,000 listeners every week on the radio. Vida Unida launched in 2021 and is a family-oriented radio network influenced by Hispanic culture with inspirational Christian music and media in Spanish. Vida Unida broadcasts in Miami & Houston. Over 127,000 people listen to Vida Unida every month.WayFm is a network of listener supported Christian radio stations across the country. You'll hear uplifting music and genuinely laugh along with the DJ's. Way FM has about 876,000 listeners every month.WayLoud is a mix of Christian rock from artists like Skillet, Demon Hunter, Disciple and Switchfoot. It is available 24/7 and includes interaction with a community of rock fans.NGEN Radio is a faith-forward place for the "now generation." We play positive hip hip and pop and tackle important topics head-on, because life is too short to not be real.Hope On Demand is a hub for videos, podcasts and blogs, to help connect you to love Jesus, server others, and spread Hope.Special Events spreads the gospel of Jesus Christ by producing Biblically based concerts and gatherings throughout the country.Amen: The Prayer App connects people with others, making prayer timely, interctive, and tangible. When someone prays for a request, they share hope, support and encouragement.World's Biggest Small Group: Three times annually, HMG provides The World's Biggest Small Group. This devotional appears online, with support information on air, via social media and podcasts. This feature, centering around a biblical theme, includes daily devotional message by well-known personalities to help our content users grow in their faith. Well over 50,000 participants join this program each time it is offered.Word on the Way: HMG offers a daily scripture to email subscribers who request it. This mirrors an on-air feature and is supported by social mediaBibles: Through a partnership with Tyndale House Publishers, HMG offers a free bible to all those who request one. Thousands of bibles are mailed out by our staff each year. Recipients include those listeners who are incarcerated, destitute or those new to, or seeking faith.Mission Days: Every year HMG encourages our team members to participate in various service projects in each of our communities. This may include projects like building homes for Habitat for Humanity, feeding the homeless, playing games with children in hospitals, and painting public school facilities. HMG has hundreds of volunteers around the country who participate in these opportunities.Prayer Wall: HMG knows how important it is to feel supported and encouraged during life's challenges and having others praying is an incredible source of Hope. Finding prayer partners should Wall and leave a request or pray for others. We also have a Prayer and Care Line where people can call or text and be prayed over. We expect to engage close to 1 million people in the coming year.