This Week in Christian History: Joan of Arc, Trinity Broadcasting, Genesis Flood Book

By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Twitter

Trinity Broadcasting Network Launched - May 28, 1973

Trinity Broadcasting Network founders Paul and Jan Crouch are seen in this undated photo shared publicly online by the network.
Trinity Broadcasting Network founders Paul and Jan Crouch are seen in this undated photo shared publicly online by the network. | (Photo: Facebook/TBN)

This week marks the anniversary of when Trinity Broadcasting Network was launched by evangelical preaching couple Paul and Jan Crouch.

Beginning with a single station in Southern California that operated a few hours a day, TBN eventually grew to become the largest Christian television station in the world.

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In addition to its flagship station, TBN also created the Hillsong Channel, the kid-centered channel called SMILE, the Spanish-language Enlace, and TBN Salsa, which is also Latin themed though with English language programs.

Over the years, TBN has been the subject of scandal, with allegations of financial misconduct surrounding the Crouch family, as well as concerns by many Christian leaders that TBN promotes the prosperity gospel.

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