Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), the world’s largest Christian television network, says it will no longer air shows from televangelist Kenneth Copeland who has been part of their lineup for 40 years.
In a statement to media, TBN Marketing Director Nate Daniels said Kenneth Copeland’s Believer’s Voice of Victory program will be replaced with Steven Furtick, lead pastor of Elevation Church.
“Just like the world in which we live, TBN is constantly evolving, seeking to provide exclusive programming that is uniquely built for the challenges facing Christians in this moment,” Daniels said. “As the leading global religious broadcaster, we want to provide our viewers with compelling and dynamic preaching, teaching, news and entertainment.”
Daniels also explained that it was “a very difficult decision” to drop Copeland.
“This is a big change, but one we are ready for because we understand change,” Copeland wrote on his own blog, announcing the change. “We are exploding with vision. We are experiencing His power, and we have embraced the greatest changes we have ever seen. Change is a good thing because everything that is alive changes in order to grow.”
“How grateful we are for TBN founders, Dr. Paul and Jan Crouch, as well as for Matt and Laurie Crouch, who took the helm after Paul and Jan went to be with The LORD,” he continued.
“Again, we bless TBN and all they set their hands to do for the Kingdom, and we remain their faithful family in the faith of The LORD Jesus!”
