ABOUT US

Mountain Gospel Radio is dedicated to presenting the message of holiness, keeping listeners informed on current issues from a Christian perspective, and encouraging and uplifting the listener through music and programs that will bring glory and honor to God.

Mountain Gospel Radio is the largest locally owned and operated southern gospel station in Eastern Kentucky. Since our founding in 1948 on WMTC and 2015 on WBFC, we have been a faith-based ministry supported by our listeners through charitable donations and advertising. Consequently, The ministry has flourished through the Godly leadership of people, including Lela G. McConnell, Wilfred Fisher, Eldon Neihof, Seldon Short, Jennifer Cox, Dan Lorimer. Above all, however, one thing has remained the same through the years: Holiness is our passion.

With 75 years of devoted service, Mountain Gospel Radio continues to deliver quality Christian programming for the whole family to the mountains of Eastern Kentucky and now, through online streaming, the world

Our  president  is David Spencer

 

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