VCY America facts for kids
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| Type | Radio network |
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| Country |
United States
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| Headquarters | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | VCY America, Inc. |
| History | |
| Founded | 1954 by Vic Eliason |
| Launch date | 1954 |
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Former names
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Milwaukee Youth for Christ |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | https://www.vcy.org/ |
VCY America, Inc. is a Christian organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It runs a radio network that shares Christian talks, teachings, and traditional Christian music.
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About VCY America
VCY America is a Christian ministry that started in 1954. It focuses on sharing Christian messages through radio and television. Their main office is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
How VCY America Started
The organization began as "Milwaukee Youth For Christ" in 1954. Later, it was called "Greater Milwaukee Youth For Christ." In 1973, it became "Wisconsin Voice of Christian Youth" (WVCY). Then, in 1995, it changed to its current name, VCY America. The names of their main stations in Milwaukee, WVCY-FM and WVCY-TV, still use the letters "WVCY" from their older name.
VCY America's Radio Network
VCY America has many radio stations across the United States. They own 39 stations in states like Arizona, California, Illinois, and Wisconsin. They also broadcast on over 25 smaller FM translator stations.
What You Can Hear on VCY Radio
VCY America radio plays a mix of Christian talk shows and teaching programs. They also play traditional Christian music. Some of their popular programs include:
- Crosstalk
- Worldview Weekend
- Grace to You with John MacArthur
- In Touch with Charles Stanley
- Love Worth Finding with Adrian Rogers
- Revive Our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
- The Alternative with Tony Evans
- Liberty Counsel's Faith and Freedom Report
- Thru the Bible with J. Vernon McGee
- Joni and Friends with Joni Eareckson Tada
- Unshackled!
- Moody Radio's Stories of Great Christians
- Lamplighter Theatre
- Brinkman Adventures
They also have children's programs like Ranger Bill. VCY America does not play modern Christian music. They stick to more traditional styles.
Expanding the Radio Network
VCY America has been working to reach more listeners. They recently bought radio stations in new areas. For example, in 2023, they bought WFAS-FM in the New York City area. This was their first station on the East Coast. They also bought WJBR-FM in Wilmington, Delaware, which helps them reach the Philadelphia area. They have also worked to get stations in places like Las Vegas.
VCY America's Television Station
The ministry also owns a TV station called WVCY-TV (Channel 30) in Milwaukee. This station is supported by viewers, not by commercials. It shares its channel with another station, WITI, to broadcast its programs. WVCY-TV also reaches the Wausau area through a smaller translator station.
Other Activities
Besides radio and TV, VCY America also runs other activities. They have a summer camp called "Trail Ridge Camp" near Hillsboro, Wisconsin. They also have a Christian bookstore in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and an online store. These help support their ministry.
Leadership
The organization was led for many years by Vic Eliason. He was a Christian minister. Currently, Jim Schneider is the Executive Director of VCY America.
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