Gospel Communications International (formerly Gospel Films) was a non-profit Christian organization and the founder and parent organization of several
Christian
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websites based in
Muskegon
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,
Michigan
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.
Gospel Communications Network was founded in 1995 in partnership with nine other ministries (
Keys for Kids Ministries,
International Bible Society
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Music Albums
* International (Kevin Michael album), ''International'' (Kevin Michael album), 2011
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,
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
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,
InterVarsity Press
Founded in 1947, InterVarsity Press (IVP) is an American publisher of Christian books located in Westmont, Illinois. IVP focuses on publishing Christian books that speak to important cultural moments, provide tools for spiritual growth, and e ...
,
Ligonier Ministries
Ligonier Ministries (also known as simply Ligonier) is an international Christian discipleship organization headquartered in the greater Orlando, Florida area. Ligonier was founded in 1971 by R. C. Sproul in the Ligonier Valley, Pennsylvania, out ...
,
The Navigators,
RBC Ministries
Our Daily Bread Ministries (formerly RBC Ministries) is a Christian organization founded by Dr. Martin De Haan in 1938. It is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with over 600 employees. It produces several devotional publications, including '' Our ...
,
Youth for Christ
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, Youth Specialties).
The most notable ministry is the
Bible Gateway
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, an online
Bible
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in several translations and languages, which was acquired by
Zondervan
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in 2007.
In September 2008, Gospel Communications announced it would cease operations on December 15, 2008.
References
External links
Gospel Communications International
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Christian mass media companies
1995 establishments in Michigan
Muskegon, Michigan
Companies established in 1995