The story of our station is a testimony of God's faithfulness and unwavering support. Through trial and tribulation, God has remained steadfast
and true. Where there once were visons of radio reaching the closest neighbor, now there are means of streaming live radio around the world!
It is with excitement that we share with you a bit of our humble beginnings:
and true. Where there once were visons of radio reaching the closest neighbor, now there are means of streaming live radio around the world!
It is with excitement that we share with you a bit of our humble beginnings:
June 1992
The Station faced financial closure and could have been sold to a Rock and Roll station. However, local Pastors and the Christian community successfully raised $53,000 in 5 days to raise support of Gospel radio. Call letters would change from WTOO to WKJV, in honor of the King James Version of the Bible.
Pictured: The Victory Celebration in 1992, celebrating the down-payment of the station that would soon be changed to Gospel music. (Photo courtesy of Tony Maynor)
January 1996
Anchor Baptist Church sold WKJV to International Baptist Outreach Missions (IBOM) under the leadership of Dr. J. Wendell Runion
August 15, 2000
WKJV 1380 began broadcasting online, sharing the gospel with the world.
July 19, 2013
IBOM purchased 1010AM (WFGW) from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and renamed it to WKJW.
April 7, 2018
Dr. Wendell Runion went home to be with the Lord.
Dr. Richard Smith became President of International Baptist Outreach Missions (IBOM).
Pictured left: Dr. Runion
Pictured right: Dr. Smith
September 18, 2024
Pastor Phillip Youngblood of Hoopers Creek Baptist Church, announced the 'passing of the mantle' of "The King's Radio Network" under the leadership of the Hoopers Creek Broadcasting Network (HCBN).
Pictured:(left) Dr. Wendell Runion (right) Pastor Youngblood
taken in 2017, Bible College Graduation
March 2025
FCC paperwork was filed to officially transfer the license of 1010 WKJW to Hoopers Creek Broadcasting Network.
April 1, 2025
After 33 years, the radio ministry of WKJW, moved locations due to a lease agreement failing. From 70 Adams Hill Rd, Asheville, NC to 71 Hoopers Creek Church Rd, Fletcher, NC
