New Christian Channel Set for March Launch

PARIS/HOUSTON: A new lifestyle network aimed at Christians is slated to begin rolling out to the U.S., Africa, Europe and the Middle East next month.

Joy Christian Television Network is being established by Rone de Beauvoir, a chef and author. It aims to reach viewers on TV, the radio, online, via mobile and other devices. The service will transmit 24 hours a day, via Galaxy 25 in North America and Eurobird 9 in Europe, Africa and Middle East. The channel’s official launch date is March 29, airing in English, French and Hebrew. The new lifestyle channel plans to be ad supported. No details have been released yet regarding its content lineup.