Since 1971, Rejoice Radio has broadcast Christian music and programs to encourage listeners and witness in the community. In the early 1970s, Dr. Arlin Horton was inspired to start a Christian radio station for listeners along the upper Gulf Coast. On June 21, 1971,
WPCS began operation. In December 1996,
WPCS expanded its outreach by broadcasting the Rejoice Broadcasting Network on its first translator station in
Eugene, Oregon.[2]
Now through the financial support of its listeners, Rejoice Radio is broadcast on over 40 stations and the Internet, reaching listeners across America and around the world. Rejoice Radio continues the vision of broadcasting
Christian music and programming to encourage believers and provide a gospel witness in the community.
Timeline
1971
On June 21,
WPCS signed on the air as an educational, noncommercial, nonprofit, Christian radio ministry for the northwest Florida area. From its frequency 89.3 FM,
WPCS broadcast Christian programming 17 hours a day.
In April, the translator of
Elmira, New York 88.9 FM began broadcasting.
In June, the translator of
Sioux City, Iowa 91.9 FM began broadcasting. In November, the translator of
Williamsport, Indiana 91.1 FM began broadcasting.