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The Inspiration Networks to Carry Live Broadcast of Ruth Graham Funeral

The broadcast will be available in more than a billion homes worldwide through The Inspiration Networks’ various distribution platforms including Internet Broadband (inspiration.net) and television networks INSP, i-Lifetv, and INI.

Charlotte, NC –The Inspiration Networks today announced that it will carry a live broadcast of the funeral service for Ruth Graham. The service will be broadcast from Anderson Auditorium at the Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, NC on Saturday, June 16, 2007, beginning at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern). 

The broadcast will be available to a potential audience of more than a billion people through the various distribution platforms of The Inspiration Networks. These platforms include satellite and cable television networks INSP – The Inspiration Network, Inspirational Life Television (i-Lifetv), and Inspiration Network International (INI), and broadband Internet web site (inspiration.net). The broadband site also will archive the broadcast for future viewing by audiences worldwide.

“Ruth Graham’s grace, enduring faith, and servant attitude have been a lasting example for people everywhere,” said David Cerullo, Chairman and CEO of The Inspiration Ministries. “She provided all of us with a model of true Christian character. Telecasting her funeral is one way to honor her, her memory, and her many contributions to the Body of Christ worldwide.”

Viewers should check their local listings for channel lineup information for INSP, i-Lifetv and INI.

About The Inspiration Networks:
The Inspiration Networks are available in more than a billion homes worldwide through its various distribution platforms, including its Internet Broadband site (www.inspiration.net) and three satellite and cable TV networks: INSP - The Inspiration Network; Inspirational Life Television (i-Lifetv); and Inspiration Network International (INI). The Inspiration Networks also operate “Inspiration Video On Demand,” the first inspirational platform for cable television video on demand (VOD) delivery; “Inspiration Global,” providing broadband video content in the four major trade languages – French, Italian, German, and Spanish; and “Inspiration Mobile,” capable of simultaneously delivering daily inspirational messages to millions of cell phone users nationwide.

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