WMBI’s 80th Anniversary

In 1926 Chicago became the birthplace of Moody Bible Institute’s WMBI, the first non-commercial Christian radio station in the U.S.

Despite changes in technology and formats, WMBI upholds a familiar presence as the oldest and most renowned Christian radio station in the country.

Moody Radio is hosted a concert to celebrate 80 years of radio ministry, featuring artists such as First Call and Larnelle Harris who have been encouraging WMBI listeners for more than 20 years.

"Few radio stations have been around 80 years, and even fewer have been owned by the same company for that entire time," said Marketing and Promotions Director Colin Lambert.

WMBI is one of 35 commercial-free radio stations owned and operated by Moody Bible Institute under its Moody Broadcasting Network.