Times are changing in Bulgaria. Since Bulgaria’s initial transition from Communism in 1991, the evangelical Christian community has experienced greater freedom.
Studio 865, a Christian media association founded and run by local Bulgarian Christians, has taken advantage of this freedom.
Their initial vision remains the same today -- to assist churches from different denominations in reaching Bulgaria with the Gospel of Jesus Christ via mass media.
As Bulgaria grows and encounters an increasing amount of Western technology, Studio 865 is utilizing TV, radio, Internet, and print media in order to encourage the evangelical community in Bulgaria and address the needs of those yet untouched by the Gospel.
“In these times when it is difficult for churches to speak to society, Studio 865 gives the voice of the churches towards society.” Dr. Victor Virchev, President of the Pentecostal Church in Bulgaria
Christian television programme "Christianity", produced by Studio 865, is now being broadcast on four television stations including the Orthodox channel Faith and the Romanian satellite Christian channel, Alpha Omega TV, as well as on Bulgarian cable stations TV Europe and Centrum Group TV.
Stoyko Petkov, President of Studio 865, said that the expansion of the ‘Christianity’ broadcasts is an answer to the prayers of staff and other Christians in Bulgaria where it is still not possible for minority religious groups to broadcast on national public television.
Studio 865 Website (English language) - www.studio865.org/indexen.php