The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN was founded by Pat Robertson in the early 1960s as a small station in Virginia and grew into a major Christian media organization. It combined religious programming with news and family entertainment, pioneering the concept of a Christian television network.

CBN major works included The 700 Club and various news and children programs, as well as international channels. Its blend of ministry and media business, along with Robertsons political involvement, made it both influential and controversial.

One of the first major Christian television networks, combining ministry programming with broader media content.