More About Us
We use Christian radio, youth programming, adult services, personal counseling, and the performing arts as ways of talking to people about Christ. The ministry of Family Life is many-sided because God made life in colorful variety - no two people alike - and gave us many ways to communicate and exchange ideas.
The second part of Family Life's mission is to be a resource for the local church. It’s our desire to champion the incredible efforts of churches and faith organizations for the sole purpose of advancing the Gospel of Christ. Not to replace or compete with, but rather to come alongside and support local churches in serving their communities. This means being an information source for Christian communities, and also providing leadership and teaching in different areas of ministry.
Family Life is an autonomous, non-denominational, non-profit organization governed by a board of directors that meets regularly to evaluate policies, needs, direction, and goals. Family Life also is a member of the ECFA - Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
A historical overview of Family Life & Family Life Network
Founded in 1957, and located in Bath, NY, Family Life was born out of a man’s desire to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people. By starting Area Youth for Christ (YFC), Dick Snavely taught kids and teenagers about Jesus through simple Christian programs and activities. As years passed, YFC expanded to include adult programs, family-marriage counseling, and soon after that, a network of FM radio stations. In 1965, the ministry changed its name from YFC to Family Life Ministries, and after moving from facility to facility, found a home just outside of Bath, NY – where we sit today. It's still amazes us today how God's provision has allowed Family Life to grow from one employee and a donated office to a staff of over fifty people.
The Family Life Network (FLN) began in 1983 and is listener-supported Christian radio network that broadcasts in many areas of New York and Pennsylvania. FLN is a division of Family Life Ministries and reaches a potential listenership of 3.5 million. We play contemporary Christian music and also carry syndicated Christian programming. We have professional radio staff, run a full-fledged news department, and create original radio programming—all unique aspects of FLN. Read the radio homepage of this Website or look at our program guide for more on what you’ll hear on Family Life Network.