Our History

Kenneth and Gloria’s journey into ministry began in 1966 when God instructed Kenneth, at nearly 30 years old, to attend classes at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

• 1966

  The Beginning

  

  Kenneth and Gloria Copeland's Ministry Journey Begins

  Kenneth and Gloria Copeland embark on their ministry journey after God instructs Kenneth to attend classes at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Okla. Kenneth and Gloria immerse themselves in learning about faith and God's Word. Despite financial challenges, they experience God's provision and peace.

• 1967

  A Clear Calling

  Kenneth Copeland Ministries Founded

  Kenneth Copeland receives a clear call to ministry while praying in the Arkansas Riverbed. He commits to preaching the gospel to the nations.

• 1973

  Ministry Foundations

  

  Believer’s Voice of Victory Newsletter Begins

  This four-page newsletter (now a 32-page, full color monthly magazine) is sent all over the world.

  Kenneth Copeland Evangelistic Association

  The Kenneth Copeland Evangelistic Association is established, later becoming Kenneth Copeland Ministries.

• 1975

  Radio Ministry

  KCM launches its radio ministry, broadcasting on 10 stations. Within a year, the broadcast expands to over 500 stations in the U.S. and Canada.

• 1976

  First International Ministry Office

  

  KCM Canada Established

  Kenneth Copeland Ministries establishes its Canadian office, marking KCM’s first international ministry. Since then, KCM has expanded to Australia (1979), Africa (1982), Europe (1982), Ukraine (1994) and Colombia (2015).

• 1979

  New Ground

  First weeklong Anaheim Believers’ Victory Seminar is held in the Anaheim Convention Center.

  

  I Want My People Well!

  Gloria Copeland begins teaching Healing School in Atlanta, Ga.

  

  Television Ministry

  KCM begins a weekly television broadcast.

• 1981

  Southwest Believers’ Convention

  

  KCM’s first Southwest Believers’ Convention is held in Fort Worth, Texas. Today it is a powerful, annual event, drawing people from all 50 states and around the world.

• 1986

  New Headquarters

  

  KCM moves its headquarters to the Eagle Mountain property.

  

  Reaching Out to Partners

  Kenneth Copeland begins writing and sending his Partner Letters that eventually reach hundreds of thousands worldwide.

• 1989

  Daily Broadcasts

  

  Daily Believer’s Voice of Victory Broadcast

  KCM launches the daily Believer’s Voice of Victory broadcast, reaching millions worldwide.

• 1996

  Digital Presence

  

  KCM Website Launch

  KCM establishes its new website, providing global access to resources, events and broadcasts.

• 1997

  New Church

  

  Eagle Mountain International Church breaks ground for new sanctuary on KCM property.

• 1999

  Serving Our Partners

  KCM completes the bottom floor of the new Partner Service (production) Center.

• 2006

  Riding on the High Places of Earth

  

  KCM receives a Cessna Citation X aircraft, a premier cross-continental private jet, which was commemorated by an Elite CX Team celebration.

• 2007

  Taking Care of Our Partners and Friends

  

  KCM completes the Partner Service Center at The Revival Capital of the World.

• 2015

  New Ventures In Broadcasting

  

  VICTORY Channel (originally BVOVN)

  KCM launches the Believer’s Voice of Victory Network (now VICTORY Channel) with 24/7 programming focused on faith, healing, finances and relationships.

• 2018

  Raising Up Anointed Leaders

  

  Kennth Copeland Bible College

  KCM launches Kenneth Copeland Bible College, Aug. 7. KCBC Canada was launched in Langley, British Columbia, on Aug. 28, 2023.

• Present

  Continuing the Mission—Global Outreach

  Kenneth Copeland continues to travel worldwide, spreading the gospel and ministering to millions. KCM’s outreach extends through more and more media platforms, as well as through international offices, impacting lives globally with the message of hope, promise and faith in Jesus Christ.