The broadcast will be available in more than a billion homes worldwide through The Inspiration Networks' various distribution platforms, including Internet Broadband (inspiration.net) and television networks INSP, i-Lifetv, and INI.

Contact: Kristina Hill, 704.806.1511, khill@insp.com

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 11 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Inspiration Networks today announced that it will carry a live broadcast of the memorial service for Dr. James Kennedy. The service will be broadcast from Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Thursday, September 13, 2007, beginning at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern).

The broadcast will be available to a potential audience of more than a billion people through the various distribution platforms of The Inspiration Networks. These platforms include satellite and cable television networks INSP – The Inspiration Network, Inspirational Life Television (i-Lifetv), Inspiration Network International (INI), and broadband Internet web site (inspiration.net). The broadband site also will archive the broadcast for future viewing by audiences worldwide.

"Dr. D. James Kennedy was a personal friend, and a friend of our ministry," said David Cerullo, Chairman and CEO of The Inspiration Ministries. "For many years, it has been our privilege to telecast 'The Coral Ridge Hour,' a program he hosted. We count it an honor to have worked closely with Dr. Kennedy and his staff. Our prayers are with his family and Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church during this time."

Viewers should check their local listings for channel lineup information for INSP, i-Lifetv, and INI.

About The Inspiration Ministries:

The Inspiration Ministries is the parent company to The Inspiration Networks, which are available in more than a billion homes worldwide through its various distribution platforms, including its Internet Broadband site (www.inspiration.net) and three satellite and cable TV networks: INSP - The Inspiration Network; Inspirational Life Television (i-Lifetv); and Inspiration Network International (INI). The Inspiration Networks also operate "Inspiration Video On Demand," the first inspirational platform for cable television video on demand (VOD) delivery; "Inspiration Global," providing broadband video content in the four major trade languages – French, Italian, German, and Spanish; and "Inspiration Mobile," capable of simultaneously delivering daily inspirational messages to millions of cell phone users nationwide. Please visit www.insptoday.com for more information.