From a single Milwaukee TV station in 2001 to a multimedia ministry reaching more than 170 countries, Time of Grace thanks the speakers, stations, and donors.

For 25 years, God has used ordinary people to point people to Jesus: viewers who shared a message, donors who gave, and teams who showed up week after week.”

— Pastor Mike Novotny

MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, November 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Time of Grace Ministry, a donor-funded Christian multimedia ministry, is marking the 25th anniversary of its first television broadcast. The Time of Grace program debuted in November 2001 on WITI-TV FOX 6 in Milwaukee with Pastor Mark Jeske as speaker. Today, with Pastor Mike Novotny as lead speaker, the ministry shares Bible teaching through television, radio, YouTube, podcasts, books, email devotions, and social media.

Time of Grace began in 1999 as one business person’s idea. Bruce Eberle, inspired by memories of Dr. Walter Maier’s radio program The Lutheran Hour, heard Pastor Jeske preach at St. Marcus Lutheran Church in Milwaukee and envisioned the same clear gospel message on television. Eight interested supporters and Pastor Jeske formed the ministry, learning from established media ministries before launching the program.

The ministry expanded from Milwaukee to the Twin Cities in 2003, then to stations across the United States. By 2007, the program aired on national and international satellite networks. Short-form video devotions, podcasts, books, and Spanish-language resources followed.

In 2019, Pastor Jeske passed the lead-speaker role to Pastor Mike Novotny, lead pastor at The CORE in Appleton, Wisconsin. The program has continued its focus on addressing tough topics such as marriage, substance abuse, sexuality, and suicide in a way that reveals God’s truth as well as his tenderness.

Jeske reflected on the moment he was asked to preach on television: “I was blown away. What a wonderful project, but what a longshot it would be,” he wrote in his memoir. “From my point of view, it didn’t matter how long this little ministry would last. If even one soul was saved, it would all be worth it.”
Though distribution methods have changed, the mission of Time of Grace has not changed since 2001.

“What’s changed is how many ways we can reach people,” says Matt Trotter, President and CEO of Time of Grace. “Every one of those ways is made possible by faithful donors.”

Pastor Mike Novotny says the ministry is just getting started. “For 25 years, God has used ordinary people to point people to Jesus: viewers who shared a message, donors who gave, and teams who showed up week after week. We’re grateful, and we have so much more to do together. There are many more people to reach in new ways with the hope of the gospel.”

Quick Facts
What is Time of Grace?
Time of Grace Ministry is a donor-funded Christian multimedia ministry whose mission is to point people to what matters most: Jesus.

When did Time of Grace first air?
November 2001, on WITI-TV FOX 6 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Who founded Time of Grace?
Eight people who encouraged Pastor Mark Jeske of St. Marcus Lutheran Church in Milwaukee. The idea came from business person Bruce Eberle in 1999.

Who are the lead speakers?
Pastor Mark Jeske, from 2001 to 2019. Pastor Mike Novotny, from 2019 to today. A variety of additional writers and Bible teachers regularly contribute devotions, videos, and blogs.

Where can I watch or listen?
On television, on radio, on YouTube, as podcasts, and our website.

How far does Time of Grace reach?
Time of Grace resources reach people more than more than one million times per week in 170 countries and multiple languages.

How is Time of Grace funded?
It is a fully donor funded and independent ministry.

About Time of Grace Ministry
Time of Grace is a multimedia ministry based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its weekly television program, radio shows, social channels, emailed devotions, and print publications reach people more than one million times per week in 170 countries and multiple languages. The ministry’s relatable resources help people grow in faith, understand the Bible, and apply God’s grace to everyday life. The ministry is fully donor funded.

Angie Molkentin, APR
Time of Grace Ministry
+1 414.640.7230
amolkentin@timeofgrace.org
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