(ETH) – Kenneth Copeland who has been a part of the Trinity Broadcasting Network for over forty years has recently been dropped from the Network’s lineup according to a report the Christian Post.  The report indicates that it will no longer air programming from Copeland beginning October as part of a series of upcoming programming changes at the international Christian television network.

Kenneth Copeland Ministries and TBN have had a business relationship for over 4 decades, with the network airing Copeland’s “Believer’s Voice of Victory.” but in a recent statement emailed to The Christian Post on Tuesday, TBN Marketing Director Nate Daniels stated that the removal of Copeland’s programs, which will go into effect on Oct. 2nd, was part of several alterations.

The report went on further and stated: “In pursuit of a new vision under Matt and Laurie Crouch’s leadership, TBN has been making changes to programming over the last several years,” Daniels said. “As a part of this transition, we chose to move away from telethons, upgraded to HD, expanded our streaming platforms, forged partnerships with family brands like K-LOVE, Museum of the Bible and others, and have replaced some programs with new original content from voices like Christine Caine, Mike Huckabee, Mike Rowe and more.


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”Daniels mentioned that it was “a very difficult decision” to drop Copeland, but programming by Steven Furtick of Elevation Church will replace “Believer’s Voice of Victory.” “Kenneth Copeland Ministries has found success well beyond our broadcast borders and has developed numerous ways for viewers to experience his broadcast ministry, including through his very own network,” Daniels continued.

Copeland responded to the news by saying: “Matt let me know they believe The LORD is taking TBN in a new direction, and our daily program, Believer’s Voice of Victory (BVOV), isn’t really a fit for their future programming,” Copeland wrote. “Even though change is happening all around us, some things remain the same. The BVOV broadcasts will continue to bring you The WORD of God to build your faith, so you can live in the abundance of love, health, prosperity, and fellowship Jesus has provided.”