Rhema FM is the name used for a number of Christian radio stations established with the help of, and assisted for many years by United Christian Broadcasters (UCB) in Australia.[1] Each station is independent, being run and programmed locally with many having moved away from the Rhema name.[2] UCB has also established the Vision Radio Network across Australia, which is entirely networked from UCB's Brisbane studios.
The name and logo of "Rhema FM" was derived from one of UCB's affiliate networks in New Zealand that was then of the same name. See New Zealand's Rhema.
UCB no longer recognises affiliations with other radio stations because it has given up its role as a co-ordinating body to focus on operating as a broadcaster in its own right. Rhema stations, and UCB's own Vision Radio Network retain affiliation with each other by being members of Christian Media Australia (formerly the Association of Christian Broadcasters), which operates as the peak body for Christian media.
In the majority of cases, the format of Christian Radio is loosely based on commercial radio styles, generally infusing Christian content by means of music tracks and short segments, such as Focus On The Family and other widely acceptable forms of Christian content.
Other stations present talk based formats, such as 3ABN, Faith-FM and similar services.
The following stations are currently using the Rhema FM name in Australia:
Other stations originally started under the Rhema FM name, but now under another name:
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National radio networks in Australia
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| ABC Radio |
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| SBS Radio |
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| Southern Cross Austereo |
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| ARN |
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| Nova Entertainment |
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| Nine Radio |
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| Sport and racing networks |
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| Christian radio stations |
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| Other |
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| Denominations |
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| Conferences |
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| Interdenominational organisations |
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| Mission and service organisations |
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| Theological and research organisations |
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| University ministries |
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| Media organisations |
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| Publishers and booksellers |
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| Influenced political groups |
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