About Us
About Us
Maranatha Ministries / Joy Communications, Inc. is a New Jersey Non-profit corporation. We are committed to strengthening the family and assisting the local church with Bible teaching, instruction and uplifting Christian music, one of the means is with radio broadcasting.
WJPG, stands for Just Praise God, went on the air May 11, 2004. WJPH, stands for Just Praise Him, went on the air February 16, 1999 at 5:30 pm. Praise the Lord! In October 2016, we signed on the air Praise 100.9 Manahawkin, Praise FM is now broadcasting to Ocean County, NJ. Praise be to God!
Let’s Raise the Praise!
When God presents the opportunity to acquire radio frequencies in other areas, we can begin broadcasting in other areas with your support to Raise the Praise. You’ll have less interference, static and be able to listen to us in new areas! You can help Raise the Praise, click Donate above and write "Raise the Praise" in the memo section or mail us your check to the address below.
Founder of Maranatha Ministries / Joy Communications, Inc., Kenneth Manri began in Christian radio in South Jersey in 1980 with WRIO-FM 102.3 Cape May, NJ, WSJL-FM 102.3 Cape May, NJ from 1983 until 1995. From 1995 until 2001, he leased WJNN 106.7 for Christian radio programming. Born in Brooklyn, NY May 1956. Born-again September 1975. He finds it a privilege to serve Christ. He says that “anyone can tune across the dial and hear the Good News of Jesus Christ!”
