CBN to lay off 8.4% of US employees

The Christian Broadcasting Network, the Virginia Beach-based worldwide evangelical media organization founded by the late televangelist Pat Robertson, announced Tuesday that it is laying off about 8.4% of its United States workforce.

The nonprofit CBN said the layoffs are tied to a broader realignment to focus resources on areas of growth and long-term impact. While the organization did not disclose the specific number of layoffs in its announcement, it said the layoffs will affect approximately 3.7% of its global workforce and about 8.4% of U.S.-based employees. CBN’s Operation Blessing charity will not be affected.

“In a rapidly changing media and fundraising landscape, we are committed to being good stewards of the resources entrusted to us and to making thoughtful, necessary adjustments to streamline our systems in support of our mission and our donors,” CBN said in a statement.

CBN spokesperson Chris Roslan said in an email that the layoffs will impact about three dozen employees in the Hampton Roads area. However, he did not immediately return requests for further comment.

“We are deeply grateful for the dedication of all our employees and remain committed to advancing our mission with excellence, innovation and integrity,” CBN said.

CBN was founded by Pat Robertson in Virginia Beach in 1960 and revolutionized religious broadcasting with its flagship program, “The 700 Club,” a syndicated evangelical news magazine show. CBN is run by Robertson’s son Gordon, who also succeeded his father as host of “The 700 Club” and chancellor of Regent University. Gordon Robertson also leads Operation Blessing.

The organization said that in 2025, based on audience surveys, CBN reached a projected 745 million people worldwide through its programming, including the “Superbook” animated series, which reached a projected 404 million people across 143 countries and generated more than 3.2 billion YouTube views. CBN said other media initiatives, such as documentaries, podcasts and digital content, also reached millions of viewers and listeners.

Looking ahead, the organization said it is exploring opportunities to expand its presence internationally, including potentially opening offices in multiple countries.