Christian Worship Hour is a local business based in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Their mission is to tell the world about the saving grace of Jesus Christ and encourage believers in their faith. They believe in the infallible Word of God and the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The church offers televised church services that began in 1979 and have since expanded to over 82 TV stations and multiple networks domestically and worldwide. Pastor Harold E. Salem, who has served the First Baptist Church of Aberdeen for 52 1/2 years, leads the Christian Worship Hour. They have a dedicated staff working behind the scenes to bring their program to viewers each week. The Christian Worship Hour also provides resources such as devotionals, newsletters, and a Q&A section with Pastor Salem. They encourage donations to support their weekly TV church services and are accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).