About The Foundation
A radio ministry built on the belief that music and the gospel belong together, day and night.
The Foundation exists to carry the gospel of Jesus Christ to a world that needs hope. We are more than a radio station — we are a ministry, broadcasting a rich blend of Southern Gospel, Urban Gospel, and Contemporary Christian music that reflects the full body of Christ, united in one purpose.
Our Ministry
WFND The Foundation is a broadcast ministry of Foundation Ministries International, an umbrella ministry headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Foundation Ministries International was founded by Senior Pastor/Bishop Keith Poland Sr., and works to unify the body of Christ through the Five Fold Ministry — equipping apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to advance the Kingdom of God, both locally in East Tennessee and through ministries connected to the umbrella around the world.
Our Sound
Every song on The Foundation is chosen with prayer. We broadcast a blend of Southern Gospel, Urban Gospel, and Contemporary Christian music around the clock — a format built to reflect the full body of Christ rather than one corner of it. Whether you grew up on quartet harmonies, urban praise, or today's contemporary worship sound, there's a place for you here.
Our Leadership
Evangelist James Ward
Host & Overseer, The Foundation RadioJames leads the day-to-day ministry of The Foundation, hosting on-air programming and overseeing the station's mission to carry the gospel across Knoxville and East Tennessee.
Bishop Keith Poland Sr. & Co-Pastor Lisa Poland
Foundation Ministries International & Word of Truth ChurchBishop Poland and his wife and co-pastor, Lisa, lead Foundation Ministries International and Word of Truth Church, the ministry family behind The Foundation.
What We Believe
- We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for eternal life through His death and the power of His resurrection.
- We believe the Bible is God's word and the revelation of His will, and accept it as our rule for faith and conduct.
- We believe Christian fellowship and evangelism — carried out through local churches and ministries like this one — is God's ordained order for His people.