PraiseFM Names New Executive Director

Minnesota based Christian radio network (PraiseLive) has returned to the name PraiseFM, stepping forward with renewed vision and leadership while carrying the same passion that has defined the ministry from the beginning.

Since 2017, the network has operated as PraiseLive — a season marked by growth and expanded connection. Now, as the ministry looks ahead, it has embraced the name praisefm once again — a name deeply rooted in its history and familiar to listeners across generations. The return reflects clarity and continuity: honoring where the ministry has been while confidently moving into what God is doing next.

At the same time, Katie Henslin has been appointed Executive Director, effective January 1, 2026. She succeeds David McIver, whose faithful 40 years of leadership concluded on December 31, 2025. His decades of steady guidance built a strong foundation of worship, prayer, and biblical truth that continues to shape the heart of the organization today.

Henslin brings more than 26 years of pastoral leadership, teaching, and discipleship experience into this new season. She steps into the role with deep gratitude — and genuine excitement for what lies ahead.

“This feels like both a homecoming and a fresh start,” Henslin shared. “Returning to the name PraiseFM reconnects us with our roots, while this new season calls us forward with fresh faith. The mission hasn’t changed. We exist to help people encounter Jesus through worship, prayer, and Scripture — 24 hours a day. My heart is to see my neighborhood and the nations worshiping Him. We believe God is inviting us into something beautiful in this next chapter.”

While the name has come full circle, the vision continues to expand. PraiseFM remains committed to strengthening local communities while reaching across the globe — ensuring that every home, every carpool line, every workplace has access to the hope and presence of Christ.

This moment marks more than a leadership transition or a name update. It reflects a ministry grounded in legacy, unified in purpose, and energized for the future.