WNZN Power 89.1 FM — Northern Ohio’s Urban Gospel Station

On the air since November 24, 2014 • Two-Time Stellar Award Winner • 100% Listener-Supported

WNZN Power 89.1 FM is Northern Ohio’s home for urban gospel — a commercial-free, listener-supported radio station serving Lorain, Erie, Cuyahoga, and Medina Counties. We broadcast inspirational music, community programming, faith-based talk, local news, and resources that strengthen families across the region.

We don’t answer to advertisers. We answer to you — our listeners — and to the calling we believe in. Every dollar you give keeps this signal alive for an entire community.

Our Mission

Power 89.1 is owned and operated by the P.A.C.E. Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 87-0765799) dedicated to youth development, job training and workforce development, and economic development in Northern Ohio. At the heart of our work is a simple belief: gospel music, faith-based programming, and community media change lives.

Our Coverage & Reach

WNZN Power 89.1 FM reaches thousands of faithful listeners across Lorain, Erie, Cuyahoga, and Medina Counties — delivering praise music, prayer, local news, and faith-based programming that strengthens families from Cleveland to Sandusky and throughout the region. We also stream worldwide 24/7 at WNZN.org and on our free Power 89.1 mobile app.

Now streaming on BlackBerry Radio Network (BlackBerryRadioNetwork.com) — gospel audio plus OTT video, available anywhere in the world.

About Dr. Mark A. Ballard Sr. — Founder & President

Born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, Dr. Mark A. Ballard Sr. is a Businessman, Visionary, and community leader who has dedicated his life to using media and music to transform lives. He launched WNZN Power 89.1 FM on November 24, 2014 — fulfilling a lifelong calling to bring urban gospel to Northern Ohio. Under his leadership, WNZN has become a two-time Stellar Award honoree and a trusted partner to churches, ministries, schools, and community organizations across the region.

Dr. Ballard is also President of Blackberry Records and Founder of Marxan Records, both dedicated to developing world-class gospel artists. Blackberry/Marxan Music Group reaches the Urban Gospel and mainstream audience with traditional and contemporary music.

In 1993, he launched his own Papa John’s Pizza franchise, directing and managing 8 locations with a $7 million annual budget and over 250 employees — a testament to the operational excellence he brings to every venture, including WNZN.

Support the Mission

WNZN operates entirely on the generosity of listeners, donors, underwriters, and community partners. Every gift — one-time, monthly, vehicle donation, or planned gift — keeps gospel on the air for an entire region. Become a Power Partner →