About Us
88.1 KLBT — Serving Southeast Texas with Contemporary Christian Music
Our History
In September 2001, 92.5 KTFA went off the air. The TKMEF board spent much time in prayer for God's direction and felt unanimously that God wanted a non-profit station in this area. We began broadcasting on the internet at www.myklbt.org and the search began for a frequency. We were told over and over there were no frequencies available and if there were we couldn't afford it — however we knew this was God's project and He would show us the way.
We approached 3 different executives about purchasing frequencies and were told NO over and over again. One of the executives was Carl Aul who would not respond AT ALL (we sent certified letters every other month, called every few months, and NOTHING!). Our support dwindled down to $1,300 monthly and from all respects we should have just given up; however we would meet regularly and spend that time in prayer — each time unanimously agreeing that God wanted us to move forward.
Of course, only as God can do, an unexpected call came from 89.3 KSBJ in Houston. Carl Aul had contacted KLOVE, KLOVE had contacted KSBJ, and KSBJ knew about us because of Buddy Holiday (founding employee of KSBJ and consultant to the TKMEF board). Mr. Aul of course said no… until God got a hold of him. He accepted our offer and our terms.
Our next step was to find the perfect place for the tower. We hired a survey team, they presented the best location to reach our area — and we owned the property (a board member had purchased it many years earlier). The bids to clear the land were beyond our budget; however God had already gone before us and we got a call from Trinity Excavating that God had told them to clear our land for free!
At this point we were on our way but very much behind schedule. Due to Hurricane Rita the government gave us an extension and we literally signed on the air minutes before the deadline — 4:55 pm on August 17, 2006. Our great God continues to do miraculous things for His glory through 88.1 KLBT.
About KLBT
KLBT is a non-profit listener-supported, contemporary radio station serving Southeast Texas.
We are owned by you — our listeners and supporting partners — and operated by The King's Musician Educational Foundation (TKMEF).
TKMEF is a nondenominational organization that desires to be obedient to Jesus Christ, to strive to evangelize the lost, disciple the saved, promote unity within the body, and facilitate the worship of our Lord and Savior through the use of contemporary Christian music. The ministry involves concert promotions, supporting local Christian radio stations, and promotions that activate the body of Christ for ministry. It is a 501(c)(3) that was formed in 1984. The presiding president is Leslie Jones.
The KLBT Staff
Jeff Roberts
Morning Show Host · Program Director · Music Director
Our on-air spam-eating radio broadcasting guru, host of the Morning Smile Show (airing weekdays 6am–9am), program director, music director, voice of KLBT, and generally anything else The King's Musician Educational Foundation Board of Directors can come up with. Jeff spends his spare time trying to keep up with his granddaughter out on Roberts Ranch in beautiful East Texas with his lovely wife, and an occasional stray dog.
Contact Us
You may use the form below to email us your comments, suggestions, praise reports, prayer requests, or just to tell us what KLBT means to you. We would love to hear from you!
Come By and See Us
We have an open door policy at KLBT. After all, we are listener-supported — this is your radio station, and YOU, our partners, help make the KLBT ministry successful. Please feel free to stop by the station and say hello!
88.1 KLBT
975 Interstate 10 E
Beaumont, Texas 77706