Mel Gibson's `Passion' Worldwide Film Receipts Top $609 Million

Kingdom Ventures, Christian Times joining with other National Ministry Groups for Video Pre-Sales


MINDEN, Nev., July 19, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Kingdom Ventures, Inc. (KDMV)) announced that it was joining in the Pre-Release Sales of Blockbuster Movie on Video set for release on August 31. "The Passion" is the year's biggest box-office money maker -- a startling $609 million in worldwide ticket sales since it was released in February. "The success of The Passion is part of a much larger trend of an already rising tidal wave of Americans who are deciding to make a financial statement by supporting those companies and products that reflect their way of life," stated Gene Jackson, Founder and CEO of Kingdom Ventures.

Christian Times Today(TM) (www.ChristianTimesToday.com) is a monthly newspaper that features news, information and special articles that offer a Biblical Worldview. The national edition with circulation in over 70 cities is distributed to churches, bookstores, coffee shops, etc. Kingdom Ventures (www.kdmvcorp.com) is a dynamic and innovative Media Communications and Faith-Based Products group, dedicated to the Christian Marketplace and the business community. "The fact that nationally recognized companies like Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) ,Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) and Chick-fil-A have become marketing partners with Christian Times(TM) along with Christian organizations like the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and TD Jakes Mega Fest, (www.mega-fest.com) demonstrate that we have established a foundation and product that will enable CTT to grow and expand into even more regions of the nation."

"We plan to aggressively increase the number of Major Markets publishing Christian Times Today. We plan to accomplish this by selling Christian Times licensing rights to local businesses interested in becoming our publishing partners. This is not only the least capital intensive approach for rapid expansion, but also a way to provide opportunities for local entrepreneurs wanting to build a solid publishing business. If you are interested in being part of Christian Times' growth, please contact us immediately," said Gene Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kingdom Ventures, Inc.

About Kingdom Ventures, Inc

Kingdom Ventures, Inc. is a public company (KDMV) of media and products for the Christian marketplace. It consists of two operating units -- Kingdom Media Group and Kingdom Products Group. Christian Times Today(TM) is a part of the Kingdom Media Group, which also includes iExalt.com and iExaltMall.com. The Kingdom Products Group includes JoBasic, Yahwear Clothing and Mr. Roy Productions. Christian Times Today(TM) (www.ChristianTimesToday.com) is a monthly newspaper that features news, information and special articles that offer a Biblical Worldview. The national edition with circulation in over 70 cities is distributed to churches, bookstores, coffee shops, etc.

JoBasic(TM) (www.JoBasic.com) is an Internet cause related marketing company with innovative and patent-pending systems that enhance organizational fundraising efforts and create easy, non-intrusive ways for the general public to help others.

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