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thank everyone involved in his selection and want to emphasize that
all the hard work was designed to simply please the Lord, not man.

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"
The people on this list of most influential Christians in America
represent a 'Who's Who' of important Christian leaders from all walks
of life."
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The Balm In Gilead's other groundbreaking work in the African American
faith community includes the African American Denominational Leadership Health
Initiative.

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hope the Administration will disburse sufficient funding to build the capacity
of African American churches to carry out this responsibility.

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' That's the
verdict of the most recent edition of The Church Report magazine.

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and TBN's Vice President of Administration . Across America and around the
world, TBN is carried by TV stations and cable systems to millions of
homes.(TM) is a 501(c) (3), not-for-profit organization
whose mission is to improve the health status of people of the African
Diaspora by building the capacity of faith communities to address
life-threatening diseases, especially HIV/AIDS.
The organization's international mission includes building the capacity of
faith organizations in Cote d Ivoire, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Kenya to address
health crises, especially HIV/AIDS.

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others recognize his efforts, but simply know that we are taking the
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Listing him as "ninth" on their list of 50, The Church Report
describes Paul Crouch as "an internationally recognized visionary in
the field of Christian television., son
of Paul Crouch, Sr. "HIV/AIDS is a public health crisis in
the African American community," said Seele.

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Paul Crouch Sr. Seele,
Founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead and a pioneer in mobilizing Black faith
communities to address HIV/AIDS, was invited to sit in the First Lady's Box as
a symbol of the President's commitment."

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Additionally, The Balm In Gilead operates the nation's only HIV/AIDS
technical assistance center designed specifically to serve Black churches.

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To watch TBN , check your local cable, broadcast or satellite guide for
a channel near you. The Black Church
Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is the largest AIDS awareness campaign
targeting the African American community. Launched in March 2004, this historic partnership between the
Balm In Gilead and the women's missionary societies and councils of three
Black religious denominations -- The African Methodist Episcopal Church, The
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and The Christian Methodist Episcopal
Church -- is designed to build the capacity of these denominations to address
cervical cancer , HIV/AIDS and other health issues in Black communities.

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The dream became a reality as TBN is now the world's
largest Christian television network. Pernessa C.
The Center also assists public agencies and community-based organizations that
wish to partner with Black churches on AIDS issues.

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In addition to Crouch,
others on the list include President George W. Faith-based
programs include: original movies, Gospel music concerts, informative
talk shows, contemporary music videos, positive programs for children,
health and fitness shows, news and information, and uplifting worship
services from America's premier churches.
In his speech, President Bush said: "We will also lead a nationwide
effort, working closely with African American churches and faith-based groups,
to deliver rapid HIV tests to millions, end the stigma of AIDS, and come
closer to the day when there are no new infections in America.

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The Balm In Gilead, implements
innovative programs nationally and overseas.

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"When
God calls you into a ministry such as broadcasting, many times you
never realize the impact it has on people's lives. It is
among the top three causes of death for Black men ages 25-54. Contributing to
this alarming picture is the fact that 61 percent of new AIDS cases are among
African American teens and young women.

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The Balm In Gilead CEO is Special Guest of First Lady During Address

NEW YORK, In his fifth State of the Union address,
last night President Bush highlighted the HIV/AIDS public health crisis and
committed to working with African American churches. This includes The Black Church
Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS, which will be observed for the 17th
year from March 5-11, 2006. This week of prayer, education and action engages
Black congregations to help stop the spread of HIV in Black communities
worldwide and to care for those affected by the disease.

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TBN Founder -- Paul Crouch -- Named One of the '50 Most Influential Christians in America'

" The magazine also declares that
under Crouch's leadership, "TBN has grown to become the largest group
owner of broadcast stations in the world.
"Dad was thrilled with this honor," declares Paul Crouch Jr. For 31 years, under the guidance of Paul Crouch, TBN has been
beaming wholesome family and faith-based programming to the USA and
the World! With over 12,000 TV stations and cable affiliates fed by 46
satellites TBN has a global presence that literally allows it to say,
"Hello world! "
"Paul Crouch's place on the list of the most influential
Christians in America is well deserved ," states Susan Zahn, Media
Director for WDC Media and a publicist for TBN. When you consider the millions of people
around the world who see and benefit from TBN programs on a daily
basis, it 's not difficult to see how Paul Crouch would be high on the
list. "Today, I am happy that the
President of the United States is paying attention to the crisis and
acknowledging the vital role faith communities can play in eliminating it.balmingilead.

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LOS ANGELES ----Dr.,
Founder and President of the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), is
one of the '50 Most Influential Christians in America.
For more information about TBN visit the web site at www.

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started TBN with his wife Jan in 1973 with a dream
and a vision to build a Christian television network that spanned the
whole world. "For over three
decades Paul Crouch has been used by God to touch the world with the
Gospel of Jesus Christ."
TBN features 24 hours of commercial-free inspirational programming
that appeals to people in a wide variety of denominations.

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The list of 50 includes pastors, authors, politicians, radio
show hosts, publishers, and televangelists.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, AIDS is the
leading cause of death among African American women ages 24 to 34.

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Bush (#1), Actor and
Director Mel Gibson (#2), and Evangelist Billy Graham (#3).org

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To get more information on The Balm In Gilead, log onto the organization 's
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