’Taking Authority’ With Bishop Eddie Long

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TBN's Acquisition Of 'Holy Land Experience' Theme Park Seeks To Change More Lives

June 9, 2007 ORLANDO -- Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), the world's largest religious broadcaster and America's most-watched faith channel, hopes to change more lives through its addition of the "Holy Land Experience" theme park in Orlando, Fl., to the TBN family. Through the acquisition, TBN will bring an integration of the powerful living recreation of ancient Jerusalem with a cutting edge facility that will be used for television production, dramas, musical concerts, special events and movies.

"This marriage will bring an unprecedented synergy to both ministries and the production that is done there will be seen by a worldwide audience. TBN's involvement made sense, because both ministries are about changing and effecting people's lives. We've been doing that for 34 years," said Paul Crouch, Jr., TBN Vice President of Administration. "We believe this opportunity was heaven sent because it bought TBN an Orlando-based facility to fulfill it's local programming obligations for WGTL CH-52 and it will provide "The Holy Land Experience" with much needed promotion to bring more people to the theme park and Orlando as a whole."

The Holy Land Experience could well be considered Orlando's most inspiring destination as visitors experience a full day of discovery that takes them 2,000 years back in time to the world of the Bible. It brings to life ancient Israel as a unique, thriving world filled with fascinating exhibits and venues. Visitors learn about the Wilderness Tabernacle and the Great Temple; discover the amazing history of the Bible; explore the city of Jerusalem in miniature; see re-enactments of Jesus' ministry, His life, death, and resurrection; and feel the power and passion of our original musical productions.

WGTL TV, Channel 52, has a reach of over four million viewers in the Orlando and Cocoa Beach metropolitan areas with TBN's wide range of innovative faith-based programming. In October of 2006, TBN celebrated the inaugural broadcast of WGTL Ch-52 in Orlando with a dedicatory service attended by TBN founders Paul and Jan Crouch, Pastor Benny Hinn, Singer and Preacher Judy Jacobs hosted by Pastor George Cope and Calvary Assembly in Winter Park, Fl.

The combination of the production facilities and the Holy Land Experience offers Orlando visitors a powerful and unique faith based experience that can be promoted worldwide through the TBN network. The promotional capability can drive visitors to the complex.

"Some of the staff was asking what is going to be the immediate effect here at the park and my answer was 'I'm planning on you having more people coming through the turnstiles this summer,'" said Crouch. "Universal Studios does the same thing. We want the 'Holy Land Experience' to be a faith-based version of that."

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TBN is the world's largest religious network and America's most watched faith network. Each day TBN offers 24 hours of commercial-free inspirational programming that appeals to people in a wide variety of denominations. Beginning in 1973 as a single UHF station in southern California, TBN now reaches every major continent via 65 satellites and more than 12,500 television and cable affiliates worldwide. In the United States, TBN is available to 92 percent of the total households. Its website receives more than 27 million visitors monthly. For more information on TBN, visit www.tbn.org

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’Taking Authority’ With Bishop Eddie Long

2006-01-26 -- WDC Media News -- WDC Media News Atlanta pastor brings viewers contemporary, creative, powerful ministry LOS ANGELES --- Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) has a well-earned a reputation for bringing viewers the very best in inspirational church and ministry programming. Bishop Eddie Long’s powerful weekly ministry program Taking Authority is no exception. Broadcast from Atlanta’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, where Bishop Long is senior pastor, Taking Authority challenges believers to do just that -- take the authority they have in Christ and apply it to their daily lives to accomplish all that God has ordained them to do as kingdom people. Taking Authority is a radical departure from your average, traditional pulpit preaching. Each week, Bishop Long delivers an explosive, hard-hitting challenge to the body of Christ at large to abandon tradition and to step into God’s fresh purpose. “Bishop Long is an imaginative pastor,” said Dave Bohon, an expert in Christian media who monitors evangelical programming nationwide. “But more than that, he’s relevant, contemporary, always moving with the currents. He’s not necessarily what you’d expect when you hear the label ‘Bishop.’” Along with a no-nonsense message of salvation through Jesus Christ alone, the Bishop assures believers that if they truly find the Lord and live for Him, His Spirit will craft their days and purpose in life.” “I truly believe, with all my heart, that God means to do something real in each dedicated life,” explained Bishop Long. “Those through whom God is moving today aren’t satisfied with ‘church as usual.’ They want more. They want a life that God, through His Holy Spirit, is making relevant.” Taking Authority reflects the caliber of ministry in place among Bishop Long’s own congregation in Atlanta’s New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, including relevant outreach to children, college-age students, and the elderly. The powerful ministry in place at the church draws students from nearby campuses who are seeking a relevant faith walk in an increasingly confusing world. The church also sponsors Faith Academy, a Christ-centered, state of the art learning community that offers students opportunities to thrive in an enriching environment. Technology is integrated into language arts, mathematics, and the sciences, and the dynamic academic experience prepares students to contribute, compete, and excel in an ever-changing world driven. Add to that the “Samson Fitness Center,” a nutrition center with classes and mentoring, and New Birth Athletic Ministry where young people can hone their skills while learning Christlike sportsmanship. In short, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church has become one of Atlanta’s most progressive and caring worship communities, where the gospel is integrated into every part of life. It’s not difficult to understand why Taking Authority has become a favorite of TBN viewers, and why it has garnered countless awards for excellence in broadcasting, including the New York Festival’s Silver World Medal and the World Media Festival’s Intermediate Golden Globe. “It’s all about doing one’s best for God and His people,” explained Susan Zahn, a TBN publicist and president of the Christian public relations firm WDC Media. “That’s always been TBN’s commitment, and it’s why we’re so glad we can offer quality inspirational programming like Taking Authority.” Log on to www.tbn.org to find out when Taking Authority with Bishop Eddie Long is broadcast in your area. To find out more about New Birth Missionary Baptist Church visit www.newbirth.org. TBN is the world’s largest religious network and America’s most watched faith channel. Each day TBN offers 24 hours of commercial-free inspirational programming that appeals to viewers from a wide variety of denominations. TBN now reaches every major continent via 47 satellites and more than 12,000 television and cable affiliates worldwide. In the United States, TBN is available to 92 percent of the total households. Its website receives more than 25 million visitors monthly. In addition to TBN, the network owns and operates the Church Channel, JCTV and TBN Enlace USA. For more information about TBN, visit www.tbn.org.