The North Texas Presidential Forum, which originally took place at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas on October 18th, featured six presidential candidates – Senator Ted Cruz, Dr. Ben Carson, Former Governor Jeb Bush, Former Senator Rick Santorum, Carly Fiorina and Former Governor Mike Huckabee.
All candidates – from both the Democratic and Republican parties – were invited to participate in the North Texas Presidential Forum. More than 6,000 people were in attendance at Prestonwood, along with an additional 16,000 people via the live stream on the church’s website.
“It is a must for Christians to be well informed before they vote,” says Marcus Lamb, President and CEO of Daystar Television Network. “That’s why Daystar is so excited to re-air Prestonwood’s Presidential Forum – to assist voters in making wise election choices.”
On-Air Schedule
Friday, February 19th: North Texas Presidential Forum at 12:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. ET
Social Media Hashtag: #NTXForum
Dr. Jack Graham
Dr. Jack Graham is pastor of the 24,000-member Prestonwood Baptist Church. He is committed to helping Christians experience the Kingdom of God and its power in every area of their lives. He is also a noted author of numerous books, including A Hope and a Future, Diamonds in the Dark, Lessons from the Heart, and Life According to Jesus, which can be found and purchased at www.jackgraham.org.
Through PowerPoint Ministries, Dr. Graham offers practical, biblical steps on how to tap into God’s power for successful Christian living. As a result, God is continuously bringing many to a saving knowledge of His Son, restoring broken relationships, and empowering believers to lead victorious lives in Jesus Christ.
To learn more about Dr. Jack Graham, visit www.jackgraham.org.
Former Gov. Jeb Bush
Jeb Bush is a businessman and politician from Midland, Texas who served as the 43rd Governor of Florida from 1999 to 2007. He is the son of George Bush, the 41st U.S. President, and the brother of George W. Bush, the 43rd U.S. President. Currently, Jeb Bush is running for President of the United States in the 2016 U.S. presidential elections.
To learn more about Former Gov. Jeb Bush, visit www.jeb2016.com.
Sen. Ted Cruz
In 2012, Ted Cruz was elected as the 34th U.S. Senator from Texas. A passionate fighter for limited government, economic growth, and the Constitution, Ted won a decisive victory in both the Republican primary and the general election, despite having never before been elected to office.
In the Senate, Ted serves on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; the Committee on Armed Services; the Committee on the Judiciary; the Joint Economic Committee; and the Committee on Rules and Administration.
To learn more about Sen. Ted Cruz, visit www.cruz.senate.gov.
Dr. Ben Carson
Dr. Ben Carson is the former director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital with a groundbreaking medical career of more than thirty-five years. He is the author of eight previous books, including One Nation, One Vote, America the Beautiful, and Gifted Hands. A former member of the President’s Council on Bioethics, he is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the country.
Dr. Carson and his wife and coauthor, Candy Carson, are the founders of the Carson Scholars Fund, which recognizes the achievements of deserving young people.
To learn more about Dr. Ben Carson, visit www.bencarson.com.