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About Marcus Lamb
Marcus Lamb - Professional Summary:
A tireless preacher and evangelist, Marcus Lamb was named one of the 50 most influential Christians in America in 2005 by Church Report magazine. This is not surprising, considering that Marcus Lamb serves as the founder, CEO, and President of Daystar Television Network, a Christian broadcast ministry that has become the fastest-growing network in Christian television, reaching 80 million households in the U.S. and hundreds of countries worldwide. Along with his wife, Joni, to whom he has been married for 29 years, Marcus Lamb not only guides Daystar Television Network, he co-hosts a daily program called Celebration. The program features discussion, contemporary Christian music, and special guests, such as John Hagee, TD Jakes, and Benny Hinn. Marcus and Joni Lamb founded Daystar Television Network for one reason, “…to reach souls with the good news of Jesus Christ,” which Marcus Lamb been doing for his entire adult life. Marcus Lamb holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, which he completed at the age of 19. He was also selected as a member of the Alpha Chi Honor Society, an academic honor society that draws its members from the top 10 percent of an institution's juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Marcus Lamb is an Ordained Bishop with the Church of God in Cleveland, Tennessee.
Marcus Lamb - Professional Experience:
09/1/1993 - Present
Daystar Television Network
President and CEO
Christian Television
Bedford, TX 76021
Founded in 1980
Marcus Lamb was born October 7, 1957, in Cordele, GA and raised in Macon, GA. He began preaching as an Evangelist in 1973 at the age of 15. At the age of 16, Marcus enrolled in Lee University in Cleveland, TN. At age 19, he began his final senior semester and graduated Magna Cum-Laude
In 1980, Marcus founded Word of God Fellowship. He married Joni Trammell in 1982, and she began to travel full time with him as they ministered in more than 20 states. In 1985, Marcus built WMCF-TV 45 in Montgomery, AL, which was the first Christian TV Station in the state. The Montgomery station was sold to another Christian ministry in 1990, and the Lamb’s moved to Dallas, TX, to build KMPX-TV29. Through a series of miracles and divine favor, TV 29 went on the air full power in September of 1993. In 1997, Marcus began the Daystar Television Network, which owns and operates TV stations across the nation. Daystar is now the second largest Christian Television Network in the world.
Marcus and Joni host a daily TV program called Celebration that is broadcast “live” via Satellite across the nation and around the world. Marcus and Joni minister at various churches around the nation on a regular basis and have a heart for souls and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Marcus has a unique gifting in preaching and teaching the Word of God. As an Evangelist, he has committed to memory large portions of scripture. Marcus ministers with great sensitivity to the hearers with an emphasis on praying at the altars and moving in the gifts of the Spirit. It is his desire to see people saved, healed and revived with the fire of God.
Marcus and Joni reside in Dallas, TX with their three children, Jonathan 24, Rachel 20, and Rebecca 18.
Marcus Lamb on Day Star Television Network
Marcus Lamb - Education:
09/1/1974 — 12/1/1977
Lee University
Theology
Bachelor of Arts
Cleveland, TN 37320
Marcus Lamb graduated with the distinction of magna cum laude at the age of 19 from
Lee University, a private, comprehensive university located in Cleveland, Tennessee, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Lee is emerging as a leader in higher education in the southeastern region and was ranked in 2010 in the “Top Tier” in the South by U.S. News & World Report (Comprehensive Medium- Size Universities). Lee is also ranked by Princeton Review’s “Best Colleges” and is now one of the 141 colleges named Best in the Southeast. The university’s growing reputation as a quality institution can be seen in the high caliber of faculty, students, and friends who are drawn to the campus. This marks the 25th straight year of increased enrollment under the leadership of president, Dr. Paul Conn.
Over the past two decades, Lee has become one of the largest Christ-centered private institutions in Tennessee and the largest in the Appalachian College Association. During that period, the university has undergone a remarkable transformation that has included significant growth in academic programs, student enrollment, faculty expertise and diversity, as well as an expanded sense of mission and vision.
Marcus Lamb - Interests:
Marcus Lamb enjoys a variety of balanced interests. Some of the activities include, Avid golfing, Dedication to Family, Reading, Weekly Date Nights with Wife Joni, Spending quality time with the kids. Marcus Lamb lends an unwavering devotion to God, Theology, Family, Church and Community Affiliations.
Hobbies / Activities:
Marcus Lamb enjoys a variety of balanced interests. Some of the activities include, Avid golfing, Dedication to Family, Reading, Weekly Date Nights with Wife Joni, Spending quality time with the kids. Marcus Lamb lends an unwavering devotion to God, Theology, Family, Church and Community Affiliations.
Favorite TV Shows:
Various Genres of Family Programming
Favorite Book:
The Bible
Favorite Authors:
Pastor Joel Osteen, Bishop T. D. Jakes
Favorite Quotes:
"If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you,"
- John 15:7
"He will call on me and I will answer him.;
I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver
him and honor him,"
- Psalms 91:15
Professional Organizations:
Ordained Bishop with the Church of God
Bedford, TX
The Church of God was founded in 1886 upon the principles of Christ as they are revealed in the Bible, the Word of God. It has its foundation of faith and practice in the Scriptures and the vital experience of its constituents is scripturally oriented.
http://www.txcog.com/main.html
Ordained Bishop with the Church of God
Cleveland, TN
Since its beginning, the Church of God has been a "movement" a moving church with a mission of ministry to the world. In this new millennium, God is leading the Church of God as a global movement prepared to meet the demands and challenges of ministry in the 21st century.
The Church of God consists of people just like you. Every person who attends a Church of God function, event or local congregation is recognized as a valuable member of the church body. About the Church of God presents a concise ministry review of the Church of God, its programs and ministries. If after visiting this site you should have any questions or inquiries about the Church of God or its programs and ministries, please don't hesitate to contact the Church of God
Alpha Chi Honor Society
Alpha Chi is a coeducational academic honor society. Since 1922 its purpose has been to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students and to honor those who achieve such distinction.
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