"Esperanza USA has created a
forum whereby important issues facing the Hispanic community are introduced
and highlighted here in the nation's capital .

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Vivian Fernandez de Torrijos, First Lady of Panama and Abraham
Hirchson, Israeli Minster of Tourism .
"As pastors, members of clergy and leaders in our communities, we
represent more than 8 million Hispanic Americans of faith throughout the
nation.S.us

* Esperanza USA also released the results of a groundbreaking study on
the state of the nation's Hispanic housing.
For any additional information on Esperanza USA and its many Hispanic
outreach programs, please visit the Web site: http://www.

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"We greatly
appreciate the bipartisan support that our nation's political leaders have
shown for this initiative, and look forward to working with them in the days
ahead to help address the many concerns of Hispanics throughout the country.us

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Founder and President of the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), is
one of the '50 Most Influential Christians in America.

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Representatives, this week Esperanza USA
released the results of two important studies addressing issues that directly
affect the Hispanic community:

* Recognizing that HIV /AIDS is one of the most serious health issues
affecting the Latino community, Esperanza USA released the results of
a new, in-depth study on how Hispanic churches and their leaders are
dealing with HIV/AIDS in their communities throughout the nation. 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. 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.

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Other speakers at today's
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Esperanza USA is a network of Hispanic Christians, churches, and
ministries committed to raising awareness and identifying resources that
strengthen the Hispanic community.
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. 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."
TBN features 24 hours of commercial-free inspirational programming
that appeals to people in a wide variety of denominations.

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Esperanza USA Announces President Bush to Address Fourth Annual Hispanic Prayer Breakfast

"Dad was thrilled with this honor," declares Paul Crouch Jr., son
of Paul Crouch, Sr.

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

It's nice that
others recognize his efforts, but simply know that we are taking the
Great Commission of Jesus literally and 'Going into all the world.

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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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"Faith and strong family are priority values for Hispanics, uniquely
positioning clergymen in the Hispanic community to help reach people at the
ground level," said Senator Mel Martinez (R -FL).

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LOS ANGELES----Dr. Bush (#1), Actor and
Director Mel Gibson (#2), and Evangelist Billy Graham (#3). and TBN's Vice President of Administration. "For over three
decades Paul Crouch has been used by God to touch the world with the
Gospel of Jesus Christ.
For more information about TBN visit the web site at www.

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The National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast has brought together over 600
members of the Hispanic clergy from a diversity of denominations , faith-based
and community-based organizations, representing a broad spectrum of the
national Latino community. 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. The dream became a reality as TBN is now the world 's
largest Christian television network.tbn.

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600-Plus Hispanic Clergy Gather to Address Issues Facing
Hispanic Faith Community

WASHINGTON, Esperanza USA, a leading voice for
Hispanic Americans of faith in the nation, today proudly welcomes President
George W. Throughout the three-day event, national faith
leaders have raised awareness on issues relevant to the Hispanic community as
well as guided participants in advocacy and prayer on behalf of their
communities and for leaders and the nation in these challenging times. I am encouraged and inspired by
their efforts to address these concerns."
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In addition to the many sessions, workshops and visits to Capitol Hill for
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Esperanza USA joined with
the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks in commissioning the Institute
for Latino Studies at the University of Notre Dame to conduct the
research." The magazine also declares that
under Crouch's leadership, "TBN has grown to become the largest group
owner of broadcast stations in the world. "When
God calls you into a ministry such as broadcasting, many times you
never realize the impact it has on people's lives.

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Luis Cortes, President of Esperanza USA.
Esperanza USA commissioned the Center for the Study of Latino Religion
at the University of Notre Dame to conduct the research.
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The list of 50 includes pastors , authors, politicians, radio
show hosts, publishers, and televangelists.

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It is our responsibility to ensure Hispanics are part of the public
policy debate and have a role in shaping the policies that affect our
members," said Rev.

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http://www. Across America and around the
world, TBN is carried by TV stations and cable systems to millions of
homes.

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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.
To watch TBN, check your local cable, broadcast or satellite guide for
a channel near you.

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Bush and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi as guest speakers at the
2005 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and Events. Senators and U.

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The report demonstrates
that despite their unprecedented progress, Hispanic Americans face
many housing difficulties in today's market.

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esperanza.' That's the
verdict of the most recent edition of The Church Report magazine. In addition to Crouch,
others on the list include President George W.