TBN Rolls out “Primary Focus” with Host "Dr. Clavin Bremer" for May Sweeps Week

--- Addressing Today’s Cultural Issues from a Faith Perspective ----

May 3, 2004 (Los Angeles)----It’s May sweeps week for the networks and the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) is rolling out its big guns. At the top of its list is “Primary Focus”—a cutting-edge half-hour television magazine program that addresses contemporary issues that people are talking about. Through expert interviews and personal stories, Primary Focus tackles pressing and controversial topics of ethical, moral, and spiritual significance. It does so in an insightful and entertaining way that enlightens and challenges its viewers.

“Primary Focus reports on the trends and events that shape our culture, and it tells real life accounts of hope and healing,” declares Paul Crouch Jr., Vice President of Administration for TBN. “Primary Focus is the type of quality TV fare that explores the human experience. From its high-end production values to its interesting topics and investgaive style of reporting, TBN is trilled to have Primary Focus as part of our line-up.”

Program topics include “Columbine’s Untold Story, the amazing account of Columbine shooting victim, Rachel Scott, and how her desire to change the world for good came to reality as a result of the most tragic school shooting in American history. Also featured is “Cops don’t Cry” an exclusive feature on the high cost of being a police officer. It highlights the incredible pressures that police officers face and how the stress can lead to burnout, marital and family problems, alcoholism, and numerous other emotional and behavioural disorders.

Primary Focus is hosted by Dr. Calvin Bremer, a pastor who understands how faith is an essential part of many people’s lives and deserves attention on television. Bremer wants to produce a program that addresses how spirituality and ethics relate to everyday issues. Before his appointment as Executive Producer for Primary Focus, Bremer spent more than twenty years as a pastor of a church with over 1200 members.

Primary Focus debuts on the Trinity Broadcasting Network on May 7. Episodes will air weekly on Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 9:00 p.m. (all times are Pacific).

TBN is the world’s largest religious network and America’s most-watched faith channel. TBN offers 24 hours of commercial-free inspirational programming that appeals to people in a wide variety of denominations. Faith-based programs include gospel music concerts, informative talk shows, and contemporary music videos. There are also enriching programs for children, health and fitness shows, news and information programs, as well as theatrical-released movies and uplifting worship services from America’s premier churches. TBN now reaches every major continent via 46 satellites and over 10,000 television and cable affiliates worldwide. In the United States, TBN is available to 92% of the total households. Its website receives over 25 million visitors monthly.

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