Marcus Lamb Bio

A leader in the evangelical community, Marcus Lamb's impact stretches beyond the work of the ministry he co-founded - Daystar Television Network - and helps transform lives around the world. 

Lamb founded Daystar Television Network with his wife, Joni, in 1997 with a vision to develop a fresh, new and relevant Christian television network.  Under his leadership - and in less than 10 years - Lamb grew the organization to become the world's second largest global faith-based television network.  Today, Daystar operates more than 50 television stations in major markets across the United States and is available in every city in America and virtually every country in the world.

QUICK FACTS: Marcus Lamb

Successful Entrepreneur

• 23-year veteran of the television broadcast industry
• Founded and sold two television stations before launching Daystar Television Network
• WMCF-TV 45 in Montgomery, Ala., which was the first Christian TV Station in the state
• KPMX-TV29 in Dallas
• Founded the world's second largest faith-based television network
• Co-host of Celebration
  

Evangelist, Father, Husband

• Lamb began preaching at age 15
• By age 19 Marcus had graduated Magna Cum Laude from Lee College
• Married to Joni since 1984
• Father to Jonathan, Rachel and Rebecca
  

In front of the cameras, Lamb co-hosts one of Daystar Television Network's flagship shows, Celebration, with his wife Joni.  
 
Off the set and out of the office, Lamb is heavily involved in international humanitarian projects, including the construction of a new hospital wing in Israel.   In 2008, he spearheaded and funded the construction of a new unit - the Daystar Trauma Wing - of the Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, designed to treat spinal injuries. 

As an internationally recognized evangelist, Lamb has preached on four continents in some of the most recognizable faith venues, including Kings Way International Christian Center - the largest church in Western Europe.

A native of Macon, Ga., Lamb graduated magna cum laude from Lee College in Cleveland, Tenn., and is an ordained bishop in the Church of God.  Lamb, his wife, Joni, and their three children reside in Dallas.
                   

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