David Cerullo
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C. David Cerullo
is an American minister, and Christian television broadcaster. He is also a corporate businessman, the Chairman and CEO of Inspiration Ministries.

Early life and education

The son of international evangelist Morris Cerullo
Morris Cerullo
Morris Cerullo is an American pentecostal televangelist.-Early life and ministry:Cerullo, whose evangelistic ministry is based in San Diego, California, was born in Passaic, New Jersey to a Russo Jewish/Italian family. His parents died in an automobile accident when he was only two years old...

, Cerullo is a graduate of Oral Roberts University
Oral Roberts University
Oral Roberts University , based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the United States, is an interdenominational, Charismatic Christian, comprehensive university with an enrollment of about 3,790 students from 49 U.S. states along with a significant number of international students from 70 countries...

 with a degree in Business
Administration and Management.

The Inspiration Networks

Under Cerullo's leadership, The Inspiration Networks, which includes INSP, Inspiration Network International (INI), and La Familia Cosmovision, a Spanish-language network for Hispanic families, the combined viewership has reached more than 150 million households across the globe.

The ministry’s flagship INSP- The Inspiration Network carries a variety of programming, ranging from shows featuring controversial evangelists John Hagee and Benny Hinn to Christian music videos and an adventure show for children. Twice a day, the network airs its “Inspiration Today!” show, in which Cerullo and other evangelists ask for contributions. Call-ins for prayer requests can also be made.

Campmeeting USA

INSP periodically airs revival specials, known as Campmeeting USA, which also feature evangelists such as Mike Murdock
Mike Murdock
Michael Dean Murdock is a televangelist and pastor of the Wisdom Center ministry based in Fort Worth, Texas. His father, J.E. Murdock, is also a pastor. Murdock was educated in LaGrange High School in Lake Charles, and in Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie for three semesters...

 and George Bloomer, and Christian recording artists such as Judy Jacobs, Sandi Patti and Larnelle Harris
Larnelle Harris
Larnelle Steward Harris is a gospel singer and songwriter. During his 30-plus years of ministry, Harris has recorded 18 albums, won five Grammy Awards and 18 Dove Awards, and has had several number one songs on the inspirational music charts.-Early life:A native of Danville, Kentucky, Harris...

. Ministry Contributions and prayer requests can also be made during the airing of these specials.

Personal and family

Cerullo and his wife, Barbara have been married for 34 years, and have two adult children, evangelist Ben Cerullo
Ben Cerullo
Benjamin "Ben" Cerullo is an American evangelist, Christian television show host and producer. He is also the son and first child born to The Inspiration Networks CEO and American televangelist David and his wife Barbara Cerullo...

 and Becky Cerullo-Henderson and five grandchildren. Together, David and Barbara Cerullo host the daily national television series, Inspiration Today

Home Controversy

Cerullo and family have received criticism due to building a $4 million dollar home on Lake Keowee in South Carolina. Boasting 9,000 square feet, and one of the most expensive homes in the area, the purchase brought concern from viewers who donated money to the organization.

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