Cruz Campaign Continues to Demonstrate Commitment to Faith and Religious Liberty

Press Release

Presidential Candidate Ted Cruz today announced that he is putting in place the talent and organizational structure to further energize the overwhelming support the campaign is receiving from Americans of faith. Reverend Rafael Cruz, father of Ted, has been crisscrossing the country talking to faith leaders about his son's candidacy, signing up pastors, and spreading the message of the campaign.

Demonstrating his commitment to people of faith, Cruz began his Presidential Campaign by announcing at Liberty University, the world's largest Christian university. In August, Cruz hosted a Religious Liberty Rally in Iowa drawing in over 2,500 attendees -- the largest Iowa campaign event in the 2016 cycle. In addition, Ted Cruz led a call with thousands of pastors all over the country to discuss his run for the White House. He has personally met with numerous victims of religious persecution by their government.

Cruz named two senior staff members at the national level to lead faith outreach: E.C. Sykes as Executive Director of the Faith and Religious Liberties Coalition, and Lindy M. "Buddy" Pilgrim as National Director of the Faith and Religious Liberties Coalition. He has also named Sarah Erdos as Director of Faith Grassroots Outreach.

"Now more than ever, we must stand up for our convictions, stand up for our beliefs, and stand up for God. At this time of great strife in our country, it is crucial for this nation's leaders to look to their faith as their guide," Cruz said. "Our campaign believes that people of faith voting their values can change America for the better overnight. That is why we are dedicating the time and resources to reach people of faith and let them know that they have a candidate who will fight for them."

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