Meanwhile, in the United States, more than 400 churches in North Dakota and western Minnesota are supporting the Luis Palau crusade and “Celebration 2000”. Palau has preached at nine events over the past two weeks with the crusades concluding this week in Fargo. Besides the crusades and luncheons, Palau will also have the opportunity to host a live television call-in program. Palau found the residents to be very religious and reminded his audiences that being religious is not the same as being born again. Several hundred have made public decisions for Christ.