The media papers we were given note that, to the best of their knowledge, this is the first time a church pastor has ever moderated an event featuring the two major candidates for President. To avoid bias, the questions to both candidates will be identical, although the follow-up questions may differ. To ensure fairness, Senator McCain will not hear the questions during the first hour (not sure how that can be guaranteed, given that he is here with a rather large entourage).
A few details on the question categories:
STEWARDSHIP – The constitution, the role of government, education, and energy.
LEADERSHIP – Personal character, competence, convictions, and experience to be President
WORLDVIEW – Life, family, evil, freedom, Christianity, and Islam.
AMERICA’S ROLE IN THE WORLD – War, America’s responsibility to bless other nations, poverty and disease, human rights, religious liberty, corruption, and vision for America.
Tomorrow morning Pastor Warren will deliver a message at Saddleback Church entitled “The Kind of Leadership America Needs”. National news agencies have expressed interest in broadcasting it, but I’ve not heard if that is happening.