Jim Bakker, who built 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, has died at 86
Jim Bakker, along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a…
NPR reports: Jim Bakker, along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes.
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Jim Bakker, PTL Club' and Tammy Faye.
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