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CultureJim Bakker, who built the ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, dies at 86

Jim Bakker, who built an evangelical empire with his then-wife Tammy Faye around the hugely successful “PTL Club” television show, has died at 86. The empire later collapsed amid a sex scandal and financial crimes.

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TThe Associated Press★★☆☆☆2026-10-06 04:43Original

Jim Bakker, who built the ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, dies at 86
Jim Bakker, who built the ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, dies at 86Culture