A once-beloved evangelical figure whose television ministry reached millions through The PTL Club has seen his empire crumble amid allegations of financial misconduct and a high-profile scandal that exposed personal misconduct, reshaping the landscape of televangelism. The fallout from the controversy led to legal consequences and the dismantling of the empire he and his late wife co-founded, marking one of the most dramatic collapses in religious broadcasting history. Decades later, the case remains a cautionary tale about fame, faith, and the risks of unchecked power. The full story examines how a charismatic ministry unraveled under scrutiny.
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.
