Jimmy Swaggart
Jimmy Swaggart was a prominent American televangelist and gospel music performer who was defrocked by the Assemblies of God in 1988 after a sex scandal involving prostitutes.
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March 15, 1935
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Ferriday, Louisiana
Born on March 15, 1935, in Ferriday, Louisiana, Jimmy Swaggart is a well-known American televangelist and gospel music artist. He rose to national prominence in the 1980s with his TV programs, such as “Jimmy Swaggart Telecast,” and his music ministry. Despite being involved in a 1988 sex scandal with prostitutes, Swaggart continued to wield significant influence. Although he was defrocked by the Assemblies of God, he persisted with his ministry. Swaggart’s other works include music albums, a religious magazine, and books like “The Anointing,” “Exploration into Genesis,” and “The Expositor’s Study Bible.”