Jim Bakker

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jim Bakker
Occupation	Religious Leader
Date Of Birth	Jan 2, 1940(1940-01-02)
Age	84
Birthplace	Muskegon
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Capricorn

Jim Bakker Biography

Jim Bakker is one of the most popular and richest Religious Leader who was born on January 2, 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States. Televangelist and former co-host, along with his then-wife Tammy Faye Bakker, of The PTL Club, a well-known evangelical Christian TV show. He was famously forced to quit his position of leadership in the church, and he spent a number of months in jail for fraud in accounting.

The couple met their wife He met his wife, Tammy Faye Bakker, while both were working inside of a department store. when they were both working at the department store.

He was married with Tammy Faye LaValley in April 1961. They had two children.

Jim Bakker Net Worth

Jim Bakker is one of the richest Religious Leader from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jim Bakker 's net worth $500 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at North Central University, a Bible college that is affiliated with the Assemblies of God located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

He was forced to step down of PTL in 1987 due to allegations that he had swindled money from the church in order to shut down a staff secretary in PTL who claimed that he had sexually assaulted her.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Jim Bakker Dating?

According to our records, Jim Bakker married to Lori Bakker , Tammy Faye Messner. As of December 1, 2023, Jim Bakker’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Jim Ranked on the list of most popular Religious Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jim Bakker celebrates birthday on January 2 of every year.

Top Facts about Jim Bakker

1. Bakker founded PTL Club, a Christian TV show in 1974.
2. He was convicted of fraud and conspiracy in 1989.
3. Bakker served five years in prison for his crimes.
4. He returned to TV ministry with “The Jim Bakker Show.”
5. The show promotes survivalist products and end-time prophecy.
6. Bakker faced criticism for selling a fake COVID-19 cure.
7. His net worth is estimated at $500,000 as of 2021.
8. Bakker’s wife Lori is also a co-host on the show.
9. He has been married three times and has six children.
10. Bakker continues to have a loyal following despite controversy

How much does Jim Bakker owe the IRS?

Bakker would never again engage in the blend of religion and commerce that led to his conviction.” Bakker was released from Federal Bureau of Prisons custody on December 1, 1994, owing $6 million to the IRS.

What happened with Jim Bakker?

Bakker’s life took a major turn in the late ’80s. Jim was accused of sexually assaulting a secretary and paying her off, which he denied, saying their relationship was consensual. Then in 1989, Jim was convicted on 24 counts of fraud and sentenced to 45 years in prison.

How did Jim Bakker make money?

By the mid-’80s, the Bakkers, who had two children by then, had built a multimillion-dollar empire. ‘ Televangelists Jim and Tammy Bakker raised millions of dollars through their religious ministry called “Praise the Lord.”

Is Jim Bakker still preaching?

Jim Bakker still runs The Jim Bakker Show on The PTL Network alongside his wife, Lori. Jim married after his return to television. Bakker no longer preaches prosperity gospel: he preaches about the apocalypse, which he claims has already begun.

What is Tammy Faye Baker's net worth?

Net Worth: $500 Thousand
Date of Birth:| Mar 7, 1942 – Jul 20, 2007 (65 years old)
Gender:| Female
Height:| 4 ft 11 in (1.5 m)
Profession:| Entrepreneur, Writer, Televangelist, Talk show host, Singer, Businessperson, Author, Actor, Evangelist, Presenter