Today in History: March 19, televangelist Jim Bakker resigns in wake of scandal

Televangelist Jim Bakker poses for a photo — FILE – In this March 19, 1987, file photo, Television evangelist Jim Bakker poses in Columbia, S.C. AP Photo/Lou Krasky File)

UPDATED: March 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM PDT

Televangelist Jim Bakker resigned as chairman of his PTL ministry organization amid a sex and money scandal involving Jessica Hahn, a former church secretary.

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Originally Published: March 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM PDT

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Today in History: March 19, televangelist Jim Bakker resigns in wake of scandal

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