Pentecostal minister urges Falwell to leave PTL
Fort Worth Texas Pentecostal minister Mike Evans says PTL must return to Pentecostals or the ministry will fail Falwell is accused of trying to convert PTL into a Baptist operation Evans notes PTL debt and questions why Falwell has not raised funds Evans says a charismatic board is essential and accuses Falwell of planning to take over the network Evans also reports he was dropped from PTL after a $19000 debt claim and questions the network’s leadership plan
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Fort Worth
Texas
Jerry Falwell
Falwell
Mike Evans
Evans
PTL
Jim Bakker
Bakker
Assemblies of God
WATS
America
Lynchburg
Jimmy Swaggart
Good Samaritan
Bakker-Ptl
PTL Officials Scramble Over Missing 92 Million Dollars
PTL executives reveal a missing up to 92 million dollars in cash records and a 1939 Rolls Royce as federal agents explore possible wire and tax fraud. They say assets total 178 million dollars but cash flow remains tight while debt and layoffs rise and a May fundraising push targets seven and twenty five million.
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Nims
PTL
Boone Would Consider PTL Post Not Wanted
Pat Boone said he might consider joining the PTL ministry if offered but hoped someone else would take the role. He praised Jerry Falwell, noted prior commitments prevent board membership, and said he could host PTL if board offered, aiming to help the ministry survive and reach a wider audience.
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Durham, N.C
Pat Boone
PTL
Boone
WDNC
Duke
Duke Medical Center
Roanoke
Falwell
Jerry
Jim Bakker
Heritage Grand Lux Suite Echoes Imelda Marcos Style
PTL board member describes the former Jim Bakker suite at Heritage Grand Hotel as ostentatious and resembling a New York penthouse. The 3,000 square foot space features three bedrooms seven baths a white grand piano and a gold fixtures clad bath. The manager notes shelves full of shoes inspired the Imelda Marcos comparison and recalls past VIP guests including Pat Boone Marla Gibbs and Oral Roberts.
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New York
Robin Leach
Bakkers
Lacey C. Brooks
Imelda Marcos
PTL
Pat Boone
Marla Gibbs
Oral Roberts
Brooks
Ankerberg Reports Missing PTL Funds Misused
John Ankerberg says a substantial portion of PTL ministry funds designated for specific projects was diverted to other areas. He notes officials are tracing the mismanagement after Jim Bakker's resignation, with the extent still unknown and no public disclosure to donors.
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Chattanooga, Tenn
John Ankerberg
Television Ministry
Jim Bakker
Ankerberg
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Texas Pentecostal
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Knight-Ridder Service
Lexington
Mac's
Batesburg
South Carolina
Jim
Tammy Bakker
Heritage Grand Hotel
Rolls-Royce
California
San Jose
KICU
Harry Hargrave
Hargrave
Mark DeMoss
World Outreach Center
Fort Mill
Jerry Nims
PTL Board of Directors
Aiken
Bradberry
Dexter
Bibby
U.S.A
Leverett’s
Whiskey Rd
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