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Gospel Big Business To Jimmy Swaggart
Baton Rouge based evangelist Jimmy Swaggart runs a vast gospel operation with 15 minute tapes, 10000 worldwide patrons, a printing press capable of monthly one million pieces, and a complex network of radio stations and offices generating substantial donations. Swaggart calls gospel the biggest business in the world and outlines plans for a large Baton Rouge headquarters and extensive literature distribution. The operation employs around 100 people and handles large volumes of mail and donations for IRS accounting and outreach.
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