BRANSON, Mo. — Former televangelist Jim Bakker, who went to prison on fraud charges related to his Praise the Lord (PTL) ministry, is making plans to start a new broadcast ministry based in Branson, Mo. The program, which he hopes will be nationally syndicated, is scheduled to be an hour-long talk show featuring Christian celebrities, musical guests and a live band, the Associated Press reported.
Bakker, 62, moved to Branson at the end of August and is building a TV set in the former Cowboy Cafe, which has been renamed Studio City Cafe. His wife, ordained minister Lori Graham Bakker, will serve as co-host. Supporters, both new ones and those dating to the PTL scandals, are backing the move financially. Volunteers have helped paint and remodel the restaurant.
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