Early Life and Background
Jimmy Lee Swaggart was born on March 15, 1935, in Ferriday, Louisiana. He grew up in a rural area and was raised in a religious family. In his youth he worked in manual labor before entering full-time ministry.
Ministry and Career
Swaggart became a traveling evangelist and pastor, founding the Jimmy Swaggart Ministries. He led large revival meetings and built a national audience through television broadcasts. His ministry focused on preaching, music, and missionary outreach.
Public Record and Later Years
His career has been widely covered in news reports and public records. Swaggart has remained active in his church and media ministry. For a detailed timeline of his public activities, see the Wikipedia entry.
