How was the Assemblies of God involved in the ministry?
Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker attended North Central Bible College, but dropped out before graduating after less than two years to marry and become itinerant preachers. Jim was ordained by the Assemblies of God in 1964. The couple worked for both Pat Robertson at CBN (Christian Broadcasting Network) and Paul Crouch at TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) contributing to the successful launch of several longstanding television shows, including the 700 Club, before moving on to PTL and starting the Inspirational Network (INSP). In August of 1987 the Assemblies of God defrocked Jim Bakker for “adultery and alleged homosexual acts” and Richard Dortch for “trying to keep Mr. Bakker’s sexual encounter quiet by paying money to Ms. Hahn.”4. Richard Dortch was restored to the denomination in 1991.
