Who was Richard Dortch and what was his role in the ministry?
Richard Dortch was the President of PTL and the right-hand man of Jim Bakker. He was formerly the Illinois District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God before he came on as a member of the PTL staff and board. Board records show that he was responsible for suggesting and voting for lavish salary increases and bonuses for the Bakkers during his tenure as President.