Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, aged 90, remains in critical condition following a sudden cardiac arrest yesterday, Father’s Day, at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Found unresponsive near 8 a.m., Swaggart received CPR from family members until EMTs could arrive and transport him to a local hospital for treatment.
Swaggart’s son, Donnie, addressed a special evening prayer service at Family Worship Center, delivering a somber update: “Without a miracle, his time will be short.” He emphasized that doctors have done their part, but now the family “will give the Lord an opportunity to work.” Medical teams continue to closely monitor the elder Swaggart’s vital signs.
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The prayer service video shows a deeply emotional atmosphere as the congregation gathers in solidarity. The Swaggart family has asked supporters worldwide to lift him up in prayer.
Jimmy Swaggart is a self-made preacher and gospel artist, born in Ferriday, Louisiana, in 1935. He rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s with The Jimmy Swaggart Telecast, reaching up to 100 million viewers at its peak. He founded Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, the Family Worship Center, the Jimmy Swaggart Bible College and the SonLife Broadcasting Network. As a recording artist, he sold over 15 million albums and authored nearly 50 books, earning widespread recognition including Grammy nominations. Despite major scandals in 1988 and 1991, involving moral failings and a brief defrocking by the Assemblies of God, Swaggart maintained a loyal following and continued to preach alongside his wife, Frances, and son, Donnie.
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Please lift up the Swaggart family in prayer during this difficult time.
Prepared by Charisma Media Staff.
