The second time, instead of delivering a tearful confession to his congregation and family-which he had done the first time he was caught with photographic evidence of his extra-marital indiscretions-he took a different path. His father was tied up in scandal twice for soliciting a prostitute.
Schmidt dating? A Family of ControversyĪs the son of Jimmy Swaggart, Donnie is no stranger to drama. Oh, The Places You’ll GoĪlthough home for Donnie and his family will always be Baton Rouge, Louisiana-where Donnie was born and raised-he has traveled to many countries, including: He is also popular for his speaking engagements at his father’s twice-annual Camp Meetings. Through his ministry, his travel, and his own congregation, it is his mission to bring new vigor and energy to religion. The vivacious pastor’s goal is to bring the message of God to those who have been bored with cold and overly rigid religious practice. He travels the world on a regular basis to serve his ministry, and also acts as co-pastor to his local Baton Rouge church. Boo, I love you.” The Churchĭonnie is often touted as having a dynamic, charismatic presence as a pastor and evangelist. He brought sunshine and happiness to me and all who knew him. Jennifer-Donnie and Debbie’s daughter-graduated with a Masters in Education and lives in Georgia with her husband Cliff and their children Harper and Harrison.Īs a father to three and a grandfather to eight, there’s one other member of the Swaggart family that deserves a special mention.īoudreaux, Donnie’s faithful bulldog companion, was an important part of the Swaggart home for over a decade until his passing in June 2015.ĭonnie wrote of his faithful friend’s passing: “Boudreaux was my friend and companion for 10 years. Matthew is separate from his father’s ministry, choosing to pursue a career in photography and graphic art. Matthew, the middle son, lives in Oklahoma with his wife Joanna and children Ryder, Navy, and Lola. The pair have three daughters: Samantha, Abby, and Caroline Frances, after Gabriel’s mother. Gabriel, their eldest son, heads the youth ministry of the church alongside his wife, Jill.
The Origin Storyĭonnie was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on October 10, 1952.Īs the only child of evangelist Jimmy Swaggart and his wife Frances, Donnie was named after his father’s late brother-who had passed away as a baby.ĭonnie Swaggart married his wife Debbie, and the couple had three children together: Gabriel, Matthew, and Jennifer. As the only child of Jimmy Swaggart, the shamed televangelist mogul, Donnie Swaggart had a large burden on his shoulders when his father “took a break” from leading Jimmy Swaggart Ministries and the Family Worship Center Church.īetween running an evangelist empire, traveling the world, raising a big family, and acting as co-pastor at the Family Worship Center-Donnie Swaggart has a lot on his plate.
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