Son of a Preacher Man - Hardcover

Bakker, Jay

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062516981 ISBN 13: 9780062516985

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2001

Synopsis

The story of a young boy whose life was almost destroyed by his father's conviction of defrauding his Praise the Lord Ministry describes his remarkable journey to find his faith once again. 75,000 first printing.

About this title

Synopsis:

When Jim Bakker was convicted in 1989 of defrauding followers of his PTL (Praise The Lord) ministry of $158 million, Jay Bakker lost everything. With his father in prison, his family shattered by divorce, and his name forever linked to a national scandal, Jay's already bizarre life came completely unglued. Here is the story - a parable of striking import - of a young boy whose life was almost destroyed by televangelist excess and greed. In his new street ministry, Revolution, Jay has found a unique way of preaching the gospel that is tailored to those most like him, the tattooed and pierced youth of downtown Atlanta. By advocating God's love for everyone, regardless of past sins, Jay found his path back to the faith - and picked up a large and growing following along the way. This is a hard-hitting account of finding grace in the shadows of the Right, where men like Jerry Falwell and Oral Roberts turned their back on the Bakkers even while advocating forgiveness and redemption.

About the Author:

Jay Bakker lives in Atlanta with his wife, Amanda. They both work for Safehouse Outreach, where Jay is the pastor of Revolution, a ministry to a disillusioned subculture.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0062516981
• ISBN 13: 9780062516985
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 218