Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart is fighting for his life after suffering a heart attack at his home yesterday. The 90-year-old from Ferriday is in intensive care at a Baton Rouge hospital. Swaggart is one of the most well-known televangelists and is the founder of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries in Baton Rouge. Spokeswoman Megan Kelly says Sunday was a difficult day.
“If there is one thing that he has preached over and over again is that God can do anything and that’s what we are holding on to right now,” Kelly said.
Reverend Swaggart’s son, Pastor Donnie Swaggart, said in a statement that without a miracle, his time will be short. Megan Kelly says Reverend Swaggart is in God’s hands.
“God will be a healer, whether that’s a healer on this side or the other side of eternity, we are believing and holding out for healing,” Kelly said.
Reverend Swaggart turned 90 in March. He’s been a huge figure in Christian ministry for nearly seven decades. Reverend Swaggart has been able to reach millions of Christians through television, radio, gospel music and Bible distribution efforts.
Kelly says Reverend Swaggart has his family by his side.
“His family has come in, his grandkids have made it in from out of town, and they are with him, and they are praying right now,” Kelly said.
As of Monday afternoon there has been no change in Swaggart’s conditon.
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