The Ministers of JSM

Jimmy Swaggart

Jimmy Swaggart is a man that needs no introduction. Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart is both a riveting orator and a world class musician. He is the founder and senior pastor of Family Worship Center and the Chancellor of Jimmy Swaggart Bible College. Jimmy is the host of "The Message of the Cross" seen daily on SBN.
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While Donnie Swaggart carries the same evangelistic mantle that his father carries, he has a dynamic and hard-hitting preaching style that is all his own. Donnie functions under the title of Pastor/ Evangelist, and not only travels the world in evangelistic ministry, but also serves as co-pastor of Family Worship Center. Donnie also acts as Cohost of "Frances & Friends" seen on SonLife Broadcasting Network.
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Frances Swaggart

Frances Swaggart is the beautiful wife of Jimmy Swaggart and is Co-Pastor, and Co -founder of Family Worship Center. Frances hosts the popular "Frances and Friends" talk show seen daily on the SonLife Broadcasting Network. She is also an integral part of the day to day functioning of the ministry as a whole.
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Gabriel Swaggart is the son of Donnie Swaggart and grandson of Evangelist Jimmy Swaggart. Like his father and grandfather, Gabriel has a passion to win the lost through the preaching of the message of the Cross. His style is fresh, bold, and geared particularly to the youth. Gabriel is Youth Pastor of FWC and heads Crossfire Youth Ministry as Director. He is also the host of SBN's "Generation of the Cross" and "Living Waters."
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Loren Larson

Mike Muzzerall

John Rosenstern is an associate Pastor at Family Worship Center as well as the director of Family Worship Center's prison ministry. John hosts the show "Insight" on SonLife Broadcasting Network and is a regular and informative panel member on both "The Message of the Cross" and "Frances and Friends".
Josh Rosenstern was saved as a child and grew up watching the Jimmy Swaggart Telecast. The family moved to Baton Rouge, where he intended to pursue a career in medicine, but all the while feeling a call to ministry. In November of 2010, he finally yielded to the call of ministry, and was ordained one year later, continuing at LSU and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology in 2011. Since that time he has been working at Jimmy Swaggart Ministries / SonLife Broadcasting Network and travelling throughout the country to various churches ministering the Gopsel.
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Associate Pastor of Family Worship Center, who serves in the area of Pastoral Care. Before coming to FWC and returning to Louisiana, he and his wife pastored in West Virginia for nearly 30 years. Brother Dale and his wife Trudy are the proud parents of 3 children and one grandchild.

Brother Dave Smith has been a part-time Professor at Jimmy Swaggart Bible College and Seminary since it opened in 1984, and is an Associate Pastor of Family Worship Center. He has a Bachelors Degree in Secondary Social Studies Education, and a Masters in Social Work with a concentration in Counseling, both from the University of Missouri in Columbia. Brother Smith is a regular panelist on “The Message of the Cross” and "Frances and Friends" which can be viewed daily on the SonLife Broadcasting Network.
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Don Paul Gray was the first president of JSBC when it opened in 1984. He rejoined the faculty in 2017 and brings more than 30 years of ministry experience to his curriculum which emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer and the church. Dr. Gray is also a regular panelist on The Message of the Cross and Frances & Friends.

Keith Babin is the new members' Pastor at Family Worship Center and an associate youth Pastor for Crossfire Ministries. Keith is a panel member on "Generation of the Cross" which can be seen on the SonLife Broadcasting Network and is also featured on the weekly Gabriel Swaggart podcast.

Jim Nations

Paris Ragan is an associate pastor for Family Worship Center and Crossfire Ministries. Apart from being Dean of Student Affairs and a professor at the Jimmy Swaggart Bible College, he is a regular guest on SBN’s Generation of the Cross. Paris has been heading up church needs and a regular workshop teacher for the Crossfire International Youth Conference since 2017. He is the director of Crossfire Unite fellowship and outreach, directing Crossfire Unite Student outreaches on high school and college campuses.
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Dr. David Watts

David Watts is the Recruitment Officer and a professor at JSBC and primarily teaches Bible Doctrines, Bible Study and Systematic Theology. He holds a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Expository Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Watts holds a Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies Degree, a Master of Arts in Bible Theology Degree, as well as a Bachelor of Science Degree from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Dr. Watts is also an associate minister of Family Worship Center and has more than 20 years of ministry experience in various roles. He also has 10 years of teaching experience. He is a regular guest on The Message of the Cross, Generation of the Cross, Frances & Friends, and A Study in the Word programs which air over the SonLife Broadcasting Network. Click for David Watts' Schedule > > >

Shaun Murphy and his wife Emily are the associate pastors at Crossfire Youth Ministries. Shaun is also involved with the practicums at Jimmy Swaggart Bible College where students engage in hands on ministry training. Shaun received an undergraduate degree in Architecture before moving to Louisiana to attend JSBC. He is currently working on a master’s degree in Biblical Exposition and is a guest on various SonLife Broadcasting Network programs.
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Jonathan Steele

Pastor Jonathan Steele is the Admissions Counselor and Financial Services Administrator at JSBC. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Northwestern State University and has years of experience in various financial service roles.
Jonathan is also the Children’s (Powerhouse Kid's) Pastor of Family Worship Center and has been involved in ministry for nearly a decade. He is a regular guest on Frances & Friends, which airs over the SonLife Broadcasting Network.
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Dr DuPree holds a Doctorate of Ministry degree from the Church of God Theology Seminary, a Master of Divinity degree from the Church of God Theology Seminary, a Master of Theological Studies from Logos Graduate School, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Lee College.
Dr. Jimmy DuPree served as President of Valor Christian College from 2012—2016. Before that he served as the Instructor of Supervised Ministry and Care and Director of Student Services at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary in Cleveland, and Part-time instructor at Lee University.