Jan Crouch was an American religious broadcaster who died on May 31, 2016, at the age of 77. Her death occurred in Orlando, Florida, in the United States. On March 14, 1939, she was born with the given name ‘Janice Wendell Crouch’. Her hometown was New Brockton, Alabama, in the United States.
Jan Crouch was married to Paul Crouch, who co-founded the Trinity Broadcasting Network with Jan Crouch and two others.
Quick Facts
| celebrated name: | Jan Crouch |
|---|---|
| Real name/Full name: | Janice Wendell Crouch |
| Sex: | Female |
| Age at death: | 77 years old |
| Date of birth: | March 14, 1939 |
| Date of death: | May 31, 2016 |
| Birthplace: | New Brockton, Alabama, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1,8 m |
| Weight: | 58 kg |
| Sexual orientation: | Straight ahead |
| Marital status: | Divorced |
| Husband/husband (Name): |
Paul Crouch (m. 1957-2013) |
| Children: | Yes (Matt Crouch, Paul Crouch Jr.) |
| Profession: | American religious broadcaster |
| Net worth in 2022: | $50 million |
Jan Crouch Biography
Jan Crouch was born into a religious family. Her father, Edgar W. Right, was an Assemblies of God minister. He was a welcome man who served as the first president of Southeastern University.
Jan Crouch Age, height, weight
Jan Crouch was 77 years old when he was born on March 14, 1939. Her height was 1.8 m and she weighed 58 kg.
Career
1973 was the year the Trinity Broadcasting Network was founded. It was a collaborative effort with four founders serving as the backbone.
The founding members of TBN were Jan Crouch, Paul Crouch, Tammy Bakker and Jim Bakker. The leadership of the Crouch family propelled TBN to new heights. They made it the ‘Mount Everest’ of Christian TV networks in the United States.
TBN was not only the largest Christian TV network in the country, but also broadcast 24 hours of content without advertising.
The stats have changed as of now, but TBN remains one of the leaders in the industry. Jan Crouch has held various positions for Trinity Broadcasting Networking since its inception. She was not only the vice president of TBN, but also the program director of the network.
Jan Crouch was also named as program director for all of TBN’s affiliate networks. Jan Crouch was given another huge responsibility when she became president and manager of the Holy Land Experience theme park. The theme park is located in Orlando, Florida.
Jan Crouch also received lawsuits from her grandchildren during her career. She was accused of using TBN funds unethically to facilitate a “larger-than-life” way of life.
In 2012, another lawsuit was filed against TBN. One of Jan Crouch’s granddaughters was allegedly molested and raped by a man who worked for the network. The entire incident is said to have taken place when Crouch’s granddaughter was only 13 years old.
The man responsible was fired from the company, but no legal action was taken against him. According to Jan Crouch’s lawyers, TBN did what was necessary to prevent a scandal.
However, a spokesperson disputed the above statement. Crouch’s granddaughter received $2 million in damages after the lawsuit was finally settled. After the death of Jan Crouch in 2017, the lawsuit was settled.
Jan Crouch Achievements and Awards
Jan Crouch received an honorary doctorate from Oral Roberts University in 1990. The degree is described as an ‘honorary doctor of humanities’.
She also received the Golden Angel Award. The award was given to her for her outstanding contribution to the media. She was twice awarded the Parents Television Council Entertainment Seal of Approval.
Jan Crouch’s net worth in 2022
The wealth of Jan Crouch was valued at $50 million prior to her death in September 2022. The Trinity Broadcasting Network’s success was responsible for most of her wealth.
Its contribution to the network’s growth has been incremental. She took TBN to new heights by working hard from the start.
Her work as a religious broadcaster was the main reason for her laudable financial position prior to her death. Jan Crouch passed away on May 31, 2016. She was then 77 years old.
Looking back on her achievements in her final moments, she must have been proud of what she had accomplished in her life.
Jan Crouch was a successful woman who made her name in a world where standing out is not as easy as it seems.
Jan Crouch Husband, Marriage
Jan Crouch met her husband while studying at Evangel College. In 1957 their association became a legally recognized trade union. The marriage produced two sons, both boys.
Both children are currently employed by the Trinity Broadcasting Network. Both boys act as senior officials.
