Paul Franklin Crouch was an American televangelist and a prominent figure in Christian broadcasting. Alongside his wife Jan, he co-founded the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) in 1973, pioneering the modern televangelism format. Under his leadership, TBN grew into the world's largest religious television network, reaching a global audience with its programming. His career was also marked by significant success as well as controversies regarding the network's finances and his outspoken persona.