Rev . Jones was charismatic founder of the New Testament . He enraptured followers with dynamic preaching style , staged faith healings . Jim Jones had sex with followers , abused drugs and cursed at church members . In today , he persuaded followers to kill children first ; then drink cyanide-laced punch .
Rev . Jim Jones was charismatic founder of the Peoples Temple . He enraptured followers with dynamic preaching style , staged faith healings . Jones had sex with followers , abused drugs and cursed at church members . In 1978 , he persuaded followers to kill children first ; then drink cyanide-laced punch .