Ted Haggard’s publicist said Thursday that the ousted founder of New Life Church will announce plans for his future at a news conference at his Colorado Springs home Wednesday morning.

Haggard’s spokesman said he would make a “surprising” and “groundbreaking” announcement with his family.

Haggard and his wife, Gayle, on April 29 incorporated a new church, St. James, at their home at 1865 Old Ranch Road.

At the time, Ted Haggard said it was done for accounting purposes as the couple managed dual speaking careers.

However, he did tell The Gazette in Colorado Springs that he likely would return to ministry one day and wouldn’t rule out that St. James would eventually become a real church.

Haggard was founder and senior pastor at the New Life megachurch for 25 years, until revelations about his relationship with a male prostitute and allegations about illegal drug purchases led to what he has called his exile in Arizona.

“Excommunicated from his church, Ted disappeared into obscurity for the next two years,” spokeswoman Amy Prenner said in a news release. “Now, after three and a half years, Ted is back with a surprising announcement.”

The Haggards held two prayer meetings at their home in November, which attracted more than 100 people each time — overflow crowds for the couple’s living room and even their second venue, the barn.

Electa Draper: 303-954-1276 or edraper@denverpost.com