TD Jakes

Bishop T. D. Jakes is a charismatic leader, visionary, provocative thinker, and entrepreneur who serves as senior pastor of The Potter's House, a global humanitarian organization and 30,000-member church located in Dallas. Named "America's Best Preacher" by Time Magazine, Jakes' voice reverberates from the world's most prominent stages. Through his nexus of charitable works, T.D. Jakes is known for extending a hand of help to the needy, heart of compassion to the hurting, and message of inspiration to the oppressed. Beyond the pulpit, Jakes ranks among the 25 Most Influential African Americans, Britain's 100 Most Influential Black People and EBONY's Power100. His worldwide impact is felt through an empire that spans film, television, radio, best-selling books, greeting cards and conference series. In 2011 Bishop Jakes made his presence felt in Hollywood with his third major release. "Jumping the Broom," a romantic comedy that debuted as the #1 comedy and #3 overall, earning more than $36 million domestically. Rounding out a prodigious year, Jakes also completed “On the Seventh Day,” the first sequel in the "Woman Thou Art Loosed" franchise as well as the remake of "SPARKLE." With his wife of 30 years, Thomas Dexter and Serita Jakes are parents to five children and two grandchildren. He credits his own parents as the source of his perseverance and sense of self-reliance. After 35 years in ministry, Jakes continues to be a leading voice of innovation, inspiration, and influence in Christendom today.

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