

and Debmar-Mercury announced that a new secular talk show hosted by Jakes called T. Phil McGraw, Jay McGraw, and CBS Television Distribution to launch a syndicated, secular talk show however, due to economic issues within the syndicated television market, the program never premiered. John's Church in Washington, D.C., according to NBC News. On January 20, 2009, Jakes led the early morning prayer service for President Barack Obama at St. Bush on his visit to the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. In 2005, Jakes accompanied President George W. Located on a 34-acre hilltop campus, the Potter's House features a 5,000-seat auditorium, as well as offices for employees and staff. In 1996, Jakes, founded The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas, a non-denominational church. From 1995 to 1996, Jakes hosted "Get Ready," a weekly radio and television show with national distribution through syndication. In 1995, he founded "TDJ Enterprises" which publishes his books and produces his films. In 1993 he moved to Cross Lanes, West Virginia. In 1990, Jakes moved to South Charleston, West Virginia, and his congregation grew again, to 300 members. In 1988, he joined the denomination Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies founded by Bishop Sherman Watkins. In 1982, at age 25, Jakes became the pastor of Greater Emanuel Temple of Faith, a storefront church in Smithers, West Virginia, with ten members.


However, Jakes stated that his words were misinterpreted and that while he does not support same-sex marriage, he "respect the rights that this country affords those that disagree". In 2015, Jakes stated that his views on homosexuality and LGBT rights are evolving. Jakes is an advocate of sexual abstinence and has made appearances advocating it on Good Morning America and Dr. Beliefs Īlthough Jakes was converted and ordained within Oneness Pentecostalism, he revealed in an interview with Mark Driscoll in 2012 that he affirms the Trinity, although Jakes did not affirm the eternality of the individual persons of the Trinity, which is denied by Oneness churches. Thomas Dexter Jakes was born on June 9, 1957, in South Charleston, West Virginia, and grew up in Vandalia, West Virginia. Jakes's church services and Evangelistic sermons are broadcast on The Potter's Touch. He is the bishop of The Potter's House, a non-denominational American megachurch. Jakes, is an American bishop, author and filmmaker. The journal focuses specifically on the uniquely personal aspects of women's issues, and is designed to inspire and edify every reader to ponder her private dreams, yearnings, ideas, and musings.Thomas Dexter Jakes (born June 9, 1957), known as T. Jakes, readers can partner with the Holy Spirit to seek and find solace, joy, strength, and liberty. With Scripture and inspirational writings by T.D. Jakes' bestselling books, readers are prompted with comments, scenarios, and questions designed to identify and/or stir up energies and emotions, secrets and situations that may be holding them back from experiencing freedom spiritually, physically, relationally, mentally, and emotionally. Jakes provides a unique format for readers to explore their hearts, minds, desires, needs, wants, and spirits to manage their everyday lives, leading to an exciting lifestyle of health and happiness.Īfter reading specially selected excerpts from T.D. More than a blank page journal or fill-in-the-blanks exercise, this guided journal from Bishop T.D.
