Bishop T.D. Jakes
We were pleased that the iconic @mariahcarey flew out to Dallas just to attend our Resurrection service with her children and friends! This picture was taken after service at my Easter Brunch. Keep her in your prayers! #LetUsNotRendIt source: Joy105.com
Many have heard Sarah Jakes Roberts’ story before – daughter of famed preacher Bishop T.D. Jakes gets pregnant at 13, married by 19, and divorced by 23. However, that is not the end of her story. Pushing through shame and self-destructive patterns while under the glare of her family, her dad’s multi-thousand member flock, and the media, Roberts […]
Contrary to what the Huffington Post says, Bishop T.D. Jakes is not a supporter of same-sex marriage. BET.com reports the religious leader took to social media to set the record straight on comments he made to the publication last week that seemed to indicate his support of same-sex marriage. According to Jakes, his remarks were […]
Bishop T.D. Jakes has earned a reputation for being one of the most prolific, dynamic and gifted preachers of our day. So how does he do it? The Potter’s House of Dallas leader is giving away some of his tried and true tips to help ministers of the gospel be more effective in relaying the […]
Bishop T.D. Jakes’ intervention last year during an episode of WE tv’s Braxton Family Values turned into a tough love session. The mega pastor, who went off on Toni, Trina, Traci, Towanda, and Tamar, calling them “flat-out spoiled,” is receiving a big “thank you” from the family matriarch more than a year later. “Did I […]
Article By Rebecca Johnson // EEW Magazine Gospel News Joyous Celebration, a South African gospel supergroup, recorded their 21st album Saturday at Dallas-based mega church, The Potter’s House, home of Bishop T.D. Jakes. “We’re closing the middle passage between South Africa and America, and we’re uniting together, and becoming what Jesus prayed: that we might […]
Bishop T.D. Jakes is showing his support for gospel musicians by attending the annual Festival of Praise tour featuring Fred Hammond, one of the show’s organizers who says the preacher’s impact extends far beyond what most people know. “Thank you @bishopjakes for your love, support and leadership over the years. I’m a better man because […]
Over the past few weeks, T.D. Jakes has emerged as the voice of a broken nation – offering advice on how to bring all people together across party lines to work toward the greater good for our nation. His passion for a unified country can be seen through his conversations with guests from all walks […]
Despite her jovial persona, media tycoon Oprah Winfrey says she’s endured some tough moments in her lifetime, and gives credit to Bishop T.D. Jakes for getting her through one of the “lowest” points in her life. When Jakes took to Twitter to share his sermon titled “Save the Scraps,” on Oct. 26, Winfrey re-tweeted the message […]
Bishop TD Jakes believes that contemporary parenting has led to younger people being disconnected from religion. “I don’t think contemporary parents have raised their children in church like my generation was raised — it was just a forgone conclusion. It’s Sunday morning and you’re going to church.” he recently told the Associated Press. The best-selling author and new […]
President Barack Obama and former Secretary of State Colin Powell sent greetings to Bishop T.D. Jakes of Dallas megachurch The Potter’s House, just as pastors Joel Osteen and Brian Houston also did, as the preacher celebrated the completion of 40 years in Christian ministry Sunday. “With compassion and grace, you’ve inspired and touched the hearts […]
Singer Mariah Carey endorsed Bishop T.D. Jakes’ new show as he brings his pastoral advice to daytime television with the premiere of “The T.D. Jakes Show.” The hour-long syndicated talk show premiered on Monday, Sept. 12 in 70 affiliates in the U.S. markets and will air Sept. 19 on the OWN Network. The live-studio-audience talk […]