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    Thomas Dexter Jakes (born June 9, ) is an American non-denominational Christian pastor and motivational speaker. He is the senior pastor of The Potter's House, a non-denominational American megachurch in Dallas, Texas. Jakes's church services and Evangelistic sermons are broadcast on The Potter's Touch.

    He is the author of many books and also produces films.[1]

    Early life

    Thomas Dexter Jakes was born on June 9, , in South Charleston, West Virginia, and grew up in the Vandalia neighborhood in Charleston, West Virginia.[2]

    Career

    In , at age 25, Jakes became the pastor of Greater Emanuel Temple of Faith, a storefront church in Smithers, West Virginia, with ten members.[3] In , he joined the denomination Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies founded by Bishop Sherman Watkins.[4] In , Jakes moved to South Charleston, West Virginia, and his congregation grew again, to members.

    In he moved to Cross Lanes, West Virginia.[5]

    In , he founded "TDJ Enterprises" which publishes his books and produces his films.[6] From to , Jakes hosted "Get Ready," a weekly radio and television show with national distribution through syndication.[5] In , Jakes, founded The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas, a non-denominational church.[7] Located on a acre hilltop campus, the Potter's House features a 5,seat auditorium, as well as offices for employees and staff.

    In , Jakes accompanied President George W. Bush on his visit to the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina.[8] On January 20, , Jakes led the early morning prayer service for President Barack Obama at St. John's Church in Washington, D.C.[9]

    In , Jakes partnered with 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.[10][11]

    In July , Tegna, Inc.

    and Debmar-Mercury announced that a new secular talk show hosted by Jakes called T. D. Jakes would air a test run on Tegna stations in Atlanta, Cleveland, Dallas, and Minneapolis from August 17 to September 11, [12][11] On May 10, , Tegna announced that it would begin airing Jakes's show September 12 in over 50 markets across the country.[13][14] On March 15, , the talk show was cancelled due to poor ratings and low clearances.[15]

    Beliefs

    Although Jakes was converted and ordained within Oneness Pentecostalism, he revealed in an interview with Mark Driscoll in 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.[16][17]

    Jakes is an advocate of sexual abstinence and has made appearances advocating it on Good Morning America and Dr.

    Phil.[18]

    In , Jakes stated that his views on homosexuality and LGBT rights are evolving. However, Jakes stated that his words were misinterpreted and that while he does not support same-sex marriage, he "respect[s] the rights that this country affords those that disagree".[19]

    Media

    Discography

    • Woman Thou Art Loosed ()
    • Live from the Potter's House ()
    • The Storm Is Over ()

    As featured artist

    Selected writings

    • Before You Do: Making Great Decisions That You Won't Regret, , Atria Books ISBN&#;
    • The Memory Quilt: A Christmas Story for Our Times,
    • Let It Go: Forgive So You Can Be Forgiven,
    • Instinct: The Power to Unleash Your Inborn Drive, , Hachette Book Group ISBN&#;
    • Destiny: Step into Your Purpose, August , Hachette Book Group ISBN&#;
    • Soar!: Build Your Vision from the Ground Up, , FaithWords
    • Crushing: God Turns Pressure into Power, April , Hachette Book Group
    • Disruptive Thinking, May , FaithWords ISBN&#;

    Filmography

    Legacy and honors

    PBS Religion and Ethics Newsweekly have named Jakes among America's "Top 10 Religious Leaders." Time magazine featured Jakes on the cover of its September 17, , issue with the provocative question, "Is This Man the Next Billy Graham?"[22]

    In , Jakes' album A Wing and a Prayer won the "Best Gospel or Chorus Album" at the 46th Grammy Awards.[23] He has also received Grammy and Dove Award nominations for the gospel album Live at The Potter's House.

    In , he received the NAACP's President's Award.[24] Jakes was selected in Oprah'sSuperSoul list of visionaries and influential leaders in [25]

    Personal life

    On the PBS program African American Lives, Jakes had his DNA analyzed; his Y chromosome showed that he is descended from the Igbo people of Nigeria.[26][27] According to his family history, it was suggested that he is also descended from them through his grandmother.[28][29]

    In November , Jakes suffered a health emergency during a church service while delivering a sermon.[30] However, he was later said to be "stable and under the care of medical professionals".[30]

    References

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    2. ^S. Torriano Berry, Venise T. Berry, Historical Dictionary of African American Cinema, Rowman & Littlefield, USA, , p.
    3. ^Randall Herbert Balmer, Encyclopedia of Evangelicalism: Revised and expanded edition, Baylor University Press, USA, , p.

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    4. ^Shayne Lee, T.D. Jakes: America's New Preacher, NYU Press, USA, , p. 22
    5. ^ abHughes Oliphant Old, The Reading and Preaching of the Scriptures in the Worship of the Christian Church: The biblical period, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, USA, , p.
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      Djupe, Laura R. Olson, Encyclopedia of American Religion and Politics, Infobase Publishing, USA, , p.

    7. ^Randall Herbert Balmer, Encyclopedia of Evangelicalism: Revised and expanded edition, Baylor University Press, USA, , p.
    8. ^Elisabeth Bumiller, Stern Words From the Preacher at the President's Side, , USA, September 19,
    9. ^Laurie Goodstein, Without a Pastor of His Own, Obama Turns to Five, , USA, March 14,
    10. ^"Troubled Syndie Market Takes Its Toll".

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    15. ^"T.D. Jakes Talk Show Gets Summer Test Run in Heartland Markets".

      Variety. 9 July Retrieved July 14,

    16. ^Pedersen, Erik (May 10, ). "'T.D.

      Serita jakes wikipedia biography Furthermore, Serita oversees a mentoring programme for academically astute girls ages 10 and After the traumatising experience, Serita changed her life when she went to church and got baptised. She is the main and most powerful hand of Bishop T. Jakes married Serita.

      Jakes' Syndie Talker Gets Launch Date".

    17. ^TEGNA. "New T.D. Jakes TV show premieres Sept. 12". Archived from the original on Retrieved
    18. ^"Exclusive: Tegna’s ‘BOLD’ to Replace ’T.D. Jakes’" from Broadcasting & Cable (March 15, )
    19. ^Foust, Michael (January 27, ).

      "T.D. Jakes Embraces Doctrine of the Trinity, Moves Away from 'Oneness' View". Christianity Today. Retrieved January 13,

    20. ^Menzie, Nicola (January 26, ). "TD Jakes Breaks Down the Trinity, Addresses Being Called a 'Heretic'". Christian Post.

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    22. ^Cheryl Wetzstein (August 10, ). "T.D. Jakes clarifies his comments on 'evolving' on gay rights".

      Serita jakes wikipedia She also struggled to find a sense of belonging with her peers. Jakes vowed to change after her abusive partner put a gun to her head and threatened to kill her. She has 3 sons named Jermaine, Jamar, and Thomas Jr. Then, on 29 May , T.

      The Washington Times. Retrieved March 10,

    23. ^"Woman Thou Art Loosed". Internet Movie Database Inc. Retrieved December 23,
    24. ^"Not Easily Broken". Internet Movie Database Inc. Retrieved December 23,
    25. ^"Christ Notes". .

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    26. ^Cusic, Don, ed. (12 November ).

      Serita jakes illness However, Jakes refused to accept this diagnosis, and he helped Serita walk again. Djupe, Laura R. Ella Fitzgerald Rev. In , he founded "TDJ Enterprises" which publishes his books and produces his films.

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    28. ^"Meet the SuperSoul The World's Biggest Trailblazers in One Room". O Magazine. August 1, Retrieved July 5,
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      Jakes, , Alumnus". FICU Alumni Pages. Friends International Christian University. Archived from the original on April 1, Retrieved January 12,

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      "Church services get disrupted as Bishop T.D. Jakes suffers health emergency during sermon". NewsExpress Nigeria. Archived from the original on Retrieved

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