Author	Thread: Bishop TD Jakes
Admin	Bishop TD Jakes Posted : 24 May, 2011 03:14 PM A little info on him for folks like me and Dennis. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1. He's pastor of a mega church in Dallas Texas, with over 30,000 members ( ranked 10th largest church in USA). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2. According to Jakes, "this ministry is not about prosperity as much as economic empowerment. The fact that it can be done in my skin color". ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3. The ministry earns annually 21 million in donations alone. He has a staff of 250 that works like a well oiled corporate machine. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4. Best known for his ministry of empowerment to the poor (especially women) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5. Grammy award winner. Received Dove nominations for his Gospel Albums. Post Reply
View Profile History	Bishop TD Jakes Posted : 24 May, 2011 03:31 PM 1. Ethics news weekly named him one of todays top ten religious leaders. 2. Written thirty books. - Three were made into movies. 3. His wife is referred to by the Potters house congreg ation as "First Lady". She is executive director of the church. 4. He led the morning prayer services for Barrack Obama on 1-20-2009. 5. One avid follower remarked, "He's a powerful preacher, award winning singer, millionaire author (almost to good tone true)." Post Reply
View Profile History	Bishop TD Jakes Posted : 24 May, 2011 03:51 PM 1. He leads an annual revival called MegaFast that draws over 100,000 people. _____________________________ 2. Time magazine featured Jakes on it's cover with the question, " Is this man the next Billy Graham?" _____________________________3. He addressed the fact (on numerous talk shows) that his son was arrested for exposing himself and m-s-t-b-ati-ng in front of law enforcement during a sex sting at a public park. _____________________________ 4. He appears on the Dr. Phil show on a regular basis to offer his "sound" advice to the viewers. _____________________________ 5. He bought a mansion next door to an oil tycoon for him and First Lady to raise their 5 children in. Post Reply
View Profile History	Bishop TD Jakes Posted : 24 May, 2011 04:02 PM Lots more info about him on google. I, for one, like to know the person who's "teaching" me. I noticed et posting quite a few things of his and just wanted to know a little bit about him. Post Reply
View Profile History	Bishop TD Jakes Posted : 24 May, 2011 04:13 PM Thank you chevy for going in search there of...:applause::glow: and I would like to add to your post. T. D. Jakes From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: T.D. Jakes Personal details Birth name [Thomas Dexter Jakes] Born June 9, 1957 (1957-06-09) (age 53) South Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. Nationality United States Spouse Serita Ann Jakes Occupation Minister Evangelist Life Coach Author Speaker Thomas Dexter "T. D." Jakes Sr. (born June 9, 1957) is the chief pastor of The Potter's House, a non-denominational American megachurch, with 30,000 members, located in Dallas, Texas.[1] T.D. Jakes church services and evangelistic sermons are broadcast on The Potter's Touch, which airs on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, Black Entertainment Television,[2] the Daystar Television Network, The Word Network and The Miracle Channel in Canada. Other aspects of Jakes' ministry include an annual revival called "MegaFest" (which draws more than 100,000 people during that period of time), an annual women's conference called "Woman Thou Art Loosed", and gospel music recordings. In the fall of 2009, Jakes planned on launching a secular daily talk show, syndicated through the CBS Television Distribution group; however, economic troubles in the industry may put his new program into jeopardy.[3] In 2005 Jakes accompanied President George W. Bush on his visit to the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. In his book Decision Points, President Bush describes Jakes as �a kind of man who puts faith into action.� On January 20, 2009, Jakes led the early morning prayer service for President Barack Obama at St. John's Church in Washington, D.C., according to NBC News. Early life and historyOn June 9, 1957, Thomas Dexter Jakes was born in South Charleston, West Virginia to Ernest Jakes, Sr., a janitor and entrepreneur, and Odith, an educator. Even as a child he was known in his West Virginian neighborhood as "the bad Bible boy." He was also told he would never be able to preach because of his "bad" lisp. Shortly after his father's death from kidney failure, Jakes decided to go into ministry. In 1979, with very little funds of his own and with only ten initial members, he founded Greater Emmanuel Temple of Faith as a storefront church in Montgomery, West Virginia. Jakes maintained his day job digging ditches in order to support his ministry until the church was able to support him. During its first 10 years, the church grew to over 1,000 members. In 1982, Jakes turned to full-time ministry. By 1990, his church had moved twice, first from Montgomery to the nearby community of Smithers, and from there to his hometown of South Charleston. In 1993, the church moved yet again within the Charleston area, to Cross Lanes; the building having been formerly a bank.[6] In 1995, when he was 38 years old, Jakes started his television ministry. In 1996, Jakes founded The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas, with about 50 families that had relocated with him from his former congregation in Cross Lanes. Jakes purchased the property, which was previously Eagle's Nest Family Church, from WV Grant, after Grant was sentenced to 16 months in prison for tax-related crimes. In its 12 year existence, it has grown to over 30,000 members.[citation needed] Both Jakes and his Potter's House church are unrelated to the Potter's House Christian Fellowship, a Pentecostal denomination founded in Arizona in 1971. Family and heritage: When he was 24 in 1981 , he married Serita Ann Jamison. They have five children together (Jermaine, Jamar, Cora, Sarah, and Thomas Jakes Jr.) Jakes is a strong advocate of abstinence and has made appearances on the subject ranging from Good Morning America to Dr. Phil. 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 what is now Nigeria. According to his family history, it was also suggested that he is descended from them through his paternal grandmother. He is a second cousin once removed of vocalist Will Wheaton and first cousin twice removed of actor James Wheaton. Christian ministryJakes' sermons are broadcast nationally and internationally over television and satellite television. He has written over 30 books, many of which have been featured on the New York Times best-selling list. Jakes is also a songwriter, a playwright, and performer. He founded the Christian record label (Dexterity Sounds ) as well as a theater and movie production company. Jakes' church, The Potter's House, is active in ministry and outreach both locally and internationally. The Potter's House sends drugs and alcohol counselling to the inner city, volunteers to the elderly, to prostitutes and victims of domestic violence.Jakes also has a special interest in the continent of Africa, and The Potter's House launched an initiative that brought water wells, medicine, and ministry to thousands of people in and around Nairobi in Kenya. Jakes hosted several popular national conferences, including "Woman, Thou Art Loosed," "G Unit: ManPower," and "God's Leading Ladies." Recently, Jakes combined those into a single event called "Megafest." Jakes regularly draws capacity crowds at his conferences and ministry events. Awards and accomplishments: Jakes has received numerous honors, including 13 honorary degrees and doctorates. He has also received Grammy and Dove Award nominations for Gospel album "Live at The Potter's House." PBS Religion and Ethics Newsweekly named Jakes among America's "Top 10 Religious Leaders." Time magazine featured Jakes on the cover of its September 17, 2001 issue with the provocative question: "Is This Man the Next Billy Graham?". Writings: Intimacy With God Loved by God Can You Stand To Be Blessed? Naked And Not Ashamed? Loose That Man And Let Him Go Loose That Man And Let Him Go Work Book Positioning Yourself To Prosper Reposition Yourself: Living a Life Without Limits He-Motions: Even Strong Men Struggle Help! I'm Raising My Children Alone: A Guide for Single Ladies and Those Who Sometimes Feel They Are Ten Commandments of Working in a Hostile Environment Promises From God For Single Women Woman, Thou Art Loosed: Healing the Wounds of the Past Woman, Thou Art Loosed Devotional The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord Maximize the Moment : God's Action Plan For Your Life So You Call Yourself a Man?: Finally Devotional for Ordinary Men With Extraordinary Potential God's Leading Lady His Lady Jesus Walks (with me) Lay Aside the Weight Daddy Loves His Girls The Greatest Investment Mama Made the Difference TD Jakes Speaks To Men Overcoming the Enemy Life Overflowing: Six Pillars for Abundant Living Not Easily Broken, 2006 Before You Do: Making Great Decisions That You Won't Regret, Atria Books, 2008. ISBN 978-1-4165-4728-0 The Memory Quilt: A Christmas Story for Our Times, 2009 Filmography Films 2004: Woman Thou Art Loosed - As himself (based on Jakes' novel of the same name) 2009: Not Easily Broken - Allen (based on another Jakes' novel). 2011: Jumping the Broom - Reverend James For Further reading^ "Biography". Bishop T.D. Jakes. T.D. Jakes Website. http://www.tdjakes.com/site/PageServer?pagename=about_biography. Retrieved on 2007-12-22. from wikipedia Post Reply
riveroflife1 View Profile History	Bishop TD Jakes Posted : 24 May, 2011 04:15 PM He has an awesome cd "sacred love songs" AWESOME =) also, the book "woman thou art loosed" and "lady her lover and Lord" were great as well. it's been awhile since I've ready anyting he's written, but back in the day... awesome Post Reply
View Profile History	Bishop TD Jakes Posted : 24 May, 2011 04:33 PM Bless you River, as many have tired to denounce him and pull him down, but these are only those who know nothing about Jakes or his ministry... who speak as if they personally know him or have followed his ministry or read his books or seen his movies! Even when the IRS did an audit on all those ministries, Jakes was the very first one who opened his doors for them to come in and go over his books without hesitation. Can't say that about the others ywho quickly turned over what was required of them by IRS, who were audited... many have tried, but no one can find any thing to discredit his integrity in ministry not even his preaching and spiritual insights of God's word. Jakes started his ministry in dallas on nothing, and self published his own books for a long time, and as he states he moved to Dallas with his family and by faith with only enough money to get a place to live with his family, and self published his book while his family were patient and went without. BUT GOD!... So if he's rich, he has a right to be rich, becasue its money he is making for himself and not from donations from the people who support his ministry. I wonder if POIC has been to Dallas to see the 350 acres of land he brought with hisown money an President GW Bush help break the gorund for the building of a residential area for the poor seniors of Dallas of all races... Have you seen that project POIC??? As I say, only those who knwo nothing about his work in ministry... Also River, his new movie is out and the movie made over 20 million dollars in one week, a box office hit in a week more than all the hit movies mae that were out before his movie hit the screen. And has been #1 since its opening. uh, Have you seen the movie POIC? If not why not! Surely, you know these things about Bishop TD Jakes as well! Post Reply
View Profile History	Bishop TD Jakes Posted : 24 May, 2011 04:53 PM Have to admit he seems to be a Very Busy man. Didn't find one website without a "donate" link, but I won't be sending him money anytime soon. LOL ~~~~ And no fair et you get to copy and paste. I can't. You would have saved me a lot of time, if you would have answered my question to start with! LOL Post Reply
View Profile History	Bishop TD Jakes Posted : 24 May, 2011 05:06 PM LO, no chevy, you had need to go in search for yourself. BTW, have many sites to doyou visit that don't have products for sale, whether Christians or secular? Post Reply
View Profile History	Bishop TD Jakes Posted : 24 May, 2011 05:29 PM chevy, in response to your comment about not sending Bishop a donation... c'mon now, how long has Bishop been in ministry? and how long have you been following his ministry? and how many books, CD's, or DVD's have you brought from his ministry, or men's conferences have you attended? So get your pencil and paper and add it all together and tell me how much in total have you contributed to the success of Bishop's ministry in all the years he's been in ministry, and for all the time you have been following his ministry? hmmmm, uh,... I really don't think he will miss a donation from you ... his church is paid off and he had a note burning about 5 or 7 years ago, and all the money he makes movies with comes from his own production company and from money he makes from his books and CD's and DVD's and speaking engagements, etc.... I think he'lll be alright and has done marvelous with God's help so far... :laugh: Post Reply
View Profile History	Bishop TD Jakes Posted : 24 May, 2011 05:59 PM "According to Jakes, "this ministry is not about prosperity as much as economic empowerment. The fact that it can be done in my skin color." -------------- Huh? Post Reply

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