Many prominent individuals are known for their contributions to the knowledge of the gospel in diverse places. This set of people has aided the growth of the gospel in the minds of several individuals.
Bishop TD Jakes | |
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Background Information | |
Full Name: | Thomas Dexter Jakes Sr. |
Gender | Male |
Born: | 9 June 1957 (age 65 years) |
Place of Birth: | South Charleston, West Virginia, United States |
Ethnicity: | Black |
Nationality: | American |
Spouse | Serita Jakes (m. 1982) |
Height | 1.9m |
Net Worth | $20 Million |
Occupation: | American bishop, author, and filmmaker |
Website | https://www.tdjakes.org/ |
Biography Of Bishop TD Jakes
Bishop TD Jakes is an internationally recognized bishop, minister, author, and filmmaker. He is the head and bishop of Potter’s House, a non-denominational church based in the United States.
Age
Bishop TD Jakes is 65 years old.
Is Bishop TD Jakes Retiring?
No, Bishop TD Jakes is not retiring from his ministerial works. He only recently handed over the leadership of the Woman, Thou Art Loosed program, which has been converted to “The Women Evolve Conference.”
Bishop TD Jakes passed the mantle of leadership of this conference to his daughter Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts.
Early Life And Ministry
Bishop TD Jakes was born on the 9th of June, 1957, in South Charleston, West Virginia, United States.
Bishop TD Jakes started his ministerial journey in 1982 when he became the pastor of the Greater Emanuel Temple of Faith which had about 10 members at its early beginnings. Between 1988 to 1990, he joined various ministries, which enjoyed massive growth.
In 1995, Bishop TD Jakes formed “TDJ Enterprises,” which published numerous books and produced his films. In 1996, he formed the Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas, which is a non-denominational church that has a 5,000-seat auditorium.
Ever since his ministry has experienced massive growth in numbers and remains among the most well-known in the world.