T.D Jakes Biography
Thomas Dexter Jakes was born on June 9, 1957commonly known as T. D. Jakes. He is an American non-denominational Christian preacher. He is the senior pastor of The Potter’s House, a non-denominational American megachurch. Jakes church services and Evangelistic sermons are broadcast on The Potter’s Touch. He is the author of many books and also produces films.
T.D Jakes Age| Birthday
How old is Jakes? He is around 66 years old as of 2023. Moreover, he was born on June 9, 1957.
T.D Jakes Education
Jakes is a graduate of Friends International Christian University, where he earned his B.A. degree in biblical studies in 1985. Moreover, his M.A. degree in biblical studies in 1990, and his D.Min. in 1995.
T.D Jakes Height|Weight
He stands on an average height of 6 feet 3 inches and weighs around 96 kgs.
T.D Jakes Family
When Jakes was ten years old, his father developed kidney failure. Jakes and his mother cared for him until his death in 1973.
T.D Jakes Wife
He met his wife Serita Ann Jamison while guest preaching at her neighborhood church.
T.D Jakes Children| kids
Jakes and his wife Serita have 5 children namely, Sarah Jakes, Cora Jakes, Jermaine Jakes, Thomas Jakes, and Jamar Jakes.
T.D Jakes Career
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. Besides that, in 1988, he joined the denomination Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies founded by Bishop Sherman Watkins. Furthermore, in 1990, Jakes moved to South Charleston, West Virginia, and his congregation grew again, to 300 members. Additionally, in 1993 he moved to Cross Lanes, West Virginia.
Moreover, in 1995, he founded “TDJ Enterprises” which publishes his books and produces his films. Additionally, from 1995 to 1996, Jakes hosted “Get Ready,” a weekly radio and television show with national distribution through syndication. Moreover, in 1996, Jakes, founded The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas, a non-denominational church. Located on a 34-acre hilltop campus, Potter’s House features a 5,000-seat auditorium, as well as offices for employees and staff.
However, in 2005, Jakes accompanied President George W. Bush on his visit to the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. On January 20, 2009, Jakes led the early morning prayer service for President Barack Obama at St. John’s Church in Washington, D.C.
Additionally, in 2009, Jakes partnered with Phil McGaw, 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.
In July 2015, 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, 2015. On May 10, 2016, Tegna announced that it would begin airing Jakes’s show on September 12 in over 50 markets across the country.[16][17] On March 15, 2017, the talk show was canceled due to poor ratings and low clearances.
T.D Jakes Achievements and Awards
Jakes is one of the “Top 10 Religious Leaders” in the United States, according to PBS Religion and Ethics Newsweekly. featured in Time magazine.Jakes on the controversial subject, “Is This Man the Next Billy Graham?” for its September 17, 2001, issue.
At the 46th Grammy Awards in 2003, Jake’s album A Wing and a Prayer took home the “Best Gospel or Chorus Album” honor. Additionally, he has been nominated for Grammy and Dove Awards for the gospel album Live at The Potter’s House. He was given the NAACP President’s Award in 2004. Jakes was chosen for Oprah’s 2016 SuperSoul100 list of visionaries and powerful figures.
T.D Jakes Writings
- Intimacy With God
- Loved by
- Before you throw in the towel
- Naked And Not Ashamed?
- Loose That Man And Let Him Go
- Loose That Man And Let Him Go Workbook
- 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… a 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
- Don’t Drop the Mic
- TD Jakes Speaks to Men
- Overcoming the Enemy
- From the Cross to Pentecost
- Life Overflowing: Six Pillars for Abundant Living
- Not Easily Broken, 2006
- Before You Do: Making Great Decisions That You Won’t Regret, 2008, Atria Books. ISBN 978-1-4165-4728-0
- The Memory Quilt: A Christmas Story for Our Times, 2009
- Let it Go: Forgive So You Can Be Forgiven, 2012
- Instinct: The Power To Unleash Your Inborn Drive, 2014, Hachette Book Group. ISBN 1455554049
- Destiny: Step Into Your Purpose, August 2015, Hachette Book Group. ISBN 978-1-4555-5397-6
- Soar!: Build Your Vision from the Ground Up, 2017, FaithWords.
- Crushing: God Turns Pressure Into Power, April 2019, Hachette Book Group.
T.D Jakes Filmography
- 2004: Woman Thou Art Loosed — As himself (based on Jakes’s novel of the same name)[19]
- 2009: Not Easily Broken — Allen (based on another Jakes novel)[20]
- 2011: Jumping the Broom — Reverend James
- 2010: Munya — Reverend Brian
- 2012: Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day – As himself
- 2012: Sparkle – Producer
- 2014: Heaven Is for Real – Producer
- 2014: Winnie Mandela – Producer
- 2016: Miracles from Heaven – Producer
- 2018: Faith Under Fire – Executive Producer
- 2019: A Dog’s Way Home – Executive Producer
T.D Jakes Salary|Net Worth
Jakes has an estimated net worth of $19 Million -$21 Million.
T.D JakesSocial Media Platforms
Jakes is active on all social media accounts and often posts on his platforms. He has over 2.3k followers on Twitter, 3.1k followers on Facebook, and 2.9 k followers on Instagram.
Frequently asked questions about T.D Jakes
Who is T.D Jakes?
Thomas Dexter Jakes was born on June 9, 1957commonly known as T. D. Jakes. He is an American non-denominational Christian preacher. He is the senior pastor of The Potter’s House, a non-denominational American megachurch. Jakes church services and Evangelistic sermons are broadcast on The Potter’s Touch. He is the author of many books and also produces films.
Is T.D Jakes Married?
He met his wife Serita Ann Jamison while guest preaching at her neighborhood church.
Where does T.D Jakes Live?
Jakes resides at 6777 W Kiest Blvd, in Dallas, TX.
