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• Pastor and author T.D. Jakes is the founder of The Potter's House, a non-denominational church located in Dallas, Texas. Jakes' congregation has approximately 30,000 members. He has authored several books, including Woman Thou Art Lossed, which was made into a movie.Official Site: Bishop T.D. Jakes

  In February 2009, it was reported that Jakes' stepson, Jermaine Jakes, had been arrested on a charge of indecent exposure. Jermaine Jakes is accused of exposing himself in front of an undercover Dallas police detective.Chron.com: Pastor T.D. Jakes' Stepson Faces Charge (February 12, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Birth Name: Thomas Dexter "T.D." Jakes
  2. Began the ministry in 1979 with 10 members
  3. Potter's House Church has over 30,000 membersChron.com: Pastor T.D. Jakes' Stepson Faces Charge (February 12, 2009)
  4. Holds large conferences internationallyOfficial Site: Bishop T.D. Jakes
  5. Launched an outreach program in South AfricaOfficial Site: Bishop T.D. Jakes
  6. Jakes' book Woman Thou Art Loosed was made into a movieOfficial Site: Bishop T.D. Jakes
  7. Jakes' movie Not Easily Broken will be released in 2009Official Site: Bishop T.D. Jakes
  8. Jakes has written over 30 booksOfficial Site: Bishop T.D. Jakes
  9. Book Reposition Yourself: Living Life Without Limits sold more than a 500,000 copies in under a year when it was releasedOfficial Site: Bishop T.D. Jakes
  10. Has appeared on the Dr. Phil showOfficial Site: Bishop T.D. Jakes
  11. Jakes sister Jacqueline Jakes is also an author
  12. Has met with President Clinton and President Bush
  13. Spoke out against Jena Six case in 2007

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