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)

• June 9, 1957: Born

• 1979: Officially ordained minister (Greater Emmanuel Temple of Faith)

• 1987: Ordained into the Bishopric by Dr. Quander L. Wison

• 1993: Wrote/published Woman, Thou Art Loosed!

• 1993: Trinity Broadcasting Network weekly broadcasts begin

• 1994: Established T.D. Jakes Ministries

• 1996: Moved to Dallas, Texas and established The Potter's House

• 1999: Produced Sacred Love Songs music CD

• 1999: Keynote speaker for "National Day of Prayer" in Washington D.C.

• 2000: Prison Satellite Network begins & published Maximize the Moment

• 2001: The Potter's Touch national daily talk show begins

• 2001: Cover of Time Magazine

• 2002: "The Storm Is Over" won NAACP Image and Stellar Gospel Awards

• 2003: Launched God's Leading Ladies Conference Tour

• 2004: WTAL: The Movie released by Magnolia Pictures

• 2005: Feb 2005 Time Magazine Bishop T.D. Jakes

• 2007: Speaks up against Jena Six case