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)
Bishop T.D. Jakes Timeline
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
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
2005: Feb 2005 Time Magazine Bishop T.D. Jakes
2007: Speaks up against Jena Six case
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Birth Name
Thomas Dexter "T.D." Jakes
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Began the ministry in 1979 with 10 members
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Holds large conferences internationallyOfficial Site: Bishop T.D. Jakes
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Jakes' book Woman Thou Art Loosed was made into a movieOfficial Site: Bishop T.D. Jakes
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Jakes' movie Not Easily Broken will be released in 2009Official Site: Bishop T.D. Jakes
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Jakes has written over 30 booksOfficial Site: Bishop T.D. Jakes
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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
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Jakes sister Jacqueline Jakes is also an author
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Has met with President Clinton and President Bush
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Spoke out against Jena Six case in 2007
