Rev td jakes biography
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D. Jakes
American preacher (born )
Thomas Dexter Jakes (born June 9, ) is an American non-denominational Christian pastor and motivational speaker. He is the senior pastor of The Potter's House, a non-denominational American megachurch in Dallas, Texas.
Jakes's church services and Evangelistic sermons are broadcast on The Potter's Touch. He is the author of many books and also produces films.[1]
Early life
Thomas Dexter Jakes was born on June 9, , in South Charleston, West Virginia, and grew up in the Vandalia neighborhood in Charleston, West Virginia.[2]
Career
In , at age 25, Jakes became the pastor of Greater Emanuel Temple of Faith, a storefront church in Smithers, West Virginia, with ten members.[3] In , he joined the denomination Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies founded by Bishop Sherman Watkins.[4] In , Jakes moved to South Charleston, West Virginia, and his congregation grew again, to members.
In he moved