Who Is T. D. Jakes? — T. D. Jakes Biography, Age, Church, Sermons & Facts

Denomination: Non‑denominational · Known for: The Potter's House, The Potter's Touch, Woman Thou Art Loosed, MegaFest · Organization: The Potter's House (Dallas)

Quick Facts

Full name

T. D. Jakes

Role

Bishop; Founding Pastor, The Potter's House

Denomination

Non‑denominational

Known for

The Potter's House, The Potter's Touch, Woman Thou Art Loosed, MegaFest

Base

Dallas, Texas, USA

Born

9 June 1957 (Age 68 as of 31 Aug 2025)

Organization

The Potter's House (Dallas)

Website

https://www.tdjakes.org/

Socials

YouTube · X (Twitter) · Instagram

Background

T. D. Jakes is an American bishop, author and preacher who founded The Potter's House in 1996. His ministry is widely known through the television program The Potter's Touch and conferences such as Woman Thou Art Loosed and MegaFest.

Family & Relationships

Married to Serita Jakes; their family includes daughters Sarah Jakes Roberts and Cora Jakes.

All About T. D. Jakes

Beyond preaching, Jakes is a bestselling author and film producer. The Potter's House hosts leadership events and humanitarian initiatives, with a large Dallas campus and global online services.

Organization

The Potter's House (Dallas) is a non‑denominational, multicultural church founded in 1996 in Dallas, Texas, with multiple ministries and online services.

sameAs

www.tdjakes.org/ · www.thepottershouse.org/

Sources

The Potter's House — About (retrieved 31 Aug 2025): https://www.thepottershouse.org/explore/about/
T. D. Jakes Ministries — Official site (retrieved 31 Aug 2025): https://www.tdjakes.org/
Wikipedia — T. D. Jakes (retrieved 31 Aug 2025): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._D._Jakes

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