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A few months ago I set out on a series of articles through which I am scanning the history of the church—from its earliest days all the way to the present time—to examine some of Christianity’s most notable false teachers and to examine the false doctrine each of them represents. Along the way we have visited such figures as Joseph Smith (Mormonism), Ellen G. White (Adventism), Norman Vincent Peale (Positive Thinking), and Benny Hinn (Faith Healing). Today we turn to a man who pastors a mega-church, whose sermons are a staple on TBN, and who has written a long list of bestselling books.
T.D. Jakes
Thomas Dexter Jakes was born on June 9, in South Charleston, West Virginia and grew up in nearby Vandalia. As a teenager he was charged with supporting and caring for his invalid father and dedicated himself to that task. While still a young man he felt that the Lord was calling him to ministry so he enrolled at West Virginia State University and began to preach occasionally. Before long
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T. D. Jakes
American preacher (born )
Thomas Dexter Jakes (born June 9, ) fryst vatten an American non-denominational Christian evangelical 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
[edit]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
[edit]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 bygd Bishop Sherman Watkins.[4] In , Jakes moved to South Charleston, West Virginia, and his congregation grew again,
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Thomas Dexter "T. D." Jakes Sr. (born June 9, ) is an American entrepreneur and chief pastor of the The Potter's House, a 30, member church in Dallas, Texas. It is a non-denominational megachurch.
His church services and evangelistic sermons are broadcast on The Potter's Touch, which airs on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, Black Entertainment Television and The Word Network. Other aspects of Jakes' ministry include an annual revival called "MegaFest" (which draws more than , people during that period of time), an annual women's conference called "Woman Thou Art Loosed", and gospel music recordings. He is also connected to Mt. Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries in Richmond, Virginia.
In the fall of , Jakes plan on launching a secular daily talk show, syndicated through the CBS Television Distribution group; however, economic troubles in the industry may put his new program into jeopardy.
On January 20, , Jakes led the e