T. D. Jakes

 

Bishop TD Jakes suffers medical emergency during live sermon: Know his Diddy connection

Dallas Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a health scare during a sermon and received immediate medical care. His team has reported that he is stable.

Bishop T.D. Jakes, the influential leader of The Potter's House church, faced a medical emergency during a Sunday sermon that forced the early conclusion of the service. Soon after Jakes team came up with a health update after the event sparked concern among his followers and the broader community.

As news of Jake’s health condition spread, another topic resurfaced: his involvement in a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. A federal lawsuit filed earlier this year claims Jakes played a role in mitigating the fallout from abuse and sex trafficking allegations against the music mogul.

Who is TD Jakes?

Jakes is a spiritual leader and entrepreneur who founded The Potter's House, a church with over 30,000 members. He's been a minister for nearly half a century and has been named "America's Best Preacher" by Time Magazine. Jakes' ministry has grown since its humble beginnings in 1996. Today, The Potter's House offers a wide range of programs addressing issues like criminal justice reform, literacy, and homelessness.

Jakes' humanitarian efforts have reached communities worldwide. His books, like "Destiny" and "Instinct," have become bestsellers, and he's even ventured into filmmaking, producing the romantic comedy "Jumping the Broom." Jakes and his wife, Serita, have been married for over 35 years. They've raised five children together