Jakes is undoubtedly one of the wealthiest and most influential evangelists of the 21st century.
Jakes does not support same-sex marriage but respects their civil rights.
He also advocates for abstinence.
T.D. Jakes is the founder of The Potter’s House megachurch. Photo: @bishopjakesSource: Instagram
Besides doing pastoral work, Dexter is a filmmaker,business mogul, and bestselling author.
Singer Keri Hilson acts as Tiffanie Cooper inLust: A Seven Deadly Sins Story.
She falls in love with an ex-convict a few days before her wedding.
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The film is part of Dexter’s7 Deadlyseries.
Jakes' biography
T.D.
Jakes' age is 64 years, for he was born on 9th June 1957.
His DNA shows that his ancestors were from the Igbo community of Nigeria. Photo: @bishopjakesSource: Instagram
People knew him as “the Bible boy” but doubted he could preach because of a slight lisp.
Thomas Dexter’s family
The preacher’s father died of kidney failure in 1973.
He is the youngest child of Odith (teacher) and Ernest Sr (businessman).
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They gave birth and raised Jakes in South Charleston, West Virginia, USA, with his two siblings.
His DNA traces hisAfrican ancestryto the Igbo ofNigeria.
Jakes' wife is Serita Ann Jakes.
The televangelist and his wife started their church at a storefront with only ten members. Photo: @Earl Gibson IIISource: Getty Images
They met when a church in Serita’s neighbourhood invited him and got married in 1981.
Thomas Dexter’s children are Sarah, Jermaine, Cora, Thomas Jakes Jr., and Jamar.
He has grandchildren, and the entire family lives in Dallas.
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Sarah sometimes preaches in her father’s church.
The mother of six is also the wife of author and pastor Toure Roberts.
The 29-year-old JermaineJakes was chargedwith indecent exposure at Kiest Park.
In 2014, Jakes gifted pastor Dewey Smith for serving at Greater Traveler’s Rest Baptist Church for 35 years. Photo: @Marcus IngramSource: Getty Images
He made eye contact with the detective while touching himself inappropriately.
Thomas Dexter’s career life
How did T.D.
Jakes start his ministry?
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His first sermon was in 1976.
He also worked at Union Carbide.
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His daughter, Sara, and her husband are dedicated preachers. Photo: @Cooper NeillSource: Getty Images
Jakes have a degree?
In 1985, he graduated from Friends International Christian University with a degree in biblical studies.
Dexter then earned a biblical studiesmasters degreeand a doctorate in 1990 and 1995, respectively.
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He became an ordained bishop in 1987 and ventured into televangelism in 1993.
Dexter hosted a TV show on TBN before landinganother dealon BET in 1994.
Dexter relocated his church and family to Dallas in 1996 under a new name, the Potter’s House.
In 2000, he wasa keynote speakerat the National Council of Black Mayors' conference.
CNN mentioned Dexter as America’s Best Preacher in 2001.
In 2009, Dexter led the morning service before President Barack Obama’s inauguration.
Jakes' sermons onYouTube,Facebook Live stream, andSermonsLove.
There are hundreds of upliftingquotes from the preacherabout faith, life, and more.
Thomas Dexter’s books
Dexter’s albumA Wing and a Prayerwon a Grammy award in 2003.
The preacher has publishedover 30 books.
Jakes' movies and TV shows
T.D.
Jakestalk showwas on OWNfor only six months.
Dexter hosted theGet Readyweekly TV and radio show from 1995 to 1996.
Thepreacher also createdEnvy: A Seven Deadly Sins Story.
It is about Gabrielle Flores (Rose Rollins).
Her half-sister tries to steal her life.
Where can I watch T.D.
Visit theLifetime websiteor app.
Dexter promises to do more films in future.
His other films include:
How much is T.D.
Jakes' net worth?
Hisassets are worth$20 million.
Jakes Foundation in Dallasraised over$10 million in 2020.
Tim Challiespublished an articleabout Dexter being a modalist, but the preacher refuted the allegations.
Theological teachings consider modalism false teachings because they disregard what the Bible says about the Holy Trinity.
Jakes and his family faced in the past prove that no one is perfect.
His sermons are informative and entertaining.
The preacher drives the point home before leaving the pulpit.
The American televangelist lost many followers and wealth when a Dallas-based preacher and a journalist exposed him.
Where are the two preachers now?
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