Bishop TD Jakes treated after medical emergency
The Potter’s House of Dallas says Bishop TD Jakes suffered a “health incident” on Sunday. Video of the incident from the Potter’s House stream posted on social media shows Jakes freezing while on stage and lowering his microphone while starting to shake.
The Brief
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- The Potter’s House of Dallas founder TD Jakes had a “health incident” during Sunday’s service.
- Jakes froze while on stage, shortly before the livestream cut off.
- The Potter’s House says he received immediate medical attention and is receiving care.
Sunday morning during an hour-long sermon, Bishop T.D. Jakes had “a slight health incident” while on stage during the church service, according to The Potter’s House of Dallas.
Bishop Jakes, who founded The Potter’s House in 1996, has more than 30,000 members with several campuses in North Texas.
While he was on the pulpit at the main campus on Sunday in Southern Dallas, after his “powerful hour-long message” he began to pray when he experienced a medical emergency on the stage.
Part of the service was recorded from the live stream and posted to social media.
In the video, Bishop Jakes is heard praying,”Oh Lord, my strength, my Redeemer, let him go in Peace.” Immediately after he becomes quiet, lowers, the microphone and begins to exhibit shaking. People, appearing to be church elders and staff, rushed the stage to support him before the video cuts off.
A Statement From The Potter’s House of Dallas
November 24, 2024
The statement went on to thank the community for its outpouring of love, prayers and support.
“He’s invested so much into each of us and into our spiritual growth and our development and leaders. So now it’s our time to do the same for him and to keep him lifted up in prayer,” said Proctor.
Jakes, who is also a motivational speaker and author of several books, is also known for his contributions outside of the church walls.
The 67-year-old has created many programs in the community including the T.D. Jakes Foundation STEAM Academy in partnership with the Dallas Mavericks to expose students to careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
During today’s service, Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a slight health incident and received immediate medical attention following his powerful hour long message. Bishop Jakes is stable and under the care of medical…
Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a medical emergency during a sermon on Sunday, Nov. 24.
The Potter’s House of Dallas
In a statement, the church said Jakes “experienced a slight health incident and received immediate medical attention following his powerful hour long message.”
“Bishop Jakes is stable and under the care of medical professionals,” the church said. “The entire Potter’s House family is grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support from the community.”
Jakes founded the 30,000-member megachurch in southern Dallas, Texas, in 1996
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