Bishop TD Jakes, the 67-year-old founder of The Potter’s House in Dallas, experienced a medical emergency following his sermon on Sunday, November 24. The incident occurred during a prayer session after delivering what the church described as a “powerful hour-long message.”
The concerning moment was captured during the church’s livestream, showing Bishop Jakes pausing mid-service and looking a bit distressed. Witnesses observed him initially sitting down and wiping his head with a cloth, shortly after remarking that preaching is “getting back more than you gave.” The situation escalated when Jakes appeared to convulse after lowering his microphone, prompting immediate response from nearby staff members who quickly surrounded him to provide assistance.
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The Potter’s House later addressed the situation through an official statement on their social media platforms, assuring the community about their leader’s condition: “Bishop Jakes is stable and under the care of medical professionals.” The church emphasized that he “received immediate medical attention” following the incident.
Earlier that day, TD Jakes had been enthusiastic about the service on his personal Instagram, stating he was “ready to share what God gave me with YOU.” The Potter’s House, a church founded by Jakes in 1996, has grown to become one of the nation’s most influential religious institutions, serving a congregation of 30,000 members from its principal campus in southern Dallas.
Ever since the health scare went public, there has been an outpouring of support from the religious community and followers worldwide. The Potter’s House acknowledged this response in their statement, noting, “The entire Potter’s House family is grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support from the community.” While specific details about the nature of Bishop TD Jakes’ health incident haven’t been disclosed, the church has requested continued prayers for their spiritual leader’s recovery.
