Bishop T.D. Jakes, aged 67, experienced what was referred to as a “slight health incident” while delivering a sermon on Sunday at The Potter’s House Church in Dallas, Texas. During the sermon, footage shared on social media captured him pausing and shaking as church members rushed to his aid on stage.
In response, The Potter’s House Church issued a statement via Jakes’ official X account, confirming that he received “immediate medical attention” following the incident. According to the church’s announcement, Bishop Jakes is currently stable and receiving care from medical professionals.
Prior to the event, he had appeared in an Instagram post promoting the service scheduled for 9 a.m. CT.
As of now, The Potter’s House, a nondenominational Christian church founded in 1996, serves a congregation of over 30,000 members. USA TODAY has reached out for more information about Bishop Jakes’ health but has not received a response yet.
This story is developing, and updates may follow as more information becomes available.
It is heartening to see the immediate response from both the church and medical personnel, which emphasizes the importance of quick care in such situations. We hope for Bishop Jakes’ swift recovery and return to his community-focused ministry.