Bishop T.D. Jakes, the founder of The Potter's House megachurch in Dallas, Texas, is reported to be in stable condition following “a slight health incident” that occurred after he prayed during Sunday morning service.
In a statement on Facebook, The Potter’s House of Dallas addressed the situation, stating, “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 professionals.”
“The entire Potter’s House family is grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support from the community. Thank you for your understanding and continued prayers,” the Church stated.
A video posted on YouTube captured Jakes's health incident, showing him sharing his love for preaching just moments before exhibiting seizure-like symptoms on stage. “It was a pleasure. I still love to preach. I ain't tired of preaching. I miss you. I miss you,” Jakes expressed to the congregation.
He elaborated, “Have you ever gone to a hospital to visit somebody and you thought you were going to encourage them, and they encouraged you? That's what preaching is. Like you think you're giving out something, you're getting back more than you gave. I love you,” as he appeared to tremble while speaking.
Jakes then prayed, “Now Lord let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight oh Lord my strength, and My Redeemer let him go in peace.”
Shortly after this prayer, prompting those on stage to rush to his aid as congregants began praying, leading to a disconnect of the live stream. Many viewers, both in the audience and online, speculated that Jakes may have experienced a stroke.
Earlier in 2024, during a revival service in Maryland, Jakes expressed concern over societal tendencies, saying “We like our heroes dead,” while mentioning the death of Moses and the leadership transition to Joshua.
Meanwhile, recent unverified claims surrounding his relationship with music mogul Sean Combs (Diddy) surfaced, which the church strongly denied as “unequivocally false and baseless.”
