Bishop T.D. Jakes suffers 'health incident' during Sunday service
Published November 24, 2024 2:01pm CST
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.
DALLAS - Bishop T.D. Jakes suffered an apparent medical emergency at the end of Sunday's service at The Potter's House of Dallas, during a prayer.
Jakes shared an hour-long sermon on Sunday.
As he was wrapping up his message, Jakes had what The Potter's House called a "health incident."
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.
Several people quickly surrounded Jakes.
"Back up, back up, give him some space," someone said.
The stream ended shortly after.
Since then, The Potter's House of Dallas released a statement saying, "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."
The church didn't share any specifics about what may have led up to the health incident.
On Sunday night, Jakes' daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and her husband, Touré Roberts, gave an update on Jakes' status. They say he is already beginning to improve.
"Today could have been a tragic day, but it wasn't by the mercy of God, by the grace of God. Bishop is doing well, he's recovering well. He's getting medical care," said Roberts, Bishop Jakes' son-in-law.
Roberts said with a laugh that the family is working to try to get Jakes to sit down.
The family says the prayers are being felt.
"People are asking, ‘what can we do?’ Keep praying. Keep encouraging. It means a lot to our family," Roberts said.
The Roberts say the incident is a reminder to show your love for those close to you.
Jakes, 67, founded The Potter's House Church in Dallas in 1996.
ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 18: T.D. Jakes attends 2022 Black Music & Entertainment Walk Of Fame Induction Ceremony at The Home Depot Backyard on June 18, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
The Potter's House website says the non-denominational church now has more than 30,000 members.
Every week, thousands tune in to the church's Sunday service.
According to the church's website, Jakes has advised three presidents and was a featured speaker at the inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2009.
