Bishop T.D. Jakes steps down from Potter’s House

Renowned American Pastor and founder of The Potter’s House, Bishop T.D. Jakes, has announced his decision to hand over the role of senior pastor to his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and son-in-law, Touré Roberts after 30 years of leadership.

The 67-year-old renowned pastor was visibly emotional as he made the announcement to the congregation during Sunday’s service at The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas.

Jakes revealed that Sarah and Touré will officially assume their new roles as senior pastors in July 2025.

Bishop Jakes will remain on The Potter’s House Board of Directors despite his resignation, guaranteeing a smooth transition and continual guidance for the church.

“You have been faithful to God, and you have been faithful to me,” Jakes said as he fought back tears during the service.

This decision comes five months after Bishop Jakes suffered a massive heart attack while preaching during a sermon in November 2024.

“I cannot afford, especially after November, to risk something happening to me, and you be sheep without a shepherd,” Jakes said during the announcement on Sunday.

Reflecting on the incident in an interview in March on the Today show, he disclosed that he had collapsed during the service but was unaware of the severity of his condition until he was hospitalized.

Doctors informed him that he had suffered a major heart attack and that without prompt medical intervention, he might not have survived.

The bishop expressed immense gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and support from around the world, describing his survival and recovery as a miracle.

 

 

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