Fans are buzzing with curiosity and anxiety about Bishop TD Jakes‘ health and medical emergency and are wondering what happened to him. This was after the founder and senior pastor of The Potter’s House Church suffered from a health issue while giving an hour-long sermon on stage on Sunday.
Here is what we have learned on the matter.
Bishop TD Jakes suffers medical emergency after Sunday sermon, claims report
On Sunday, November 24, 2024, Bishop TD Jakes became tired while delivering a sermon and lowered his mic. Jakes then began shuddering and appeared to fade out of consciousness. Following this, a group of people rushed to his side and surrounded him.
Later, The Potter’s House of Dallas released an official statement via Facebook regarding TD Jakes’ health situation.
“During today’s service, Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a slight health incident and received immediate medical attention following his powerful hour-long message,” the statement read. “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.”
Following this, several users commented under the post that they were praying for Bishop TD Jakes’ recovery. An outpouring of well-wishes also hit other social media sites. “Sending heartfelt prayers and healing thoughts to Bishop TD Jakes during this challenging time,” one user tweeted on X (Twitter). “May God’s strength and peace surround him and his loved ones as he navigates through this medical emergency.”
Moreover, Pastor Frederick Haynes of Friendship-West Baptist Church said the following in a statement to CBS News Texas:
“Bishop Jakes is a once-in-a-generation gospel giant, we are praying for him, his family and for the Potter’s House.”
Later, TD Jakes’ daughter, Sarah Jakes, and son-in-law, Toure Roberts, offered an update via Instagram. Here, they confirmed that he was doing well in his recovery and thanked fans for their prayers. Moreover, Sarah also reminded people that they should love those they “hold near and dear” and that they should be grateful for the people God has given them in their lives.
