T.D. Jakes

By DBraxton

  • Jakes is born.

    Jakes is born.
    T.D. Jakes was born Thomas Dexter Jakes on June 9, 1957. He was born to a buisness entreprenuer and an educator. He was the youngest of three children.

  • Jakes's father dies.

    Jakes's father dies.
    When Jakes was only 10 years old, his father developed kidney failure. Jakes and his mother cared for him until his death in 1973.

  • Preached first sermon

    Preached first sermon

  • Officially ordained

  • Established the Temple of Faith

  • Preached "Woman, Thou Art Loosed"

  • Initiated first ManPower Conference

    Initiated first ManPower Conference

  • Established the Potter's House

  • Distinguished as America's Best Preacher