T. D. Jakes
Pastor, author and speaker
T. D. Jakes is an American pastor and motivational speaker who founded The Potter's House in Dallas. He has written many books, including Disruptive Thinking.
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American Born 1957 in South Charleston, United States
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About T. D. Jakes
Thomas Dexter Jakes Sr. was born on June 9, 1957. He founded The Potter's House, a non-denominational megachurch in Dallas, Texas, and served as its senior pastor from 1996 to 2025. His sermons are broadcast through The Potter's Touch. Jakes has written many books, among them the New York Times bestsellers Making Great Decisions and Reposition Yourself. He also produces films. Disruptive Thinking is the book of his that you can find summarized on BookBits.