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30-04-2025
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T.D. Jakes steps down: Meet his daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts, her husband as he passes the torch
Sarah Jakes Roberts, the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes, made a heartfelt tribute to her father after he announced that he is stepping down from leadership at the Potter's House Church in Dallas. Jakes shared the change during a sermon at the nondenominational church on April 27. He informed the congregation that Roberts and her husband, Touré Roberts, will take over. The couple are co-pastors at ONE: A Potter's House Church in Los Angeles and Potter's House of Denver. In an April 29 Instagram post, Roberts acknowledged her father's contributions to the church, which he founded in 1996. "The carpet is stained with your sweat. The walls rehearse your sermons," she wrote. "The pews have been baptized with testimonies of wanderers turned believers. There is no Potter's House Dallas without Bishop T. D. Jakes." It is unknown what role T.D. Jakes will play at The Potter's House Church since the announcement was made. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sarah Jakes Roberts (@sarahjakesroberts) Sarah Jakes Roberts, 36, is the daughter of T.D. and Serita Jakes. According to a 2022 Los Angeles Times article, she was born in West Virginia but raised in Dallas, watching her father in the church. She has four siblings: Thomas Dexter James Jr., Jermaine Jakes, Jamar Jakes, and Cora Jakes. Roberts has been open about her journey with teenage pregnancy. During an interview on "The Breakfast Club" in 2021, she said that giving birth at just 14 years old was challenging but ultimately has "contributed to my work ethic, made me wise for my years." Per the Times, Roberts attended Texas Christian University. Roberts is a New York Times best-selling author and CEO of Women Evolve. The movement, which focuses on women's empowerment through faith, has spawned books, a podcast, and most notably, a conference that draws thousands each year which often includes other well-known names in ministry and celebrities. Beyoncé's mother Tina Knowles, and Kelly Rowland attended the conference in 2023. The event this year will be held in Atlanta in July and is already sold out. Her father hosted a similar conference called "Women Thou Art Loosed!" which started in 1996 and ended in 2022, where he eventually passed the torch to his daughter to continue the legacy of it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by T.D. Jakes (@bishopjakes) Roberts is also an entrepreneur, investor, producer, humanitarian, and podcast host. Touré is the founder of ONE, which opened in 2014. According to his website, he is also a best-selling author, spiritual thought leader, speaker, and podcast host. The couple has been married since November 2014, reported Essence. This is both Roberts' and Jakes Roberts' second marriage. Together, the two have five children from their previous marriages and a sixth child together, reported the lifestyle magazine. Jakes Robert pulled off her first sermon in 2014 after being invited to ONE in Los Angeles by her now-husband, whom she met through a friend. 'She did great,' Touré recalled to the outlet. 'She was very calm and very serene. And she delivered a message.' Previously: Bishop T.D. Jakes steps down from megachurch, hands leadership to daughter and son-in-law Roberts' recent Instagram post includes a photo of her embracing her father. She praised him for leading with an "unrelenting force." Jake's decision comes on the heels of health issues. In November, he suffered a heart attack on stage during a sermon. Months later, Roberts said she's ready to take on her new role. "I hear the rasp in your voice. I see the pace of your steps. I know just a little about what it costs you. I selfishly wish you'd keep going forever so I could be daddy's little girl and stay hidden behind your shoulders, but God's called me to stand on them instead," she continued. "The same God that was with you will be with me, too. I'm scared, but I'm ready. I bet you get that, too." Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Sarah Jakes Roberts, husband Touré will step in for T.D. Jakes
USA Today
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
T.D. Jakes steps down: Meet his daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts, her husband as he passes the torch
T.D. Jakes steps down: Meet his daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts, her husband as he passes the torch Sarah Jakes Roberts, the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes, made a heartfelt tribute to her father after he announced that he is stepping down from leadership at the Potter's House Church. Jakes shared the change during a sermon at the nondenominational church on April 27. He informed the congregation that Roberts and her husband, Touré Roberts, will take over. The couple are co-pastors at ONE: A Potter's House Church in Los Angeles and Potter's House of Denver. In an April 29 Instagram post, Roberts acknowledged her father's contributions to the church, which he founded in 1996. "The carpet is stained with your sweat. The walls rehearse your sermons," she wrote. "The pews have been baptized with testimonies of wanderers turned believers. There is no Potter's House Dallas without Bishop T. D. Jakes." It is unknown what role TD Jakes will play since the announcement was made. Who is Sarah Jakes Roberts? Sarah Jakes Roberts, 36, is the daughter of T.D. and Serita Jakes. According to a 2022 Los Angeles Times article, she was born in West Virginia but raised in Dallas, watching her father in the church. She has four siblings: Thomas Dexter James Jr,. Jermaine Jakes, Jamar Jakes and Cora Jakes. Roberts has been open about her journey with teenage pregnancy. During an interview on "The Breakfast Club" in 2021, she said that giving birth at just 14 years old was challenging but ultimately has "contributed to my work ethic, made me wise for my years." Per the Times, Roberts attended Texas Christian University. Roberts is a New York Times best-selling author and CEO of Women Evolve. The movement, which focuses on women's empowerment through faith, has spawned books, a podcast, and most notably, a conference that draws thousands each year. The event this year will be held in Atlanta in July and is already sold out. Her father hosted a similar conference called "Women Thou Art Loosed!" which started in 1996 and ended in 2022, where he eventually passed the torch to his daughter to continue the legacy of the conference. Who is Touré Roberts? Roberts is also an entrepreneur, investor, producer, humanitarian, and podcast host. Touré is the founder of ONE, which opened in 2014. According to his website, he is also a best-selling author, spiritual thought leader, speaker, and podcast host. Sarah and Touré got married in 2014 The couple has been married since November 2014, reported Essence. This is both Roberts' and Jakes Roberts' second marriage. Together, the two have five children from their previous marriages and a sixth child together, reported the lifestyle magazine. Jakes Robert pulled off her first sermon in 2014 after being invited to ONE in Los Angeles by her now-husband, whom she met through a friend. 'She did great,' Touré recalled to the outlet. 'She was very calm and very serene. And she delivered a message.' Previously: Bishop T.D. Jakes steps down from megachurch, hands leadership to daughter and son-in-law 'I'm scared but I'm ready' Roberts' recent Instagram post includes a photo of her embracing her father. She praised him for leading with an "unrelenting force." Jake's decision comes on the heels of health issues. In November, he suffered a heart attack on stage during a sermon. Months later, Roberts said she's ready to take on her new role. "I hear the rasp in your voice. I see the pace of your steps. I know just a little about what it costs you. I selfishly wish you'd keep going forever so I could be daddy's little girl and stay hidden behind your shoulders, but God's called me to stand on them instead," she continued. "The same God that was with you will be with me, too. I'm scared, but I'm ready. I bet you get that, too." Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
Indianapolis Star
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
T.D. Jakes steps down: Meet his daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts, her husband as he passes the torch
Sarah Jakes Roberts, the daughter of Bishop T.D. Jakes, made a heartfelt tribute to her father after he announced that he is stepping down from leadership at the Potter's House Church. Jakes shared the change during a sermon at the nondenominational church on April 27. He informed the congregation that Roberts and her husband, Touré Roberts, will take over. The couple are co-pastors at ONE: A Potter's House Church in Los Angeles and Potter's House of Denver. In an April 29 Instagram post, Roberts acknowledged her father's contributions to the church, which he founded in 1996. "The carpet is stained with your sweat. The walls rehearse your sermons," she wrote. "The pews have been baptized with testimonies of wanderers turned believers. There is no Potter's House Dallas without Bishop T. D. Jakes." It is unknown what role TD Jakes will play since the announcement was made. Who is Sarah Jakes Roberts? Sarah Jakes Roberts, 36, is the daughter of T.D. and Serita Jakes. According to a 2022 Los Angeles Times article, she was born in West Virginia but raised in Dallas, watching her father in the church. She has four siblings: Thomas Dexter James Jr,. Jermaine Jakes, Jamar Jakes and Cora Jakes. Roberts has been open about her journey with teenage pregnancy. During an interview on "The Breakfast Club" in 2021, she said that giving birth at just 14 years old was challenging but ultimately has "contributed to my work ethic, made me wise for my years." Per the Times, Roberts attended Texas Christian University. Roberts is a New York Times best-selling author and CEO of Women Evolve. The movement, which focuses on women's empowerment through faith, has spawned books, a podcast, and most notably, a conference that draws thousands each year. The event this year will be held in Atlanta in July and is already sold out. Her father hosted a similar conference called "Women Thou Art Loosed!" which started in 1996 and ended in 2022, where he eventually passed the torch to his daughter to continue the legacy of the conference. Who is Touré Roberts? Roberts is also an entrepreneur, investor, producer, humanitarian, and podcast host. Touré is the founder of ONE, which opened in 2014. According to his website, he is also a best-selling author, spiritual thought leader, speaker, and podcast host. Sarah and Touré got married in 2014 The couple has been married since November 2014, reported Essence. This is both Roberts' and Jakes Roberts' second marriage. Together, the two have five children from their previous marriages and a sixth child together, reported the lifestyle magazine. Jakes Robert pulled off her first sermon in 2014 after being invited to ONE in Los Angeles by her now-husband, whom she met through a friend. 'She did great,' Touré recalled to the outlet. 'She was very calm and very serene. And she delivered a message.' Previously: Bishop T.D. Jakes steps down from megachurch, hands leadership to daughter and son-in-law 'I'm scared but I'm ready' Roberts' recent Instagram post includes a photo of her embracing her father. She praised him for leading with an "unrelenting force." Jake's decision comes on the heels of health issues. In November, he suffered a heart attack on stage during a sermon. Months later, Roberts said she's ready to take on her new role. "I hear the rasp in your voice. I see the pace of your steps. I know just a little about what it costs you. I selfishly wish you'd keep going forever so I could be daddy's little girl and stay hidden behind your shoulders, but God's called me to stand on them instead," she continued. "The same God that was with you will be with me, too. I'm scared, but I'm ready. I bet you get that, too."
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Texas megachurch pastor T.D. Jakes says he's passing ministry to daughter, her husband
April 28 (UPI) -- Bishop T.D. Jakes says he will pass the baton of the Potter's House Church in Texas to his daughter and her husband. On Sunday, Jakes announced in an emotional sermon that he will step down from his role and will hand over leadership to his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and his son-in-law Toure Roberts in what's seen to be a major shakeup of the ministry. "This is legacy," he told the congregation. "Not because they're kin, but because they're the kind. They've immersed themselves into the DNA of this church for years." Jakes, 67, founded the nondenominational Christian church in 1996 with "minimal resources," according to his bio. "You have been faithful to God, and you have been faithful to me," Jakes said during Sunday morning's service in Dallas. "And I'm so grateful." Sunday's announcement arrived about five months after Jakes suffered a massive heart attack while giving a sermon. "As I enter my 50th year in the public spotlight, I recognize the urgent need to address more challenges of our time, particularly the looming threat of a disappearing middle class, social unrest and closing opportunity gaps," he said in a statement. Jakes Roberts, now on her second marriage along with her husband, is a New York Times best-selling author and CEO of Women Evolve. "I'm grateful, I'm honored, as your daughter," Jakes Roberts stated. "I'm so happy you're going to get some rest." Along with Toure Roberts, the couple have been married since 2014 and together are co-pastors at ONE: A Potter's House Church in Los Angeles and Potter's House of Denver. "We are committed to building a ministry that carries the heart of Bishop Jakes into a future that is both faithful and forward-thinking," the new co-pastors said in a joint statement, adding, it was "not just a call to serve. It's a mandate to lead with compassion, clarity and courage." Jakes was a featured speaker at the 2009 inauguration of then-President Barack Obama and was a known spiritual mentor to Sean "Diddy" Combs, who pleaded not guilty in March to new sex-trafficking and racketeering charges. Jakes has five children with his wife of more than 40 years, Serita Jakes. Meanwhile, he will remain church board chair and "spiritual overseer." "This pivotal moment calls me to focus on a legacy of economic empowerment, serving as a bridge between community, culture, and corporate alliances to help position our nation for a stronger future," the retiring pastor continued.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bishop T.D. Jakes steps down from megachurch, hands leadership to daughter and son-in-law
Bishop T.D. Jakes announced he will be stepping down and handing leadership of the Potter's House Church, a nondenominational Christian church, to his daughter and her husband. On Sunday, Jakes, 67, announced that his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and son-in-law, Touré Roberts, will take over the church, which he founded in 1996. He made the announcement during an emotional sermon, where he asked the congregation to welcome their new pastors with open arms. "This is legacy," Jakes said. "Not because they're kin, but because they're the kind. They've immersed themselves into the DNA of this church for years." The pastor said that while he is stepping down from his current role, he wants to continue doing work with the community. As you [co-pastor elect,] I'm grateful, I'm honored," Jakes daughter said as she was called on to the stage. "As your daughter, I'm so happy you're going to get some rest." The change comes after Jakes suffered from a heart attack on stage in November. In a video posted online, Jakes is seen pausing during his hour-long sermon, before shaking suddenly as other church members gathered around him, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting. He was then rushed to an intensive care unit. A week after the "slight health incident," he spoke to his congregation remotely and told them that they were "looking at a miracle." More news: What to expect from the conclave that will choose Pope Francis' successor Jakes has been in ministry for 47 years, and has advised many high-profile individuals, including the "last three presidents," according to the bio on his website. The bio does not specifically name which presidents, but says Jakes was a featured speaker at Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009. Jakes is also a best-selling author and award-winning filmmaker. With "minimal resources," he founded the Potter's House in 1996, according to the bio. His wife is Serita Jakes, and the couple has been married for over 40 years. They have five children together. The bishop has made headlines after being a longtime spiritual mentor to Sean "Diddy" Combs, the record executive who was indicted for sex trafficking and other federal charges. Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. Connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@ Jonathan Limehouse covers breaking and trending news for USA TODAY. Reach him at JLimehouse@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bishop T.D. Jakes steps down from megachurch Potter's House
