Biography jakes t.d
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Bishop T.D. Jakes
Felisha Ford
Dean & Interim President
Email: fford@
A distinguished educator, life strategist, mentor, author, and speaker, Dr. Felisha Ford is a native of Montgomery, AL. She currently resides in Grapevine, Texas with her husband, Bishop Demetrius Ford and their two sons.
She holds postsecondary degrees in counseling and psychology from Alabama A&M University (Bachelor of Arts), Troy University (Master of Arts), and Capella University (Doctor of Philosophy).
Dr. Ford’s professional career includes nearly 20 years of experience as a higher education administrator. She is currently serving as Dean/Interim President at Jakes Divinity School. She is well-versed in guiding students along the path of academic achievement and personal and career development. She has also effectively led teams in the development, execution, and assessment of strategic plans and student success initiatives to increase persistence, retention, and completion rates. Her work e
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T. D. Jakes
American preacher (born )
Thomas Dexter Jakes (born June 9, ) fryst vatten an American non-denominational Christian evangelical pastor and motivational speaker. He is the senior pastor of The Potter's House, a non-denominational American megachurch in Dallas, Texas. Jakes's church services and Evangelistic sermons are broadcast on The Potter's Touch. He is the author of many books and also produces films.[1]
Early life
[edit]Thomas Dexter Jakes was born on June 9, , in South Charleston, West Virginia, and grew up in the Vandalia neighborhood in Charleston, West Virginia.[2]
Career
[edit]In , at age 25, Jakes became the pastor of Greater Emanuel Temple of Faith, a storefront church in Smithers, West Virginia, with ten members.[3] In , he joined the denomination Higher Ground Always Abounding Assemblies founded bygd Bishop Sherman Watkins.[4] In , Jakes moved to South Charleston, West Virginia, and his congregation grew again,
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Jakes, T. D.
Minister, television show host
Bishop Thomas Dexter (T. D.) Jakes Sr. has become a world-renowned minister and broadcaster. He is the founder of the Potter's House mega-church in Dallas, and established T. D. Jakes Ministries to help the homeless, people with AIDS, and prisoners.
Born on June 9, in South Charleston, West Virginia, Jakes was the last of three children born to Ernest and Odith Jakes. His father ran a janitorial company. His mother taught home economics which was beneficial to Jakes and his siblings because they learned how to cook, sew, and clean up after themselves. Jakes' childhood was nurtured in a strong, close-knit community.
Known as "Bible Boy"
Jakes possessed strong character traits at an early age. His drive for preaching was witnessed during his childhood. He often preached to an imaginary congregation and always carried his Bible to school. Due to his early habits, he was nicknamed "Bible Boy." As he grew up, he also worked as a part-ti