Bishop T.D. Jakes faced a medical emergency while delivering a sermon on Sunday, which was captured on video and has since gone viral online. Jakes is seen slurring his words and struggling to keep his balance as he sat on stage. His speech slowed, and his eyes began to close, signaling that something was very wrong. People quickly rushed to his aid to prevent him from collapsing.
The Christian minister was seen wiping sweat from his brow before his body appeared to shut down. His hands dropped to his side, and he began shaking uncontrollably. The Potter’s House founder and motivational speaker convulsed as those in the live audience and online observed the terrifying incident.
The Potter’s House of Dallas issued a formal statement on Instagram regarding the health scare during Sunday’s service.
“During today’s service, Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a slight health incident and received immediate medical attention following his powerful hour long message,” they wrote on social media.
“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.”
They concluded with, “Thank you for your understanding and continued prayers.”
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No official reports have confirmed what exactly happened to Jakes, leaving his prognosis unclear at this time.
Jakes serves as the senior pastor at The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas. He has authored numerous books on religion and self-help. He gained prominence in 2023 after dismissing online rumors about attending Diddy parties and questions surrounding his sexuality, as TMZ previously reported.
Additionally, he was mentioned in a lawsuit filed by music producer Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones against Diddy, according to the New York Post. Jones alleged that Diddy wanted to use his association with the pastor “to soften the impact on his public image of Cassie Ventura’s lawsuit.”