Bishop TD Jakes suffers medical emergency during sermon at Sunday service
Bishop TD Jakes suffered a medical emergency while delivering his Sunday sermon.
“Oh Lord, my strength, my redeemer, let them go in peace,” the 67-year-old pastor said moments before he dropped his microphone and fell silent.
Jakes then began involuntarily shaking in his seat before those around him rushed toward him to offer support.
People were heard saying “back up” and “give him some space” as the livestream video was cut off. A voice off-camera then asked attendees at the church and online to “begin to pray.”
Soon after the incident occurred, Jakes’ team took to X (formerly Twitter) to share an update on the pastor’s condition.
“During today’s service, Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a slight health incident and received immediate medical attention following his powerful hour long message. Bishop Jakes is stable and under the care of medical professionals,” a statement read.
“The entire Potter’s House family is grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support from the community. Thank you for your understanding and continued prayers.”
Page Six also reached out to the pastor’s team for comment but did not immediately hear back.
Immediately after the incident, several fans online speculated that Jakes had suffered a stroke, however his team has not disclosed what actually occurred.
“Bishop TD Jakes had a medical emergency during today’s service. Not sure if it was a stroke,” one wrote.
“That’s a stroke,” another claimed, while a third added, “Thoughts and prayers out to him and his family. 🙏🏾.”
A fourth netizen then called the incident “so sad.”
They also noted how long it took those around to realize what was happening.
“I was watching this. So sad. It took them a minute to realize he was having a health emergency. 🙏🏾,” they wrote.
The health emergency took place at The Potter’s House Church in Dallas, where Jakes serves as pastor.
The motivational speaker — born Thomas Dexter Jakes — founded the “non-denominational, multicultural church” in 1996 and, according to the church’s website, they have over 30,000 members.
The church promotes a mission to bring together “the down-and-out, the homeless and other walks of life to worship and serve together in one or more of the 59 different ministries.”
