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Born on June 9, 1957, T. D. Jakes is from South Charleston, West Virginia, United States. T. D. Jakes is listed as a priest, writer and religious leader. That works out to 69 years old in 2026.
My Take
T. D. Jakes fascinates me as a rare figure who turned the pulpit into a genuine cultural force. From small-town West Virginia to leading the Potter's House megachurch in Dallas for nearly three decades, he reached millions through broadcasts, books, and films. What strikes me most is his ability to translate faith into practical encouragement, meeting people in their struggles rather than lecturing from above. Whether or not you share his beliefs, the sheer breadth of his influence is undeniable. To me, his real gift is making conviction feel like an invitation rather than a demand, and that is a quiet kind of genius.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- T. D. Jakes
- Name (Japanese)
- T.D.ジェイクス
- Reading
- T.D.じぇいくす
- Born
- June 9, 1957 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- South Charleston, West Virginia, United States
- Occupation
- priest / writer / religious leader
2. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.tdjakes.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/bishopjakes/
- Xhttps://x.com/bishopjakes
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T.%20D.%20Jakes
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q845288
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was T. D. Jakes born?
Born June 9, 1957 (age 69).
Where is T. D. Jakes from?
T. D. Jakes is from South Charleston, West Virginia, United States.
What does T. D. Jakes do?
T. D. Jakes works as priest, writer, religious leader.