Married to his wife, Serita Jakes, for 39 years, they have five children, two of whom have followed in his footsteps. Sarah Jakes Roberts and Cora Jakes Coleman are both ministers. Jakes' ability to connect with people's — and particularly women's — emotional and ...
As many religious services are being canceled in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus, Bishop T.D. Jakes said Friday that pandemic safeguards can be an opportunity to unite against “a common enemy.”