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Bishop T.D. Jakes’ church, The Potter’s House, is speaking out after he experienced a medical emergency during his sermon this weekend.
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Details On Bishop T.D. Jakes’ Medical Emergency
On Sunday, Nov. 24, The Potter’s House released a statement after clips from the church’s livestream began making rounds online. The footage captured Bishop Jakes delivering a sermon at his Dallas, Texas, sanctuary when he suddenly lowered his microphone and looked down before appearing to convulse. The video continues to show that a group of people quickly rushed to the stage to help him.
Shortly after the video appeared online, The Potter’s House thanked everyone for their support in an Instagram post and confirmed that Bishop Jakes is in stable 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. 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,” the official statement says.
At this time, it is still uncertain what happened to Bishop Jakes while speaking at his church in Dallas, Texas.
Social Media Reacts
Several social media users reacted to the news about Bishop Jakes with prayers and messages wishing him a quick recovery. Timbaland was one of the celebrities among commenters in The Shade Room comment section dropping several prayer hand emojis. @timbaland wrote, “🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽.”
Instagram user @misstiana_vanessa wrote, “I pray that he feels better❤️”
Instagram user @iamthekingoffitness wrote, “Please father bless his body inside & out. Cover him & protect him 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾”
While Instagram user @roll_moduls wrote, “Such a blessing to have his church members run to his aid!! Stay strong and you got this!”
Then Instagram user @unemployed.mike wrote, “While making jokes, just remember, it could have been your loved one.”
Another Instagram user @tootsent wrote, “We love you Bishop. You’re sermons have changed my life.”
Instagram user @blackloveexists wrote, “These comments are crazy! Bashing a man (with no evidence) while he’s going through something like this is terrible!”
Finally, Instagram user @iamk.bblack wrote, “Be careful God don’t play about his ppl.Everything is not a joke. Prayers for Bishop.”
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