T.D. Jakes Shares Fears, Hope for the Future

John Jessup
10-19-2015

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He's one of the most well-known pastors in America. But how much do most people really know about Bishop T.D. Jakes?

He recently spoke with CBN News about a number of issues, including what he called "social media vigilantes" who misrepresent the faith.

"I hate that we're not more loving and more gentle in how we present Christ to people - that sometimes people think that the more rude they are, the more spiritual they are," Bishop Jakes said.

"We have social media vigilantes who are out there killing other Christians in the name of the Lord in a way that does not represent Christ. Those things really trouble me," he added.

Bishop T.D. Jakes shared more about his fears, frustrations, and hope for the future with CBN News Anchor John Jessup. Click play to watch.

*Be sure to tune in to "The 700 Club" on Oct. 27 for an in-depth interview with T.D. Jakes regarding his take on current hot-button issues, and his new book, Destiny: Step Into Your Purpose.

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John Jessup serves as the main news anchor for CBN, based at the network's news bureau in Washington, D.C. He joined CBN News in September 2003, starting as a national correspondent and then covering the Pentagon and Capitol Hill. His work in broadcast news has earned him several awards in reporting, producing, and coordinating election coverage. While at CBN, John has reported from several places, including Moore, Oklahoma, after the historic EF5 tornado and parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. He also traveled to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during the height
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