UPDATE: TD Jakes Needed Urgent Surgery in ICU After Pulpit Medical Emergency
UPDATE:
Bishop T.D. Jakes needed to be rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery after his recent medical scare that took place while he was preaching.
In a recent video message to his congregation, he did not reveal the exact nature of his condition or the surgery, but he did reveal more about his need for more serious medical intervention, saying "praise God that we're not planning a funeral."
"Many of you don't realize that you're looking at a miracle. I faced a life-threatening calamity, was rushed to the ICU unit, had emergency surgery, survived the surgery," Jakes said in the video a week after the incident.
"I'm grateful to God for his goodness and his mercy, and to not just our local church, but to to the global community that follows this ministry," he said.
"I'm in good spirits," he continued. "I feel good, I'm in no pain, I'm in peace and tranquility, and I want you to know that I can feel your prayers."
He also released a statement on X saying, "My job is to recuperate and reflect on God's protection. I owe it to my amazing family and church members to rest and ruminate as He restores me towards His service."
Serving God’s people is an extraordinary privilege, and Sunday was no exception as I gave my all in delivering the message God placed on my heart. Even when I sensed the weight of my humanity and pushed through nonetheless, I’m reminded that even the strongest must rely on His… pic.twitter.com/ZP76L79nbl
— T.D. Jakes (@BishopJakes) November 27, 2024
EARLIER REPORT:
Jakes was preaching at the end of November when it happened.
"Oh Lord, my strength, my redeemer, let them go in peace," the 67-year-old pastor said moments before he fell silent.
A livestream video of the service showed Jakes beginning to convulse in his seat and dropping his mic after an hour-long sermon, and people around him rushed up to help.
As the livestream video was cut off, people were heard saying, "Back up" and "Give him some space."
Jakes' church, The Potter's House of Dallas, said he received immediate medical attention, but no further details were given.
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"During today's service, Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a slight health incident and received immediate medical attention following his powerful hour-long message," the church wrote in a statement. "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 statement concluded.
A Statement From The Potter's House of Dallas
— T.D. Jakes (@BishopJakes) November 24, 2024
November 24, 2024
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… pic.twitter.com/QupVK29mQd
His daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and her husband, Touré Roberts, shared an update later thanking churchgoers and his followers for their prayers, support, and concern.
"It's truly been a blessing," Jakes Roberts said.
"We felt those prayers," Roberts said. "Obviously today could have been a tragic day, but it wasn't, by the mercy of God, by the Grace of God. Bishop is doing well. He is recovering well...He is strong."
"We really can't thank you enough for your prayers and your intercession," he continued. "Keep praying."
As CBN News reported, T.D. Jakes installed his daughter and her husband as the first-ever assistant pastors as part of the church's leadership just last year.
It was the first time The Potter's House has appointed assistant pastors in the church's nearly three-decade history.
Jakes founded the church in 1996, and it now boasts a membership of 30,000. The non-denominational, multicultural church's principal campus is located in Dallas, Texas.
Since the incident, people have posted on social media that they are praying for him and wishing him a full recovery.
"I am grateful that he is already beginning to improve," said Jakes Robert. "It's just a reminder, even going into this holiday season, we need to love on the people you hold near and dear. And just take the time to be grateful for all the people God has given you."
