About
Pastor of The Potter House, a megachurch with 30,000 members, whose sermons are broadcast all over the world on numerous stations, including Trinity Broadcasting Network and Black Entertainment Television.
Trivia
He gave the morning sermon for President Barack Obama at St. John's Church in Washington D.C. in 2009.
Before Fame
He was featured on the PBS program African American Lives.
Family Life
He has five children, Sarah, Jermaine, Cora, Jamar and Thomas, with Serita Jakes, whom he married in 1981.
Associated With
He appeared in the film "Sparkle" with Jordin Sparks.