The Potter's House Church, Dallas

T.D. Jakes' Offender Reentry Initiative Equipped for National Expansion After Helping Close Eight Prisons

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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DALLAS, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally revered, trusted and successful prisoner reentry program—Texas Offender Reentry Initiative (T.O.R.I.)—celebrated the graduation of 98 program participants on Friday, Dec. 16. The luncheon, hosted by T.D. Jakes, featured Grammy ® award-winning artist Fantasia Barrino Taylor and Kendall Taylor onstage for an in-depth conversation. Kendall Taylor, who was once a returning citizen and now a notable CEO, shared the stage with his wife to encourage and help inform graduates of their road ahead. T.O.R.I. is prepared to become a knowledge partner and help other national organizations replicate the Texas-based organization's success.

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationally revered, trusted and successful prisoner reentry program—Texas Offender Reentry Initiative (T.O.R.I.
  • is prepared to become a knowledge partner and help other national organizations replicate the Texas-based organization's success.
  • The in-depth conversation between Fantasia, Taylor and Jakes touched on criminal justice reform, returning citizens and how programs like T.O.R.I.
  • Over the last eight years T.O.R.I has helped the state of Texas, which incarcerates the most people in the U.S., close eight prisons.

President of Ghana Joins T.D. Jakes' International Leadership Summit

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The president of one of Africa's wealthiest and most stable countries is bringing his international leadership and expertise to the International Leadership Summit. The annual conference, founded by T.D. Jakes, brings together aspiring and tenured entrepreneurs, leaders and influential change agents to revolutionize the future of leadership. At this year's event, set to take place in Charlotte from March 31 to April 2, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo will participate in a "master class" conversation with Jakes, during which the two will discuss creating economic opportunities, technology and the future of both nations.

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  • President Nana Akufo-Addo to Speak at Conference featuring Joel Osteen, Janice Bryant Howroyd, Van Jones and Others
    CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The president of one of Africa's wealthiest and most stable countries is bringing his international leadership and expertise to the International Leadership Summit.
  • Media may request credentials for the International Leadership Summit by filling out this form .
  • "We are ecstatic President Akufo-Addo will be an integral part of our leadership summit," said Jakes.
  • Press may request media credentials for the International Leadership Summit by filling out this form .

Van Jones and T.D. Jakes to Honor Formerly Incarcerated Reentering Society during 16th Anniversary Celebration

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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DALLAS, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This Saturday, Nov. 6, Van Jones, CNN contributor, host of the Van Jones Show and The Redemption Project; and Bishop T.D.

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This Saturday, Nov. 6, Van Jones, CNN contributor, host of the Van Jones Show and The Redemption Project; and Bishop T.D.
  • Jakes, global leader and senior pastor of The Potter's House, will honor 125 graduates of the Texas Offender Reentry Initiative (T.O.R.I.)
  • "American prisons are built on the idea of retributive justice, where the primary goal is to punish and seek vengeance," said Jones.
  • With more than 700,000 prisoners reentering society each year, there is an increasingly critical need for programs like T.O.R.I.

Bishop T.D. Jakes Honored for 45 Years in Ministry

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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Jakes will be honored for his 45 years of ministry at a special worship service on Sunday, Sept. 26, at The Potter's House beginning at 9 a.m. CT, set to feature special guests and tributes.

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  • Jakes will be honored for his 45 years of ministry at a special worship service on Sunday, Sept. 26, at The Potter's House beginning at 9 a.m. CT, set to feature special guests and tributes.
  • Jakes began his ministry in West Virginia at the age of 19.
  • Key international events created by Jakes include:
    What began as a Sunday school curriculum turned into a cornerstone of Jakes' ministry.
  • Jakes, twice featured on the cover ofTimemagazine as America's Best Preacher and as one of the nation's 25 Most Influential Evangelicals.

T.D. Jakes' Humanitarian Arm Forms Partnership To Aid Haitian Earthquake Victims

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Monday, August 23, 2021
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The 7.2-magnitude earthquake also toppled thousands of buildings, knocked out power and crippled access to fresh water.

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  • The 7.2-magnitude earthquake also toppled thousands of buildings, knocked out power and crippled access to fresh water.
  • The three organizations are forming a partnership to provide food, water, tents, shelter and medical assistance to affected households.
  • Tabernacle of Glory has already deployed personnel to affected areas in Haiti to aid 1,000 households and is looking forward to doing much more.
  • Jakes, senior pastor of The Potter's House, whose humanitarian arm United Mega Care has provided relief domestically and abroad, including the Bahamas, Kenya and Zambia.