Building a faithbased filmmaking dynasty with derrick williams. Aug 21, 2010 td jakes takes on the hollywood machine victor anderson, christian post sat 21 aug 2010 10. Jakes scoops up film rights to inspirational tale where. He has been married to serita jakes since may 29, 1982. The film, featuring the late whitney houston, is set to release on august 17. Click here to download the newly updated tdj mobile app. Digital media, film, and television, among others, have been instrumental in helping bishop jakes meet the disparate needs of countless individuals. Located in dallas, the potters house is a 30,000member nondenominational, multicultural church and humanitarian organization led by bishop t.
He has also produced the films heaven is for real and. Jakes ministries was established as a nonprofit organization that produced televised sermons and conferences. Benjamin robinson staff photographer by karen robinsonjacobs. Here are selected photos on this topic, but full relevance is not guaranteed. The movie, son of god, based on the bible, the madefortv series, is an engaging and compelling presentation of the story of jesus, the son of god among us. Jakes launched the td jakes show, an intellectually invigorating, yet practical daytime talk show, where bishop helps his guests lead empowering lives through candid.
His worldwide impact is felt through an empire that spans film, television, radio. The light is an original musical production written by dr. Jakes, a producer of the new movie heaven is for real, said fascination with the story of colton burpo, a 4yearold boy who claims to have glimpsed heaven after a near. Theyre trying to create jobs,and to try to help it make a difference. Jakes and city officials kick off the countdown to megafest, the fourday festival of family, faith and film. American idols jordin sparks, who will make her film debut in bishop jakes remake of sparkle, sang love will. Jakes, one of the worlds most revered masterminds, leverages his pioneering vision and instinct to serve others in areas extending beyond the church.
Business and political leader, philanthropist, and pastor to millions, bishop thomas d. Celebrities and christian leaders honored the black minister as a spiritual leader and prophetic voice. Jakes is a force of nature whose ministry has spanned the globe through his various entities, including his film, television and digital companies. He is a producer and actor, known for jumping the broom 2011, not easily broken 2009 and heaven is for real 2014. Jun 30, 2009 bishop jakes got a taste of hollywood success earlier this year as the writer of the january 2009 film not easily broken. He is the pastor of the potters house, a nondenominational american megachurch. He runs the potters house, a megachurch with 30,000 members. On bishops village, our new video streaming site, hes created a 5 part series on how you can have success and achieve your dreams. Bishop td jakes at new psalmist baptist church 2011 duration. Bishop td jakes marks 20 years as ceo of tdj enterprises.
Com extends his inspirational mission by publishing insightful, informative and rewarding content in order to motivate readers to live a life marked by purpose. Unlimited celebrity searches find the contact information for over 58,646. Jakes is one of the best ministry and business minds in the world. Jakes is the founder and senior pastor of the potters house in dallas and the bestselling author of instinct. Bishop td jakes honored as prophetic voice at 35th. Shortly thereafter, jakes met producer reuben cannon. Jakes on bringing god to hollywood and brushing off. He is also the coproducer of sparkle and the executive producer of films such as miracles from heaven, heaven is for real, black nativity, and woman thou art loosed.
Instead, he aims to produce films with a positive message. Bishop td jakes marks 20 years as ceo of tdj enterprises variety. Jakes is a charismatic leader, visionary, provocative thinker, and entrepreneur who serves as senior pastor of the potters house, a global humanitarian organization and 30,000member church. If you find that some photos violates or have unacceptable properties, please inform us about it. Jakes is a charismatic leader, visionary, provocative thinker and entrepreneur who serves as senior pastor of the potters house, a global humanitarian organization and 30,000member church located in dallas. Jakes enterprises, is concluding film shoots this week in manhattan for jumping the broom, an upcoming faith and family movie that follows the clashing of two families from different backgrounds during a weekend wedding. Td jakes takes on the hollywood machine victor anderson, christian post sat 21 aug 2010 10. There is the message of holding your family together no matter what you face. Jakes discusses the social issues that this romantic comedy. My films grew with my relationships and understanding of the business. Mar 24, 2016 derrick williams is the senior vice president of tdj enterprises, where he works closely with bishop td jakes. Sep 18, 2018 digital media, film, and television, among others, have been instrumental in helping bishop jakes meet the disparate needs of countless individuals.
Bishop jakes got a taste of hollywood success earlier this year as the writer of the january 2009 film not easily broken. So, im in a meeting, with a fortune 50 company, and theyre trying to create jobs. Td jakes takes on the hollywood machine christian today. Its his most popular series and is available ondemand on any device.
Jakes has scooped up film rights to another inspirational tale, carter paysinger and steve fentons where a man stands. Jakes full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Hot off the success of the faithbased hit heaven is for real, producer t. Jumping the broom hits theaters today and caught up with bishop t. Jakes is a charismatic leader, visionary, provocative thinker, and entrepreneur who serves as senior pastor of the potters house, a global humanitarian organization and 30,000member church located in dallas. Named americas best preacher by time magazine, jakes voice reverberates from the worlds most prominent stages. Jakes faith business faithbased initiatives film industry jumping the broom megachurch spirituality tdj enterprises the potters house arts and culture lifestyle bishop t. Building a faithbased filmmaking dynasty with derrick. Bishop td jakes is one of most influential voices in america. The cast of jumping the broom, including angela bassett, loretta devine, mike epps, devon franklin and megan good, also made appearances to thank t. Jakes s church services and evangelistic sermons are broadcast on the potters touch, which airs on, the trinity broadcasting network, black entertainment television, the daystar television network. Dec 11, 2015 bishop td jakes marks 20 years as ceo of tdj enterprises. Jakes at new psalmist baptist church baltimore, md duration. Jakess highest grossing film with sony so far is jumping the broom.
And the spirit of god moved upon the face of th e waters. Jakes, a pastor who has produced several films revolving around issues of faith, such as miracles from. Mar 11, 2020 jakes who is supposed to be the super mega bishop must be examined in light of the biblical guidelines of a bishop 1 tim 3. Bishop jakes says his company does not produce just faith films. Buy products related to t d jakes movie products and see what customers say about t d. The message of sparkle is to believe in your dreams. But he also must be evaluated by the fruit he bares. Jakes every day to hear truth, healing, and your path to success. Derrick williams is the senior vice president of tdj enterprises, where he works closely with bishop td jakes.
Td jakes takes on the \hollywood machine\ christian. It is a joy to watch this film bring alive the pages of the gospel and help us see what those who lived at the time of jesus experienced. On bishop s village, our new video streaming site, hes created a 5 part series on how you can have success and achieve your dreams. Jakes was born on june 9, 1957 in south charleston, west virginia, usa as thomas dexter jakes ii. Com extends his inspirational mission by publishing insightful, informative and rewarding content in order to motivate readers to live a life marked by purpose, power, vision, growth, love and faith. In order to help lead people to their destiny, you have to meet people where they are in life. Jakess church services and evangelistic sermons are broadcast on the potters touch, which airs on, the trinity broadcasting network, black entertainment television, the daystar television network. May 06, 2011 jumping the broom hits theaters today and caught up with bishop t.
From 1995 to 1996, jakes hosted get ready, a weekly radio and television show with national distribution through syndication. And god called the light day, and t he darkness he called. Jakes is an influential leader and serves as senior pastor of the potters house, located in dallas, tx. Jakes is a charismatic leader, visionary, provocative thinker, and. His sermons, books, music, plays, movies, conferences and festivals have ignited the hearts and minds of millions. I never heard of the producers or animation company but this movie turned out to be very. He is the founder and senior pastor of the potters house, a multicultural, nondenominatio.
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