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'''Thomas Dexter Jakes''' (also known as '''T.D. Jakes''' and '''Bishop Jakes''') is pastor of The Potter's House, a non-denominational and predominantly black church in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]]. The church is listed by Christianity Today as one of the fastest growing in [[America]]. Their goal is to be a voice of spiritual hope to people of all races and denominations.<ref>http://www.thepottershouse.org/PH_mission.html</ref> He describes himself as a political [[moderate]].<ref>Jakes, TD. (2008) ''Before You Do: Making Great Decisions That You Won't Regret'', Simon & Schuster, Page 277</ref>

'''Thomas Dexter Jakes''' (also known as '''T.D. Jakes''' and '''Bishop Jakes''') is pastor of The Potter's House, a non-denominational and predominantly black church in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]]. The church is listed by Christianity Today as one of the fastest growing in [[America]]. Their goal is to be a voice of spiritual hope to people of all races and denominations.<ref>http://www.thepottershouse.org/PH_mission.html</ref> He describes himself as a political [[moderate]].<ref>Jakes, TD. (2008) ''Before You Do: Making Great Decisions That You Won't Regret'', Simon & Schuster, Page 277</ref>

However, Jakes is controversial for his views on the [[Trinity]], which have been described as either Oneness Pentecostal (which rejects the view of the Trinity) or [[Modalism]]; Jakes has avoided discussing the topic for the most part (some critics believe he does so deliberately).

However, Jakes is controversial for his views on the [[Trinity]], which have been described as either Oneness Pentecostal (which rejects the view of the Trinity, unlikely as some of his sermons have spoken on all three members of the Trinity) or [[Modalism]] (which considers each member to be a mere different manifestation of God); Jakes has avoided discussing the topic for the most part (some critics believe he does so deliberately).

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