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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> |
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) or [[Modalism]]; Jakes has avoided discussing the topic for the most part (some critics believe he does so deliberately). | ||
Revision as of 01:02, October 27, 2018
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.[1] He describes himself as a political moderate.[2]
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).
References
- ↑ http://www.thepottershouse.org/PH_mission.html
- ↑ Jakes, TD. (2008) Before You Do: Making Great Decisions That You Won't Regret, Simon & Schuster, Page 277