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In a historic and emotional ceremony, Bishop T.D. Jakes formally installed his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and her husband, Tour\u00e9 Roberts, as co-senior pastors of The Potter\u2019s House in Dallas. The long-anticipated leadership transition was made official during a packed Sunday service that also marked the megachurch\u2019s 29th anniversary.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday, a mantle was passed with power, and a future was set in motion,\u201d the church shared on Instagram, along with video highlights from the service. \u201cBishop T.D. Jakes lifted up a legacy of sacrifice to release the next generation into purpose. This moment was sacred, and what comes next requires all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Jakes had announced his plan to step aside and entrust leadership to the couple. \u201cI cannot afford to let all the work of all the saints, living and dead, to hold this so tight so long that I wither away,\u201d he told his congregation. \u201cSo I\u2019m suggesting to you, I\u2019m recommending to you, that you receive Pastor Tour\u00e9 and Pastor Sarah.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the nearly four-hour installation service, attended by thousands in the church\u2019s 7,600-seat auditorium, faith leader Cindy Trimm delivered a sermon titled \u201cThe Last Sermon: Leadership Redefined.\u201d<\/em> Preaching from the book of Deuteronomy, Trimm praised Bishop Jakes\u2019 decades-long influence in ministry, media, and social impact. She also honored First Lady Serita Jakes as \u201cthe backbone behind the bishop,\u201d and described Sarah Jakes Roberts as a courageous voice and Tour\u00e9 Roberts as a \u201cbuilder of nations.\u201d<\/p>\n

The emotional high point of the service came as the new co-pastors knelt before Bishop and First Lady Jakes for a final blessing. Anointing their heads, ears, and hands with oil, Jakes placed white stoles bearing the church\u2019s logo over their shoulders, then removed his own stole and placed it on Tour\u00e9 Roberts.<\/p>\n

\u201cRemember always that Jesus came not to be served, but to serve,\u201d Jakes said, followed by a thunderous ovation from the congregation.<\/p>\n

Sarah Jakes Roberts then turned to the crowd with a bold declaration: \u201cShall we unleash glory on Earth?\u201d<\/p>\n

Although stepping away from the pulpit at The Potter\u2019s House, Bishop Jakes, 68, will continue serving as chairman of the T.D. Jakes Group, which includes his foundation, real estate ventures, and social impact initiatives.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor nearly 50 years, I\u2019ve had the honor of connecting with and serving the local and global community as a pastor, global faith leader and unwavering truth teller,\u201d he said earlier this year. \u201cThis elevation is not a departure but a rebirth… We are not only passing a mantle, we are multiplying impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

Founded in 1996, The Potter\u2019s House now serves over 30,000 members. Sarah Jakes Roberts, 36, brings with her a powerful testimony as a teen mom turned bestselling author and founder of the Woman Evolve ministry. Her husband, Tour\u00e9 Roberts, founded ONE | A Potter\u2019s House Church in Los Angeles, which reaches hundreds of thousands online each month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In a historic and emotional ceremony, Bishop T.D. Jakes formally installed his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and her husband, Tour\u00e9 Roberts, as co-senior pastors of The Potter\u2019s House in Dallas. The long-anticipated leadership transition was made official during a packed Sunday service that also marked the megachurch\u2019s 29th anniversary. \u201cToday, a mantle was passed with…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":516,"featured_media":13024,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fbia_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13021","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nTD Jakes Steps Down, Transitions Leadership to Daughter and Son-in-Law<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Bishop T.D. 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