Renowned Christian pastor and motivational speaker Bishop T.D. Jakes, experienced a "slight health incident" at the weekend after delivering a sermon.
A Statement From The Potter’s House of Dallas released on Sunday, gave an update into the Bishops health, assuring his flock that he is stable and under medical care.
“During today’s service, Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a slight health incident and received immediate medical attention following his powerful hour long message,” read the statement.
“Bishop Jakes is stable and under the care of medical professionals. The entire Potter’s House family is grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support from the community.
During the sermon at The Potter's House of Dallas, which was shared widely via a livestream, the Bishop was seen going into distress and being surrounded by a group of people, the abrupt ending of the stream.
His daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts and her husband, Touré Roberts, shared a video giving supporters an update that her father is resting and expressed gratitude for the prayers and support.
Obviously today could have been a tragic day. But it wasn't by the mercy of God, by the grace of God. Bishop is doing well. He's recovering well. He's under medical care. He's strong. We're trying to get him to sit down. He's the strong Bishop that we know," said Touré.
"I'm so grateful that he's already beginning to improve and I think it's just a reminder even going into this holiday season week to love on the people who you hold near and dear and just take the time to be grateful for all the people God's given you," added Sarah.
The family has not disclosed what caused the Bishop’s "slight health incident".
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