Bishop T.D. Jakes Reveals He Had “Emergency Surgery” After Mid-Sermon Health Scare

Bishop T.D. Jakes shares an update on his health after experiencing a medical emergency last week. In a clip shared on social media, the 67-year-old spoke to members of his church via livestream on Sunday (Dec. 1) detailing the weight of the shocking moment.

“I’m so delighted to see you. I’m grateful for God’s faithfulness. I’m grateful for your faithfulness. I’m grateful for this season in my life,” began the Potter’s House Of Dallas church senior pastor. “I told you last Sunday that I’d see you this Sunday, and so here I am.”

Bishop Jakes continued to explain, “I am grateful to God for his goodness and his mercy and grace. Many of you don’t realize that you’re looking at a miracle. I faced a life-threatening calamity. I was rushed to the ICU unit. I had emergency surgery.”

In the end, he relayed that he’s “taking a few weeks to just heal and recover and relax and just reflect,” as medical professionals want him to go slow when returning to his everyday activities.

Bishop Jakes was rushed to receive medical care last week after an emergency health scare, causing him to pause speaking, shake, and drop the microphone while preaching during a church service. In his initial comeback message, the West Virginia native detailed, “It was quiet and it was peaceful, and I was cradled.”

“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,” revealed a statement from the religious institution at the time.