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Pastor T.D. Jakes appears to have medical emergency during sermon.
T.D. Jakes — a popular Christian pastor — seemed to have a medical emergency during his Sunday sermon … convulsing onstage.
The preacher and motivational speaker was speaking to his audience both in the church and at home via streaming … and, while his voice seemed quiet and he wiped sweat from his brow, nothing appeared out of the ordinary at first.
Check out the vid … Jakes suddenly stops speaking — letting his hands fall to his sides, and he begins to shake. Several people from backstage rush to his aid, and the stream cuts out.
This comes seconds after Jakes tells his audience he loves them and talks about going to visit someone in the hospital who ends up encouraging the visitor — almost like he knew something was wrong.
It’s unclear what exactly happened to Jakes … we’ve reached out to his camp for more details — so far, no word back.
If you don’t know, Jakes … he’s a senior pastor at The Potter’s House, a megachurch based in Dallas, Texas. He’s written a number of books on religion and self-help.
He rose to national attention last year when rumors about an alleged relationship with Diddy began to surface online … rumors he shot down fiercely during his Christmas address last year.
Hopefully Jakes is alright and makes a full recovery.
via: TMZ
Dallas pastor Bishop T.D. Jakes suffers health incident after delivering sermon
DALLAS – Renowned pastor and author Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a health incident after delivering a lengthy sermon on Sunday, according to The Potter’s House, the Dallas-based megachurch where he serves as pastor.
In a statement shared via Facebook, it was reported that the bishop received immediate medical attention and is currently stable under the care of healthcare professionals.
“During today’s service, Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a slight health incident and received immediate medical attention following his powerful hour long message,” the statement read. “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. Thank you for your understanding and continued prayers.”
The Potter’s House is a non-denominational, multicultural church founded by Jakes in 1996. According to the church’s website, it has more than 30,000 members and is consistently ranked among the largest and most influential churches in the U.S.
via: CBS News
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T.D. Jakes’ investment arm buys tech company to aid entrepreneurs
T.D. Jakes Enterprises has acquired a tech company that’s helping power e-commerce for underrepresented and under-resourced entrepreneurs.
The social impact holding company led by the Dallas megachurch pastor announced this week a deal for Castiron, an online services startup that provides a marketplace for artisan cooks. With the acquisition, T.D. Jakes Enterprises adapted its technology to create Nourysh as a separate marketplace. While it intended to build its own marketplace, this deal accelerated the effort by a year, a spokesperson said.
“We know all too well that building your own business is difficult,” said T.D. Jakes, pastor at the Potter’s House and CEO of T.D. Jakes Enterprises, in a statement this week. “To help simplify this for many small and underrepresented entrepreneurs across the country, we have created an all-in-one e-commerce platform to help small businesses across the country scale up and create the access needed to their products, further helping nourish the dreams of entrepreneurship.”
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Nourysh provides digital tools with analytics and personalized marketing tools, inventory management, customer relationship management, payment processing and storefront creation along with security features.
It is powered by T.D. Jakes Enterprises’ project Good Soil Forum, a platform devoted to growing and scaling under-resourced small businesses across the country. Last year, the Good Soil movement invested $250,000 in startup seed capital to small businesses and this year during the 2024 annual forum in Dallas, $500,000 of startup capital was awarded to entrepreneurs.
T.D. Jakes Enterprises holds a portfolio “steeped” in content creation, cultural change, community development and capital investments, the statement said. This acquisition is the first of several strategic moves as the company plans to invest in more tech startups that align its mission to democratize access to advanced business tools.
“In today’s digital era, providing accessible technology solutions is crucial for equitable economic growth,” said Michael Phillips, chief operations officer of T.D. Jakes Enterprises. “Our mission with the Good Soil Movement is to empower one million businesses to reach at least $1 million in revenue on their entrepreneurial journey.”
T.D. Jakes Enterprises Acquires Castiron to Launch Innovative E-Commerce Platform “Nourysh”
Strategic tech acquisition cements company’s leadership in empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs in tech driven economy
DALLAS, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a significant strategic move into the technology sector, T.D. Jakes Enterprises, (TDJE), a social impact holding company, announced the acquisition of Castiron, a leading e-commerce technology startup. This acquisition enables the launch of Nourysh. Powered by the Good Soil Movement, Nourysh is an innovative all-in-one e-commerce platform designed to empower underrepresented and under-resourced entrepreneurs nationwide.
With the support of a vibrant community of more than 27,000 Good Soil entrepreneurs, Nourysh provides access to marketplace resources just in time for the holidays—a bold move to provide affordable, all-in-one e-commerce solutions for the nation’s most overlooked entrepreneurs.
“Small businesses make America grow,” said T.D. Jakes, Chief Executive Officer of T.D. Jakes Enterprises. “We know all too well that building your own business is difficult. To help simplify this for many small and underrepresented entrepreneurs across the country, we have created an all-in-one e-commerce platform to help small businesses across the country scale up and create the access needed to their products, further helping nourish the dreams of entrepreneurship.”
Castiron, renowned for its pioneering e-commerce solutions tailored for artisans and small-scale producers, brings advanced technological capabilities to Nourysh. The integration of Castiron’s technology allows Nourysh to offer features previously unattainable to many small businesses due to cost or complexity, leveling the playing field and fostering a more inclusive online marketplace.
Nourysh provides entrepreneurs with a comprehensive suite of tools, including:
AI-powered analytics and personalized marketing tools that enable entrepreneurs to understand customer behavior deeply and optimize their outreach efforts effectively.
Inventory management, customer relationship management (CRM), email and SMS marketing, pre-built drip campaigns, and online and offline payment processing.
User-friendly storefront creation and robust security measures, allowing seamless online store setup and management.
By leveraging state-of-the-art technology, Nourysh provides small businesses with advanced operating systems necessary to reach more customers in a substantially more cost-effective manner, disrupting the traditional e-commerce landscape dominated by platforms such as Amazon or Etsy. Nourysh offers competitive pricing and lower fees than many leading platforms, enabling entrepreneurs to reinvest savings back into their businesses.
“In today’s digital era, providing accessible technology solutions is crucial for equitable economic growth,” said Michael Phillips, Chief Operations Officer of T.D. Jakes Enterprises. “Our mission with the Good Soil Movement is to empower one million businesses to reach at least $1 million in revenue on their entrepreneurial journey. By spearheading the acquisition and launching Nourysh, we’re not just offering a platform—we’re positioning TDJE at the forefront of tech innovation to empower entrepreneurs nationwide.”
Leah Whitten, owner of QTP Foods, is one of countless entrepreneurs who have leveraged Nourysh to transform their businesses. Initially lacking an online presence, she discovered Nourysh’s suite of tools after winning the Wells Fargo-sponsored capital seed pitch competition at the recent Good Soil Forum. The platform provided her with a digital storefront, marketing support, and inventory management. These resources empowered her to grow QTP Foods and reach a broader customer base—an opportunity now available to millions of business owners seeking to scale and thrive.
This acquisition is the first of several strategic moves as TDJE plans to invest in more tech startups that align with our mission to democratize access to advanced business tools. Looking ahead, TDJE intends to continue enhancing Nourysh with additional features and technologies to further support entrepreneurs in the digital marketplace.
As the country looks to bring together support for small businesses during Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, under-resourced and historically marginalized people are often excluded from the conversation. That’s precisely why the Good Soil Movement has quickly become the leading platform for small business empowerment.
Entrepreneurs interested in leveraging Nourysh can visit www.nourysh.com for more information. Investors and partners interested in collaborating with TDJE on future tech initiatives are invited to reach out through our corporate website.
About T.D. Jakes Enterprises
Part of the T.D. Jakes Group, T.D. Jakes Enterprises is a social impact holding company with an innovative portfolio steeped in content creation, cultural change, community development and capital investments. The mission is to create high impact content and opportunities that disrupt convention and culture. T.D. Jakes Enterprises includes work in television, film, books, mentorship, real estate, music and entrepreneurship. Visit https://tdjenterprises.com to learn more.
T.D. Jakes Enterprises Contacts:
Jordan A. Hora
jhora@tdjakes.org
Liz Gleason
Elizabeth.gleason@bcw-global.com
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