Bishop T.D. Jakes

Pastor, Author, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist

Thomas Dexter "T.D." Jakes entered the ministry in 1979 when he and a congregation of ten people founded the Greater Emmanuel Temple of Faith in West Virginia. Today he pastors The Potter's House, one of America's largest churches, with over 30,000 members.

Allstate is proud to have partnered with Bishop Jakes to bring his message of social and economic empowerment to the African-American community by supporting his <em><strong>Reposition Yourself</em></strong> book tour and Black Economic Success Training (BEST) Conferences.

<em><strong>Reposition Yourself: Living Life without Limits</strong></em> is a culmination of what God has taught Bishop T.D. Jakes about life, business, family, people and more.

Need some inspiration? Read the articles below for motivational and informative words from Bishop Jakes.

Getting a Fresh Start on Your Finances by T. D. Jakes (an excerpt from Reposition Yourself: Living Life Without Limits)

With the value of the dollar dwindling and prices of food and gas skyrocketing, coupled with increasing unemployment rates and unprecedented home foreclosures, many of us are feeling the pinch of our flailing economy.

But we can’t let that stop us from taking control of our finances. During this season of economic uncertainty, it’s imperative that we position ourselves for financial success! <a title="" href="/content/refresh-attachments/beyond-february/TDJ_Allstate_Economic_Emp.pdf" target="_blank"> Click here to read the full article and learn how to get a fresh start on your finances</a>

Sharing and Celebrating Spirituality with the Family by T.D. Jakes

With the shift in family structure in the United States over the last several decades, no longer is the nuclear family the standard. In this day and age, many single women juggle children and work as they take care of the home. In some cases, it’s common to see men heading single-parent households, while numerous grandparents have assumed the roles of parenting for the second time as they raise their grandchildren. In other households, many have established blended and extended family units. Regardless of your family makeup, it is important that you honor your family through God. <a href="/content/refresh-attachments/beyond-february/BF_bfm_Jakes.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to read the full article </a>

Bishop T.D. Jakes' Black Economic Success Training, sponsored by Allstate

Whether you're on the path or still searching, these events were an opportunity to meet and hear from high-level mentors in business, finance, real estate and other fields. Guests walked away with a new sense of purpose and ready to seize the day

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