Bishop Thomas Dexter Jakes, the long-standing Senior Pastor of The Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas, has officially handed over leadership of the megachurch to his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and her husband, Touré Roberts.
The announcement was made during Sunday service and livestreamed via the church’s platform. After nearly five decades in ministry, Bishop Jakes’ decision marks a significant transition in the church’s history.
“This elevation is not a departure but a rebirth,”; he told the congregation. “I will never stop preaching and will continue to minister. This moment isn’t an ending, it’s an expansion.”;
The move follows a personal turning point for the Bishop, who shared that he suffered a heart attack in November. Referencingthat experience, he said, “I’ve seen too many men build something and stay so long that they kill what they built. I cannot afford to risk something happening to me and you be sheep without a shepherd.”;
Sarah Jakes Roberts and Touré Roberts lead ONE | A Potter’s House Church and have played active roles within the wider ministry. According to Bishop Jakes, the couple had already taken on operational leadership responsibilities since November.
With the official transition, Bishop Jakes said he will now focus on other ministry efforts and community work, while continuing to preach.The Potter’s House will now operate under the leadership of Sarah and Touré Roberts, marking a new chapter in the church’s nearly 30-year history.
Watch the video and see photos from the handing-over ceremony below
