T.D. Jakes, founder of The Potter's Church in Dallas, has amassed a religious empire. Now he's retiring in the wake of a massive heart attack and legal disputes

Bishop T.D. Jakes shares a message prior to his daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts taking the stage at the kick-off of the three-day Woman Evolve conference on Thursday, Sept.14, 2023. Gareth Patterson/AP Images for Woman Evolve, File

Bishop TD Jakes, founder of Texas megachurch The Potter’s House, announced that he was stepping down as pastor, months after suffering a heart attack while delivering a sermon. In an emotional sermon, Jakes said his daughter and son-in-law, pastors Sarah Jakes Roberts and Toure Roberts, would take over his role in July.