Sarah Jakes is a take-charge businesswoman, writer, and media personality who expertly balances career, ministry and family. Currently, Sarah oversees the women’s ministry at The Potter’s House of Dallas, a multicultural, non-denominational church and humanitarian organization led by Bishop T.D. Jakes, which consists of more than 30,000 members, four campuses and a Spanish-language church, Casa de Fe. In addition to her duties at The Potter’s House, Sarah is an on-air television personality, periodically serving as a host of “The Potter’s Touch,” a daily inspirational television broadcast on Daystar Television Network, The Word Network, Inspiration Network and Trinity Broadcast Network.

Prior to joining the staff at The Potter’s House, Sarah worked with TDJ Enterprises, where she was responsible for grassroots marketing efforts for the feature film, “Not Easily Broken.”

A naturally gifted scholar, Sarah graduated high school in the top ten of her class at the age of sixteen, top ten percent in the nation, and attended Texas Christian University, where she studied journalism. Sarah is currently a professional writer and regularly pens a blog at sarahdhenson.com on love, life, family, and marriage. She aspires to write articles and books that chronicle the lives of young women who have overcome extreme challenges to reach their goals in life.

She is also the daughter of mega church pastor, bestselling author and film producer, Bishop T.D. Jakes and Mrs. Serita Jakes, author, media personality, and business executive. When she is not pursuing her career endeavors, Sarah enjoys cooking, listening to music and spending quality time with her two children.

 

13 Responses to Biography

  1. Rutendo says:

    Love your writing, love the impact – Will be happy to connect with you and share a few ideas, notes all that God has placed in my hear – Love from Zimbabwe.. Currenly in Maryland though.

    I hope WE CAN interact soon. God Bless!!!!!!!

  2. Just Ebbie says:

    I’ve only just just begun to follow your blog and already I am in love with it. You write beautifully and with purpose. Keep it up … your inspired words are certainly being used for a purpose beyond us all.
    Blessings to you!
    E

  3. sanie242 says:

    I too just start reading your blog. I am grateful that you felt free to be so open. It has help me to let go of some things. Be encourge my sister. I also added you on twitter.

  4. Lady E says:

    Lady Sarah, I just started reading your blog tonight and I tell you this was a set up from the Lord. I have been for several months dealing with “Do It Now”!!! After reading your blog I must be obedient and you confirmed it. Wow, God is Awesome!!! Thank you, sweetheart, I am never to old to learn something from the younger generation. Please continue to express your thoughts and being so open, you never know who will be inspired by your words. I have watched you grow into a young lady, a mother, and a wife. I am so proud of you :) !!! Keep writing becuz I will keep reading.

    Thank you again, much love, hugs and blessings, from Lady E~GLL 2011

    • sarahdhenson says:

      I received your message on FB. It has inspired me to keep on. I’m in love w/what God is doing in my life and the lives He is touching through me. If He takes me, I’ll go and I’d be honored to have your support.

  5. ELDERJJ says:

    wow!!!

  6. Brett says:

    Sarah, I enjoy reading your work. God has given you the grace to withstand the haters. Just hang in there and don’t stop. There’s an audience out there that needs to hear what God is saying through you!

  7. ashley green says:

    I enjoy your blog. Its very inspiring for a young aspiring writer and a woman who just wants to live for Christ. Keep being obedient to God’s voice. God Bless!

  8. tayojo says:

    Two thumbs upppp!!!!

  9. Leslie-Ann says:

    Amen! Amen! Looking fwd to reading your blogs!

  10. flowhe says:

    Looks like its time to add best selling author next to your mom’s name too. :) congrats to your mom…

  11. prettyhipps says:

    Dear Sarah,
    I have only read two of your blogs and both brought tears to my eyes. I am a 55 year old female and just wanted to tell you that your blogs give inspiration to all age groups across the board. Both of your blogs were like waterfalls filling my soul. I shed tears for the sorrows of my past mistakes as well as for the joys of my future! You are a true inspiration..May God continue t Bless You!