More than 20 years later, he pastors what Christianity Today calls “one of America’s fastest growing mega-churches.” The Potter’s House, a multiracial nondenominational church with 59 active outreach ministries, has dominated church growth records since 1996. In only eight years since relocating the church from West Virginia to Dallas, The Potter’s House has grown from 50 families to more than 28,000 members to date. Rivaling many corporations, The Potter’s House employs more than 300 staff members including full-time finance, human relations, information technology, materials distribution, public relations and television production departments. The Potter’s House is fiscally sound, having recently paid off its newest $45 million, 191,000 sq. ft. structure that was completed less than four years ago.
Bishop Jakes was born on June 9, 1957 in South Charleston, W.Va. His parents, businessman and entrepreneur Ernest Sr. and educator Odith, were charitable benefactors in their community and to whom their son credits for his own integrity, discipline and selfreliance. Bishop Jakes is the CEO of The Potter’s House, a nonprofit organization that produces three major national conferences – “The Pastor’s and Leadership Conference,” “ManPower” and “Woman, Thou Art Loosed.” WTAL, a powerful and popular symposium, addresses specific needs of all women and has helped many go from welfare to work. The conference has set national indoor attendance records with an average of 84,500 attendees per day at the Georgia Dome in 1999. “ManPower,” equips and encourages men to build strong marriages, increase their confidence and take on more responsibility in their community. “Mega Fest” is a family affair combining “Woman, Thou Art Loosed,” “ManPower” and the “Youth 3-D Experience,” a new youth conference. This summer, Mega Fest attracted more than 140,000 people from 55 countries and set a cumulative record attendance of 560,000 over the four-day period. Through broadcasting efforts, Mega Fest impacted more than 314 million homes in 235 countries and territories outside of the U.S. Mega Fest 2005 is scheduled August 3 – 6 in Atlanta, Georgia.
In addition to the major conferences, Bishop Jakes hosts the God’s Leading Ladies conference, which is designed to help women in leadership positions to develop financial, relationship and balancing skills.
In an effort to remedy social and economic voids in Urban America, Bishop Jakes founded the Metroplex Economic Development Corporation in 1998. The nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation has sponsored home ownership conferences and youth mentorship programs.Currently, MEDC is developing a job placement center, a skills training center, a small business counseling hotline and a housing development that will include affordable homes for senior citizens and single-parent families.
Additional endeavors to improve society include building two Habitat for Humanity homes in conjunction with the 2003 ManPower conference and making a $107,000 donation to relocate Dallas citizens from an economically and environmentally disadvantaged area. The Potter’s House was also responsible for building a hospital in Belize, Central America, named Belmopan to whom they later sent $400,000 for medical supplies. Bishop Jakes and The Potter’s House invested over $500,000 in outreach to prison inmates. Their “Adopt A Prison” program has impacted inmates giving them a way to reduce the rate of recidivism through spiritual support and a network of churches who have awareness to the plight of
inmates reentering the system.
He is also the founder of T.D. Jakes Enterprises, through which he employs his other aptitudes as author, songwriter and playwright. A renowned religious author with 30 books to his credit; Bishop Jakes’ works have been featured on Christian, secular and business bestseller lists. His top five nonfiction bestsellers are: Maximize the Moment; Woman, Thou Art Loosed; The Lady, Her Lover and Her Lord; The Great Investment: Faith, Family and Finance and God’s Leading Lady, which has peaked at #4 on the New York Times Hardcover Advice List. He released his first novel, Cover Girls, in the summer of 2003, and later that year; he released Follow the Star, a compilation of Bishop Jakes’ personal Christmas stories. His latest book He-Motions, which is currently #10 on the New York Times Bestseller List, is a tool for both men and women written with intimate personal stories and painful lessons he learned through life. His best-selling book, Woman Thou Art Loosed, has finally come to the big screen debuting in 400 theaters across the nation and winning the 2004 Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Bishop Jakes has developed business partnerships with Sony, EMI, Time Warner, Warner, Rueben Cannon Productions, Clear Channel, Thomas Nelson Publishing and a host of other highly respected companies. His theatre production company, Touchdown Concepts, created and produced the Christian plays “Woman, Thou Art Loosed” and “Behind Closed Doors.” Both became number one gospel plays in the United States. Recently his advocacy for women’s rights enabled him to develop the cinema production “Woman, Thou Art Loosed,” with Rueben Cannon Productions. The movie is based on his book “Woman, Thou Art Loosed,” and speaks out against domestic violence while encouraging women to rise above injustices. Bishop Jakes also operates Dexterity Sounds, a music label in collaboration with EMI Gospel Music that develops music with a divine message. The label has produced eight albums, five of which have received Grammy nominations. The album, “A Wing and a Prayer” featuring Bishop Jakes and The Potter’s House Mass Choir, received a 2004 Grammy award in the “Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album” category. His album “T.D. Jakes presents Follow the Star” also received a nomination in the category of “Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album.”
He is also the founder of T.D. Jakes Enterprises, through which he employs his other aptitudes as author, songwriter and playwright. A renowned religious author with 30 books to his credit; Bishop Jakes’ works have been featured on Christian, secular and business bestseller lists. His top five nonfiction bestsellers are: Maximize the Moment; Woman, Thou Art Loosed; The Lady, Her Lover and Her Lord; The Great Investment: Faith, Family and Finance and God’s Leading Lady, which has peaked at #4 on the New York Times Hardcover Advice List. He released his first novel, Cover Girls, in the summer of 2003, and later that year; he released Follow the Star, a compilation of Bishop Jakes’ personal Christmas stories. His latest book He-Motions, which is currently #10 on the New York Times Bestseller List, is a tool for both men and women written with intimate personal stories and painful lessons he learned through life. His best-selling book, Woman Thou Art Loosed, has finally come to the big screen debuting in 400 theaters across the nation and winning the 2004 Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
Bishop Jakes has developed business partnerships with Sony, EMI, Time Warner, Warner, Rueben Cannon Productions, Clear Channel, Thomas Nelson Publishing and a host of other highly respected companies. His theatre production company, Touchdown Concepts, created and produced the Christian plays “Woman, Thou Art Loosed” and “Behind Closed Doors.” Both became number one gospel plays in the United States. Recently his advocacy for women’s rights enabled him to develop the cinema production “Woman, Thou Art Loosed,” with Rueben Cannon Productions. The movie is based on his book “Woman, Thou Art Loosed,” and speaks out against domestic violence while encouraging women to rise above injustices. Bishop Jakes also operates Dexterity Sounds, a music label in collaboration with EMI Gospel Music that develops music with a divine message. The label has produced eight albums, five of which have received Grammy nominations. The album, “A Wing and a Prayer” featuring Bishop Jakes and The Potter’s House Mass Choir, received a 2004 Grammy award in the “Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album” category.
His album “T.D. Jakes presents Follow the Star” also received a nomination in the category of “Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album. http://www.godsleadingladies.com/_downloads/bio_td_jakes.pdf
Glorified
Bishop T.D. Jakes Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
We honor Your name
We give You the praise
You deserve the glory and our worship
You're a perfect God
(And) We follow You
May Your Kingdom come
May Your will be doneAs we receive the Son
The One True Lord
Be glorified
Be glorified
May Your name be lifted higher
Be magnified
Be magnified
May Your name be lifted higher
We call you the Father
You are our King
We come before You
Our praises we bring
As our voices rise up
Lord Your glory reigns
May Your name be lifted Higher
Be glorified
Be glorified
May Your name be lifted higher
Be magnified
Be magnified
May Your name be lifted higher
Be glorified
Be glorified
May Your name be lifted higher
Be magnified
Be magnifiedMay Your name be lifted higher
Siyakudumisa Siyakudumisa
Ubungcwalisa bakho buyehla
Siyakudumisa Siyakudumisa
Ubungcwalisa bakho buyehla
Higher Higher
As our voices rise up
Lord Your glory reigns
Siyakudumisa Siyakudumisa
Ubungcwalisa bakho buyehla
Siyakudumisa Siyakudumisa
Ubungcwalisa bakho buyehla
Siyakudumisa Siyakudumisa
Ubungcwalisa bakho buyehla
Torumbidza
Tonamata
Tosimudza
Zita Renyu
Torumbidza
Tonamata
Tosimudza
Zita Renyu
Torumbidza
Tonamata
Tosimudza
Zita Renyu
Torumbidza
Tonamata
Tosimudza
Zita Renyu
Be glorified
Be glorified
May Your name be lifted higher
Be magnified
Be magnified
May Your name be lifted higher
Be glorified
Be glorified
May Your name be lifted higher
Be magnified
Be magnified
May Your name be lifted higher
The lyrics of Bishop T.D. Jakes's song "Glorified" are a powerful expression of praise and worship to God. The song begins by acknowledging God's greatness and honor, stating that He deserves all glory and worship as a perfect God. The declaration that they follow God and pray for His kingdom and will to be fulfilled reflects a submission to His divine authority and sovereignty. By receiving the Son (Jesus Christ), they affirm Him as the one true Lord to be glorified.
The repetition of the phrases "Be glorified" and "Be magnified" emphasizes the exaltation of God's name and the desire for it to be lifted higher. The lyrics call God the Father and King, positioning Him as the ultimate authority and source of praise. The act of coming before God in worship with voices raised signifies a deep reverence for His glory and a recognition of His reign over all creation.
The incorporation of the phrase "Siyakudumisa Siyakudumisa" and the subsequent lines in a different language adds a multicultural element to the song and further emphasizes the universal nature of God's praise and worship. The repetition of these words and the call for God's name to be exalted highlight the continuous and unwavering devotion to honoring God's greatness and magnificence.
The song closes with a powerful declaration of worship, using words like "Torumbidza" and "Tonamata" to further emphasize the act of praising and lifting up God's name. The repetition of the phrases "Be glorified" and "Be magnified," along with the plea for God's name to be lifted higher, serves as a resounding chorus of adoration and reverence for the divine presence and majesty of God. Overall, the lyrics of "Glorified" convey a deep sense of devotion, reverence, and exaltation towards God, affirming His unmatched glory and sovereignty in the hearts of believers.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a song of our praise to You
We are expressing our heartfelt gratitude and adoration through this melody dedicated to You.
We honor Your name
We show respect and reverence towards Your identity and what You represent.
We give You the praise
We acknowledge Your greatness and offer our commendations to You.
You deserve the glory and our worship
Your majesty and worthiness call for our utmost reverence and admiration.
You're a perfect God
Your nature is flawless and embodies all that is good and just.
(And) We follow You
We commit ourselves to walk in Your ways and seek Your guidance.
May Your Kingdom come
We long for the manifestation of Your divine reign on Earth.
May Your will be done
We desire for Your plans and purposes to be realized in our lives and the world.
As we receive the Son
We embrace and accept Jesus as our Savior and His teachings.
The One True Lord
You are the only sovereign authority and divine ruler we acknowledge.
Be glorified
We declare that Your magnificence should be revealed and exalted.
Be glorified
May Your splendor and excellence be celebrated once more.
May Your name be lifted higher
We aspire to elevate Your name above all else in reverence and honor.
Be magnified
Let Your significance be amplified and made more apparent.
Be magnified
May Your importance be acknowledged and showcased to all.
May Your name be lifted higher
We seek to exalt You to the highest position in our thoughts and actions.
We call you the Father
We recognize You as our nurturing and guiding parent in faith.
You are our King
We acknowledge Your authority and leadership over our lives.
We come before You
We approach You with humility and openness, ready to connect.
Our praises we bring
We offer our heartfelt tributes and songs of admiration to You.
As our voices rise up
As we lift our expressions of worship and joy toward You.
Lord Your glory reigns
Your majesty and brilliance dominate and rule over all circumstances.
May Your name be lifted Higher
We continue to strive for Your name to be esteemed even more.
Be glorified
Let Your glory shine brightly and be acknowledged by everyone.
Be glorified
We repeat our call for Your greatness to be recognized and celebrated.
May Your name be lifted higher
We wish for Your name to be exalted above all human concerns.
Be magnified
We desire for Your presence and attributes to be recognized in a grander light.
Be magnified
May Your essence be appreciated and understood on a greater scale.
May Your name be lifted higher
Our goal is to see Your name elevated to the highest honor.
Siyakudumisa Siyakudumisa
We are expressing our joy and love for You with deep sincerity.
Ubungcwalisa bakho buyehla
Your holiness and splendor fill the atmosphere and rise around us.
Siyakudumisa Siyakudumisa
Once again, we celebrate and exalt You with heartfelt devotion.
Ubungcwalisa bakho buyehla
Your magnificence is ever-present and inspires awe in our hearts.
Higher Higher
We strive to ascend our praises and worship to even greater heights.
As our voices rise up
As we collectively lift our worship and adoration to You.
Lord Your glory reigns
Your divine grandeur is supreme and commands our attention.
Siyakudumisa Siyakudumisa
We joyfully declare our admiration and devotion to You.
Ubungcwalisa bakho buyehla
Your sacred and glorious presence elevates our spirits.
Siyakudumisa Siyakudumisa
We continue to lift up our hearts in joyous praise to You.
Ubungcwalisa bakho buyehla
Your resplendent glory transcends all boundaries and embraces us.
Siyakudumisa Siyakudumisa
With great joy, we affirm our commitment to worship You continuously.
Ubungcwalisa bakho buyehla
Your divine attributes uplift us and inspire our faith.
Torumbidza
We offer our worship freely in reverence to You.
Tonamata
We bow down in submission and devotion before Your greatness.
Tosimudza
We elevate and raise up Your name in our hearts and voices.
Zita Renyu
Your name signifies all that we hold sacred and worthy.
Torumbidza
Once more, we wholeheartedly express our adoration for You.
Tonamata
We humble ourselves in worship and surrender to Your will.
Tosimudza
We lift up Your name in joyous exultation above all else.
Zita Renyu
Your name encompasses the essence of our devotion and reverence.
Torumbidza
We continually celebrate and honor You with our praises.
Tonamata
We express our humility and dedication in worship before You.
Tosimudza
We elevate Your name as a declaration of our faith and love.
Zita Renyu
Your name is our stronghold and signifies our commitment to You.
Be glorified
Once again, let Your splendid reputation be recognized and exalted.
Be glorified
Let us repeat our plea for Your magnificence to be honored and celebrated.
May Your name be lifted higher
We affirm our desire for Your name to be held in the highest regard.
Be magnified
Let Your attributes be perceived with greater intensity and clarity.
Be magnified
May our understanding of Your significance grow deeper and more profound.
May Your name be lifted higher
We continuously aspire for Your name to be elevated in every facet of our lives.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Godfrey Kadzere, Mufaro Chifamba
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheBiblicalTruthPodcast-fz7mo
Nice
@neish5486
Yes!!!! To God be the glory. He is so worthy of praise!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽
@LondaLarmond
Amen!!
@shantemoore6265
Ok,ok, come through with that note at 3:24👏🏾 !
@LondaLarmond
Lol bless u