Bishop T. D. Jakes Offers Support For His Step Son
Bishop T.D. Jakes tells Dallas Morning News reporter Sam Hodges that he is offering “help, support and restorative grace” to his step-son, Jermaine Jakes, who faces an indecent exposure charge.
In a written statement to The Dallas Morning News Jakes, the pastor of Dallas’ The Potter’s House, said, “It is in moments like these that I am so grateful that we do not preach that we are the solution, but we look to Christ for resolution. So then, as a very human family with real issues, like many other people, we will draw from the same well of grace to which we have led others to drink and be refreshed.”
As reported earlier on EURweb.com police state that, Jermaine, 29, exposed himself before an undercover Dallas police vice detective on the night of Jan. 3, 2009 at Kiest Park, near West Kiest Boulevard and South Hampton Road.
He was detained at the scene and released, as is often done in such cases. He turned himself in to the Dallas County jail and was released after posting $1,000 bail. The charge is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and a $2,000 fine.
SOURCE: EURWEB.com
I think that is wonderful,and as a leader of a flock,he is NOT only preaching the message but also living the true and holy word. We need more ppl. such as him.
The beautiful thing for this young man is that his father is well equipped to help him with his situation. Now we pray for this young man to accept the advice of his father/mentor and correct the behavior that resulted in this incident. I also pray for Serita Jakes in what must be a difficult time for her also.