Bishop T.D. Jakes Returns Home to Host W.V. Conference

"God has truly blessed me in the growth of my ministry and with a number of
people transitioning to new careers, establishing new businesses and looking
for inspiration, I felt compelled to invite the nation back to the place where
my ministry began, the place where the foundation of my ministry was built."

DALLAS, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in more than a decade,
Bishop T.D. Jakes returns home to Charleston, W.V., for a three-day,
power-packed conference where he will encourage people to persevere beyond the
current challenges in their lives. The Birthing Place conference will be held
August 13, 14 & 15 at the Charleston Civic Center and includes afternoon and
evening worship services and live entertainment from some of the country's
most notable speakers and artists.

Bishop Jakes is the popular pastor of The Potter's House church in Dallas,
Texas, who TIME magazine has called "America's Best Preacher." Joining him on
the program are: Bishop Noel Jones, pastor of City of Refuge, Gardena, Calif.;
Pastor Sheryl Brady, pastor of The River, Durham, N.C.; and Bishop Glen A.
Staples, pastor of The Temple of Praise, Washington, D.C. The event will also
feature legendary gospel group the Clark Sisters and GRAMMY(R) Award-winning
Israel Houghton and New Breed.

The conference is intended to steer attendees toward their purpose and inspire
them to realize their goals and dreams. A highlight of the event is the
Bishop Jakes Small Beginnings Tour. The shuttle tour will feature significant
places that transformed and birthed the ministry of Bishop Jakes from a
locally-known pastor with a vision to an international preacher and speaker
impacting many throughout the world.

"I was 19 when I first became a minister, and I remember facing challenges and
setbacks that were extremely difficult and at times made me feel like giving
up," said Jakes. "But with God by my side, I pushed through all the obstacles
and I want to encourage others to do the same."

Advance media credentials can be obtained by visiting The Potter's House
online newsroom.

Registration for The Birthing Place is free and open to the public. For
information regarding preferred seating, the Small Beginnings Tour and hotel
and travel accommodations, please visit www.tdjakes.com.

About The Potter's House of Dallas
A globally recognized church of more than 30,000 members located in Dallas,
The Potter's House strives to be the voice and the hand that encourages people
of all creeds and cultures to change their lives with hope, comfort and peace.
The church is led by Bishop T. D. Jakes, twice featured on the cover of TIME
magazine as "America's Best Preacher" and as one of this nation's "25 most
influential evangelicals." Jakes was recently honored in New Orleans at the
Essence Music Festival All-Star Tribute. On Saturday, July 18, Jakes will
host Breakfast of Champions in Dallas to promote success and excellence in
business. Learn how to raise capital for your business at Breakfast of
Champions. Visit www.tdjakes.com.

SOURCE The Potter's House of Dallas

Dana Slagle, +1-469-360-7104, or LaTanya Brulee +1-469-360-7716,
publicrelations@tdjakes.org, both of The Potter's House of Dallas