Potter’s House

In 1996, a seismic shift occurred at the Potter’s House. Televangelist W.V. Grant, facing legal troubles, sold the Eagles Nest Family Church to another dynamic preacher: T.D. Jakes. Jakes, arriving with fifty families from West Virginia, breathed new life into the church, renaming it “The Potter’s House”. He envisioned a space where lives could be molded and shaped, much like a potter with clay. The Potter’s House quickly outgrew its original space. A magnificent 191,000-square-foot sanctuary, costing $45 million, became the new home. Remarkably, the debt was paid off in just four years. Imagine stepping into this awe-inspiring space. Picture cascade seating, a vast stage, and a choir loft that accommodates 450 voices. The state-of-the-art audio-visual system ensures every word and note resonates powerfully. The Potter’s House sanctuary seats approximately 7,600 people. By the year 2000, Jakes held three services every Sunday. Combined attendance in the sanctuary and overflow room exceeded 23,000. The Potter’s House wasn’t just a Sunday phenomenon. By 2010, the church boasted 30,000 members and five campuses, including locations in Fort Worth, North Dallas, Denver, and Los Angeles. These campuses connected via satellite video, extending Jakes’ reach far beyond Dallas. The Potter’s House is more than a megachurch. It’s a beacon of hope and support. The church embraces programs for ex-offenders, teenage mothers, abused women, and the homeless. It also champions a GED literacy program, substance abuse outreach, and an AIDS ministry. The Potter’s House continues its mission to mold lives and impact the community. It serves as a testament to the vision of T.D. Jakes, the potter who shaped a humble church into a global humanitarian organization.