Thomas Dexter "T. D." Jakes Sr. is an American entrepreneur and chief pastor of the The Potter's House, a non-denominational megachurch, with 30,000 members, located in Dallas, Texas.

Jakes is a charismatic speaker and preacher whose sermons are broadcast nationally and internationally over television and satellite television. Jakes is also a prolific author and has written over 30 books, many of which have been featured on the New York Times best-selling list. Jakes is also a songwriter, a playwright, and performer. He founded a Christian record label (Dexterity Sounds) as well as a theater and movie production company as well as a theater and movie production company.