Two years after Bishop T.D. Jakes’ overcame a near death experience, his global impact of over 50 years in ministry was celebrated by distinguished guest from various sectors and parts of the wold. Held at The Potter’s House in Dallas with The Sound of 50 a special service honoring his faith journey, creative legacy . The program consisted of archived sermons, speeches and performances as Jakes and his family looked on from the front row. The Sound of 50 traced Jakes’ career from his first sermon in West Virginia at age 19 to his current role as a global faith leader, author, entrepreneur, and cultural influencer. Stories from older siblings and longtime friends recalled his early calling, perseverance after failure, and love for Scripture as well as practicing piano. The program highlighted Jakes’ ministry’s expansion to countries including Australia, Zimbabwe, Haiti, Israel, Nigeria, and the U.K., and its presence in books, film, and music. Leadersh...