This article first appeared in the Christian Research Journal, volume 22, number 2 (1999).   SYNOPSIS The appeal of T.D. Jakes crosses racial, cultural, and economic lines. He boldly addresses deep-felt needs in the American population that are either neglected or avoided by many churches. His charismatic style has drawn as many as 85,000 people … Continue reading Concerns about the Teachings of T.D. Jakes: The Man, His Ministry and His Movement