EXPERIENCED BY 500,000 WOMEN WORLDWIDE, POPULAR T.D. JAKES EVENT COMES TO DALLAS IN OCTOBER

Woman, Thou Art Loosed Conference Helps Inspire Women to Become Stronger Leaders in Their Families, Churches, Communities and Businesses

"In today's tough economy, women need the anchor of faith more than ever. Woman, Thou Art Loosed will be a time of reflection and giving thanks for the many marvelous things God has done for us.

Serita Jakes

Executive Director, Women’s Ministries

The Potter’s House

DALLAS, Sept. 3, 2009 - Bishop T. D. Jakes is bringing back one of his most popular events.  Following a five-year hiatus, the inspirational and empowering Woman, Thou Art Loosed conference returns to Dallas when Jakes hosts the event Oct. 15-17 at The Potter’s House.

Created by Jakes, who TIME magazine has called “America’s Best Preacher,” Woman, Thou Art Loosed began in 1992 as Sunday School curriculum designed to encourage women to find support and hope in one another and in God as they become stronger leaders in their families, churches, communities and businesses.  Its uplifting message has now been transformed into a best-selling book, a stage play, a GRAMMY®-nominated CD, a box office top-10 hit movie in 2004 and a conference series that has been attended by more than 500,000 women from around the world.  

 “As more and more women face the pressures of balancing their households, children, and careers, many are met with tough challenges and I want to give a spiritual uplift and a word of encouragement to all women,” said Jakes, founder and pastor of the 30,000 member Dallas-based The Potter’s House church.

Along with T. D. Jakes, the conference will feature notable speakers and artists including: Serita Jakes, executive director of women’s ministries at The Potter’s House; Pastor Sheryl Brady, pastor of The River, Durham, NC; Dr. Cynthia James of Oakland, CA; Mrs. Dodie Osteen, mother of Joel Osteen, pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, TX, the largest church in the U.S.; GRAMMY® Award-winning music artist Kirk Franklin and more. 

This year’s theme is “Thankful Women,” in which women from all backgrounds and cultures will unite to celebrate one another. Jakes is calling 50,000 thankful women to join him on Twitter as he works to help change the lives of women worldwide during the Woman, Thou Art Loosed conference.  Jakes will share inspiring, life-changing messages leading up to and during the event.  To follow Jakes and share their own Thankful Tweet, women can simply click on the link http://twitter.com/TPHDallas.

Registration is required for Woman, Thou Art Loosed.  Attendees can register by calling 1.800.BISHOP.2 for pricing, specific event information and hotel accommodations or by visiting www.wtal.org.

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, September 26, Jakes will host the third Breakfast of Champions in Dallas to promote success and excellence in business. Learn more about this event at tdjakes.com.