Pat Smith

Jakes Celebrates 25th Anniversary of The Potter’s House

Sentinel News ServiceJuly 7, 2021

Bishop T.D. Jakes and members of The Potter’s House marked the church’s 25th anniversary on July 4. Special guests included gospel singer Yolanda Adams, along with Marvin Jones III and Pat Smith. The Dallas-based ministry celebrated the milestone while looking to the future of the work that the mega-church continues to do in all facets of faith, entertainment and business. Earlier this month, Jakes announced plans to improve the quality of life for people of color with his Atlanta revitalization project and also debuted a new sermon series on network REVOLT entitled “Kingdom Culture with T.D. Jakes” that will feature sermons conversations directly from the services

Religion

Smith shares God’s grace with ‘Second Chances’

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Religion EditorJune 2, 2016

First-time author Pat Smith is feeling good these days. Her new book, “Second Chances,” is taking off, her husband, football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, and their five children are doing well and most important, her relationship with Christ grows stronger each day. Her upbeat attitude is a stark contrast to the depression and sense of loss she to used to feel. Fortunately, she said, God’s grace covered her and His direction led her to write about rediscovering purpose and joy in life. “I wrote “Second Chances” to give hope to people, to tell them don’t give up,” said Smith.