Bishop T.D. Jakes Speaks to the Hearts of Men
And to the Women Who Love Them

Bishop T.D. Jakes Will Minister to Men and Women During Into The Hearts of Men Speaking Tour

(AFRICAN AMERICAN NEWSWIRE)DALLAS - (July 20, 2004) Nationally recognized pastor, author and playwright Bishop T.D. Jakes will address thousands of men and women during his Into The Hearts of Men speaking tour July 24 through August 10. Unlike Bishop Jakes' ManPower conferences that attract more than 50,000 attendees, the speaking tour will be in church-like settings for groups ranging from 2,500 to 10,000.

In his down-to-earth manner, Bishop Jakes will discuss specific challenges husbands, fathers and single men face and provide anecdotes from the Bible along with personal advice from his latest book, He-Motions: Even Strong Men Struggle (G. P. Putnam's Sons; Publication Date: July 15, 2004; $19.95). Written with intimate personal stories and painful lessons learned as a pastor, husband, and father, He-Motions is a tool for both men and women. During the speaking tour, Bishop Jakes will bring the book to life and provide step-by-step instructions to help men reclaim their lives and discover their true calling, while teaching women ways to support men during their transformation.

The Into the Hearts of Men speaking tour and the He-Motions book are Bishop Jakes' response to the cries of men. "So many men are struggling with issues concerning their wives, children, careers and accomplishments. To add to the confusion, the women in their lives don't understand how to help them. So we have men leaving their families, using drugs and committing suicide," says He-Motions author and speaker Bishop T.D. Jakes. "I want everyone to forget about stereotypes and know that real men have emotions, cry and sometimes need help."

The Into The Hearts of Men events are open and free to the public. They will be held at venues throughout northeastern states on the following dates. For more information on the tour or to purchase the He-Motions book, music CD and Into the Hearts of Men Sermon Series CD and DVD packages, please visit the website at www.intotheheartsofmen.com.

Bishop T.D. Jakes Into The Hearts of Men
DATE -------CITY ------------------------VENUE
07/24/04 Baltimore, MD Baltimore Convention Center, 410-649-7000

07/27/04 Washington, DC Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church, 202-529-4547

07/28/04 Detroit, MI Straight Gate Church, 313-491-8430

07/29/04 Milwaukee, WI Christian Faith Fellowship, 414-760-2332

07/30/04 Cleveland, OH The Word Church, 216-332-9673

08/08/04 Philadelphia, PA Deliverance Evangelistic Church, 215-226-7600

08/09/04 Westchester, NY Westchester County Convention Center, 914-995-4050

08/10/04 Perth Amboy, NJ The Cathedral International, 732-826-5293

About The Potter's House
Dubbed "America's Best Preacher" by Time magazine, Bishop T.D. Jakes leads the 28,000-member Potter's House of Dallas. As one of the fastest growing churches in America, The Potter's House is the Voice and the Hand providing hope and encouragement through ministries that provide people with the ability to effectively transform their lives and engage them with a lifetime experience.

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