THREE MONUMENTAL EVENTS IN ONE MAKE FOR
OLYMPIC-SIZED RELIGIOUS GATHERING THIS MONTH

Bishop T.D. Jakes Combines Woman, Thou Art Loosed, ManPower, & Youth 3D Experience for Extraordinary Family Event: MEGA FEST, JUNE 23-26, ATLANTA

DALLAS, June 8, 2004-Individually, they have set national attendance records, packed out some of the country's largest arenas, and drawn more than 650,000 people. Together, the three Christian conferences Woman, Thou Art Loosed, ManPower, and the new Youth 3D Experience will draw more than 100,000 people to Atlanta's top venues June 23-26 for four power-packed days of inspiration and high-energy entertainment.

"Never before has one international Christian conference focused attention on the individual spiritual needs of each family member-mom, dad, and child," said Bishop T.D. Jakes, world-renown pastor of The Potter's House, one of the largest and fastest growing churches in America, and "visioneer" of Mega Fest, a huge family event combining Jakes' signature gender-specific conferences with a blow-out event for kids, which will simultaneously fill the Georgia Dome, the Georgia World Congress Center, and Philips Arena.

FOR THE WOMEN: WOMAN, THOU ART LOOSED!
Since 1992, Bishop T.D. Jakes' Woman, Thou Art Loosed conference, with its timeless message of hope, has drawn more than 500,000 women and broke national indoor attendance records in 1999 by drawing more than 85,000 women to Atlanta's Georgia Dome. Joining Bishop Jakes on the Woman, Thou Art Loosed platform will be Mrs. Serita Jakes as well as internationally renowned Christian speakers Co-Pastor Paula White and Dr. Joyce Meyer.

FOR THE MEN: MANPOWER
In 1993, Bishop Jakes created ManPower conferences to equip and encourage men of all walks of life to build strong marriages, increase their confidence, and take on responsibility in their communities. ManPower drew some 44,000 men to Atlanta in 2003, and has drawn 150,000 men total. Joining Bishop Jakes on the ManPower platform will be leading U.S. pastors Bishop Eddie Long and Bishop Noel Jones.

FOR THE KIDS: YOUTH 3D EXPERIENCE
An empowering event for young people age 5-19, Youth 3D Experience emphasizes honor, responsibility, and personal growth through empowering workshops, high-energy concerts, and interactive fun in a secure environment. Joining Bishop Jakes on the Youth 3D Experience platform will be top recording artist Kirk Franklin.

Not your typical church conference, Mega Fest is designed not only to empower people with the message of God's love, but to provide wholesome, world-class entertainment for the entire family, including:

l Magic Johnson Basketball Exhibition featuring Deion Sanders and Michael Irvin
l Women of Purpose Concert featuring Patti LaBelle, India Arie, and Mary Mary
l UniverSoul Circus, called "Hip Hop Under the Big Top" by The Los Angeles Times
l Comedy Jam featuring Steve Harvey and Sinbad
l Suze Orman, called "a one-woman financial advice powerhouse" by USA Today
l American Idol's R.J. Helton

General admission conference seating for Mega Fest is free. On-site registration for Mega Fest preferred seating is $40 for adults. Admission for "Special Events" can be purchased through Ticketmaster. For more information, call 877-TDJ-MEGA or visit www.mega-fest.com.

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