Discover the lessons Thomas Dexter Jakes learned as a young boy growing up in Appalachian poverty. Experience the victory and redemption of a young man who facedAnd#8212;and overcameAnd#8212;the seduction of drugs and crime. Witness the entrepreneurial seeds that were planted as he shouldered the responsibilities of his deceased father's business as a teenager. Then, behold his rise from pastor of a tiny rural congregation to the leader of a 30, 000-member megachurch in one of America's largest cities. Through his experiences, you will discover how you, too, can...Develop your own God-given vision. See miracles in your life. Reap the blessings of faith. Overcome obstacles. Change your part of the world. Be led by the Holy Spirit. You, too, can live a life of faith, blessing and favor. Most importantly, you will witness the biblical truth: "With God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26)."A brilliant, well-researched weaving together of numerous sources showing how T. D. Jakes has become one of North America's most influential preachers." And#8212;Warren BirdResearch Director, Leadership Network, Coauthor of The Multi-Site Church Revolution | The Journey of T. D. Jakes by Richard Young, Paperback | Indigo Chapters | The Journey of T.D. Jakes by Richard Young, Paperback | Indigo Chapters