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TD Jakes was born on June 9, 1957, in South Charleston, West Virginia. He was the youngest of three siblings. His father was a janitor and his mother worked as a seamstress. Jakes had a difficult childhood, as his father was an alcoholic and his parents had a volatile relationship. However, Jakes found solace and inspiration in his faith and began preaching at the age of 17. He later attended West Virginia State University and eventually started his own ministry. Today, Jakes is a successful pastor, author, and public speaker with a global following.