Toure Roberts and Sarah Jakes are a power couple in the Christian world. They are both pastors, authors, speakers, and co-founders of The Potter’s House at One LA and Denver. But their journey to finding each other was not easy. They had to overcome many challenges, including their age difference of 14 years.
The Past of Toure Roberts and Sarah Jakes
Toure Roberts was born on September 8, 1972, in Oakland, California. He grew up in a religious family and felt called to ministry at a young age. He attended Trinity College and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. He married his first wife, Lori, and had three children with her: Ren, Teya, and Ella. However, their marriage ended in divorce after 10 years.
Sarah Jakes was born on July 19, 1988, in West Virginia. She is the daughter of the famous pastor and author, Bishop T.D. Jakes, and his wife, Serita. She had a rebellious streak as a teenager and became pregnant at 13. She gave birth to her son, Malachi, at 14 and married his father, Robert Henson, at 19. They had another child, Makenzie, but their marriage also ended in divorce after four years.
The Meeting of Toure Roberts and Sarah Jakes
Toure and Sarah met in the spring of 2013, when Sarah was invited to speak at Toure’s church in Los Angeles. They felt an instant connection and attraction, but they were also cautious and guarded. They had both been hurt by their previous marriages and had to deal with the stigma and criticism of being divorced pastors. They also had to consider the impact of their relationship on their children and their ministries.
They decided to take things slow and pray for God’s guidance. They also sought the counsel and blessing of their parents, especially Bishop T.D. Jakes, who was initially skeptical but later supportive of their union. They dated for a year and a half, during which they learned to trust, respect, and support each other. They also blended their families and became close to each other’s children.
The Marriage of Toure Roberts and Sarah Jakes
Toure and Sarah got married in November 2014, in a private and intimate ceremony. They announced their marriage on social media, saying that they were “grateful for the miracle of love”. They also expressed their gratitude to God, their families, and their friends for their prayers and encouragement.
Since then, they have been working together to spread the gospel and empower people through their books, podcasts, conferences, and online platforms. They have also welcomed two more children into their family: a daughter, Ella, and a son, Isaiah. They have shown that age is just a number and that love can overcome any obstacle. They have also inspired many people who have gone through divorce, abuse, or other challenges to find hope and healing in God.