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Updated April 21, 2026, 5:33 p.m. ET
Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts is on the mend after experiencing a scary incident on a trampoline.
In a recent Instagram post, Roberts went into detail about what happened, “…. I was almost paralyzed, but God didnβt see fit to let that be my story. I was playing a game with my Ella on the trampoline and landed on my neck. Instantly, I heard several pops in my neck. She called her dad, who called 911. Two hospitals, several scans, and hours later, we learned that I had fractured my neck, herniated discs, and endangered areas of my spine that could have left me paralyzed.”
As a part of her recovery, Roberts also states in the post that she will have to wear a neck brace for four to six weeks. Users came to the comment section of her post to offer words of encouragement and wish her a speedy recovery.
Who is Sarah Jakes Roberts?
Sarah Jakes Roberts is the daughter of T.D. and Serita Jakes. Bishop T.D. Jakes is a famed pastor, author and speaker most known for leading the Potter’s House, a nondenominational Christian church, in Dallas. Last April, T.D. Jakes stepped down and handed the reins of the church to his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and her husband, ToureΜ Roberts. They both co-pastor the church.
The couple has been married since November 2014, reportedΒ Essence.Β This is both Roberts’ and Jakes Roberts’ second marriage. Together, the two have five children from their previous marriages and a sixth child together, the lifestyle magazine reported.
She has four siblings: Thomas Dexter Jakes Jr., Jermaine Jakes, Jamar Jakes, and Cora Jakes.
Jakes Roberts has become a powerhouse in the ministry world, becoming as recognizable as her dad. She is a New York Times best-selling author and founder ofΒ Women Evolve. The movement, which focuses on women’s empowerment through faith, has spawned books, a podcast, and most notably, a conference that draws thousands each year. This year, it will be held in Atlanta from July 30 to Aug. 1. The effort has led to the creation of a similar movement geared toward young girls called Girls Evolve.
Bianca Harris is an editor on the National Trending Team at USA TODAY. Email her at bharris@usatodayco.com.
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