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 faced - and overcame - 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
? Overcome overwhelming 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." - Warren Bird, Research Director, Leadership Network and coauthor of The Multi-site Church Revolution

RICHARD YOUNG is Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Young's previous book published by Whitaker House is The Rise of Lakewood Church and Joel Osteen. Young has also written articles for both Christian and secular magazines and journals. He and his wife, Brenda, reside in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.