(Black PR Wire) Dallas, TX — Essence magazine has presented Bishop T. D. Jakes with the 2008 President’s Award for his book, Reposition Yourself. The accolade is given to an author whose 2007 book best conveys the editorial mission of Essence magazine, which is to encourage readers to put faith into action and reclaim their dreams.

“I am honored that my book has been selected for the Essence President’s Award,” said Bishop Jakes. “I consider this a true privilege.”

The New York Times and Essence bestseller offers practical and spiritual advice to inspire readers to transform their lives. Essence describes Reposition Yourself as “a makeover for the soul.”

The recent tribute follows numerous awards presented to Bishop Jakes. In January the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) bestowed Jakes with the Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award. Additionally, Jakes was named among the “25 Most Influential of 2007” by Essence, and was selected by CNN as one of 15 world notables to serve on its Blue Ribbon Heroes Panel.

About Bishop T. D. Jakes
Bishop Thomas Dexter (T. D.) Jakes heads the globally recognized multicultural,
non-denominational church The Potter’s House of Dallas, which has more than 30,000 members and more than 50 outreach ministries. Twice featured on the cover of Time magazine as “America’s Best Preacher” and one of the nation’s “25 most influential evangelicals,” Jakes is a ministerial trailblazer. In addition to his spiritual work, Jakes is a successful entrepreneur with more than a half-dozen diverse businesses.