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The article profiles the Christian ministry of T.D. Jakes. The author focuses on the blend of entrepreneurial financial messages, popular psychology, evangelical Christianity, and powerful, dynamic Pentecostal-style preaching that compose the core of his ministry. Jakes is pastor of "The Potter's House" nondenominational Christian megachurch in Dallas, Texas.

The article discusses the challenges faced by insurance claims professional with a policy limits demand and time-limited settlement demand by referring to several court cases such as Lehto v. Allstate Ins. Co. in the U.S. It mentions the court case OneBeacon Ins. Co. v. T. Wade Welch & Assoc. wherein an attorney and his law firm were sued by a former client for legal malpractice. It also mentions the Contreras v. U.S. Sec. Ins. Co. on an insurance settlement.

The article presents commentary on the reactions by certain Evangelical church leaders to the U.S. Senate finance audit conducted by Senator Charles Grassley. Details are given regarding the compliance or non-compliance of the six major church groups cited in the investigation. The protests of Bishop Eddie Long are described and the rationale behind the government investigation is discussed.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Morehouse President to Freshmen: "Look the Part. Act the Part. Talk the Talk and Walk the Walk"," which was posted at www.diverseeducation.com on September 12, 2007.