Powerhouse Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts continues preaching to thousands even after her wig falls off

What can a major wardrobe malfunction on a pulpit in front of tens of thousands of worshippers teach us about total surrender to God? Plenty, says Premier’s Dami Okeke. 

The Potters House in Dallas, Texas is one of the largest and most influential churches in America. Admittedly most of my knowledge of the female minister at the centre of this story has been based on my brief encounters with snippets of her sermons and pictures online. Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts is a bestselling author, business woman, YouTuber and the daughter of megachurch Pastor T.D. Jakes. She also has a large following on social media.

Two things stood out for me about Sarah Jakes Roberts, one she is a passionate fiery preacher, and two, she looks good doing it! More than once I’ve had to do a double take of pictures of her wearing her Sunday best - without a hair out of place (no pun intended!). Last Sunday, Sarah was preaching a sermon titled ‘Locked In’ in her usual passionate manner. The message was resonating with the congregation and she looked beautiful as usual. Around 40 minutes into the sermon and something is clearly awry - we watch with bated breath as Sarah’s wig gradually slips back.