Biographical Highlights
Pastor Michael Thompson is indeed a gifted and anointed young man of God. He’s a preacher, teacher, singer, songwriter, musician, and a gospel recording artist. During his early years and before accepting his call to preach God’s Word, he had been greatly used in the spiritual vineyard as a Minister of Music. However, in his senior year of high school, he received, acknowledged and accepted the call to proclaim God’s word. In 1994, he preached his first sermon then continued to work faithfully in God’s interest as he ministered to God’s people through the spoken Word and fully embracing his gift in the Ministry of Music.
January 1998, Pastor Thompson was elected and called to pastor the Lily Grove Baptist Church in Selma, Alabama. After being called to serve and pastor Lily Grove, he was ordained at Providence Baptist Church in Marion, Alabama under the ministerial leadership and exhortation of the esteemed Pastor R. S. McCraney. Upon entering the pastorate at Lily Grove, the congregation grew by leaps and bounds under his visionary leadership, influence and example.
In December 2008, Rev. Thompson accepted the offer to pastor Greater Union Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL. where he currently serves as the senior pastor. Upon entering the pastorate at Greater Union, Pastor Thompson and the congregation have seen the hand of God move in so many wonderful ways and the church is growing by leaps and bounds. Since his arrival at Greater Union, the church has grown in many aspects and more than 360 members have been added to the congregation.
History will reflect and document, Pastor Thompson’s continued commitment to study and show himself approved unto God (II Timothy 2:15). Educational pursuits and degree attainments were secured while attending Bethel Bible College where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies and a Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling. In May 2010, Pastor Thompson graduated and received his Doctorate of Ministry Degree from Jacksonville Theological Seminary.
Because of the anointing that God has placed upon his life and ministry, Dr. Michael Thompson is sought out by many in their desire to secure him to minister in conferences, revivals, concerts, etc.
January 1998, Pastor Thompson was elected and called to pastor the Lily Grove Baptist Church in Selma, Alabama. After being called to serve and pastor Lily Grove, he was ordained at Providence Baptist Church in Marion, Alabama under the ministerial leadership and exhortation of the esteemed Pastor R. S. McCraney. Upon entering the pastorate at Lily Grove, the congregation grew by leaps and bounds under his visionary leadership, influence and example.
In December 2008, Rev. Thompson accepted the offer to pastor Greater Union Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL. where he currently serves as the senior pastor. Upon entering the pastorate at Greater Union, Pastor Thompson and the congregation have seen the hand of God move in so many wonderful ways and the church is growing by leaps and bounds. Since his arrival at Greater Union, the church has grown in many aspects and more than 360 members have been added to the congregation.
History will reflect and document, Pastor Thompson’s continued commitment to study and show himself approved unto God (II Timothy 2:15). Educational pursuits and degree attainments were secured while attending Bethel Bible College where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies and a Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling. In May 2010, Pastor Thompson graduated and received his Doctorate of Ministry Degree from Jacksonville Theological Seminary.
Because of the anointing that God has placed upon his life and ministry, Dr. Michael Thompson is sought out by many in their desire to secure him to minister in conferences, revivals, concerts, etc.