Michael Thompson
Seaford,DE
Summary
Spiritual Elder with 15+ years of experience in pastoral ministry. Accomplished in helping community members strengthen relationships with God by guiding individuals throughout service activities.
Seasoned Elder offering 30+ years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Strong moral beliefs. I believe the Bible to be the infallible Word of God. It is the foundation on which the church must stand. It cannot be compromised in any way. Holiness is the standard the church must adhere.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Ordained Elder
Dew Dimensions Family Ministry
08.2017 - Current
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
Organized and helped to lead Worship
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Promoted the power, importance, and benefits of worship to leaders and congregation
Community Outreach Program
- Organized and spearheaded a community outreach program serving 200 to 300 individuals each week with food, clothing, and household items
Taught Biblical principles to prisoners
Kiros Prision Ministrty of Delaware
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Equipped prisoners to move forward through counseling and sound doctrine.
- Helped them to understand God’s forgiveness
- Taught them how to forgive themselves and others
- Provided counseling
Taught college courses
Charles Hammond Bible Institute
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Taught courses on various topics including 'The Bible', 'Ministers in Training', and 'Market Place Jesus'
Senior Pastor
God's House of Deliverance Ministries
02.2001 - 06.2016
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Increased church membership by 30%.
Pastor's Assistant
Emmanuel Full Gospel
01.1999 - 03.2021
- Educated members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
Deacon
Lighthouse Church of God
02.1985 - 07.1999
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Prepared and delivered sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Education
Alpha Bible Institute
Felton, Delaware01.2001
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Bethel Bible Institute
Salisbury, Maryland01.1997
No Degree - Computer Installation And Repair Technology
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
Georgetown, DE05.1990
Associate of Arts - Automotive Engineering Technology
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
Georgetown, DE05.1989
Skills
- Sermon Preparation
- Volunteer Management
- Biblical Knowledge
- Spiritual leadership
- Grief counseling
- Community Service
- Teaching
- Counseling
Roles And Responsibilities
- Baptisms and Child Dedications
- Weddings
- Funerals
- Ordinations (Elders & Deacons)
- Counseling
- Ordained my Elder into Pastorship - Pastor Douglas Mullen (Strong Tower Ministries, Dover Delaware).
- Taught Bible Study
- Taught Sunday school
- Community Witnessing.
Ordination
- New Dimensions Family Worship, Bishop Jesse E.C. Abbott, Salisbury, Maryland, 2017-01-01, Current
- God’s House of Deliverance Ministries, Senior Pastor, Laurel, Delaware, 2001-02-13, 2016-06-30
- Emmanuel Full Gospel, Assistant Pastor, Pastor Diane Lake Alexander, Seaford, Delaware, 1999-01-01, 2001-01-01
- Lighthouse Church of God, Deacon, Reverend Calvin Abbott, East New Market, Maryland, 1985-01-01, 1999-01-01
Communityoutreach
Organized and spearheaded one of the largest community outreach programs in the town of Laurel. With God’s help, we served 200 to 300 individuals each week with food, clothing, and other household items. This helped our Senior Center and our Department of Social Services. They praised the ministry for helping free up much-needed resources that strengthen the community., Laurel
Yearsmarried
39
Spouse
Darlene Thompson
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 5
- Marital Status: Married
Additional Information
Email: mkthompson7@gmail.com
Timeline
Ordained Elder
Dew Dimensions Family Ministry
08.2017 - Current
Taught Biblical principles to prisoners
Kiros Prision Ministrty of Delaware
12.2015 - 09.2017
Taught college courses
Charles Hammond Bible Institute
01.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Pastor
God's House of Deliverance Ministries
02.2001 - 06.2016
Organized and helped to lead Worship
01.2000 - 01.2001
Pastor's Assistant
Emmanuel Full Gospel
01.1999 - 03.2021
Deacon
Lighthouse Church of God
02.1985 - 07.1999
Community Outreach Program
Alpha Bible Institute
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Bethel Bible Institute
No Degree - Computer Installation And Repair Technology
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
Associate of Arts - Automotive Engineering Technology
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
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