Pastor Percy L. Thompson

Senior Pastor

REV. PERCY L. THOMPSON

Senior Pastor

PASTOR'S PROFILE

  • Accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior at age 12 under Pastor T.R. Oliphant, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
  • Founding member of Greater Sweethome Church in February 1995.
  • Served as church treasurer, deacon, associate minister, Male Chorus President, and Music Department Head.
  • Accepted his call by God as Pastor on June 16, 2013.
  • Preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ, bringing lost souls into Christian fellowship and Kingdom building.
  • Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13 KJV, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
  • Leads and follows with courage, patience, love, humility, wisdom, and friendliness.
  • Enjoys gospel singing, preaching, teaching, movies, history literature, and home improvement projects.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

  • Served 28 collective years in various aerospace engineering and operations senior leadership positions at Boeing Commercial Electronics, BAE Systems, and Bell Helicopter Textron.
  • Served 25 years in the Air Force, Air National Guard; retired Squadron Commander (lieutenant colonel).
  • Earned Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi.
  • Earned Master of Business Administration from Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.
Pastor Thompson

PERSONAL PROFILE

  • Born and raised in Canton, Mississippi; parents, James and Willie Thompson; five brothers and one sister.
  • Married to Sister Verlillian Thompson of Canton, Mississippi since July 1985.
  • Three adult children: Nakethia, Shawn, and Jordan.
  • Daughter-in-law: Asia, and three granddaughters: Londyn, Aubree, and Skylar.