Preparation for Ordination

Reverend Doctor Mark W. Thompson, M.Div., D.Min.
Rev. Dr. Thompson is a seasoned Pastor for over thirty (30) years, and a Seminary Adjunct Professor for over sixteen (16) years. Doctor Thompson earned his Master of Divinity from the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia, with a concentration in The Psychology of Pastoral Care and Counseling. Dr. Thompson further earned his Doctorate of Ministry from The United School of Theology in Dayton, Ohio. His dissertation was entitled: From Side-Line Religion to Enduring Spirituality. The study focused on the efforts of increasing Christian spirituality, not only for daily living, but also for Spiritual depth.
Dr. Thompson hails from Akron, Ohio, but for the last thirty-five (40) plus years, he and his wife (Stephanie) have resided in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Thompson is the father of two, and grandfather of five (5). Further, Dr. Thompson has over twenty-five (25) Spiritual sons and daughters. He has been the Senior Pastor of Four churches: New Bethel A.M.E. Church in Lithonia, Georgia; Big Bethel A.M.E. Church in Atlanta, Georgia; Allen Temple A.M.E. Church in Cincinnati, Ohio; and currently he serves at Redemptive Life Christian Fellowship in Conyers, Georgia.
As a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, my objective is to lead as a servant, and to serve with integrity as I teach the principles and constructs of the Christian faith. Further, my desire is to equip people through the teaching and praxis of spiritual disciplines in order that they might gain an abundant experience in and deeper intimacy with God. As an additional pressing of my soul, I am called to teach and prepare those who have been called into the ordained and or Pastoral Ministry. My passion is to prepare ministerial candidates with as much spiritual knowledge and leadership skills as possible, so that they can live out their calling to the glory of God. To this end, the Ministers In Training Institute has been established.