The Rev. Jimmy James Thompson
Presiding Elder Jimmy Thompson, a gifted and powerful preacher from the 11th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church was born in Pahokee, Florida to the late James and Doshia Thompson.
He received his education at the following: Pahokee High School, Palm Beach Community College, Allen University, Columbia, S.C. and Moody Bible College.
His Pastoral Experience: 32 successful years (from Loxahatchee 1 member to Bethel Lakeland with 1,500 members). In Sept. of 2011 he celebrated 40 years in the ministry. He was the Pastor of New Bethel A.M.E. Church in Lakeland, Florida for 19 years. He helped to liquidate a 1.5 million dollar mortgage and increased the membership from 450 to 1,650 members, started Toddlers World Day Care, Harambee Family Center and developed an outstanding youth ministry. On December 3, 2005 he was appointed Presiding Elder of the “Celebrated Central District” of the South Conference. On December 3, 2011 he was appointed Presiding Elder of the “Tremendous Tampa District” of the West Coast Conference and in 2015 he was appointed Presiding Elder over the “Lively Lakeland District” of the West Coast Conference. He presides over churches that he encourages to work under the banner of Gods’ righteousness and excellence. He is and has always been a people builder, encouraging them in the Lord. A liberal giver, he loves helping others to the Glory of God. Evangelist: He has preached all over the United States and abroad (Paris, France; Belize, Central America; Puerto Rico, Bahamas and Ekpoma, Nigeria are some of the places he has ministered). He is an Anointed Prophet of God, A Preaching Preacher that rightfully handles the word of God to the Glory of God!
He is married to Kathryn (AKA Kathy) Thompson and collectively they have several children and grandchildren.
He received his education at the following: Pahokee High School, Palm Beach Community College, Allen University, Columbia, S.C. and Moody Bible College.
His Pastoral Experience: 32 successful years (from Loxahatchee 1 member to Bethel Lakeland with 1,500 members). In Sept. of 2011 he celebrated 40 years in the ministry. He was the Pastor of New Bethel A.M.E. Church in Lakeland, Florida for 19 years. He helped to liquidate a 1.5 million dollar mortgage and increased the membership from 450 to 1,650 members, started Toddlers World Day Care, Harambee Family Center and developed an outstanding youth ministry. On December 3, 2005 he was appointed Presiding Elder of the “Celebrated Central District” of the South Conference. On December 3, 2011 he was appointed Presiding Elder of the “Tremendous Tampa District” of the West Coast Conference and in 2015 he was appointed Presiding Elder over the “Lively Lakeland District” of the West Coast Conference. He presides over churches that he encourages to work under the banner of Gods’ righteousness and excellence. He is and has always been a people builder, encouraging them in the Lord. A liberal giver, he loves helping others to the Glory of God. Evangelist: He has preached all over the United States and abroad (Paris, France; Belize, Central America; Puerto Rico, Bahamas and Ekpoma, Nigeria are some of the places he has ministered). He is an Anointed Prophet of God, A Preaching Preacher that rightfully handles the word of God to the Glory of God!
He is married to Kathryn (AKA Kathy) Thompson and collectively they have several children and grandchildren.