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ELDER TIMOTHY P. THOMAS

Timothy P. Thomas was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. He is a graduate of Morehouse College
with a major in communications and marketing. His dream was to work at a record label and
manage their concert promotion division. He was confident in himself as an excellent salesman and
had experience with event promotions while in college. However, his dream was deferred, and he
ended up in Milwaukee after college and found a job in the banking and finance industry. Gaining
successful momentum in sales, Timothy was offered a promotion opportunity with his choice of
relocation options. Still hopeful that God was sending him back to the South to realize his dream
of becoming a concert promoter, Timothy chose to relocate to High Point, NC.
Within a year of being in North Carolina, Timothy’s assistant fell out of her office chair, and
started convulsing due to a seizure. Timothy began to “negotiate” with God because he felt God
prompting him to pray for her. His hesitance was him questioning his own ability to intercede on
her behalf. Finally, he said Lord if I pray for her and you heal her, I will preach for you.
Meanwhile, she was turning blue in the face and her chest was rising and she had entered a state
of unconsciousness. Timothy laid hands on the woman’s head and said “Jesus”. Her color
immediately changed, her chest went down, she breathed a big sigh, and regained consciousness.
That same day while driving home from work, the Lord began dealing with his heart. He was so
overcome by the Spirit so much so that he ran from his car into his hotel room speaking in
tongues. Hoping to “make it stop”, Timothy called on his family for help. After receiving a call
from his mother, she simply said to him “Just say yes”. That’s when the journey began.
Timothy formally accepted Christ and was baptized at Wells Memorial Church of God in Christ in
Greensboro, NC. under the late Bishop Ithiel Clemmons. Bishop Clemmons taught Timothy to start
preaching by sharing his testimony, show love for God’s people and balance church, family and
work responsibilities.
A promotion took Timothy to Dallas, Texas where he joined Greater Church of the Harvest under
Bishop Frank Smith. There he was appointed Deacon and Bishop Smith would often talk to him
about helping people and loving them throughout their spiritual journey.
Another promotion opportunity led Timothy to Chicago, IL and Timothy joined Faith Temple
Church of God In Christ under Bishop Carlis Moody Sr. There he served on the financial team and
worked as a consultant on behalf of the church leading meetings with real estate and bank
executives. He also participated in Mission outreach programs in the community and even traveled
to visit orphanages in Haiti with Bishop Moody and his team. Bishop Moody sent Timothy to
Elder’s school for the Church of God in Christ and recommended him to be an Elder appointed by
Bishop Ocie Booker in 2004. He later attended Moody Bible Institute and Life Christian
University as well.
After becoming an Elder, Timothy’s journey led him back home to help his father Pastor Mainer H.
Thomas at the Word of Life Ministries Church of God in Christ with Bishop Moody’s blessing.
What started with a communications and marketing degree and lead to career transitions and
relocations, have all unveiled God’s divine plan for Timothy Paulus Thomas: To be a Promoter of
Christ. With his purpose in full view, Timothy’s love for people and his faith in God’s divine
miracles bring his career and of salvation journey full circle.
Timothy is the loving husband to his beautiful wife and best friend, Erika Thomas. He has two
beautiful daughters, Lindsey Thomas, a Junior at Spelman College and Lauren Thomas, a Senior in
High School both on Honor Roll. He owns a burgeoning commercial real estate brokerage firm
with clients throughout the United States.
Timothy’s prayer is “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called
in one body; and be ye thankful”. Colossians 3:15. Having empathy for people, maintaining a
balance between church and family, and finding ways to partner in the community are his purpose
as a believer and how he’s been called to lead.