From Pastor Tommy Thompson

Born and reared in a Christian home, Pastor Thompson came to Christ at the early age of four years old.  He is a native of Tampa graduating from East Bay High School in Riverview.  Upon graduation from High School, Pastor Thompson began an eleven year career with the United States Air Force serving at several stations in America as well as over seas.  It was during his time at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska, that he met and married his lovely wife, Vicki.

In 1996, Pastor Thompson’s life took a drastic turn as God called him to preach.  On October 9, 1996 he surrendered to the call to preach and to full-time Christian service.  Pastor Thompson laid aside his Air Force career and entered into the pastorate.  Pastor Thompson has pastored churches in Scottsmoor, Florida and Sarasota, Florida.  From 2005-2009 Pastor Thompson served as Associate Pastor at West Gate Baptist Church and Florida Baptist College of Tampa, Florida.  It was in August of 2009, however, that God began to burden his heart to pastor a church again.  It was at that time that God opened the door for Pastor Thompson to come to Grace Baptist Temple.  From August 2009 to June 2010 served as Co-Pastor along side Pastor Ruben Nance.  On June 9, 2010, Grace Baptist Temple called Pastor Thompson to be the Senior Pastor.

Pastor Thompson has been married to his beautiful wife, Vicki, since 1992 and have two daughters, Alexis and Hannah.  Pastor Thompson has been used of the Lord to preach in youth conferences, men’s conferences, marriage retreats, and revivals throughout the country.