"I believe the role of the preacher is two-fold: to comfort the disturbed and to disturb the comfortable." That's the message that Dr. Alvin D. Thompson, Sr. often carries as he ministers to both young and old alike.
Dr. Thompson is a native of Thomasville, NC. He
began his preaching ministry
at Elevation Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC in 1990. There he was
instrumental in service as a counselor, as a teacher in the Christian
Education department, and as a diligent worker on the ministerial
staff. His educational pursuits include Shaw Divinity School and
Liberty University Seminary. He is a graduate of North Carolina
State University where he received his BA, and where he is currently
working on a Master of Social Work degree. Additionally, he received
both a Doctoral degree and a Master's degree in Pastoral Counseling
from Andersonville Theological Seminary.
Dr. Thompson was called to pastor New
Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Clayton, NC in 1994 where he
believes "the church is on the move in the right direction." He
has a genuine love for his people as evidenced by his humble servant
spirit. While at New Trinity, Pastor Thompson has implemented many
outreach ministries and as a result, the local church has been blessed
to provide a powerful food closet ministry, family & marriage ministry,
and a health ministry to name a few. He has an unprecedented passion
for ministry beyond the walls of the local church. For that reason
he continues to impact the community in which God has placed him.
Under God's guidance New Trinity offers one of the largest food
pantries in central North Carolina. New Trinity has also been led
by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to renovate an old warehouse
that will be used for a community center in the downtown area of
Clayton.
Dr. Thompson serves as the first chaplain
of the Clayton Police Department and has become an advocate for
partnerships between churches and community organizations. Through
his outreach, lives are touched that our local church may never
even know. Many of his teachings strive to preserve the family as
a vital and effective vessel of God. He is a dedicated husband to
the former Sharon Robinson who works in various capacities with
his ministry and they are the proud parents of a daughter, Jazmine
and two sons, Alvin Jr. and Aiden.
at Elevation Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC in 1990. There he was
instrumental in service as a counselor, as a teacher in the Christian
Education department, and as a diligent worker on the ministerial
staff. His educational pursuits include Shaw Divinity School and
Liberty University Seminary. He is a graduate of North Carolina
State University where he received his BA, and where he is currently
working on a Master of Social Work degree. Additionally, he received
both a Doctoral degree and a Master's degree in Pastoral Counseling
from Andersonville Theological Seminary.