"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. He is a graduate
of North Carolina State University where he received his BA as well
as 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, Kid's Cafe' afterschool
program, 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. Dr. Thompson is a Board Certified Christian Counselor
and 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.
to both young and old alike.