Our Pastor,
Dr. Victor R. Thomas

Biography

Dr. Victor R. Thomas is the son of Audrie E. Thomas and the late Walter H. Thomas. He was born on May 17, 1962 in Jacksonville, FL. He has two older sisters. His older brother passed in 2005.

He is married to the former, Rosa M. Jordan and they have four children: Monique; Alex; Asiah; and Ashton.

He graduated from Paxon Senior High School in Jacksonville, FL in 1980. He studied at Tuskeegee Institute during the fall of 1980 and then transferred to Bethune Cookman College, where he was awarded a full football scholarship. He received many honors at Bethune Cookman College, including Honor Roll, National Dean's List and All Athletic Academic Team. He was awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Philosophy in 1985, four months after the death of his father.

After receiving his undergraduate degree, he entered seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center ( Morehouse School of Religion) in Atlanta, GA. He was also on the National Dean's List while attending ITC. In 1986, he was ordained at the Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church in Atlanta by R. L. White. Rev. Thomas received his Master of Divinity Degree in Christian Education in 1988.

Rev. Thomas served as the Assistant to the Pastor and Youth Minister at the Lilly Hill Baptist Church in Decatur, GA. He was also a chaplain at the Emory Affiliated Hospitals in Atlanta. Chaplain Thomas served Henrietta Egleston Children's Hospital, Emory Hospital and Crawford Long Hospital.

Upon resigning his position as chaplain, he started pastoring in Clemson, SC. While in Clemson, he began teaching in the Anderson and Pickens County School Systems.

In February 1992, Chaplain Thomas became one of the chaplains at the McCormick Correctional Institution. In 1994, he became the senior chaplain at that institution.

In 1994, Rev. Thomas had a thirst to continue his educational journey. He enrolled at Erskine Theological Seminary Center in Due West, SC to pursue a Doctor of Ministry Degree. While attending Erskine, he wrote his dissertation "book" entitled: Bridging The Gap Between Inmates and Church Volunteers to receive his Doctorate.

In May 1996, Dr. Thomas was lead by the Holy Spirit to shepherd the flock of Greater Mount Canaan Missionary Baptist Church. It is evidence that he is guided by the Holy Spirit, because, the flock is willing to follow him and to work towards his vision for GMC. He believes in educating with the Word of God through his "3-points" sermons. These points seem to be a trademark of his preaching style. He constantly encourages regular attendance of Bible Study, Sunday School, etc, so that his members will be prepared and able to stand when Christ returns. Currently, Dr. Thomas is employed as Senior Chaplain at Trenton Correctional Institution in Trenton, SC.

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GMC ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNDER DR. THOMAS' LEADERSHIP:

• Tape Ministry
• Demolition of Abandoned Houses
• Prison Ministry
• Formation of Sanctuary
• Male Choirs
• Brotherhood Ministry
• Donation of Computers
• Dance Ministry
• Broadcast Ministry on WKZK
• Nursing Home Ministry
• Summer Enrichment Program
• Teen Church
• Multi-Purpose Building
• Playground
• Community Outreach
• GMC Web Site
• Renovation of Sanctuary

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For more information, you may call us at:

Office:	706.738.4930
Fax:	706.738.1212

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Or you may email us:

General Information:	Info@MtCanaanBaptist.Com
Church Secretary:	GPrince@MtCanaanBaptist.Com
Pastor Thomas:	Pastor@MtCanaanBaptist.Com