About our distinguished pastor . . .
Pastor David L. Thompson III is a man who just simply loves God. David was born and raised in the city of Pontiac, MI. David is the Senior Pastor at Messiah Missionary Baptist Church in Pontiac, MI where he has been a member since 1998. He accepted his calling to the gospel in July of 2006 and preached his first sermon on November 12, 2006 entitled "IT'S TRAINING TIME" from Proverbs 22:6, He became the Interim Pastor in October of 2023 and was voted in as Senior Pastor on September 28, 2024.
Pastor David attended Birmingham Bible Institute and Destiny School of Ministry where on June 3, 2017 he recieved his Ministrial Diploma in Biblical Studies and a Bachelors of Theology. He contInued his studies and in June of 2018 David recieved his Masters Degree in Theology. Pastor Thompson loves to teach and expound on
the Word of God. He presently teaches weekly Sunday School and Mid-Week bible classes at the church.
On March 12, 2004, Pastor Thompson marrried Lady Charlie Gandy. Their family now consists of two (2) daughters, LaAsia and Devan, and three (3) grandchildern.
Pastor Thompson is also a successful business man. He is a 1995 graduate of Michigan Barber School in Detroit, MI and he is a Michigan Licensed Master Barber. He continued his studies at Michigan Barber School and in 2009 he became a licensed barber instructor. In 2011 he, with a partner, opened Ascape 2 Wellness Barber and Beauty Shop where he practices his craft to this day. Some of his greatest moments in business was being able to work on commercial sets, go to various NBA All-star games, and being flown to various cities to cut the hair of then
Detroit Piston, Grant Hill.
Pastor David attended Birmingham Bible Institute and Destiny School of Ministry where on June 3, 2017 he recieved his Ministrial Diploma in Biblical Studies and a Bachelors of Theology. He contInued his studies and in June of 2018 David recieved his Masters Degree in Theology. Pastor Thompson loves to teach and expound on
the Word of God. He presently teaches weekly Sunday School and Mid-Week bible classes at the church.
On March 12, 2004, Pastor Thompson marrried Lady Charlie Gandy. Their family now consists of two (2) daughters, LaAsia and Devan, and three (3) grandchildern.
Pastor Thompson is also a successful business man. He is a 1995 graduate of Michigan Barber School in Detroit, MI and he is a Michigan Licensed Master Barber. He continued his studies at Michigan Barber School and in 2009 he became a licensed barber instructor. In 2011 he, with a partner, opened Ascape 2 Wellness Barber and Beauty Shop where he practices his craft to this day. Some of his greatest moments in business was being able to work on commercial sets, go to various NBA All-star games, and being flown to various cities to cut the hair of then
Detroit Piston, Grant Hill.