Background
Thompson, James B. was born on January 25, 1929 in Cooke County, Texas, United States. Son of John Burton and Tennie Belle (Germany) Thompson.
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James B. Thompson
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James B. Thompson, American minister. Named Man of the Year, Mineola Chamber of Commerce, 1965. Member Beaumont C.A.P. Program, 1974, Jefferson County Council on Alcoholism, Beaumont, 1969-1971; president Mineola Community Chest, 1966; trustee Southeast Texas Baptist Hospital (trustee 1972-1977), San Marcos Baptist Academy (trustee 1970-1973). Member Rotary (president 1964).
Education
Bachelor, Baylor University, 1950. Doctor in Divinity, Baylor University, 1988. Master of Divinity, Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary, 1953.
Career
Pastor, Rural Student Pastorates, Mexia, Texas, 1950-1951; pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Brownsboro, Texas, 1951-1953; pastor, Tabernacle Baptist Church, Pickton, Texas, 1953-1956; pastor, First Baptist Church, Robstown, Texas, 1956-1958; pastor, First Baptist Church, Mineola, Texas, 1957-1967; pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Beaumont, Texas, 1967-1977; with stewardship department, Baptist General Convent of Texas, Dallas, 1977-1983; director stewardship, Baptist General Convent of Texas, Dallas, 1983-1991.
Achievements
Membership
Member Beaumont C.A.P. Program, 1974, Jefferson County Council on Alcoholism, Beaumont, 1969-1971. President Mineola Community Chest, 1966. Trustee Southeast Texas Baptist Hospital (trustee 1972-1977), San Marcos Baptist Academy (trustee 1970-1973).
Member Rotary (president 1964).
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Married Betty Jeanne Clark, June 11, 1950. 1 child, Karla Kay.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Baptist -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1950
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1988
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1953
Career
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1950 - 1951
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1951 - 1953
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1953 - 1956
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1956 - 1958
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1957 - 1967
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1967 - 1977
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1977 - 1983