Background
Thompson, Jeffery Elders was born on February 21, 1951 in Bremen, Georgia, United States. Son of Jack Elders and Jewell Dean (Hutto) Thompson.
health care administrator minister
Thompson, Jeffery Elders was born on February 21, 1951 in Bremen, Georgia, United States. Son of Jack Elders and Jewell Dean (Hutto) Thompson.
Bachelor, Auburn University, 1973. Master of Divinity, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1977. Doctor of Ministry, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1991.
Master of Science in Counseling, Troy State University, 1998.
Youth minister, Calder Baptist Church, Beaumont, Texas, 1977-1979; youth minister, First Baptist Church, Florence, South Carolina., 1979-1982; chaplain, Georgia Regional Hospital, Augusta, Georgia, 1982-1984; director pastoral care, East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, 1984-1997; manager pastoral care N.E., Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville, since 1998.
President Hospice of Lee County, Opelika, 1986-1987, board directors, 1987-1991. Board directors Widowed Person Service, Opelika. Member Leadership Lee County, 1991.
Scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, 1991-1994, Explorer advisor, 1995-1998, member district committee, 1994-1998, religious relations committee 1998, cubmaster, since 1999. Board directors CONTACT United States of America. Fellow Association Professional Chaplains.
Member American Association Pastoral Counselors (associate), American Association Christian Counselors, Lions Club (chaplain Opelika club 1985, Outstanding Lion 1985, 1st vice president 1994, president 1995-1996).
Married Pamela Jennette Watson, August 26, 1972. Children: Rebecca Lynn, Joshua Elders.