Background
Thompson, John Ross was born on October 31, 1943 in Union City, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Lawrence Elmer and Agnes Alberta (Applebee) Thompson.
Thompson, John Ross was born on October 31, 1943 in Union City, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Lawrence Elmer and Agnes Alberta (Applebee) Thompson.
Bachelor, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1965. Master of Divinity, Drew University, 1968. Doctor in Ministry, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 1984.
Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Ridgebury, New York, 1966-1968;
pastor, Center United Methodist Church, Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, 1968-1980;
pastor, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Allison Park, Pennsylvania, 1980-1990;
county director, Western Pennsylvania Conference, Mars, 1990-1995;
pastor, Grandville (Michigan) United Methodist Church, 1995-1998;
county director, West Michigan Conference, since 1998. Chairperson Church Development Task Force, 1987-1988. Teacher, representative Bethel Series.
Church consultant Growth Plus.
Member Western Pennsylvania Conference, 1966-1995, cohmn. vital congregations emphasis, 1988-1990. Member West Michigan Conference, since 1995. Member Board Ordained Ministry, chair, 1984-1987.
Children: Ross, Jean, Lynn.