About Our Ministry
Our Vision
To see hearts healed, faith restored, and lives transformed — raising up spiritually mature believers who walk in unity, purpose, and bold obedience to Christ.
Our Mission
To provide biblical teaching, spiritual encouragement, and practical guidance that restores wounded believers, strengthens families, and equips individuals to move beyond offense and into Kingdom purpose.
New Life Ministries was founded with a clear purpose: to bring healing to wounded hearts, restore faith, and help individuals rediscover their God-given purpose. Born out of testimony, perseverance, and a deep burden for those who have experienced spiritual hurt, this ministry exists to guide people from brokenness to wholeness through the transforming power of Jesus Christ.
At the center of New Life Ministries is the message that pain does not disqualify you — it prepares you for purpose. Through biblical teaching, prayer, mentorship, and outreach, we minister to individuals who have faced church hurt, personal disappointment, or seasons of discouragement. Our heart is to see believers healed, strengthened, and confidently walking in their calling.
Beyond the church walls, New Life Ministries is committed to community engagement and outreach initiatives that foster unity, faith, and spiritual growth. Whether through digital platforms, community involvement, or ministry on the road, we are dedicated to meeting people where they are and pointing them toward new life in Christ.
What tried to break you will build you.
What hurt you will not hold you.
Grace is greater than your past,
and New Life is waiting on your yes!
Emon D. Thompson, Sr. Spiritual Biography
Elder Emon D. Thompson, Sr. is a licensed Elder with the Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith Organization (PCAF). He serves under the leadership of Bishop Robert N. Fortson, Sr., Pastor at the Greater Bethlehem Temple Church in Jackson, Mississippi. He has been married to his wife, Cynthia Thompson, for over 34 years and has seven children: five girls and two sons. Cornelius Emon Thompson; Nia Imani Thompson (Deceased); Emon D. Thompson, II (Mario); Gloria Grace Thompson, (GG); Shamia Cymone Thompson, (Miya); Ramiyah Iman Thompson, (Woo), and Zakiyah Elyse Thompson, (ZZ). He also has two adorable granddaughters whom he adores dearly. (Ava and Armiah). Emon’s goal is to get the word out to the world by any means necessary. He strives each day to help the saints of God prepare for the work of the Lord. Emon loves to serve the people of God and works hard each day through ministry and the community to advance the Kingdom of God. Emon serves as Pastor for New Life Ministries (www.NLM-Intl.net) and hosts an active podcast, Tell-The-Truth Podcast (www.TTTPodcast2025.org). His Mission is to help God’s People Become Everything God has created them to be, spiritually, physically, mentally, socially, and financially.
Emon Professional Biography
Elder Emon D. Thompson, Sr., has more than 28 years of entrepreneurial experience. He was a business owner of Thompson Technologies for over 18 years. He has owned several other businesses during his professional career. For the past 12 years,
Emon has been a dedicated community leader serving South Jackson, Mississippi. Emon has faithfully served on the City of Jackson Planning Board, helping guide responsible development and community growth. He has also served as President of the Brookleigh Homeowners Association for 9 years, advocating for neighborhood improvement, safety, and unity.
His leadership extends across numerous community organizations, including the Jackson Association of Neighborhoods (JAN), the Association of South Jackson Neighborhoods (ASJN), and the Jackson Resource Center (JRC). With over 15 years of active community advocacy, he is also involved with Bridging the Gap Ministries, Working Together Jackson, Working Together Mississippi, and the One America Movement, which work to foster collaboration, strengthen families, and build a stronger South Jackson. As a United States Army Veteran, Elder Thompson brings discipline, integrity, and a deep sense of duty to every area of service.
Spiritually grounded, Elder Thompson has been a devoted member of Greater Bethlehem Temple Church in Jackson, Mississippi, for more than 32 years and has served as a Licensed Elder in the Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith for 31 years. His commitment to faith, family, and education is reflected in his home life; five of his children graduated from Jackson Public Schools, and his wife, Cynthia Thompson, has served on the Jackson Public Schools Board of Directors. Together, they are dedicated to empowering families, strengthening communities, and advancing the Kingdom of God through servant leadership.
