Jackson Expose’ PASTOR
March 2016 Edition
RESIA THOMPSON
The Outpour Center Featured!
FEATURED INSIDE: Who’s Who in Jackson Expose’
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6. DR. RESIA THOMPSON Interview With Dr. Thompson
12. MELISSA BANKS
DMD Event Planning
14. WHO’S WHO in Jackson Expose’
18. BUSINESS DIRECTORY Brilliant Brands
20. U. S. VIRGIN ISLANDS Travel Entertainment
28. COOKING WITH HONEY and Friends
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Pastor Resia Thompson Of The Outpour Center Jackson Expose’ Magazine is honored to present Dr. Resia Thompson, Pastor of The Outpoor Center. You will discover how Dr. Thompson is also an author, entrepreneur as well as a community organizer. Also featured inside is Melissa Banks of DmD Event Planning. See her creative designs inside. And check out Who’s Who in Jackson Expose’! As well as our Brilliant Brands Business Directory. Check out the sights of the U. S. Virgin Islands too. And a new recipe from “Cooking with Honey and Friends”.
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RELIGION
INTERVIEW With PASTOR RESIA THOMPSON
PASTOR ENTREPRENEUR MENTOR
PHOTO CREDITS: EPIPHANY IMAGES
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THE OUTPOUR CENTER
Dr. Thompson, tell us about where you were born and raised. I was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, but I also spent a considerable amount of time in Illinois during childhood. Please share with us your educational background. I graduated from Mississippi College, where I majored in Mass Communications. I later obtained a Doctorate of Divinity. What initially drew you into the ministry and how long have you been in the ministry? I have been in ministry for over 30 years. What drew me into ministry years ago and what continues to draw me is a love for God and for His people.
ABOVE Dr. Resia Thompson
BELOW Pastor Thompson ministers to a married couple.
What motivated you to choose the capital city, Jackson MS, as the headquarters for your ministry?
I know that God has a strategic purpose for the City of Jackson and the state of Mississippi, and I am humbled by the opportunity to help bring it to fruition.
By the grace of God, I have had the privilege of Tell us about The Outsharing the gospel all over pour Center, when was it the world, but I believe that created, and what motivatimpacting and improving ed you to start your own one’s own hometown is ministry? among the greatest witnesses of anyone in ministry. In September of 2010, the Lord instructed me to found Global Glory Christian Center. Less than a year later, He introduced “The Outpour,” a series of services based on His outpouring spirit as seen in Acts 2 and Joel 2. During these services, the Lord challenged us to become a center that would consistently facilitate an outpour of His spirit, and renamed the ministry Kingdom Kabod Outpour Center.
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Though we are affectionately known as The Outpour Center, His Kingdom is our foundation and His glory (kabod) is the heart of our vision.
gifts and talents through ministries like media, worship arts, music, dance and drama. We support believers in various stages through targeted ministries, such as children’s, youth, Can you share with us college/career, marriage, some of the ministries singles, women’s and men’s. within The Outpour Cen- Finally, we serve the comter and how they help to munity through ministries serve your members? like outreach, evangelism and health and wellness. At The Outpour Center, we believe all ministry to Outside of your own people flows out of minchurch ministry you istry to God, and we are have been very involved grateful to have ministries with the community. that strengthen, stir, supTell us about some port and serve believers. of the initiatives you We strengthen believers in crafted with governtheir faith through minment leaders to address istries of education and social ills in the comprayer, and cultivate their munity. 8
ABOVE Dr. Thompson speaks to students at a local school.
BELOW The dance ministry at The Outpour Center.
Over the last several years our ministry has partnered with local leaders to address social ills in the state. Most recently, Congressman Gregg Harper sent a letter of commendation recognizing our efforts to alleviate poverty, illiteracy and teenage pregnancy. Some of these efforts include: financial forums and fiscal training sessions, sponsorship of an elementary school in the Jackson area, ongoing support to students in a school on the outskirts of the
At The Outpour Center, we believe all ministry to people flows out of ministry to God and we are grateful to have ministries that strengthen, stir, support and serve believers.”
capital city; tutoring, testpreparation and ACT seminars, monthly support of a local women’s shelter and ministries specifically focused on investing in junior and senior high young ladies. Tell us about your health and wellness ministry, Movers and Shakers. Movers and Shakers is a health and wellness program based on 3 John 1:2, “I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.” It advocates health and wholeness through the integration of biblical principles that concern well-being for the spirit, soul and body.
BELOW Dr. Thompson ministers to a young adult.
Please tell us about The Commonwealth Coalition. The Commonwealth Coalition is an organization comprised of professionals whose fiscal interests are rooted in Kingdom ventures that better society. A subsidiary of Governing Glory School of Business, it offers present and rising entrepreneurs a Bible-based platform that promotes economic empowerment and generational inheritance. As founding president of Governing Glory Schools, what was your overall purpose for establishing the school and some of its successes?
LEFT Pastor Thompson leads a business seminar.
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Governing Glory Schools is the advanced education organization of Resia Thompson Ministries. The umbrella under which Governing Glory Schools of Ministry and Business fall, it was established to train believers for more effective operation in their respective vocations. The most recent group of individuals to complete the foundational School of Ministry course was comprised of almost 40 students. Most of these participants attended classes in person, while those in other cities and states completed the class online.
FIRST Dr. Thompson’s newest book entitled “Reign in the Rain: A 31 Day Devotional on Abundance & Inheritance.”
Can you tell us about some of your travels for the ministry? Ministry has taken me all over the United States and to places like West Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Paris, Central America, Canada, the Bahamas and Israel.
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BELOW Dr. Resia Thompson in Israel at the Wailing Wall in Israel.
What is your vision going forward for The Outpour Center specifically and your vision generally?
forts, vocational training, mentorship programs and health and wellness projects.
Our overarching vision is to fill the earth with God’s glory (Num. 14:21; Hab. 2:14). We seek to realize that vision by proclaiming the gospel and fostering initiatives that advance the Kingdom and the community. This year we plan to increase the ministry’s impact by expanding outreach ef-
What is the contact information for those who would like to contact you or your ministry? For more information about our church, please visit www.outpourcenter. org, email us at info@outpourcenter.org or join us for worship one Sunday or Wednesday!
ABOVE Dr. Thompson speaks at an empowerment conference.
We’re located at 4267 Robinson Road in Jackson, right across from Metrocenter Mall and right next to Piccadilly Restaurant. For additional information about Resia Thompson Ministries, please visit www.resiathompson.org or contact us at info@resiathompson.org.
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EVENT PLANNING
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elissa Banks is owner of DMD Event Planning. She creates designs for weddings and other events. Read as Melissa shares details of her event planning business.
“At DMD Event Planning we help our clients identify a clear vision and then bring it to reality. Our wide selection of services allows us to create custom designs to meet most any budget. Specializing in Full Event Planning and Design, Day of Coordination, and Floral Design and Decor”, says Melissa. Ms. Banks further says: “I truly believe I’m in this business because God planted this dream in my heart many years ago. When God places a Dream in you it doesn’t leave you even when you leave it. I made a commitment to use my business to honor God whenever given the opportunity, and to share what gifts he has given me. I take that desire into every single event I plan.” “We listen to you and together we create a day that you will always remember. We are professional, dependable and knowledgeable about wedding and event planning and our expert designers will make sure we exceed your expectation. We turn the ordinary to the extraordinary. Our wide selection of services allows us to create custom designs to meet most any budget.” www.dmdeventplanninganddesign.com 601-238-5312. 12
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Who’s Who in Jackson Expose’
Mauren Moed
Ashleigh Lauren Quinn
Jeremy Graham
Makeup Artist & Owner of Enhanced Beauty, LLC
Associate Attorney at Alexander Law, P.A
WoodmenLife Representative
MISSION: To be a trailblazer in order to provide opportunities in my community.
MISSION: I want people to live their best lives, naturally and spiritually
FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza
FAVORITE FOOD: Seafood
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Roseanne
FAVORITE TV SHOW: The Profit
PET PEEVE: Lack of integrity
PET PEEVE: People that don’t treat others right.
CONTACT: 601-968-8571
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MISSION: to show women that makeup can be used to simply enhance their god-given beauty. FAVORITE FOOD: anything that is seafood. FAVORITE TV SHOW: Keeping Up With The Kardashians PET PEEVE: When someone’s foundation doesn’t match their neck CONTACT: 210.393.8764
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Who’s Who in Jackson Expose’
Danny R Hollins, PhD
Raquel Hinkson
Grace Inspirations Church
YANYC Financial System
MISSION: To play my role in impelling the Black Church to be the catalyst for changing the conditions of our community. FAVORITE FOOD: Chicken rice and gravy FAVORITE TV SHOW: Sanford and Son PET PEEVE: Work on your dream every day CONTACT: 6012597646
MISSION: To help woman realize their financial dreams FAVORITE Food: Anything Seafood FAVORITE TV SHOW: Law and Order The Original
Michael L. Jones, PhD(c), RN, MSN, MBA Associate Director, Medical & Clinical Operations at United Health Group MISSION: to be an inspiration to those individuals I come in contact with! FAVORITE FOOD: My Mama’s Home-Cooked Meals (Soul Food)
PET PEEVE: Those who gives up on themselves
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Swamp People
CONTACT: 3028570980
PET PEEVE: Dealing with a lazy person. CONTACT: 763-957-1237
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Who’s Who in Jackson Expose’
Pastor Lisa Sanders Jubilee Revival Center MISSION: To equip the Body of Christ for the work of the ministry. FAVORITE FOOD: I like salads. FAVORITE TV SHOW: I Love Lucy PET PEEVE: Disunity in the Body of Christ. CONTACT: 601-415-9332
Melissa Green, MSW, PCMHT Therapist /Behavioral Specialist MISSION: My daily mission is to empower others to meet their full potentials FAVORITE FOOD: Salads FAVORITE TV SHOW: Empire PET PEEVE: When a person use past situations, as an excuse for the present one. CONTACT: 601-951-5248
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Who’s Who in Jackson Expose’
Pastor Lisa Sanders Shamika McKinsey
Pauline Rogers
Deborah L Palmer
Jubilee RevivalMarket Center WoodmenLife, Representative MISSION: To equip the Body of Christ for the MISSION: Having ideas work of the ministry. are great, but actions are better. FAVORITE FOOD: I like salads. FAVORITE FOOD: Broccoli FAVORITE TV SHOW: I Love Lucy TV SHOW: FAVORITE House PET PEEVE: Disunity in the of Being Christ.unPETBody PEEVE: truthful is a pet peeve CONTACT: of mine. 601-4159332 CONTACT: 601.818.4560
State Director of Prison Fellowship
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Fun Facts The U. S. Virgin Islands is made of St. Croix, St. John, and St. and St. Thomas. St. Croix is the largest of the United States Virgin Islands – 28 miles long and seven miles at its widest point. The island lies entirely in the Caribbean Sea, with all the beauty and warmth of a tropical destination. However, it is this island’s distinct history and cultural heritage that set it apart from other Caribbean islands. St. Croix is rich in diverse history that remains alive in the architecture, national parks, historic landmarks, botanical attractions, food, music and traditions that are an integral part of island life. One of the yearly events in St. Croix is the Crucian Christmas Festival Winter holidays are celebrated Crucian-style with a unique cultural experience of pageantry, music, food and dancing. St. Croix hosts this festival both in December and January of each year with much jubilation.
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St. Croix Heritage Trail: The unique influences of Danish, French, Spanish, West Indian, African and other cultures on the architecture and history of the island are evident during this self-guided driving tour. Visitors can follow the Heritage Trail map and visit 200 historic and cultural sights on St. Croix.
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Pump Room St. Thomas combines the natural beauty of the islands with an energetic, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Charlotte Amalie, the capital of the United States Virgin Islands, is the most visited port in the Caribbean and boasts one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. The city’s reputation as the shopping mecca of the Caribbean attracts visitors from around the world who are drawn to its elegant dining, exciting nightlife and international, duty-free shopping.
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St. Johns St. John, the smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands, retains a tranquil, unspoiled beauty uncommon in the Caribbean or anywhere else in the world. Settled in the early 1700’s by Danish immigrants attracted to the island’s potential as a sugar cane producing colony, St. John soon blossomed into a thriving economy. The island’s unspoiled forests and stunning beaches attracted the attention of wealthy families who sought privacy and tranquility on the island. In 1956, Laurence Rockefeller was so moved by the island that he bought and donated broad expanses of land to the National Park Service to keep St. John “a thing of joy forever.” St. John was recently voted “Best Island in the Caribbean/Atlantic” by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s prestigious annual Readers’ Choice Awards poll.
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ruising the Caribbean Attracting thousands of visitors each year, St. Thomas is the Caribbean’s number one cruise ship port, and truly a shopper’s paradise. Cruise ship passengers enjoy a special duty-free shopping
status: No customs duties or sales tax are imposed on tourism-related items.
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COOKING WITH HONEY “ After all, there’s good then THERE’S MISSISSIPPI GOOD!” Mississippi Peach Cobbler This recipe is so quick so easy so delicious you’ll never need another recipe for peach cobbler again! • 2 large cans of sliced peaches, drain all the juice off your peaches • 1 stick of butter melted in your favorite skillet • once your butter is melted add your peaches, allow them to brown in your butter • add 1/3 brown sugar • add 1 teaspoon nutmeg and • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, lightly stir, reduce your heat to low. Allow your peaches to simmer for just a few moments in that wonderful butter and brown sugar mixture . • while your peaches are simmering add a small cup and 1/4 cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of flour. Mix well and pour on top of your peaches and give it a light stir • now top with your favorite brand of uncooked biscuits
I use “ MARY B’S BUTTERMILK Biscuit”, you can find them in your frozen food section. • sprinkle a small amount of brown sugar, nutmeg and cinnamon on top of your biscuits. Toss in a handful of white chocolate chip morsels. Place in the oven at 350°, allow your biscuits to brown and you’re done!!! The only thing that’s missing now is the ice cream. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!!! A HONEY TIP_____ A great way to preserve our liquids from recipes like your peach juice from this one is to use and #recycle your #plastic water bottles. Simply pour your juice into a measuring cup to make it easy to pour it into your water bottle. Place a label on the bottle reminding you the date and the liquid that’s in the container. They work well in the refrigerator as well as in your freezer until you’re ready to use your liquids the next time! Please join me on Facebook / Instagram /Youtube/LinkedIn/Local98/ Monday mornings @ 9 a.m. on MPB 91.3 Think Radio for DEEP SOUTH DINING .
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