Andy Thompson is a spiritual educator, a leader, a motivator of men, a man of faith. He uses modern day parables, humor and truth to challenge spiritual thought and growth in people from every cultural or economic background. He is the founding and Senior Pastor of World Overcomers Christian Church, currently located in the Research Triangle Park area of Durham, North Carolina, a few miles west of RDU Airport. The church, which he started in January 2003, now ministers to nearly 5000 people, and is one of the fastest growing ministries in North Carolina. Pastor Andy began preaching at the age of fifteen, and spent his early years as a youth pastor and evangelist, literally traveling the country, preaching to youth and young adults. During his twenty five years in the ministry, he has been a Youth Pastor, Pastor of Evangelism & Follow-up, Executive Pastor, and Senior Associate Pastor. In addition to his pastoral experience, Pastor Andy played a major role in the operation and organization of two mega ministries. These experiences, coupled with his experiences from founding and growing his own mega ministry, have caused many to seek his expertise and advice on church growth, and given him a unique message for the body of Christ today. Formally trained at Rhema Bible Training Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Pastor Andy also has a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in education from the University of Massachusetts. His television ministry, The Truth with Andy Thompson airs nationally on The Church Channel, a TBN digital network, and locally on WRDC. (click for tv guide) Pastor Andy and his wife, Lashawn, have been married for seventeen years and have five children.