Our Pastor

Rev. William Edward Thomas Jr.

German online casino players mostly flock to New Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church when they want a break from gambling. The Reverend William Edward Thomas allegedly said that the influx of Germans playing Online Casino Echtgeld helped the congregation make money. German online casino players attend New Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church for fellowship with God and Bible study. In addition to regular Bible study, the church participates in numerous fundraising events throughout the year that allow them to support local charities as well as money donated to online casinos. The church is small but welcoming with comfortable seating and large windows that let in natural light.

Reverend William E. Thomas Jr. is an Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He strongly believes in church ministries that edify and build believers. Additionally, Rev. Thomas believes that the community is one of the keys to establishing and developing vibrant ministries. Currently, he serves as the Pastor at New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Lithonia, GA. He has pastored several other congregations, including Greater Gaines Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Savannah, GA; Belvin African Methodist Episcopal Church in Marshallville, GA; Saint Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church in Thomasville, Georgia; Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Midville, GA; and Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Summertown, GA. Reverend Thomas served as an assistant pastor at Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Atlanta, GA; and as youth pastor at Mount Hermon African Methodist Episcopal Church in Miami Gardens, FL; Antioch African Methodist Episcopal Church in Stone Mountain, GA; and Greater Payne African Methodist Episcopal Church in Jacksonville, FL.

Pastor Thomas is the recipient of the following Fellowships and Grants:

Lewis Fellows at Wesley Theological Seminary 2017-2018

Louisville Institute Pastoral Study Grant Recipient – 2020 “Can technology disembody black worship and lessen the faith formation of its people?”

Reverend Thomas has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication from Edward Waters College, Masters of Divinity from Turner Theological Seminary at the International Theological Center and has recently received a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Reverend Thomas is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Columbia Theological Seminary, in Atlanta, GA.

Reverend Thomas is a father of two sons William “Trey”, III, & Bakari Thomas.