Elder Eric Thomas, Pastor

Born on February 13, 1968, his musical gift was immediately demonstrated at age 3. He began playing tunes by ear before receiving formal piano lessons. God inspired him to write his first song at the age of 4, entitled, “A Man Called Jesus”. His mother, Eleanor Thomas, raised him and his five siblings in the fear and admonition of the Lord. He was taught to always put God first in his life.

Elder Thomas is a product of Greater Harvest Baptist Church where he has been a lifetime member. He began his spiritual growth under the leadership of the late Rev. Henry Bracken. At age 7, under the direction of his grandmother, the late Mildred Cole, he played the piano for the Sylvia Boddie Youth Choir at Greater Harvest. He was inspired and trained by two great Ministers of Music, the late Dr. Robert E. Wooten Sr. and the late Professor Joseph Henderson. He began taking music lessons at 9 years old from Dr. Wooten, and later studied classical music under Professor Felix Gang at Roosevelt University.Read More ...