Bishop Marlyn S. Thomas, D. Th.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Bishop Marlyn S. Thomas, D. Th.
Connect with Bishop Thomas:
Facebook: Marlyn S Thomas
IG: @BishopMarlynThomas
Website: www.MotivationWithDrMarlyn.com
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Bishop Marlyn S. Thomas is a 2018 Ambassador of Humanitarianism Award Recipient bestowed by the Global International Alliance which received their accreditation under Former President Barack Obama.
She is a graduate of Truth Bible College (Jacksonville, FL) and Supernatural Ministries Training Institute (Midland, MI) and School of The Great Commission Bible College (Columbia, SC). She holds an earned Doctorate Degree in Theology and two Honorary Doctoral Degrees. She has received numerous awards, honors and even has an award given in her name yearly, the ‘Dr. Marlyn S. Thomas Trailblazer’ award. This honor is awarded to Leaders for their community involvement, Civic work and Church outreach. In the Fall of 2023 Bishop Thomas received ‘The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award’ bestowed upon President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Administration.
Bishop Thomas has been pastoring for 20 years and is the Senior Pastor & Founder at Life Line Family Worship Center in Fayetteville, Georgia and our newest location, Life Line Houston Texas. In 2017 she founded Covenant Ministries Connections which is an Apostolic Spiritual Covering for Pastors, Leaders and Churches throughout the World.
Bishop Thomas has a powerful prophetic ‘gift’ on her life and is known as a “bullseye” Prophetess. She is a sought-out Preacher and Teacher with a special assignment to build strong Leaders for the Kingdom of God.
She is the Author of "A Queen Waiting On Her King," “5 Keys To Successful Leadership” and a Gospel Recording Artist with Songs like “From Pain To Purpose” and “Winning’” that have touched many around the World. Bishop Thomas has her own Show “Motivation With Dr. Marlyn” which airs seasonally on Facebook Live.
She serves as the National Academic Dean at The School of The Great Commission Theological Seminary.
She is the proud mom to Kenny Gaines a University of Georgia Graduate and Former Professional Basketball Player.
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Bishop Thomas’ greatest passion is her philanthropic work with the Albertio ‘L.A.’ Smith Foundation named after her oldest son who passed away in October 2016. The Foundation awards Scholarships to deserving High School Seniors pursuing their dreams to attend College.
As a Widow Bishop Thomas knows first-hand the pain of battling grief and is a ‘Widow Mentor’ for women that have lost spouses. After 6 years battling hard grief from the loss of her oldest Son & Late Husband she decided to turn her Pain into Purpose! She couldn’t find the Support Group that she needed so she built ONE GRIEF YOU LOSE AGAIN was founded in April 2023. It is a ‘Support Group’ to help those struggling with Grief as they navigate through life to find ‘Purpose in the Pain'.
Known as ‘The WINologist”, in October 2023 Bishop Thomas founded Winning Against All Odds, Inc. which is a Non-profit organization. Through mentorship, leadership training & mental health workshops she encourages those around the World that no matter what they have been through God has the master plan for their life and He will turn their worst days into their best days so live on purpose and WIN with the hand you are dealt!
Newly engaged to Bishop James Wright Jr. Bishop Thomas is enjoying planning her March 2024 Wedding, spending time with her grandsons (Deyon & Christian), mentoring women, training Leaders and traveling around the World.
Her Spiritual Parents are Apostles Tony & Cynthia Brazelton.
Bishop Thomas’ personal motto is Ecclesiastes 9:10 “Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with all thy might.”