Pastor Thomas D. White is the senior pastor and founder of The Rock International Ministries (T.R.I.M.) in Jackson, Missouri, a church with a multicultural anointing for all of God’s people.
Pastor White was born December 1, 1974 to Thomas and Alice White. Pastor White was raised in a loving home and taught to walk in the love, admiration, and adoration of Christ.
Pastor White is a native of Malden, MO where he was a standout all-star in football and basketball. He began his collegiate career in 1993 at Murray State University in Murray, KY. In 1994, Pastor White transferred back to his home state, where he completed his football career and one year on the basketball team at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Graduating in 1997 with a B.S. in Criminal Justice, Pastor White began his work career in Sikeston, MO as a juvenile officer for Scott County. Pastor White then returned to Cape Girardeau, where he served as a Cape Girardeau City Police Officer for about 2 years. During this time is when Pastor White became acquainted with Rhema Word Breakthrough International Ministries and Dr. A. G. Green.
It was December 20, 1999 when God snatched Pastor White from the hands of the devil and placed him under the leadership of Dr. Green. It was there that Pastor White began his ministry, teaching and expounding on the word of God. Pastor White served faithfully and was cultivated for more than seven and a half years under Dr. Green’s leadership.
Pastor White also is a certified Christian Counselor. His certification was attained through Green Memorial Bible College in Sikeston, MO and is recognized by the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).
In February 2007 God spoke another level in the life of Pastor White to start a new ministry, and The Rock International Ministries was born in August 2007.
July 2008, Pastor White made his international debut on TCT-TV-27 as a guest pastor on “Ask the Pastor”. He also appeared as a guest author and pastor along with his wife on the “Rejoice” program, which reaches 170 countries, on August 29, 2008.
Pastor White is a published author. His first book “Let Me Break it Down!” hit the stores in March 2007 and is continuing to change lives throughout the country. Pastor White is also the husband of Co-Pastor Zsavonda L. White. Together they have four children; Alicia 7, D.J. 9, Jessica 15, and Davanika 16.
The Following is an excerpt from Pastor White’s Book, “Let Me Break It Down:”
Be the best at what you have been called to do. Master your craft! Don’t try to be like someone else. God has made you a certain way because there is a need in the kingdom for someone like you.
I told you in the first paragraph of this chapter, that God specifically made you a specialist in your gifted area. If you don’t be faithful to your calling, he will raise someone else up who will be faithful. If you are not certain of what your calling is, don’t be found doing nothing.
Fill a role where you are needed to assist in the work that has to be done in the kingdom until your time has come. One of the most important things you can do is to learn to be a role player.
Any effective leader once had to be an effective follower. Don’t get caught up in whether or not you have a title. Don’t let the title dictate how you appreciate being one of God’s children.
In the Pee Wee leagues, everyone wants to be a star. Every young football player has dreamed about waking up and seeing his name on the front cover of the daily newspaper.
Unfortunately, these highlights are often reserved for the “glory players.” The players that play the positions of running back, quarter back, or linebacker. Seldom do you see an offensive or defensive lineman making the front page. As a young or inexperienced athlete, this can be disheartening.
As you mature in your game and progress one level to the next, you also understand more of why you are qualified to play the position that you do. Here is an excellent example; In high school, I was qualified to play fullback. I was fast enough and strong enough to make a great impact in that position. After high school, I learned that on the collegiate level there were other athletes gifted just as I was.
I can now look back and observe the changes that affected me throughout my career as a college athlete. I learned that my skills and abilities that were once good enough for the full back position in high school were considered only average in college. In the world of collegiate athletics, there is no room for “average” on the playing field. I was forced to see that my real gift was playing on the defensive line. My speed and agility, along with raw strength, was the perfect combination for a great defensive lineman. So with this new knowledge, I began to work in my specialized area. I didn’t get upset or pout because I couldn’t run the ball anymore.
I had to be mature enough to know that the team only wins when everyone is operating in their respected roles effectively. As a Christian, you have to carry that very same attitude. Everybody can’t preach from the pulpit. Everyone can not be the pastor! You should fill in the roles you can do until God calls you to your respective place.
When this time comes, a mature Christian won’t complain or cry about not being able to do what they thought they should be doing. This whole kingdom thing is all about God anyway. It always has been all about God. If you want to serve God and do your part in the kingdom, you need to discover the true you!
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