It was over 25 years ago that the Lord began to speak through his servant then known as Dorant Thompson. Initially, like other immigrants who saw the attraction and prosperity of migrating to a "first world " country, Dorant decided to follow the huge influx of emigration that existed at the time in Jamaica. As a native of Jamaica he boldly and courageously moved to unknown territory to establish himself in a strange land. He had not yet been acquainted with Jesus Christ but it was clear that the Lord had his hand in his life. In 1961, Dorant Thompson landed in England in hopes of a better life. Ironically, better was still yet to come. In November of that year, he was invited to an Apostolic church in Birmingham under the pastoral ministry of Bishop S.A. Dunn who continues to pastor till this day. Dorant accepted the Lord as his personal Saviour Jesus Christ. This was the beginning of something great, momentous and unstoppable. The Lord had rested his hand on Dorant and it was soon to be revealed of the great work that he would establish in his life.

In 1964 Brother Thompson decided to relocate to Canada to continue his efforts toward obtaining a better life. In 1966 he married Edna Fullerton who now was included in the prophetic work that God had bestowed through these two individuals. Again, the Lord had other intentions for his life, and he became an ordained minister in 1967. He worshipped and laboured with other neighbouring Apostolic churches in Toronto for some time until the call of the Lord became evident in his life. In 1970 Minister Thompson began to Pastor a church as he carried out the great commission of the Lord. This year marked the inauguration of the First United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic under the leadership of Pastor D.W. Thompson in Toronto, Ontario Canada.

Pastor Thompson's ministry did not escape opposition by Satan, but any great work will always be challenged. He states: "A midst difficulties and trials over the years, God has been by the side of Bethlehem". Pastor Thompson often parallels Bethlehem's experience to the biblical account of Israel's wilderness experience as they journeyed from Egypt into the promised land. Pastor Thompson emphasizes that God has always been with them through their valley experience and today God has elevated Bethlehem to a place of liberation and prosperity. Despite the odds, and opposition from others who thought he would not make it, Pastor Thompson has managed to establish churches in 6 provinces in Canada. These include 1 in British Columbia, 2 in Alberta, 1 in Saskatchewan, 1 in Manitoba 1 in Quebec and 3 in Ontario. In 1996 through a miracle of the Lord Bethlehem relocated to #1 Leswyn Road which seats over 800 people! In November 22, 1997 God sanctioned his ministry as he became an ordained Bishop. It became apparent that God had a higher calling in his life.

Pastor Thompson's vision is to establish a church in the major city of each province throughout the dominion of Canada. He is determined to carry out the work of the Lord by preaching this universal gospel which transcends all ethnicities, creeds, colours etc. He states that the gospel is not for a specific group or community but the gospel of salvation is for all those willing to accept Jesus Christ. Pastor Thompson has a vibrant calling and anyone who comes in contact with him can truly see the manifestation of the Holy Spirit through his life. Not only does his ministry fulfill the great commission highlighted in Matthew 28, but his ministry embraces a vision of enhancing his community by opening a school, building a seniors home and a trades center for high risk youth. Pastor Thompson's talents cannot go unnoticed; his gift of singing soothes the soul and propels the goodness of salvation as he declares a joyful noise unto the Lord in song. His veracious tenacity in delivering God's word is a blessing and we continue to pray that God continues to keep him in a time where God is looking for strong leadership to lead churches as we enter into the new Millennium. As a father of 4 and an inspirational man of God he is an example for the church today. May God continue to bless this man of God as he spreads the gospel throughout the dominion of Canada. May his vision become a reality, for without a vision the people will perish.