Our mission is to be a positive agent of change through the power of the Holy Spirit. We are preparing the people of God to live, grow, and give of the gifts that God has given unto us, so that we may be a blessing to mankind. We will Reclaim, Rebuild and Renew the people, property, and possessions of God for the building of the body of Christ, relief of the poor and the uplifting of the community of faith. 
Meet Our Pastor
Rev. Robert L. Thomas, Jr.
Professional
2011- Present: Aldine ISD – Dwight D. Eisenhower High School Aviation Technology Instructor.
Responsible for implementing/instructing a new aerospace and aviation curriculum focus designed to produce viable candidates for aviation and aerospace careers.
1998 –2011: Aldine ISD Career & Technical Education Program Director
Responsible for business and industry program development and improvement; liaison for workforce development, youth apprenticeship, internship and preceptor ship programs, including Tech Prep and School-to-Career skill specific courses.
1991 – 1998: Douglas MacArthur High School Technology Education Instructor/Department Chair/Tech Prep Coordinator
Responsible for approximately 32 staff members, planning, program development and Advisory Council, coordinated approximately 75 students in a pilot program for technical skill attainment and academic rigor/college prep. Instructor: CAD Drafting, Applied Physics and Manufacturing Technology.
1993 – 1998: Lone Star College, North Harris, Parkway and Carver Centers,
Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Engineering Design Drafting
Education
2001
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View Texas
Master of Education – Educational Administration
1978-1983
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View Texas
Bachelor of Science – Industrial Technology
Community
2011 – Present: The Church & Community In Action, Co-host of a bi-monthly radio talk show addressing societal, community, economic and education concerns in the Harris and Waller county boundaries. The talk show currently airs on KPVU-FM 91.3 Prairie View A&M University.
June 2011 – December 2011 : Monthly Guest Panelist
92.1 FM Radio Broadcast – Spirit, Body, Soul – weekly bible study hosted by Houston area pastors, Sunday mornings at 6:30 am
Church
Deacon – Ordained 1985
Rev. Emanuel Lupo – Pastor St. John Baptist Church, Grand Prairie Texas
Member 1991 to present – Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, Houston, Texas
Clergy
2011 – Present: The Church & Community In Action, Co-host of a bi-monthly radio talk show addressing societal, community, economic and education concerns in the Harris and Waller county boundaries. The talk show currently airs on KPVU-FM 91.3, Prairie View A&M University.
2011 – Present: Monthly Guest Panelist
92.1 FM Radio Broadcast – Spirit, Body, Soul – weekly bible study hosted by Houston area pastors Sunday mornings at 6:30 am
2004 – Present: Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, Senior Pastor
Responsible for overall vision, mission and goals for a congregation of approximately 450; leadership development, spiritual enlightenment, community outreach, and religious education and training.
2004 – Present: Board Chair -The Olevia CDC, whose goals and missions are to remove blight from the community, youth education and job skill training, construction of supportive services, housing for 18 year olds aging out of foster care and cottages for senior citizens needing to downsize because of family or medical needs.
2002 – 2004 Interim Pastor
Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, Houston Texas
1998 to 2002
Youth Pastor – Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, Houston Texas
Rev. Dr. B.W. Austin, Jr. – Pastor
Leadership
ACE Mentor Board – 2010- 2011
Leadership North Houston, 2001 Graduate
Leadership North Houston Alumni Board, President 2005 & 2011
The 5th Ward Coalition of Churches 2004 – present
Gulf Coast Career & Technical Administrators of Texas, President
Texas CTAT – Board Member: Publication and Marketing
Sam Houston Area Council, Nomination Committee Board Member
Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Committee Member
Northwest Chamber of Commerce Thomas Hetherington Scholarship Committee Member San Jacinto Technology Teachers Association, President
Awards and Recognition
2011 – The National Women of Achievement “Profiles of Prominence Award” – Outstanding Community Service
2010 – The Watkins Group Eagle Award Recipient – Outstanding Community Service
2007 – Explorer’s Award of Merit – continually providing opportunities to disadvantaged youth
2004 – Associated General Contractor’s Friends of Construction Award – providing opportunities for youth in construction careers
2004 – Top Ladies of Distinction – Outstanding Houston Senior Pastors
2003 – The Boy Scouts of America Explorer’s Big “E” Award – providing opportunities to disadvantaged youth
1997 – 98 Association of Texas Technology Educators – Recipient – Outstanding Technology Education Teacher, Gulf Coast Region