The Beginning
Patrick (Pat) and Evelyn Thompson
Pat and Evelyn dedicated their lives to Christ in 1974. Two years later, in 1976, they began their ministry journey. At that time, Pat was employed offshore but felt a clear calling from God to step out in faith and enter full-time ministry. Despite the challenges of family and financial responsibilities, confirmation came during a church service when an evangelist prophesied that it was time to take that step of obedience.
Soon after, Pat left his job to plant a church. During the process, they discovered the need for a nonprofit tax number, which led to the founding of the Patrick Thompson Evangelistic Association. From the beginning, their vision was to see the ministry grow into an international outreach—impacting nations through preaching, writing, music, and other forms of ministry.
Moving Forward
Patrick (Packy) and Janet Thompson
In 1997, Pat went home to be with the Lord, and his son, Patrick (Packy), and daughter-in-law, Janet, stepped in to carry the vision forward. Continuing the work Pat and Evelyn began, they devoted themselves to evangelism and missions, expanding the reach of the ministry in new ways.
Janet began producing worship CDs that spread the message of hope and faith through music, while Packy carried on the heart of evangelism through tent revivals and outreach events across the region- later to join the creative side as a published author.
In 2002, they renamed the ministry Patrick Thompson Ministries (PTM) to reflect the new season of growth and outreach. Since then, PTM has become deeply rooted in missions work—partnering with churches and organizations around the world. Packy and Janet have led or supported near-annual mission trips to countries such as Kenya, Peru, and others, continuing to share the Gospel and meet needs abroad.
Through their church, Bayou Blue Assembly- where they have pastored for 30+ years-and their outreach business, Missions Possible Thrift Store, they’ve helped give millions of dollars toward missions efforts—fueling the original vision of reaching the nations with the love of Jesus.