Bishop David Thomas, senior leader of Victory Christian Center (VCC) in Ohio, will be honored at the upcoming Jerusalem Banquet sponsored by Eagles' Wings.
The Jerusalem Banquet to be held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City on June 2, 2016, is a strategic gathering of leaders from the Jewish and Christian communities from across the nation.
Bishop Thomas and his wife, Pastor Kathie have seen VCC grow into a multi-site, multicultural mega church with eight campuses and over 5,000 people. Beyond that, he founded and leads Next Level Leadership Network, an international organization spanning denominations that includes churches, missions organizations, and ministers. He is also president and founder of Legacy, A Global Kingdom Alliance which is a network of network that promotes connecting the generations through Launching a Legacy, Living a Legacy and Leaving a Legacy. Bishop Thomas is also a founding member of John Maxwell Team.
Robert Stearns, executive director of Eagles' Wings stated, "The purpose of this gathering is to celebrate Israel and the shared values of the Jewish and Christian communities. Bishop Thomas has impacted tens of thousands, and we are thrilled for his participation as our honoree this year.”
Bishop Thomas in summing up his feelings about this honor said, “Over the years, I have been personally drawn to Eagles’ Wings and the ministry of Robert Stearns. My wife, Kathie, and I have invested in their ministry and Victory Christian Center partners with them through our ministry to the nation of Israel. I know of their love and passion for God’s people and we trust them to be the stewards of our resources to such a strategic purpose in God’s plan.”
“We consider it a great honor to be able to celebrate the life and contribution of Bishop Thomas. He has been a friend to Israel and the Jewish people. ” Stearns said. Bishop Thomas will join a growing list of Christian and Jewish leaders of influence who have received this award, including the late Gen. Shimon Erem, Dr. Jack Hayford, Mr. Irwin Hochberg, Dr. Pat Robertson, Mr. Ron Plotkin, Drs. Frederick K.C. and Betty Price, Dr. A.R. Bernard, Mr. Harvey Krueger and Bishop Joseph Garlington.
For more information on the event visit www.jerusalembanquet.org