1988 - A Brief History On A Man God Told To Pick Up His Cross And Follow Him - 2019

Rev. Sinclair L. Thorne is a native of Colon Republic of Panama. He was born on February 6, 1952 to St. Clair and Viola Thorne. He became a citizen of the United States in 1988. He graduated from George W. Wingate High School in Brooklyn NY, and later joined the U.S. Army. He is a retired 1SG (C. Co 24 Support Battalion). He retired on March 1, 1992 after returning from the Gulf War. He is married to Dr. Deloise C. Thorne and they have four Children: Delisa C., James S., Deyanira D., and Sinclair L. Thorne, III. They also have six grandchildren.

Rev. Thorne was called, anointed and appointed by God. He received his calling to the ministry while attending Evangel Temple in Washington, DC. He accepted the call while stationed in Korea. He was licensed and ordained by Rev. Michael E. Grady. Upon his return to the United States, he became a member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. Alton Jones. He was relicensed and ordained by Pastor Alton Jones.

Rev. Thorne Educational background includes: Studying at Texas A & M College, San Antonio, Texas; Montgomery County College, Rockville, Maryland; and Way School of Ministry, Washington, DC. He graduated from ITC Theological Seminary Extension Course, Morehouse School of Religion; in 1993, he became CED Certified; he received a Master of Divinity from North Carolina State and on June 11, 2006, he graduated from New Life Bible Community School of Ministry and Bible Institute in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with a Doctorate of Religion in Pastoral Care.

He is a visionary. He was called to pastor at First Calvary Missionary Baptist Church on April 24, 1988. God has given him visions and allowed him to see them come to past. God has allowed him to preach and teach the word of God with an anointing that has and continues to inspire many to give their life to Christ. The members have grown spiritually, while the membership and finances continue to grow. Through his vision from God, we have purchased and built a new sanctuary, provided room for parking and have properties that generate revenue for the church. The building fund has been instituted for the purpose of erecting the administrative and educational building. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Pastor Thorne, in November 2013, launched the Lifestyle Stewardship Capital Campaign. It is an extension of the building fund

While all of these things are great, the following ministries were started under his leadership. Mission-in-action which is joined with the mission department, Prison ministries, Outreach ministries, nursing home ministry, Sunbeam, youth, adult, and Spanish speaking bible studies, 5:00 a.m. Morning prayer, Community Outreach Program (501C3), Saints with a testimony (SWAT) which is now Evangelism Explosion (EE), Minister's in Training class which he is the Theology Instructor. He implemented a Physical Fitness Ministry, Congress of Christian Education, and we now have a certified Christian Leadership School where Dr. Deloise C. Thorne is the Dean.

He is sincere about the call God has placed on his life. He believes in service, not just to First Calvary, but throughout the First District and the State of Georgia. Not only is he the awesome leader of this great church, but he is the former President of the Ministerial Alliance of Liberty County. He is a former Dean, Assistant Program Coordinator, and former Vice-Moderator of the Tattnall Missionary Baptist Association. He is the former President for First District General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, He is the Moderator for the Tattnall Missionary Baptist Association and the Regional Vice President for the Western Region of the General Missionary Baptist Convention Inc. He is also a published author. His book is entitled, “The Price of Pastoral Care & Dealing with the vision for the church.”

Rev. Thorne has a love for God’s people that surpasses all understanding. He does like the good shepherd watching and praying for his flock. He believes in fasting and prayer, and he encourages his members and the association to trust God through fasting and prayer. He exhibits the kind of love that says no hour is too late; no distance is too far, I am there for you, in spirit and in love.