Exodus: A Journey, A Called-Out People, Freedom From Bondage...
As a ministry Exodus has been active in speaking out on violence to deter youth from taking the wrong path and promoting higher education. We have worked with MP’s of different areas and advocated for community development through various media outlets such as Rogers, City TV and Mississauga news. As a result of these actions, our Back on Track Back to School Free Community Barbeque initiative was established. This initiative promotes the importance of education and helps deter violence amongst our youth.
From feeding the homeless, providing support to women’s shelters to advocating for youth and family, Exodus continues to have a burning desire to maintain it’s place on the social map letting God’s people know that His church is still a house of refuge and liberation.
3 STEPS TO SALVATION
This is the original New Testament plan of salvation preached and taught by the apostles. They were sent by Jesus Christ to preach the remission of sins to all nations beginning in Jerusalem. (Luke 24:47-49, Acts 2:36-39) Our Salvation is built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Jesus Christ himself the Chief Cornerstone. (Ephesians 2:20). We are saved only by Grace, through faith in Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Repentance is the first step of salvation. It involves turning away from all sin and turning to God in faith. It is the initial step that begins your new walk with Christ, but it is also an ongoing practice in the life of every believer.
Water Baptism is an exciting moment for every believer! Water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ is the second step in the New Testament Plan of Salvation. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved (St. Mark 16:16). Baptism itself has no power to cleanse our sins rather; it is an outward representation of Christ’s inward Grace working in your life.
The Holy Spirit is God himself living inside those who believe in Him and accept Jesus as their Savior. God ultimately wants His Spirit to become an extension of who we are to help us become better and spiritually mature Christians. By nature, we are sinful however we rely on the Holy Spirit to mold us in order to foster positive qualities in our lives. The Holy Spirit helps us to produce and build characteristics of the spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Gal. 5:22-23). The Holy Spirit is our comforter, our peace, our guide and our teacher/life coach (John 14:26, Luke 12:12). Thus Christians are encouraged to walk in the Spirit (Gal. 5:25) and be filled with the Spirit (Eph. 5:18).
Bishop Clefrin F. Thompson is the Senior Pastor and Bishop of Exodus Deliverance Temple and has been since its conception in 1999. He is a chosen vessel of God who operates under the Holy Spirit in the prophetic to bring healing, restoration and reconciliation to the people of God and to lead them into righteousness through the preaching and teaching of God’s Word.
Bishop Thompson is a graduate of Seneca College where he obtained a Diploma in Business Management Administration. His knowledge of the Word was obtained through countless hours of dedication to reading God’s Word coupled with the completion of several courses at Bible College. He is an ordained Minister with the International Ministerial Association (IMA). He was consecrated to the Office of a Bishop on November 15, 2015, by the Honourable Bishop Liston Page Sr., Presiding Prelate of Greater Highway Deliverance Ministries.
His magnetic personality, down-to-earth, compelling, dynamic, and relevant biblically focused teaching style continues to inspire and impact lives universally through his weekly sermons, conferences and public speaking.
Bishop Thompson is the author of the book “The Promise is Not Terminated” which encourages readers to maintain their faith and trust in God because God is always faithful to fulfill His promises to us. This is an inspiring book which inspires people to strengthen their walk with God.
As the Bishop of Exodus Deliverance Temple, Bishop Thompson is a man of compassion and understanding who genuinely cares for the people of God who has the heart of a true shepherd. He has dedicated himself to full-time to ministry and is never too busy to reach out and help his congregants in whatever way possible.
Bishop Thompson’s prayer for the local church and desire is to see people live a life of purpose and influence, in a right relationship with God. His desire to help others establish a relationship with God is what fuels his passion and energy to work tirelessly to build God’s kingdom. Through intercessory prayer and a strong desire to share the Word of God, he is compelled to reach God’s people.
Bishop Thompson is passionate about making a difference in the community by giving back. As Jesus met the needs of many that he encountered, Bishop Thompson endeavors to carry out the same mandate today. He endorses and supports all initiatives at Exodus especially those focused on discipleship of others, feeding the homeless and providing other necessities to the under-privileged in our local and international communities.
One of the driving forces behind Bishop Thompson’s ministry is his lovely wife of over 39 years, Pastor Corinthia. His wife is actively involved in all areas of the ministry with him. They are the loving parents of two grown children and grandparents to a loving and adored grandson. As a true family man, Bishop Thompson believes family is an essential part of ministry and is he is committed to building a legacy of purpose, value and justice into the next generation of his family, future leaders and followers of Christ.
Pastor Corinthia is an “only child” who counts herself blessed to have been raised in the fear of the Lord by a wonderful God-fearing single mother. Pastor Corinthia has been involved in Christian Ministries since she was a teenager and has served alongside her husband, Bishop Clefrin. F. Thompson, since the conception of Exodus Deliverance Temple in 1999. She is a dynamic and multi-talented woman with a strong passion for the Lord Jesus Christ who provides her support in various facets of the ministry such as teaching, preaching and administration. She is an insightful speaker and teacher who draws from her educational background in Psychology and Counselling to motivate, strengthen and encourage her audience and congregants through the Word of God.
Pastor Corinthia keeps busy working as a full-time professional at one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical Corporations while supporting Exodus as the Assistant Pastor and working part-time as a Registered Psychotherapist. It is no wonder she is dubbed the “energizer bunny” because of her high level of energy in everything that she does.
Pastor Corinthia is the driving force behind Bishop Thompson’s ministry, and she does it with great joy. She is the mother of two adult children and the grandmother of one grandson and her family is her pride and joy. Pastor Corinthia is an inspiration and mentor to many women. She boldly challenges women to serve as blessings to their husbands and families and encourages them to discover their purpose and reach their highest potential in Christ and in their personal lives.
