Blake and Beverly Thompson

Before coming to The Orchard, Blake spent many years working in ministry in both Amory and Clinton, MS. He also worked three summers at Camp Lake Stephens while in college, and met his future wife, Beverly (originally from Tupelo) while both were counselors. He has a deep appreciation for Oxford and Lafayette County even though he graduated from Mississippi State University.

Blake enjoys the outdoors, movies, good television shows, and college sports. He does not like writing bios about himself in the 3rd person. Beverly is passionate about running, reading, October Road and being with her family.

They have three kids: Addison, Ella and Rowan.

As Pastor of Community Life, Blake will help people get plugged in to the heart of our church, through discipleship and community. Check out Blake’s blog or email him at blake@theorchardoxford.net.