Originally from Nigeria, Joseph Thompson is the Lead Pastor of The Well. Joseph has always had this idea rolling around in his head that, a truly multiracial and multi-generational church is the Church that looks most like heaven. At some point he decided to get the idea out of his head and into the real world. The result: The Well.

His consuming passion to see the nations embrace the Lordship of Jesus Christ led him to begin Light The Nations Ministries (now the missions outreach and conference arm of The Well), which focuses on community transformation, discipleship, and leadership development. Global missions, deliverance, and prayer are also key components of The Well.

A gifted teacher of the Bible, Joseph served as Associate Pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, for over four years.
His academic background includes lots of college, but his real qualifications for ministry are his passionate pursuit of God and his love for people. He travels across the United States and to many other nations, teaching in local churches, conferences and seminars. His easy and humorous delivery style makes the demand for his ministry continuous. Joseph is the author of a book entitled  "I’m a Christian, So How Can I Have Demons?" and co-editor with Dr. C. Peter Wagner of "Out of Africa- How the Spiritual Explosion among Nigerians is impacting the World". He is also a contributing author to Regal Books, "It's prayer Time."

Joseph has lived in the United States for over 18 years. He and Sola, his lovely wife of 21 years, have three children: a son, Demi, and two daughters, Bimi and Temi.

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