Minister Roline Thomas
Roline preaching with Pastor T in the background |
A true woman of God and an example of a virtuous woman, Roline is a gifted preacher, counselor, teacher, and writer. Since September 2003, she has been a member of St. Mark Baptist Church, Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2008, she became one of the first group of women, known as the St. Mark Nine, in the 117 year history of St. Mark to be licensed as a minister of the Gospel.
Possessing a down to earth and realistic manner, Roline is recognized as a role model and highly sought after counselor and mentor. She has the unique ability of connecting with women of all ages from diverse ethnic backgrounds. She uses this strength to help empower and equip others to become purposeful Kingdom builders. Over the past 20 years as a spiritual counselor and advisor, Roline has helped hundreds of individuals and marriages find healing through the Word of God. Known for her captivating illustrations and transparency in teaching, Roline is an anointed preacher who has not only stood on platforms in the USA, but also, she has ministered at conferences in Nairobi, Kenya and Pignon, Haiti.
Along with her husband, Roline is the Founder and Director of Earnest and Roline Ministries (www.earnestandroline.com), a ministry which seeks to edify the body of Christ through the avenue of biblically based teaching in the form of workshops, seminars, conferences, and personal counseling.
As a member of St. Mark, Roline lends her service, gifts and talents to many areas. She has served in many of St. Mark’s events including Sunday Worship preacher, conference speaker, and workshop teacher. After serving over 5 years as St. Mark’s Premarital, Marriage & Individual Care Counselor, Roline and her husband organized and oversee the Soul Care Lay Counseling Ministry. Roline reorganized and faithfully gives leadership to the Prison Ministry. An anointed teacher, she serves as an instructor in the Roddy E. Collins School of Ministry and Church Wide Studies. She also serves on the Outreach Council which plans the work of the Outreach Ministry. Roline has authored five 7-Day Devotional Study Books used by St. Mark’s Foreign Mission Teams during their trips. For 5 years, she and her husband facilitated a Marriage Ministry Group. Roline wrote & directed two plays, Sistas Crowned I and Sistas Crowned II presented by St. Mark BC Women's Ministry.
Roline and her husband, Pastor Earnest Thomas together have 4 daughters and 2 grandchildren.
Possessing a down to earth and realistic manner, Roline is recognized as a role model and highly sought after counselor and mentor. She has the unique ability of connecting with women of all ages from diverse ethnic backgrounds. She uses this strength to help empower and equip others to become purposeful Kingdom builders. Over the past 20 years as a spiritual counselor and advisor, Roline has helped hundreds of individuals and marriages find healing through the Word of God. Known for her captivating illustrations and transparency in teaching, Roline is an anointed preacher who has not only stood on platforms in the USA, but also, she has ministered at conferences in Nairobi, Kenya and Pignon, Haiti.
Along with her husband, Roline is the Founder and Director of Earnest and Roline Ministries (www.earnestandroline.com), a ministry which seeks to edify the body of Christ through the avenue of biblically based teaching in the form of workshops, seminars, conferences, and personal counseling.
As a member of St. Mark, Roline lends her service, gifts and talents to many areas. She has served in many of St. Mark’s events including Sunday Worship preacher, conference speaker, and workshop teacher. After serving over 5 years as St. Mark’s Premarital, Marriage & Individual Care Counselor, Roline and her husband organized and oversee the Soul Care Lay Counseling Ministry. Roline reorganized and faithfully gives leadership to the Prison Ministry. An anointed teacher, she serves as an instructor in the Roddy E. Collins School of Ministry and Church Wide Studies. She also serves on the Outreach Council which plans the work of the Outreach Ministry. Roline has authored five 7-Day Devotional Study Books used by St. Mark’s Foreign Mission Teams during their trips. For 5 years, she and her husband facilitated a Marriage Ministry Group. Roline wrote & directed two plays, Sistas Crowned I and Sistas Crowned II presented by St. Mark BC Women's Ministry.
Roline and her husband, Pastor Earnest Thomas together have 4 daughters and 2 grandchildren.