Ronnie Thompson serves as Pastor to Middle School Students at Hermitage Church. He has been an active part of NextGen Ministries serving as Elementary Pastor, Sr. High Assistant Pastor, College, and Middle School Pastor since joining the team in 2002. During that time he has continued his education through Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Bible College. He has also served as Senior Pastor on both the Tennessee District and North Arkansas District. Ronnie is a product of Hermitage Church. He has attended regularly since invited to VBS by his best friend in second grade. Ronnie was married in the church to his high school sweetheart, whom he met in the youth group. Ronnie has two children, Ben and Shelby, who are also active in the life of the church.