LEADERSHIP

Rev. Willie Thornton was born in Orleans, France; however, he was raised on the military base in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. He has lived in the Kansas City Metropolitan area for the past 35 years. He is a musician by trade and has written and arranged many gospels, spirituals, sacred and jazz compositions; He is also a music educator for Kansas City Public Schools, Rev. Thornton has been in ministry for over 39 years.

He has been a gospel clinician and has served as the Minister of Music and Associate Minister for several churches. In 2011, Rev. Thornton answered his calling to be the pastor of The Mount Christian Worship Center, also known as “The Mount”. Under God’s leadership, he helped the congregation grow both spiritually and numerically.

Rev. Thornton is married to his best friend in life, Rev. Brandy Thornton who is the Co-Pastor of The Mount.  They are proud parents of 10 children. He is the author of the book, “The Formula for a Successful Marriage: Using Practical Applications for a Healthy Relationship”, which is one of the main sources that he and his wife, First Lady Rev. Brandy, use for marriage conferences and counseling.

The Mount’s motto is: “Bringing Hope, Building Lives”.  Rev. Thornton is continuously seeking ways for the Lord to use him in a way that will help impact the surrounding community.  One of his favorite scriptures is Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Rev. Brandy Thornton is a native of Kansas City, Missouri. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. After working for ten years in the pharmaceutical industry as an engineer, she felt led to pursue a second career in education and now teaches science at African Centered College Preparatory Academy.

Rev. Brandy is joyfully married to her best friend, Rev. Willie Thornton, senior pastor of The Mount Christian Worship Center (“The Mount”), where she also serves as co-pastor. Together, they are the proud parents of ten children.

With a heart guided by the Holy Spirit, Rev. Brandy has faithfully served in various areas of ministry, including youth, outreach, finance, marriage, and the arts. She is also the executive director of Bringing Hope, Building Lives (BHBL), a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and support to individuals and families throughout the Kansas City metro area. Its largest initiative, the J. Hallingquest House, supports individuals recovering from addiction by helping them rediscover purpose and wholeness.

Rev. Brandy is passionate about empowering others, serving her community, and being used by God to bring hope and transformation wherever He leads.