Derek W.H. Thomas

Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas is the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS. Originally from Wales, Dr. Thomas pastored for 17 years in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and in 1996, came to the United States where, in addition to his work at the seminary, he now serves as the Minister of Teaching at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. Derek has also served as editor of the Evangelical Presbyterian, a monthly denominational magazine. A 1978 graduate of RTS, he gained a Ph.D. from the University of Wales, Lampeter, in Calvins preaching on the book of Job. He has written numerous books, including The Storm Breaks: Job Simply Explained, Wisdom: the Key to Living Gods Way, and God Strengthens: Ezekiel Simply Explained, Making the Most of Your Devotional Life based on the Ascent Psalms, and Praying the Saviors Way, based on the Lords Prayer. Recently he published Lets Study Revelation (Banner of Truth), Lets Study Galatians (Banner of Truth), and Calvins Teaching on Job: Proclaiming the Incomprehensible God (Christian Focus). He also co-edited, Give Praise To God: A Vision for Reforming Worship (P & R). His interests include the music of Anton Bruckner, Richard Wagner and Gustav Mahler as well as a passion for good coffee. He has been married to his wife, Rosemary, for almost 30 years. They have two adult children, Ellen and Owen.