Wendell was born in Little Rock to Glen and Oleta Thompson in 1956. He attended the 6th and Izard congregation from birth––as did Missy Word, his wife-to-be. They started dating her senior year at Harding and while he was in dental school. In 1986, they married and raised 2 children: Callie, a dental hygienist (26) who is married to Kyle Sullivan, and Caleb, a BSN (24). Wendell C. Thompson DDS Family Practice opened in 1983. Today, Missy and Callie work alongside Wendell in the practice. Turkey hunting is a favorite, and deer hunting is a family adventure.
In 2003, Wendell and his family placed membership at Mabelvale, and they have been very active in the Lord’s work. Wendell has served as a deacon and has eagerly accepted the responsibility of an elder. He leads KidSing, which is a program held before Sunday evening worship for cradle through 6th grade. He encourages them to do their memory work, leads a question-and-answer exercise, and the children earn medals, books, and other incentives. Wendell is very mission-minded, and he, Callie, and Caleb have traveled to Mexico to participate in the medical missions.
“My vision for the church of Christ at Mabelvale is it must be eager to share the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to all people from the very young to the very old. We will love God, and we will love all mankind to fulfill the Great Commission, leading others to the Lord, that through his love and mercy, we will obtain the gift of our salvation and an eternal home with him in heaven.”