With profound sadness and deep sympathy, the global faith community mourns the unexpected passing of Apostle Dr. Janice F. Thomas of Durham, North Carolina, founder and senior pastor of His Kingdom Ministries, who departed this life on February 20, 2026. Apostle Janice was a guiding light whose unwavering dedication to ministry inspired countless individuals to embrace faith, hope, and love.
Through her visionary leadership at His Kingdom Ministries—established in Durham more than two decades ago—she nurtured all who entered with wisdom, compassion, and an unshakeable belief in God’s transformative power, creating a spiritual home where people from diverse backgrounds felt seen, valued, and uplifted.
Apostle Janice F. Thomas was widely recognized for her prophetic insight, powerful preaching, and deep pastoral heart. She preached with clarity and conviction, often emphasizing themes of healing, deliverance, restoration, and social justice rooted in Scripture. Under her guidance His Kingdom Ministries grew into a vibrant, multicultural congregation known for its commitment to worship, discipleship, community outreach, and ministry to the hurting.
She founded and led several initiatives including women’s empowerment programs, youth mentorship, food distribution efforts, and partnerships with local shelters and recovery centers. Her sermons were broadcast online and shared widely, reaching audiences far beyond Durham and earning her respect across denominational lines as a teacher who combined theological depth with practical application.
Beyond her role as a spiritual leader, Apostle Janice was a mentor, advocate, and friend who touched lives not only through sermons and teachings but also through personal acts of kindness and encouragement. She invested deeply in individuals—counseling those in crisis, officiating weddings, comforting families during loss, and walking alongside people through seasons of doubt and breakthrough.
Many credit her with helping them rediscover purpose, rebuild broken relationships, or step boldly into their calling. Her generosity extended to emerging ministers; she freely shared resources, platforms, and wisdom, raising up leaders who now serve in churches and ministries throughout North Carolina and beyond. Janice lived what she preached—love in action, service without fanfare, and faith that works.
The circumstances surrounding Apostle Dr. Janice F. Thomas’s passing remain private and undisclosed beyond confirmation of her death on February 20, 2026. In honoring her memory, the emphasis rests entirely on celebrating a life poured out in service to God and others.
She exemplified a ministry rooted in humility, boldness, and unrelenting love for people—qualities that made her both a powerful voice and a gentle shepherd. Her legacy will endure through His Kingdom Ministries, the transformed lives she helped shape, the leaders she mentored, and the countless individuals who encountered Christ more deeply because of her faithfulness.
The Durham faith community, His Kingdom Ministries congregation, and believers across the country now reflect on the profound loss of this visionary leader whose influence reached far beyond the walls of any building. Tributes from fellow pastors, ministry partners, former congregants, and friends continue to highlight her compassion, her prophetic gifting, and the way she made everyone feel important in God’s kingdom.
As the church and community move forward, Apostle Janice’s example of selfless service, bold faith, and genuine love remains a guiding standard for all who seek to follow Christ with wholehearted devotion.
