DR Pastor T. Bechem

Founder & President

Rev. Dr. Thomas Bechem is the visionary and co-founder of Dominion Foundation for the Disabled & Poor Worldwide. His passion for advancing the work of Dominion Foundation stems from the urgent need to stand in the gap for orphans, widows, people living with disabilities, and the poor across the world. Too many communities suffer from neglect, marginalization, and lack of access to basic resources. This gap has devastating effects on families, children, and the advancement of the gospel of Christ.
As written in Matthew 28:19, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…”, the Great Commission cannot be fulfilled without compassion and provision. Furthermore, Matthew 24:14 reminds us: “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.” To bring the gospel and hope to the vulnerable requires kingdom resources. Praise God, for the Scriptures assure us: “The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein” (Psalm 24:1). Again, “The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, declares the LORD of hosts” (Haggai 2:8). And, “For every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills” (Psalm 50:10).
Hallelujah! Everything needed to advance the Kingdom and to lift the poor and needy is already provided. From the beginning, God has given us dominion: “So God created man in His own image… Then God blessed them, and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion…’” (Genesis 1:27–28). Dominion Foundation serves as a bridge — uniting the body of Christ, mobilizing resources, and equipping communities to bring healing, hope, and transformation to the world’s most vulnerable.

Academic & Ministry Background

Pastor Thomas holds a Doctorate in Divinity/Biblical Studies from My Life Theological University, Washington, DC. He also pursued postgraduate Biblical Studies at Christian Leadership University, Buffalo, NY and holds an MBA in Finance & Project Management from Strayer University, Takoma Park, Maryland. His undergraduate degree in Geology & Environmental Sciences deepened his awe for God’s creation, and his conviction that the earth contains every resource needed to fulfill Kingdom assignments. He also earned a Certificate in Pastoral Ministry through the STEP Program of Eastern Mennonite University in Lancaster, PA.
Pastor Thomas is the shepherd of Tabernacle of Praise, a church community where he serves faithfully with a pastoral heart. He goes above and beyond to care for the flock entrusted to him. Since 2006, Pastor Thomas has been actively involved in street evangelism and soul-winning, leading many to Christ with signs, healings, and testimonies following. In 2015, he launched an Addiction, Drug, and Alcohol Restoration Program, bringing deliverance and renewal to many lives who turned to Christ for restoration and healing.

Leadership & Affiliations

Co-Founder / President – Dominion Foundation for the Disabled & Poor Worldwide Inc.
Works of Grace Ministries International
Dominion Kingdom Bibles LLC
Tabernacle of Praise (Senior Pastor)
Rev. Dr. Thomas Bechem continues to pursue his God-given vision to see the body of Christ united, the gospel advanced, and the poor, widows, and disabled empowered with dignity and love.