What's in a name? - William Thompson
William Thompson
William Thompson is passionate about the importance of names, their role in our lives, and the way they’re used in our relationships with others. This interest was sparked by his personal name journey and his formative experiences in Africa as a teenager, when he first was introduced to an intentionality behind naming.
William Thompson is passionate about the importance of names, their role in our lives, and the way they’re used in our relationships with others. This interest was sparked by his personal name journey and his formative experiences in Africa as a teenager, when he first was introduced to an intentionality behind naming.
William’s Christian faith is the foundation that underpins his unique ability to listen well, offer deep compassion and lead others. From the unemployed to executives, he inspires and equips individuals and groups with his writing, coaching, and training.
William is a carpenter, communicator and sports nut. London born and bred, he’s based in Liverpool, although often on adventures elsewhere with Annika and his three children.
The Book: "Why does your name matter"
Your name matters, both to you and to those who chose it. And it feels good when others show you that your name matters to them, too. It’s a bridge between you: using each other’s names builds a connection and helps you relate to each other.
Exploring the ‘why’ behind your name is profound. The person who gave you your name intended to convey something essential about who you are. But most of us rarely think about their intention and how that relates to our lives.
Why Does Your Name Matter? encourages you to open windows of insight into the world of names, revealing aspects of names and naming you hadn’t considered before. Discovering the intentions behind your name – and those of others – provides a powerful tool for connection and reconciliation.
This is a journey into names and naming, from your heritage and the legacy of family names, to the ways in which names work in different cultures, to the responsibility of choosing names for the next generation. This book will revolutionise the way you see yourself and others.
UPCOMING ASCEND EVENTS
A night out with the boys
Venue: The Lounge, 2 Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1LZ
7:00 – 9:00pm 21st October 2023
An evening of entertainment with local hero and man of music, a brain teasing all age quiz with ‘interesting prizes’ and a special guest appearance by our very own Steve Campbell.
An evening not to be missed. Bring as many friends as you can but let us know first when you register. There are no ticket prices so that any man of any age can attend but do please buy drinks, cakes and snacks to help us cover the cost of the venue. It will be fun, friendly and generally fabulous.
Find out more about our other upcoming events here.
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WHAT IS ASCEND MEN?
Imagine a community of men who are challenged, inspired and equipped to live passionate lives for Jesus. A place where men-care-for-men through a small number of honest personal relationships initiated and supported by regular male-oriented events. Relationships are built shoulder-to-shoulder doing stuff in preference to eye-balling each other!
Ascend Men is that community.
Our podcasts reflect that desire to challenge, inspire and equip our men. Some are light-hearted easy-listens. Some deserve to be digested and pondered. If you love them, tell us - we could do with the encouragement. If you can see ways they could be improved, tell us - feedback is a gift.
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