Christian music industry veteran Bob Thompson has been named executive director of the Christian Festival Association (CFA). Thompson, who will lead the association's organizational and advocacy efforts, will report to the CFA executive board.

"We are absolutely delighted to welcome Bob Thompson back to the CFA in this new role," said CFA President Kevin Newton, who also serves as festival director for two annual CFA events in Michigan. "Bob is an accomplished leader who has unparalleled experience in both business and ministry operations. Having been a festival director himself, Bob is thoroughly familiar with the skills and resources necessary to run an effective Christian music festival. 

“CFA events continue to be one of the most effective forums for new artists to both build their fan base and make a genuine connection with the Christian music market,” Newton added.

Thompson retired from Sprint in 2001 as president of the company's long distance division, and he began a second career in the Christian music industry. He and his wife, Nancy, founded Micah Music Ministries in 2001, a small company dedicated to using the arts to translate the gospel to young people in a way that is relevant to them. Thompson was a co-owner and festival director of AtlantaFest, a long-running Christian music festival held annually at Stone Mountain Park.

"I am looking forward to helping the association continue to capitalize on its incredible opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives in America," Thompson said. "But we also know that to whom much has been given, much is expected."

Williamsburg, Va.-based CFA, which was formed in 2006, is comprised of 24 of the nation's largest Christian music festivals. Thompson is the group's first full-time executive director.

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