About Us

Partners in ministry and partners for life, Rev. Lee Thompson and Rev. Yolande Yaeger are the co-pastors of The Gathering Place Worship Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Lee and Yolande planted their first church together in Covington, Louisiana where they ministered for 5 years before being called to Long Beach, California. Then, in January 2004, they responded to the Lord’s call to Austin, Texas. They are the founders of The Gathering Place Worship Center in Austin, TX. Rev. Lee and Rev. Yolande continue to preach and teach at various conferences, revivals, and local churches. In early 2004, they incorporated "Eagle’s Nest Ministries".

With a heart and call to see new life and restoration happen for the churches and individuals in our community, Rev. Lee Thompson crosses denominational lines to prophetically preach and teach in various churches, conferences and ministry schools across America. She has a vision and passion to train and equip the next generation of leaders and pastors emphasizing truth, authenticity and genuineness in life and ministry.

Rev. Yolande Yaeger is the founder of the Ascending in Worship Conference in Long Beach, CA and Eagles’ Nest School of Worship and the Arts in Austin, TX. She has co-produced and led worship on 2 CD’s: “A Holy God A Holy Nation” and “The Song of Heaven”. These are a powerful demonstration of her passion for prophetic worship. Her latest CD "Display Your Splendor" is an intimate praise and worship CD compiling new and old worship song originals that Yolande has written over the years.