Thomas Terrell Jr
Overview
Thomas Terrell Jr. is a professional clean comedian and emcee who proves you don’t have to be vulgar to be hilarious. Known as “The Petty Christian,” Thomas turns marriage, family, faith, church culture, and everyday life into relatable, laugh-out-loud comedy. His high-energy storytelling is perfect for churches, corporate events, galas, fundraisers, conferences, comedy shows, and private events. Whether you need a 15-minute comedy feature, a full headlining performance, or an engaging host/MC, Thomas can tailor his performance to your audience. Clean enough for church. Funny enough for the comedy club.
Reviews
6 reviews
Tosha T.
January 15, 2019The Host with the Most
When I tell you this guy out did himself, he did more than what I expect. He was hired as a host but he gave me more than that. He added a few jokes in there when there was few hiccups to keep the audience entertained. This man also had great fashion style that fit the occasion. My audience was very pleased . I will be booking him for more events this year. A great host for any event!!!!
Hired as: Emcee
Jenelle C.
January 15, 2019Awesome Comic
I really enjoyed Thomas. My husband and I wanted to try something new for our engagement party, and a friend of mines told me to check him out. I was very impressed with his work. When he arrived, he showed up professionally dressed for the occasion and his jokes were absolutely perfect for my event. Everyone was pleased with his work from the kids to elders. I'm glad we chose him for our engagement party.
Hired as: Christian Comedian
Ty P.
January 14, 2019The Best Christian Comedian I know
Thomas came to my church twice last year. Not only did he bring the jokes, he also showed up with Great style (amazing suits). You can definitely tell that this young man grew up in the church. His work was done so effortlessly and he knew what he was talking about too, from the ushers, preachers, deacons, and the bible too. His type of comedy is funny but very informative. A wonderful comedian. Keep up the great work, Thomas. We will be inviting you again in 2019.
Hired as: Christian Comedian
Thomas Terrell Jr
Thank You so Much! I'm glad you enjoyed yourself.
Arlisa H.
April 11, 2022Thank you!
Thomas provided an excellent set for our Church and Pastoral Anniversary Celebration Service! Thomas was on time, funny, and engaging with our members providing clean Christian jokes for all ages. New Central Baptist Church is truly grateful for the set provided, and we hope to book you again in the future.
Hired as: Christian Comedian
Thomas Terrell Jr
Thanks for having me be part of your SPECIAL SERVICE EVENT
Dr. D. F.
February 20, 2021Excellent performance!
We hired TERZUS to perform at our virtual Married Couples Valentine’s Day Banquet and not only was he on time for the event, he did not disappoint the audience. His performance was top notch and he kept the couples laughing throughout his entire performance. Thank you for bringing laughter to our married couples at this event TEEZUS; may God continues to bless you and your ministry!!! See you at the next event.
Regards,
Dr. Francis
Hired as: Christian Comedian
Thomas Terrell Jr
Thank you So much
Booking information
Price range: Contact for pricing
Languages: English
Gig length: 15 - 60 minutes
What to expect
When you book Thomas Terrell Jr., expect big laughs without the worry of inappropriate material. Thomas delivers high-energy, clean comedy built around marriage, family, faith, church culture, getting older, and the hilarious situations we all experience in everyday life.
His style is relatable, interactive, and conversational, making audiences feel like they’re laughing with a funny family member rather than simply watching a comedian tell jokes.
Thomas understands that every event is different. He can tailor his performance to fit the audience and occasion, whether it’s a church event, corporate function, fundraiser, gala, banquet, conference, comedy show, birthday celebration, couples event, or community gathering.
Clients can expect a comedian who is professional, dependable, audience-friendly, and comfortable working with audiences of different ages and backgrounds. Thomas can provide a full stand-up comedy performance or serve as an engaging host/MC who keeps the program moving while keeping the audience entertained.
Most importantly, clean does NOT mean boring. Thomas brings comedy with personality, energy, storytelling, and punchlines—without relying on profanity or explicit material.
If your event needs someone who can make the saints laugh, keep the corporate table comfortable, and still have the comedy crowd cracking up, Thomas Terrell Jr. is ready to deliver.
Clean enough for church. Funny enough for the comedy club. 🎤😂
About
Thomas Terrell Jr. is a clean stand-up comedian known for turning faith, marriage, family, church culture, and real-life experiences into hilarious, relatable comedy. Performing under the brand “The Petty Christian,” Thomas brings a unique style that is clean enough for church but funny enough for the comedy club.
His comedy connects with audiences through storytelling, sharp observations, and everyday situations that people instantly recognize. Thomas has performed for churches, comedy shows, community events, fundraisers, private celebrations, and special events, and he can perform as a featured comedian, headliner, or host/MC.
Thomas is also the creator of the stand-up comedy special “Sick & Shut In,” where he uses humor and inspiration to show that even some of life’s most difficult moments can still produce laughter. His goal is simple: give audiences a great time, keep the comedy professional and clean, and leave them with something to laugh about long after the event is over.
If you want clean comedy without sacrificing the funny, Thomas Terrell Jr. delivers.
Additional booking notes
For most performances, I require a quality sound system appropriate for the size of the room, one working wireless or wired handheld microphone, and clear stage lighting.
A raised stage is preferred but not required, as long as there is a designated performance area with good visibility for the audience.
For larger events, the venue should provide adequate speakers, a mixer, and a sound technician or someone familiar with the sound system.
Please make sure the performance area is free from heavy foot traffic and distractions during the set.
I am flexible and can work with most venue setups. If your event has limited sound or staging, please let me know in advance so we can determine the best setup for the performance.
Services offered
Past booked events
April 2022
10
Sunday
Worship Service
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Norfolk, VA
February 2021
14
Sunday
Virtual Event
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Clinton, MD
December 2019
20
Friday
Dinner Party
8:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Upper Marlboro, MD
May 2019
11
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
2:30pm - 3:00pm
•
Baltimore, MD
Influences and inspiration
My comedic influences include Sinbad, Martcus D Wiley, Micheal JR. Rickey Smiley, Johnathan Slocumb, along with comedians who have shown that clean and faith-based comedy can still be powerful and hilarious.
I’m especially influenced by comedians who can take real-life experiences, marriage, family, faith, and everyday observations and turn them into unforgettable stories.
While those comedians have influenced me, I’ve developed my own voice and perspective through “The Petty Christian”—clean, relatable comedy that mixes storytelling, church culture, life experiences, and a little holy pettiness. My goal is to make audiences laugh hard without needing profanity or explicit material to do it.
Setup requirements
Handheld Microphone (wireless preferred)
PA / sound system — Appropriate for the venue and audience size
Microphone stand — Standard straight mic stand preferred.
Stage or designated performance area — Raised stage preferred for larger audiences but not required.
Stage lighting — Performer should be clearly and evenly lit.