DEFY ORDINARY
Bringing strengthening and encouragement to pastors, people, and the church.
Our Mission
Total Life Pursuit helps people live healthy and joyful lives with greatness in every area, being compelled by their personal mission through coaching, encouragement and equipping.
We believe Jesus designed us to live remarkable lives. We believe His design is for great marriages, families, health, and a high sense of well-being in all of life. Our purpose is to help people live that life as it was designed by God. We awaken the greatness within each of us to live an enjoyable life that is compelled to be lived and scheduled according to our God-ordained mission.
Our special focus for to provide strengthening, encouragement, and help for pastors and leaders, and to prepare the next generation of pastors and leaders to live remarkable, balanced, healthy, mission-driven lives in every area.
What We Do
We utilize several different tools and platforms to accomplish our mission.
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Workshops and conferences to educate, equip and encourage people in the areas of life mission and all six areas of life.
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Public and pulpit speaking to strengthen and encourage people.
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The 10-week program Go Well Project which springboards and accelerates people into well-being.
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We offer life coaching, a conversation that empowers a person to produce insights and awareness that will lead to their desired result.
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Give pastors a break by speaking and responding to any urgent issues while they take some time off.
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We offer health and fitness coaching to help people attain a healthy balanced lifestyle.
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Helping the church minister to their community by providing chaplain support during disasters.
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Creating opportunities to mentor the younger generation and pass on wisdom and life skills.
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Local small group ministry. We engage people in our local area for discipleship, encouragement, and prayer.
How do you get from here to there? From where you are to where you want to be? It always good to have an outside perspective, but you can have the perspective and coaching from Terry whose life's mission is to help you live remarkable.
Life and Health coaching
We all want to be inspired! Whether it is in health and fitness, getting rid of toxic thinking, stress reduction, taking control of your life and schedule or deepening your relationship with God, Terry will create an atmosphere of “can do”, with practical encouragement and have your group laughing at their roadblocks as they plot out their next steps to live remarkably.
Get inspired, hear encouragement, and leave feeling filled.
Motivating Speaker
We get it, fitness is personal, no two people are alike and most of us don't know where to start. If you're serious about your body reflecting what's on the inside, book a session with our trainer for either online training or at the gym today.
Groups, conferences and one on one.
Encouraging and coaching pastors and leaders
It has been a great first half of 2023. Here is an update video and a few stories from the field.
2023 Ministry update
The year's first half started with a huge launch by speaking at seven different churches in Costa Rica, including a pastor's conference about leaving a legacy. I then traveled to Mexico City, spoke at three other churches, and held a men's conference. This trip was incredibly fruitful in every way. We saw people dedicate themselves to Jesus, dozens of physical healings, and people overwhelmed by the love of God. Men were sobbing on my shoulder after receiving God's love and acceptance. It was an honor to be a part of what God did.
We spoke in Alabama, which yielded some great fruit, and then we quickly traveled to Utah to minister at a conference in which we saw such a response that we prayed for people for 3.5 hours after the teaching. So many people were touched, healed, and encouraged. The stories I have heard since are amazing.
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Among other ministry opportunities, I was off to Bolivia to encourage the body of Jesus there in three different cities. Many healings, people receiving the Spirit's gift, getting saved, encouraged, and released to do the kingdom's ministry themselves. After that and a visit to grandson number 19, I met with some great ministry partners in North Carolina.
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I was helpful during the Foursquare convention by picking up keynote speakers from the airport and hosting many of my Latin American friends for dinner. Giving to and encouraging them in their health, families, and ministry is a privilege. It is what I do!
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After that, I was consumed with content creation and am about to launch several podcasts. We have a platform that is heard worldwide in which we can equip, strengthen, and encourage people. In the middle of that, I was asked to respond to the Maui fires while on vacation. I had asked God to extend my vacation time months earlier, and He said no. Now I know why. I had one day after returning from the desert with my wife to prepare for a week ministering to the people who lost so much on the island of Maui. It was so sad to hear their stories of loss. I connected with several people who were moved by what transpired between us. I pray that we connect here on the mainland.
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We had meetings at our house, coached people, and loved the people God put into our lives. It is a pleasure to do so. While in Maui, one of our ministry partners happened to be on the island for vacation (not affected by the fire). She went to church with us, leaned over to me, and said, " PT, you were made for this work. Although she specifically referred to responding as a chaplain, I know God has prepared me for my whole life to do what I am doing now.
THE BOOK
Somewhere we have accepted mediocre, or less, as tolerable in different areas of life, especially if we excel in one or two areas. We can excel in every area. We have what it takes. Total Life Pursuit will take you through the six major areas of life and help you grasp what you need to begin your assent, one step at a time, to the life that you have dreamed of living.
Total Life Pursuit is written to call people to a higher level of living and to equip, encourage and build the hope needed to achieve success.
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the manual
TLP Physical is a six-week course manual with accompanying videos, that will take you through all aspects of your physical life - food, sleep, fitness, relaxation, water intake, sunlight and even laughter! It will help you assess the current state of your physical life, what your goals are, how to set them, and then walk you though a realistic plan to achieve lasting change.The TLP Physical Health Training Manual is a companion publication to the book, Total Life Pursuit. The intention of the TLP Lifestyle is to call you to a higher level of living and to equip you with the tools you need, encourage your journey, and build the hope within you that is needed to achieve success in all areas of life!
I grew up in an average family, was average at sports, was average in school, and pretty much was average in all of life except I had eight kids. One day, it dawned on me that I was not meant for average. God spoke to my heart and told me I would never go beyond my mindset! My average thinking was stopping me from EVERYTHING that I wanted. Life was good, but I always longed for greatness. I just never thought it could be attained…, by me. That day changed my life; now, I focus and apply myself toward greatness in every area of life. I am 62, with 8 kids, 7 wonderful inlaws, and 21 grandkids. I enjoy my relationship with my Creator more than ever. I am still madly in love with my wife of 38 years, in better shape than in my 20's, and excelling in other areas more than ever. I love hanging out with my kids and grandkids, being outdoors, lifting weights, surfing, camping, and biking, growing in knowledge, and applying that knowledge to my life. I absolutely love helping others reach their God-given potential.
MY STORY
