Tom Touchstone
Executive Pastor | Church Consultant | Fitness & Wellness Leader | Champion of Spiritual, Mental & Physical Health in Leadership
- Role
- Bodybuilding and Fitness Consultant at Fitness
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Tom Touchstone
My career as an Executive Pastor has been defined by a passion for leadership, team building, and community service. Whether working with nonprofit organizations or private schools, I am committed to fostering environments that empower people and help organizations thrive.Alongside my ministry work, my background in computer science from Control Data Institute and IBM Corporation has given me a unique blend of technical expertise and spiritual insight, which I use to solve problems creatively and efficiently.I also have a deep interest in fitness as a competitive NPC and IFBB pro bodybuilder in the 70’s-80’s also concerned with wellness, believing that a holistic approach—nurturing both body and spirit—is key to healthy living and strong communities.
Experience
Bodybuilding and Fitness Consultant
Jan 1970 — Present
Fitness has and always will be a passion for me.Active in the bodybuilding industry including fitness and wellness as well as a motivational speaker from bodybuilding\'s golden era at locations including the legendary Gold\'s Gym and Muscle Beach in the 1970\'s-80\'s. Also created innovative training methods featured in major fitness publications. National body building competitive experience: Runner-up in the light-heavy weight class in the 1986 NPC Mr. USA. Titles Won: AAU Teen Mr. Pacific Coast, AAU Mr. Bakersfield, Mr. Kern County, NPC Mr. Los Angles, 1985 NPC Mr. Southern California, 1985 NPC Mr. California (state title).Other Experience: Modeling work in magazine publications 19••••98, including calendar and nutritional supplement photos. HE-MAN Character representative for Mattel Inc. during 1986-88.Singed Athlete Joe Weider EnterpriseSponsored athlete at Gold\'s Gym Inc, Twin Lab Vitamins, Bio Cell Labs, and Flex Research Center. NPC (National Physique Committee) State Level Judge. Experience with strength, powerlifting, fitness training and innovation of new training techniques such as the \"100s\" workout. Host for ESPN\'s American Muscle Magazine.
Education
Control Data Institute/ITT
Bachelors in Computer Science , Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
1976 — 1980
Stafford global
Master's degree, Computer and Information Sciences, General
Stafford Global
Master of Arts - MA, Christian Ministries
IBM Corporation
IBM certifications for main frame, mid-range, and mini computer systems.
1981 — 1996
Skills
- Event Planning
- Church Events
- Biblical Studies
- Pastoral Theology
- Youth Ministry
- Ministry Development
- Theology
- Pastoral Counseling
- Ministry Leadership
- Apologetics
- Biblical Teaching
- Fundraising
- Chaplaincy
- Pastoral Care
- Volunteer Management
- Team Building
- Discipleship Training
- Bible
- Leadership Development
- Spiritual Direction
- Religion
- Religious Studies
- Preaching
- Church Growth
- Church Consulting
- Discipleship
- Nonprofits
- Student Ministry
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Social Media
- Pastors
- Bible Study
- Homiletics
- Church Administration
- Hermeneutics
- Leadership
- Gospel
- Coaching
- Strategic Planning
- Expository Preaching
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