Rory Tongg
Amazing Influence - Amazing Grace
Fix My Kid!!!
A couple of years ago, while I was the Youth Pastor, I had a mom come to me and plead with me to fix her daughters. She had two daughters who were both… let's just say... their moral compass was not …
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Sharp as an Axe!
A Young man approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked for a job. “That depends,” replied the foreman. “Let’s see you fall this tree.” The young man stepped forward and skillfully …
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Overcome Your Mountains!
John 16:33 “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” I was reminded of this …
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It’s Your Fault!
A friend told me, “I’m leaving the church.” As I listened to his excuses I was reminded of a story about a grandfather who fell asleep in his favorite chair. While sleeping, his grandchildren …
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Save as Many as You Can and the Rest is Up to God!
I love my Pastor. He is a true Shepard. He loves people more than they will ever know. The other day I walked into his office to find him deeply moved by the concern for one of his spiritual kids. (I …
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Come Home With Your Shield or On It!
With this shield or on it! Years ago I heard this statement. It inspired me tremendously and hence has become something I try to live my life by. This statement is more than just mere words. At its …
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Who is Rory Tongg?
Home Town: Honolulu, Hawaii
Travels: Tijuana, Puerto Vallarta, Haiti, Canada, American Samoa, Western Samoa and 39 of the 50 U.S. States
Unique Experiences: Almost died in Haiti due to malaria. Drove from the North East corner of the U.S. to the South East tip of the U.S.
Currently: Serves as the Executive/Business Pastor of The Rock Church.
Ministry Experience: I have a heart for people. I Started working in the ministry in 1996 and was ordained in October of 1999 at the age of 22. I have served as the Maintenance Engineer, Production Manager, Sound Engineer, Head Usher, Internship Board of Directors, Project Manager, Event Coordinator, Assistant Youth Pastor, Youth Pastor, Creative Arts Director, Childrens’ Pastor and Business Pastor.
Unique Attributes: Public Speaker, Encourager, Motivator, Leader and Organizer
Life Quote: With your shield or on it!
For fun: motocross riding, wake-boarding, snowboarding, body boarding, Harley riding, scuba diving, hunting, fishing, 4×4’ing, shooting, dating my wife and playing with my sons
Family: Wife Kathryn, and sons Taber and Titan.
