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Tony Portell

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Born

in St. Louis, MO, The United States

Website

Http://www.Tonyportell.com

Genre

Nonfiction, Christian, Psychology

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Pete Scazzero, Craig Groeschel, John mark Comer

Member Since

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Tony serves as the Lead Pastor of Vineyard Life Church in Indianapolis, with campuses in Indy and Plainfield.

Tony has a background in business, launching United Energy and then franchising the company nationally and internationally. He has degrees in counseling and biblical studies. He also serves as a chaplain for the Indianapolis Fire Department and with the State of Indiana’s Crisis Response Team. He is passionate about equipping leaders to find and fulfill their place in God’s Kingdom. He has also served as a Regional Representative for Multiply Vineyard.

He and his beautiful wife Lori reside in Indianapolis and have two children, Clayton and Faith, and four grandchildren. Tony loves sailing, cycling, good food, and a good book.

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Tony Portell’s books

Average rating: 4.5 · 8 ratings · 4 reviews · 13 distinct works • Similar authors

	No Longer Stuck: Empower Your Future as You Heal From Your Past 4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No Longer Stuck: Course and Workbook 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No Te Estanques Más: Empodera tu Futuro Mientras sanas de tu Pasado (No Longer Stuck) (Spanish Edition) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No Longer Stuck Leader's Guide 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Battle from Above: Paul and His Letter to the Ephesians 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Battle from Above: Paul and His Letter to the Ephesians by Tony Portell (Goodreads Author), Virtual Voice (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Course and Workbook launches Feb. 1st

I am launching a Workbook for individuals and groups who have read my best selling, No Longer Stuck. This book is helping many people confront and overcome past trauma.
The Workbook will help you process the pain you've experienced and find healing.
For more group resources or to launch a mental health series at your church or group contact us HelpOthersHeal.org.

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The Letters of John (The NIV Application Commentary)

by Gary M. Burge

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Boundaries for Your Soul: How to Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings into Your Greatest Allies

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Jesus' Son

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